Author: Brian Glenn

Universal Studios Hollywood announced today that Jurassic World is coming to the Park in 2019! As we first reported earlier this week, Jurassic Park: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is scheduled to undergo a major refurbishment and will close on Sept 3, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtnelShzTXk The refurbishment is set to overhaul and modernize scenes throughout the existing ride design, and feature all-new animatronic elements, to bring the current Jurassic World story to life; including never-before-seen dinosaurs, enhanced storytelling, lush scenic design, an entirely new color scheme and state-of-the-art technology. The Universal Studios Hollywood website provides some details as to what the overlay will…

Another long-standing restaurant is set to close at CityWalk, as it was announced that Emeril’s Orlando will be closing this year. First reported by the Orlando Sentinel, the final day of operation will be July 7. The high-end restaurant, which is operated by celebrity chef and Food Network star, Emeril Lagasse, opened with CityWalk in 1999 and was one of the last original opening day locations left. The restaurant serves gourmet Creole creations, described as “New” New Orleans cooking. This is the 2nd restaurant owned by Emeril that has closed at the Resort in the past year. Emeril’s Tchoup Chop, which was…

This rumor has been confirmed by Universal Studios Hollywood. You can read more here. In an effort to bring Jurassic World to its theme parks – Jurassic Park: The Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is scheduled to undergo a major refurbishment and will close the original design of this iconic attraction later this year. Inside Universal has learned that the planned closure for Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Studios Hollywood is set for Sept 3, 2018, following the Labor Day weekend and will reopen as an all-new attraction in 2019. The refurbishment is set to overhaul and modernize scenes…

SeaWorld has announced that their new water slide, Ray Rush, is set to open at Aquatica Orlando on Saturday, May 12. The new attraction combines three unique slide elements, never before seen at Aquatica, into one action-packed attraction the entire family can enjoy together. First, riders will be launched with water jets designed to propel rafts into the first of several enclosed tube sections. Next, riders will swirl into the giant sphere. Finally, riders will drop into an open-air halfpipe that resembles the shape of a manta ray before ending with a splash. Ray Rush will have a height requirement…

SeaWorld Orlando has announced that a brand-new Sesame Street themed land will be opening Spring 2019. Families will be able to walk down Sesame Street for the very first time as SeaWorld brings the world famous street to park guests, connecting them to all of the fun, laughter and learning of Sesame Street. “We are excited to transport our guests into the colorful and creative world of Sesame Street through immersive theming, character interactions and interactive play,” said SeaWorld Orlando President Jim Dean.  “Sesame Street at SeaWorld Orlando is an amazing addition to our park, providing more unique and memorable experiences for the…

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is going back to its roots with the return of free beer all summer long, and the introduction of a new Busch Gardens Brew Club program. Starting May 1 through Aug. 5, guests can get a taste of the park’s beer garden history when they visit the former Hospitality House, now called the Garden Gate Café, to receive two complimentary 7 oz. beers during every visit to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Every two weeks, new featured beer brands will be highlighted with Corona kicking off the promotion just in time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Guest favorites will…

Blue Man Group is teaming up with Florida Music Festival to host the 2018 Orlando drum-off competition taking place on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 in downtown Orlando. Drummers across the USA are invited to participate in the competition and show their creativity, technical ability, and purely awesome drumming skills. Beginning now through April 30, Blue Man Group in Orlando invites drummers to create a video showing off their art at its finest – by uploading it to YouTube or Vimeo with the hashtags #BlueManDrumOff and #Contest, and then submit a link to the video at http://bluemanorldrumoff.hscampaigns.com/. The Drum-Off selection panel, comprised of Blue…

Universal Orlando has announced that Dead Exposure: Patient Zero will be featured as an original haunted house at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights 28. The house takes place in middle of Paris in 1982 during a zombie outbreak. The city of lights has gone dark as chaos spreads, unchecked. Hordes of vicious, flesh-eating undead are swarming the streets. According to Universal – “The military is forcing those not affected into quarantine and a vaccination is being given. It’s the only chance to ward off the sickness but there are major side effects… blindness.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfN7fVe5x3Y The house is a prequel to…

Universal Studios Japan has announced the opening date for Minion Crazy Ice is set for June 30, 2018. The ride sees the mischievous minions take over the pool at Minion Park, bringing out the gigantic freeze ray gun to turn the pool into an ice rink to help cool off. The 4-seater attraction is a flat-ride, where guests will board “Freeze Ray Sliders”. During the ride, 10 sliders will glide over the frozen pool, unpredictably in a make-shift “ice race” – all while the Minions cause mischief, firing freeze guns. You may even find a swimming minion trapped inside the frozen pool. This will be the second…

In a rather unexpected announcement, Universal Orlando Resort’s new attraction, Fast & Furious – Supercharged, is now officially open at Universal Studios Florida. With a worldwide box-office of more than $5 billion, the Fast & Furious film franchise is one of the highest-grossing of all time and has become a global phenomenon that captivates audiences from around the world with action-packed storylines, unique characters, and high-speed cars. Now – Universal Orlando guests can step into the blockbuster franchise and straight into the heart of the Fast & Furious films right alongside the Fast & Furious crew – including Dom, Letty, Hobbs, Tej, Roman, and Mia – all…