The Top 5 Restaurants at Universal Studios Hollywood
A guide to the top 5 dining outlets at Universal Studios Hollywood.
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What happens to a Disney FastPass+ reservation when a ride breaks down?
The new FastPass+ system enables guests to pre-book rides on Walt Disney World’s major attractions. But what happens if a ride breaks down during your time slot? Since we posted our review of the MyMagic+ system, including FastPass+, we’ve been asked this question by several readers. Fortunately, I stayed at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort…
UK Theme Park Round-Up – September Review and October 2013 Preview
A look back at September and a preview of the scares to come from the UK parks in October.
Tales from the Towers: Britannia Park, the doomed rival to Alton Towers’ crown
With Alton Towers established as Britain’s leading theme park, rivals lined up to try and take the crown in the 1980s. Let’s learn about one, the doomed Britannia Park.
SeaFun: SeaWorld Orlando update for October 2013
SeaFun’s Stephan Hoevenaar provides an update on SeaWorld Orlando, including details of upcoming events during October 2013. We once again welcome Stephan Hoevenaar of the excellent SeaFun.com. Below, he provides an update on SeaWorld Orlando, including details of upcoming events during October 2013. Be sure to check out SeaFun for all the latest news and…
9 Strange Things Disney Cast Members Learn to Do
Working as a Cast Member helps you hone some unusual skills you might not get anywhere else. Every Disney Cast Member learns the basics of doing the Disney point, navigating the parks, and interacting with guests during their training. However, there are many other skills that Cast Members tend to pick up on the job….
Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (October 5, 2013)
This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of September 29, 2013. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: A new round of testing for the MyMagic+ system at the Walt Disney World Resort began on October 1 and will last until October 31, although guests staying in November are already…
The Best Theme Park Writing of the Week: September 28 – October 4
Check out this week’s awesome happenings on Google+! Even if Google’s social network may not have the fan base or appeal of Facebook or Twitter, it’s a great place to share and repost industry reviews, announcements, photos, and thoughts. Believe it or not, there’s a lot of great stuff going on on Google+, and we…
Tales from the Towers: Alton Towers Village, the holiday complex that never was
Back in 1989, Alton Towers drew up plans for an on-site hotel and chalet complex that would host some 1,200 guests. It was never built, but we can take a look at what might have been.
Editorial: Arrow Dynamics: The re-inventors of the roller coaster
Theme Park Tourist takes a trip down coaster memory lane taking a look back at how Arrow Dynamics changed the industry as we know it. Modern day roller coasters claim to have it all. They go taller, faster and more loopier than ever thought possible. Now, coaster-craving fans living in the 21st century have a…