Author: Karen Akos

NBCUniversal Plans Dreamworks-Themed Land at Orlando Park ‘Shrek,’ ‘Trolls,’ and ‘Kung Fu Panda’ are among the Dreamworks Animation projects that will be part of the themed land. July 20, 2023 8:24am Universal DreamWorks Animation-Themed Land Publicity Courtesy of Universal Orlando Dreamworks Animation is getting its own themed land at Universal Studios Orlando. The NBCUniversal theme…

Scream Together or You Won’t Last Long Legend has it you should never go alone to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event#. Summon your scream squad and you might survive. #Named Best Halloween Event by Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards for 13 years (2006, 2008-2018, 2021) 10 Terrifying Haunted Houses Coming…

Pipeline: The Surf Coaster – Launching May 27, 2023. SeaWorld Orlando. On Pipeline, riders will be standing (instead of sitting) on surfboard-themed ride vehicles as they zip across 2,950 feet of track. The coaster will reach speeds of up to 60 mph and heights of 110 mph. It will also feature five airtime moments and…

Opening: Summer 2023 Gru’s mischievous employees from the Despicable Me universe are taking over Production Central and transforming this area into Illumination Ave with an officially declared Minion Land. Despicable Me Minion Mayhem has resided in Universal Studios Florida since 2012. In Summer 2023, Gru’s laboratory will be joined by a neighboring attraction, Illumination’s Villain-con Minion Blast,…

2024 Event Dates: April 12, April 13, April 19, April 26. Grad Bash is a once-in-a-lifetime, rite-of- passage celebration for high school seniors. Seniors will enjoy an exciting night with their friends in Florida’s only grad celebration with exclusive, private access to both Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida. Plus, they’ll enjoy thrilling…

Halloween Horror Nights 2023 Selects Nights Sept. 1–Oct. 31, 2023 Separately Ticketed Event Scream Together or You Won’t Last Long Legend has it you should never go alone to Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights, The World’s Premier Halloween Event#. Summon your scream squad and you might survive. #Named Best Halloween Event by Amusement Today’s Golden…

Serengeti Flyer – Opening February 27 The world’s tallest and fastest ride of its kind. With each swing, riders will soar higher and higher above Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s expansive 65-acre Serengeti Plain while experiencing multiple negative-G moments before plunging back toward the Earth. Serengeti Flyer will feature twin dueling arms that soar progressively higher…

  The biggest addition to Epcot is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, which is a hybrid roller coaster. This blockbuster attraction opened at Walt Disney World earlier this year. Cosmic Rewind is awesome–the best new ride at Epcot in decades. Also, an exciting thing happening right now is the World’s Most Magical Celebration, an…

We’re Going Beyond the Bayou for Mardi Gras! What’s even more exciting than Mardi Gras? Universal’s Mardi Gras! We’re going beyond the bayou with an awesome party inspired by Carnaval celebrations from around the world. Watch a parade (on select nights) of spectacular floats. Sample flavors from the bayou to Brazil and beyond. Enjoy live…