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A major leap in progress has begun at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park as the Jurassic World Velocicoaster is now periodically doing test runs. This upcoming coaster will be one of the most impressive in Universal’s portfolio. Two launches, numerous inversions, and a 100 foot zero-gravity inverted stall are just some of its impressive feats.
Across Walt Disney World Resort, entertainment offerings that feature equity actors like Savi’s Workshop and “Finding Nemo – The Musical” are temporarily unavailable. Some of these actors are now speaking out against their union, expressing their desire to return to work.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach has released the first testing footage of Icon, the new Mack-built rollercoaster opening at the British amusement park this spring. [Read more…]
Last night during the filming for the ABC Christmas special, the Tower of Terror at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was lit up in Christmas decor.
A new talking character meet-and-greet is running limited tests at Disney California Adventure, featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as well as Donald Duck. [Read more…]
Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: [Read more…]
Testing for the Hogwarts Express train ride that will take guests between both Universal parks has begun, and we have a look at its slow-moving test. [Read more…]
We were able to be part of the testing for Disney’s new MyMagic+ recently, which includes the MagicBands, FastPass+ and more. After testing and researching, we can answer many of your frequently asked questions [Read more…]
Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando will be testing the next version of their Express and Fastpass systems during May 2012. The two theme park companies will be trying two very different concepts. [Read more…]
We’ve been following the development of upcoming nighttime lagoon show at Universal Studios since October, when work began on reconstructing the former Cinesphere 360 show barges. Rehearsals of the new “Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories” show are being performed after the park closes to guests. We have some video to share, showing a few moments of the fireworks as seen from outside the park. [Read more…]