Universal Orlando Resort’s current status as a theme park giant can largely be traced back to the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The original land is one of the first fully immersive theme park lands, and the...
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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...The Coaster101 Podcast: Armchair Blueskying
As theme park fans, especially recently with D23 announcements, we’re familiar with the term “blue sky,” used to tease ideas that are just that – ideas. They might happen, they might not. Usually, the people making these decisions have an...
Continue reading...Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing at Universal Studios Florida
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Unviersal Studios Florida will close in early September 2025 to make way for a “new experience,” according to a statement from Universal sent to the Orlando Sentinel. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opened in 2009. The...
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...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...Universal Orlando’s CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular Review
With the opening of Universal’s newest park, Epic Universe, just about a year away, Universal is stepping up their game at their two existing parks. This summer saw the opening of Dreamworks Land, the new kid’s area at Universal Studios...
Continue reading...Universal Unveils Epic Universe How to Train Your Dragon Details
Universal revealed exciting new details about Isle of Berk, the How to Train Your Dragon-themed land that will open inside the brand new Universal Epic Universe theme park in 2025 at Universal Orlando Resort. Isle of Berk is one of...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: An EPIC (Universe + More) News Update
After we dropped our most recent episode, a good amount of news dropped in the theme park industry, and in true podcast fashion, we’re a few days late in covering said news. Nick and John join Andrew to talk all...
Continue reading...Universal Epic Universe Theme Park New Details
Universal today revealed exciting new details about the Universal Epic Universe, the company’s new Orlando theme park that is slated to open in 2025. The news release details the five themed areas that will comprise the new-for-2025 Universal Epic Universe...
Continue reading...The Coaster101 Podcast: Seth Kubersky Returns!
In the early days of the podcast, (episode 31, to be exact) author Seth Kubersky joined us to talk about his book – the Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando, then in its sixth edition. Luckily he’s back (105 episodes later!)...
Continue reading...Review – Back to the Future: Outatime at Universal’s Great Movie Escape
As a fan of immersive theming and escape rooms, as well as someone who considers Back to the Future one of the best films ever made, the Back to the Future: Outatime experience at Universal’s Great Movie Escape caught my...
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