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New coaster coming to Iowa’s Lost Island Theme Park
WEB08/16/2024. Other Theme Parks. Lost Island Theme Park is adding a new roller coaster in 2025 and bringing the first single-rail coaster to the Midwest. The new coaster, named Fire Runner, was unveiled at an American Coaster Enthusiasts conference at the Waterloo, Iowa, park on Friday evening. Lost Island Themepark just announced their new RMC ...
Xcelerator now open at Knott’s after 20-month closure
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Xcelerator now open at Knott’s after 20-month closure. John Gregory. 11/08/2023. Six Flags. The 205-foot-tall Xcelerator roller coaster at Knott’s Berry Farm is back in operation. Back in March 2022, the ride was closed with no notice or fanfare. The Orange County Register reported in June 2022 that an unspecified mechanical problem was to ...
REVIEW: Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
WEBAnd a big reason why is Sapphire Falls feels like a deluxe hotel, but at nightly rates that can compete with the high end of Disney’s value category, like the Pop Century Resort. The room. Sapphire Falls Resort sports 1,000 rooms, including 83 suites, spread across multiple guest towers. Standard rooms feature two queen beds, a desk, a K-Cup ...
REVIEW: ‘The Bourne Stuntacular’ at Universal Studios Florida
WEBWhat holds Bourne back. It may seem like “The Bourne Stuntacular” succeeded on every level, but after multiple viewings, I felt a crucial component was missing: a truly grand finale. The best theme park stunt shows have left their biggest spectacles for the very end. “Waterworld” at Universal Studios Hollywood is a prime example ...
Disney World cold case: Buzzy theft investigation no longer active ...
WEB04/29/2021. Disney World. Nearly two and a half years since the Epcot animatronic known as Buzzy was reported stolen, the theft is now considered an inactive case. Theme Park Tribune has been periodically checking for new records related to the case, ever since we confirmed in May 2019 that the animatronic had indeed been stolen.
PHOTOS: Universal Orlando construction update with Jurassic …
WEBJul 15, 2019 · Construction site for Universal’s next park. Universal has yet to confirm it’s building another Orlando park, but it’s no secret: infrastructure plans have been filed, a potential name has been trademarked and work on the site has begun.. It’s hard to get a good look at the 500+ acre construction site from the ground, but I managed to snap a few photos of it from its far southeastern ...
The history of Barney at Universal Orlando - Theme Park Tribune
WEBMar 29, 2021 · Barney was the hottest brand in kids’ entertainment when the character first appeared at Universal Studios Florida in 1993 for a series of special shows at the park’s Animal Actors stage. At the time, “Barney & Friends” was being watched by an estimated 5 million children every week on PBS stations and sold $500 million in merchandise ...
REVIEW: Disney World's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
WEBGuardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is Disney World’s big 2022 addition. Being the first Disney-built Marvel attraction in Orlando and costing a reported $500 million, expectations were understandably high. This couldn’t just be a 2022 version of Universal’s Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts, with some roller coaster moments ...
REVIEW: Pantheon gives Busch Gardens Williamsburg ... - Theme …
WEBApr 25, 2022 · In the Intamin Blitz style which coaster fans have already grown to love with Cedar Point’s Maverick and Universal Orlando’s VelociCoaster, Pantheon masterfully combines powerful launches, both graceful and forceful airtime moments and hangtime-filled inversions.The result is an experience worthy of a coaster claiming to be the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, delivering plenty of ...