2011 Theme Park Attendance Report
Every year the TEA (Themed Entertainment Association) publishes a report on attendance at theme parks worldwide. This year the report is published in conjunction with AECOM. The report for 2011 came...
View ArticleDespicable Me: Minion Mayhem Debuts at Universal Orlando
During a recent visit to Universal Studios Orlando I had the opportunity to experience the all new Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem attraction. The attraction was in a technical testing phase, but as of...
View ArticleUniversal Orlando Testing New Ride Reservation System
The idea of reserving your times for riding major attractions is beginning to extend throughout the Orlando theme parks. Universal Orlando is now experimenting with such a system at Islands of...
View ArticleUniversal Orlando’s New Superstar Character Breakfast
Planning a trip to Orlando can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when you are combining both Disney and Universal theme parks into the equation. As I was planning the Universal portion of our...
View ArticleGoing to See Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando? Become a VIP!
Blue Man Group, the hit, high-tech comical show that incorporates lights, sound effects, stunning visuals, and technology has brought their show experience to a new level at the Universal Orlando...
View ArticleDive-In to the Hollywood Drive-In Miniature Golf at Universal’s CityWalk
It’s time to remember when. Let’s take a journey back to the 1950s; specifically, the sci-fi era when alien movies and scary haunted ghost stories were part of the silver screen. Universal Orlando has...
View ArticleOrlando and Southern California Theme Park Results in the 2012 Golden Ticket...
It’s the top award for theme park and amusement parks worldwide. Each year, ‘Amusement Today’ magazine hands out its Golden Ticket Awards for the best of the best in several amusement park categories....
View ArticleUniversal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 22 Kicks off this Weekend
There’s No Way Out! That’s according to this year’s planning committee for the nation’s premiere Halloween event – Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 22. On 25 select nights this September...
View ArticleTRANSFORMERS: The Ride 3-D Coming to Universal Orlando
Several announcements have come from the Orlando theme parks lately and Universal Orlando has added another one to the mix. The Orlando theme park resort has officially announced TRANSFORMERS: The...
View ArticleUniversal Orlando Update: Attractions, Investments and Rumors
It’s time again to discuss what’s new, what’s happening, and what’s going on at the Universal Orlando resort. New attractions, capital investments, and big time rumors are surfacing at the Orlando...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 12/17/13 – Orlando Show
In this week’s show, even more bands drop out of SeaWorld show after “Blackfish” backlash, big changes are headed to Universal Orlando CityWalk, and an open FastPass+ test is coming to Animal Kingdom....
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 01/15/14 – Universal Show
In this episode of the Universal Edition, we talk about the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley Webcast, A Harry Potter Celebration Weekend and review the Red Oven Pizza Bakery at...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 01/28/14 – Orlando Show
In this week’s show Universal Studios releases new details on it’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion, Sea World reports good numbers in the fourth quarter of 2013, and Give Kids The World is...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 01/29/14 – Universal Show
In this episode of the Universal Edition, Shaun and Craig discuss the recent webcast announcing details of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley expansion and the A Celebration of Harry...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 02/12/14 – Universal Show
In this episode of the Universal Edition, Shaun and Craig talk about their experiences with the brand new Mexican restaurant, Antojitos at Universal CityWalk. Want to get in touch? Check out our...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 02/26/14 – Universal Show
In this episode of the Universal Edition, we talk about the Mardi Gras celebration with special guest, Corey Martin, that takes place in Universal Studios Florida every year. The party starts as you...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 03/28/14 – Universal Show
In this episode of the Universal Edition, we talk about about the newly opened Starbucks and Cold Stone Creamery in CityWalk, new details about the Hogwarts Express, 2014 dates for Halloween Horror...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 04/11/14 – Universal Show
In this episode of the Universal Edition, we talk about about the newest Loews Hotel to open up at Universal Orlando – Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Considered a moderate/value hotel, Cabana Bay Beach...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 04/22/14 – Orlando Show
In this week’s show Harry Potter takes big business away from Mickey Mouse, Disney offers cast member a raise, and Shaun and Kathy tell us about the new “Epcot After Hours.” Plus, we talk about the...
View ArticleDIS Unplugged Podcast – 04/25/14 – Universal Show
In this episode of the Universal Edition, we talk about ticket options and pricing, parking, VIP tours, and Express passes. Want to get in touch? Check out our contact page. Subscribe to the DIS...
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