A look back at the way-too-short-lived ‘Ghostbusters Spooktacular’ – DePaoli on DeParks
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A look back at the way-too-short-lived ‘Ghostbusters Spooktacular’ – DePaoli on DeParks

When Universal Studios Florida opened on June 7, 1990, one of the most epic and reliable attractions available was the “Ghostbusters Spooktacular.” I remember experiencing this show as a kid and being surprised when such a unique attraction closed just six years after the park’s opening. Since it was such a short-lived attraction, let’s take…

Freeform is hosting a ‘Halloween Road’ drive-thru experience
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Freeform is hosting a ‘Halloween Road’ drive-thru experience

The annual “31 Nights of Halloween” haunted event hosted by the Freeform television channel is returning for the third year, but this time, they’re taking it on the road – a Halloween Road, to be exact – for an outdoor immersive drive-thru experience from the safety of your car. After all, ghosts and witches have…

Guest Editorial: Theme parks need more classic, timeless content

Over the past decade or so, a trend in theme parks has become more and more common. These days, almost all new attractions created are based on modern intellectual properties. But this wasn’t always the case, and I would argue that it’s not always the best thing for the consumer. Yet it’s what’s being given…