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Destinations

Posts about non-Disney destinations.

Happiness Is…Knott’s Peanuts Celebration 2020

It's that time of year again for Knott's Peanuts Celebration! In honor of Charles Schultz's classic Peanuts characters, Knott's created a mini-festival that runs...

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Summer Guide

Summer at the beach is like winter on the slopes, a no brainer. In Santa Cruz of course, the beach is fronted by Monterey...

Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon Soft Opens at Universal...

Hello, and welcome to Dateline Universal Orlando! This week, we're taking a tour of the brand new #FallonRide at Universal Studios. Let's go! (adsbygoogle =...

Transformers Ride Possibly Coming to Universal Studios Orlando

Orlando Parkhopper just acquired a bit of poster art that indicates what Universal Orlando's next big attraction might be and when it may arrive....

Orlando Parkhopper: Universal Orlando Resort From Above

There's so much going on at the Universal Orlando Resort that I decided it was time to bring you a unique view. Up up...

Christmas is Coming to Universal Orlando Resort

Epic holiday traditions are back at Universal Orlando! The festivities are bigger and louder than ever for 51 days and nights, beginning November 13th...

The Boo is Back at Florida Theme Parks – Halloween Roundup

The weather may suggest otherwise, but it's already time for Halloween celebrations at theme parks in Orlando – and unlike the last couple of...

Coastal Cruzin’ on the Holiday Lights Train

As I write these words it is a week before a trip to experience the holiday offerings at Disneyland, something I'm sure many of...

Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest is Monstrous

With a great amount of anticipation and build up, Six Flags Magic Mountain began its 2014 season of Fright Fest last weekend.  Running every...

An Inside Look at Race Through New York with Jimmy Fallon...

Yesterday, Cory Disbrow shared an early preview of the brand new Race Through New York with Jimmy Fallon ride at Universal Orlando. Today, Stephenie...

Yesterland: Henry’s Auto Livery Ride at Knott’s Berry Farm

You might think that car rides at theme parks and amusement parks always have a guide rail down the center of the track. Not...

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast #125 – News & Disney Versus...

Welcome to our first regular show of 2015. We begin by playing the last of the Butterbeer preferences from last year and then play...

Yesterland: San Francisco Cable Car Ride at Knott’s Berry Farm

Orange County historian Chris Jepsen did some amazing research into the authentic San Francisco Cable Cars that operated at Knott’s Berry Farm from 1955...

Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights, Springfield and Diagon Alley

Universal Orlando is moving forward on their 2014 plans and beyond, even as summer crowds swarm the parks.  Let's take a stroll around Universal...

San Diego Zoo Safari Park’s Rocky Opening Day

Yesterday (June 20), we attended the reopening of the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The wild-animal themed experience, along with its more traditional zoo...

SeaWorld Orlando Antarctica Progress

Let's take a look at the massive expansion to SeaWorld Oralndo set to open in 2013.  Antrctica: Empire of the Penguins is a new...

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Super Silly Fun Land Officially Open...

The long-awaited Despicable Me Minion Mayhem ride has officially opened to the public at Universal Studios Hollywood.  While enjoying a short soft opening period...

Dateline Universal Orlando: Big Islands of Adventure Photo Update

Hello, and welcome to Dateline Universal! This week, we're focusing in on Islands of Adventure and all the exciting happenings at the park. Skull Island:...

Dateline Universal Orlando: Kong Rising and Park Updates

Hello, and welcome to Dateline Universal Orlando! This week, we're taking a look at both parks, as well as CityWalk. Let's go! That's all we've...

Halloween Horror Nights Adds Humor at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood Halloween Horror Nights, the home of scares and all things ghoulish, adds comedic touches and a throwback to the 80's at...