Mould King has recently introduced new roller coaster building sets but can they compete with the official LEGO roller coasters sets? We just finished building Mould King’s pirate-themed Double Helix coaster and we’re going to review every aspect of it...
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Review: Stella Nova Resort at Universal Orlando
The first phase of the Epic Universe era at Universal Orlando has begun with the opening of Universal’s Stella Nova Resort. Located directly across the street from Epic Universe, Stella Nova is considered a Prime Value resort, which is the...
Continue reading...Is this the best LEGO set for theme park fans?
This might just be my new favorite building set and I stumbled upon it by accident. I was on the hunt for a special Christmas gift for my 11-year-old son, an avid and experienced LEGO builder. We’d already conquered the...
Continue reading...The Best Quick Service Restaurants at Each Disney World Park
Do Walt Disney World quick service restaurants get an unfair amount of hate? It seems as if everywhere you look online, there is someone complaining about the quality or available options when it comes to these counter-service eating establishments. We...
Continue reading...Halloween Horror Nights 33: Final Rankings and Review
While many people consider October to be the start of the Halloween season, for us here in Orlando it starts much earlier. The haunt events in the theme parks seem to begin earlier every year, and with Halloween Horror Nights...
Continue reading...Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Through the Eyes of a First-Time Visitor
Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Studios Florida is an event I’ve always fondly marveled at from afar but only recently had the opportunity to experience. I’ve visited multiple Halloween events in the past, like Halloween Haunt at Worlds of...
Continue reading...Review: Universal Orlando’s Mega Movie Parade
Universal Orlando is bringing the 80s back big. Between the wonderfully detailed tribute store and the absolutely incredible Cinesational, which we reviewed here, Universal is embracing its roots and putting the company’s fan favorite franchises back in the spotlight. The...
Continue reading...Lantern Festival Illuminates the Columbus Zoo
After the success of Wildlights and Unextinct, the Columbus Zoo has introduced yet another must-see nighttime event with the Lantern Festival. On Wednesday, July 31 we got a sneak preview of the new offering. First, Tom Schmid, the President and...
Continue reading...75 Years of America’s First Theme Park
While on a recent visit to the park, I picked up a copy of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari: 75 Years of America’s First Theme Park book by Jim Futrell, Ron Gustafson, Dave Hahner, Nell Hedge, Leah Koch. It celebrates the...
Continue reading...Holidays in the Sky Drone Show Review
Holidays in the Sky drone show is back with more drones and now audience participation. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana was one of the first theme parks to utilize drones for nightly performances. Holidays in the...
Continue reading...Review: Penguin Trek at SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando is on a roll. They have added more roller coasters in recent years than most regional parks, and each coaster is more unique than the last. This year, the park is opening Penguin Trek, their second-in-a-row B&M prototype...
Continue reading...Cedar Point: A First Timer’s Trip Report
After being in the coaster community for over ten years and riding 150+ coasters, there was one park —the park– that somehow slipped through my fingers every year: Cedar Point. This summer, I decided it was finally time to take...
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