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10 Refurbishments and Closures Happening at Universal Orlando Resort (September 2024)
6. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls (Universal’s Islands of Adventure) Status: Confirmed Dates: 7 November 2024 – 19…
6. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls (Universal’s Islands of Adventure) Status: Confirmed Dates: 7 November 2024 – 19 December 2024 The temporary closure of Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls has now been updated on the Universal Orlando refurbishment calendar as being from 7 November 2024 – 19 December 2024 rather than the original lengthy closure from October 1, 2024…
6. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Status: Confirmed Dates: September 30, 2023 – Permanent At the end of May, Disney made the shocking announcement that their most immersive experience; Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser would take its last voyage Sept. 28-30 meaning after only 18 months since its official debut in March 2022, it has now closed…
Ah, roller coasters… a modern staple of amusement parks worldwide that always seem to be pushing the boundaries to create the newest and most thrilling ride experience possible. From long climbs up a lift hill and the stomach-churning first drop, to the rush of the wind in your face and the relief of steady ground…
Key Attractions: Expedition Everest: One of Rohde’s most iconic creations is Expedition Everest, a roller coaster that opened in 2006. The attraction is not just a thrill ride; it’s a narrative experience that explores the mythology of the Yeti. Rohde and his team traveled to the Himalayas to study the culture and geography of the…
6. Fury 325 Location: Carowinds (Charlotte, North Carolina) Though Millennium Force was the first coaster to top 300 feet, it wasn’t the last. Even so, giga-coasters are still rare, with only nine on Earth. Surprisingly, the boundary-pushing Intamin has only made two of them: Millennium Force and Kings Dominion’s Project 305. A whole other set…
There once was a day when classic coaster manufacturer Arrow Dynamics ruled the skyline of amusement parks around the globe. From rudimentary mine trains of the ’60s to Double Loops and Corkscrews of the ’70s; extraordinary “multi-loopers” of the ’80s, and then suspended, swinging coasters and 200-foot hypercoasters of the ’90s… You’d be hard-pressed to…
July 28 – Work on the infield at Top Thrill 2 at Cedar Point has been quiet in recent weeks until the evening of July 25th when trucks were seen moving into the infield. According to a new video posted to YouTube by Ghoster Coasters we now see an update. In the last couple of…
Next year will see the much-anticipated debut of Epic Universe at Universal Orlando Resort and guests will be able to enter into Super Mario World, the new Wizarding World, Isle of Berk, Celestial Park, and of course, the Dark Universe. However, the Dark Universe is not the only land that will have a foreboding ambiance….
Deck 4 Though you may not have recognized it, you were already on this level of the building! By descending to “Deck 4,” you’ve actually just walked back down to the ground level you entered through. But aside from another 26 standard rooms and 2 more “Galaxy Class” suites, Deck 4 also included a number…
It is official. Dinoland USA will be closing soon to make way for Tropical Americas. Animal Kingdom is the most intricate and immersive park in Walt Disney World, and we think the Tropical Americas land will blend seamlessly into that environment. The new Encanto attraction and Carousel will provide entertainment for Animal Kingdom’s smaller guests….