If you were a kid in the 90s to early 2000s, you probably remember the height of Nickelodeon’s popularity in Orlando. From 1990 to 2005, Nickelodeon Studios had taken up residence in Universal Studios Orlando. This studio, dubbed the “World’s First Headquarters for Kids”, was an active filming location for some of Nickelodeon’s popular shows …

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October 1, 2023, 12:36 PM · Happy 52nd birthday today to the biggest theme park resort in the world – Walt Disney World. The Magic Kingdom first opened to guests on October 1, 1971 – the first element in what now is the biggest theme park resort on Earth, with four theme parks, two water …

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Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye… Pirates of the Caribbean… Peter Pan’s Flight… Haunted Mansion… The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man… Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance… They are legends among the theme park industry; icons of the dark ride genre; known by many as being among the greatest attractions of all time. Some are simple and some …

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September 29, 2023, 2:06 PM · Imagine a theme park ride where your ride vehicle goes along one path, only to be picked up by a robot arm and then plunked down on another. Disney has just filed a patent application for such an arrangement: Systems and Methods for Transferring a Passenger Compartment Between Ride …

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Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Florida has become a seasonal juggernaut in Central Florida, attracting hundreds of thousands of guests every year, with slam-dunk IPs like Stranger Things and Universal Monsters as well as buzzy original concept houses setting the bar for horror-themed entertainment in the area. Though this has been quite the boon …

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September 28, 2023, 5:29 PM · The Disney Vacation Club today opened its newest property – the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel. The new Discovery Tower is the fourth tower at the original Disneyland Hotel. Featuring 344 units across 12 floors, the Villas at the Disneyland Hotel are available for DVC members as well as …

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Rocky Mountain Construction. The very name leaves coaster enthusiasts gushing, ranking, and daydreaming. Yep, there may be no coaster manufacturer who’s more transformed the amusement industry in the 21st century than “RMC.” Today, we’re taking a cross-country roadtrip to look at six landmark RMCs of the past and present – including rides that redefined what …

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