Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster now officially open
It was only a few days ago that Universal Studios’ Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster began technical rehearsals, first with their employees, then with park guests. Now, the new ride is officially open to all park guests wanting to experience the newest excitement that the Universal Orlando Resort…
New Howl-O-Scream 2009 teaser video
@HOSInsider on Twitter has unveiled a new teaser video (albeit a very brief one) for this year’s Howl-O-Scream, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Halloween event: Much more is promised when the full House of Vayne Web site launches on Friday.
Long necks stick together at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain is home to herds of giraffe, zebra, rhino, African antelope and many species of birds. Just as they do on Africa’s plains, the animals usually hang out with their own species. But recently, zoo keepers noticed an unlikely pair. Bea, a three-year-old…
Stars in the Parks: David Cook at Magic Kingdom
Singer, musician and American Idol season seven champion David Cook took a ride aboard the Magic Carpets of Aladdin attraction at the Magic Kingdom earlier today. Joining Cook on the family vacation were his nieces and nephews: Pictured are Gracie, age 6 and Marshall, 18 months. Photo by Garth…
Out of the Loop: Holiday World to build largest water coaster
Even if Orlando is center of the amusement park universe, there are great and wonderful happenings everywhere. These amusements occur in little towns with names like West Mifflin, Penn. and big cities like the greater Los Angeles area. Fun is had in exotic locales like Dubai and Australia. There…
Stars in the Parks: Dan Rather at Epcot
Journalist and TV anchor Dan Rather visited with Mickey Mouse today, Aug. 16, 2009 at Epcot. Rather was on vacation at the Walt Disney World theme park. Photo by Matt Stroshane
