A 14-year-old teenager fell to his death while riding the new drop tower at ICON Park in Orlando late Thursday night. The newly opened Orlando FreeFall at ICON Park stands at 430 feet, making it the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower. Thirty riders at a time can embrace the beautiful sites
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Dates and details revealed for Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort
Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort will be returning once again in 2022! Get ready to celebrate Halloween at one of the best Halloween Experiences in all of Orlando! Here are the details! For a record-breaking 43 nights from September 2nd through October 31st, Universal Orlando Resort presents Halloween
DreamWorks releases first trailer and poster for “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”
Get ready for the return of a classic DreamWorks character! This fall, everyone’s favorite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline returns in “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.” For the first time in more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation presents a new adventure in the Shrek universe as daring outlaw Puss in
New Quiet Room now open at Universal Studios Orlando
Guests looking for a quiet, low-stimulation area to take a break at Universal Studios Florida will be excited to know a new Quiet Room has opened at the park! Related – Chocolate lovers guide to Universal Studios Orlando This room is a great space for guests that need a sensory
Dolly Parton Kicks Off Dollywood’s 37th Season in Style During Season Passholder and Media Preview Day
Dolly Parton welcomed Dollywood season pass holders and members of the media during a special preview day event today, setting the tone for what will be a thrilling 2022 at the Pigeon Forge park. With new festival elements throughout the year and a number of projects throughout the property designed
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to open in 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood!
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is set to open in 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood! It’s official! SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, the innovative, immersive, and highly-anticipated themed land, will open at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023 and will be the first SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to debut in the United States. SUPER NINTENDO WORLD opened first at Universal Studios
Universal Studios Hollywood no longer Requires Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test
Universal Studios Hollywood changed its health and safety policies starting today, March 4. Previously, guests were required to show either proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test in order to enter the park. Those requirements have now changed. Related – Face masks no longer required outdoors at Universal Hollywood
Universal Orlando Resort raises prices of Annual Passes for non-Florida Residents
Universal Orlando has just raised prices on Annual Passes for non-Florida residents. Here is a breakdown of the price increases: For those wanting the 2-park passes (Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure), you can see the prices range now from $399.99 to $714.99 a $50 increase. Related – Chocolate lovers
Introducing Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour
With dozens of unique food concepts, ICON Park has always been a mecca for foodies. Now you can take advantage of all the best eats in one night! ICON Park has partnered with Original Orlando Tours to launch the Flavors of ICON Park Foodie Walking Tour. Guests of the tour
Florida Tourism has topped pre-pandemic levels
Tourism has been slowly coming back in some places and is booming in others after the pandemic severely hurt the industry. Florida is one of the more successful states and tourism has once again topped pre-pandemic levels! Related – Florida tourism is well above Pre-Pandemic Levels for third quarter of
Chocolate lovers guide to Universal Studios Orlando
Did you know that February is National Chocolate-Lover’s Month? To celebrate, we have a guide to all things chocolate at Universal Orlando. If you are a fan of chocolate, you’ll want to check out these delicious chocolate treats the next time you visit! Related – Universal Orlando Resort Launches “Discover
Face masks no longer required outdoors at Universal Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood has updated its face mask policy for guests. Guests are no longer required to wear face masks while outdoors. Related – Covid vaccine or negative test now required to visit Universal Hollywood All guests, regardless of vaccination status, are still required to wear face masks while indoors
Universal Orlando Resort Launches “Discover Universal” a new way to plan your Universal Vacation
Universal Orlando has an all-new “Discover Universal” hub – a trip-planning site that highlights the “must-dos,” “must-eats,” “must-knows” and “how tos” for a trip to the award-winning destination via innovative storytelling designed with the guest in mind. Complete with dynamic videos, podcasts, planning guides and more, this exciting new platform
Orlando Airport named seventh busiest in the United States
The Orlando International Airport has been named the seventh busiest airport in the United States! Data released by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority says that in 2021 the Orlando International Airport was the busiest airport in Florida and seventh busiest in the US. Related – Chef Art Smith opening a
