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John Gregory. 07/16/2024. Disney World. Tiana's Bayou Adventure tops Splash Mountain thanks to its stellar animatronics, infectious music and festive atmosphere. Check our full review. Theme Park Tribune publishes award-winning theme park news about Disney World, Universal Orlando, Disneyland, Cedar Point, SeaWorld and more.
REVIEW: Wildcat’s Revenge may be Hersheypark’s best coaster, …
Hersheypark played up the ride’s next element more than any other: the “world’s largest underflip.” If that term isn’t in your coaster vocabulary, it’s been described by the park as an upward climb, followed by a counterclockwise 270-degree roll and a dive down towards the side.
REVIEW: Knott’s Berry Farm is a worthy addition to your …
The dark ride lineup got a boost in 2021 with the addition of the Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair, an 4D interactive shooter.While technically just a retheme of the short-lived Voyage to the Iron Reef, Bear-y Tales overperforms because it brings back Knott’s characters from a dark ride that ran from 1976 to 1985.
Ranking every Orlando roller coaster from worst to best
Jun 14, 2024 · 30. Trollercoaster (Universal Studios Florida) Opened: 1999 (as Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster) Manufacturer: Vekoma. Trollercoaster is simply a repainted, rethemed version of Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, and remains an inoffensive kiddie coaster, though one which arguably fits in better at a Six …
The history of Barney at Universal Orlando - Theme Park Tribune
Mar 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: Why Kings Island is a must-visit for coaster fans
Here’s a story about a lovely Ohio theme park that you should most definitely visit. That was my half-hearted attempt at a not-so-topical “Brady Bunch” reference, but in my defense, the show’s 1973 visit to Kings Island remains one of the Mason, Ohio park’s biggest claims to fame.. These days, Kings Island is better known as the home to a stellar and growing coaster lineup, including ...
Gloria Estefan to close Bongo’s at Disney ... - Theme Park Tribune
May 9, 2019 · John has covered sports, politics, government and health care for a variety of news outlets, including the Illinois Radio Network and Rivet News Radio, as well as freelance work for the Florida Radio Network and contributing to the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast.
REVIEW: Disney World's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Guardians 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 ...
Disney World cold case: Buzzy theft investigation no longer active ...
04/29/2021. 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.
The inside story of Shrek 4-D at Universal parks - Theme Park …
Jan 24, 2022 · Looking back on Shrek 4-D nearly 20 years later, Smith felt that Universal was the right fit. The film, its character, even DreamWorks itself aligned with Universal’s status as the underdog bold enough to challenge Disney’s supremacy in the theme park world. “The tone was perfect for Universal, in that “Simpsons,” edgier type humor,” Smith said.