Universal Studios Florida and Walt Disney World are both undergoing updates, renovations, and new construction to their parks. [Read more…]
Roy Meets World – Final Rides and Halloween Time
Join Roy this week as he enjoys a few experiences for the last time at Disney and Universal, all while also checking out the Halloween decorations. [Read more…]
Photo Finds – Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge History
By Kevin Yee
With Dragon Challenge now closed at Islands of Adventure, Kevin takes a look back at its Dueling Dragons days with photos showcasing the queue from both versions. [Read more…]
Dragon Challenge in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter closes forever at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
On Sept. 4, 2017, the Dragon Challenge intertwined coasters in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure took its last flight. The coaster has closed for good, making way for what Universal calls “one of the most highly-themed coaster experiences we’ve created.” [Read more…]
Universal Orlando announces new Harry Potter coaster replacing Dragon Challenge
Insiders have speculated about the closure of Dragon Challenge at Islands of Adventure for years, and now Universal Orlando made it official: the twin looping coasters at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will run for the final time on September 4, before being replaced by an all new highly-themed Harry Potter coaster in 2019. [Read more…]
Ride-along on the Dragon Challenge roller coaster at Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Our ride along series returns to Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Dragon Challenge is two separate but intertwined roller coasters at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The Chinese Fireball dragon races along the red track. The Hungarian Horntail darts along the blue track. Here’s a view of Hogwarts Castle that we’ve never been able to share before. [Read more…]