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I've also heard rumors Riptide Rescue could be moving to the empty plaza between Ocean Explorer and the arcade, which could make sense thematically. If that does happen, I'm hoping it'll be part of a larger project to remove the arcade and use the space for a reconfigured entrance to the Rescue...

Some updates from today: Carport is taking shape. Interestingly, tack-on writing has already been added, suggesting the raw unfinished plywood look seen here is the final product, which would be... a choice. Considering the not-so-durable building materials, it really seems like a temporary...

I've seen very little information about this so far, but BGT has apparently revealed that the new ice skating show replacing Turn It Up Remix will be called Rhythm of Nature - A Magical Journey on Ice. Based on the artwork shown, it looks like we might finally be seeing a much needed return to...

I have to agree on this, having attended two out of the three years of the event's existence. Even in its third year it was just nowhere close to the level of quality that HOS Orlando was in its first year, or for that matter the quality level of any other HOS location. The same can be said...

Looks like vertical construction has finally started on this ride. The timing almost suggests they opted to build Penguin Trek and this in series with the same construction crew, which seems like a guarantee for delays but would also be very impressive if done on schedule.

To SWSD's credit, Arctic Rescue does have "snowy" looking gravel and landscaping throughout the ride path, which is an improvement over Emperor. With this ride, so far it looks like the icy Antarctica theming is limited to what was already there in 2013, i.e. nothing in the ride path or new...

From the videos on YouTube it almost looks like either the entire former queue (pre-show, ice caves, etc) has been gutted or it's not being used for the new ride. For the construction site tour they led everyone (in reverse order) through an old emergency exit door and down some bare hallways to...

I remember when the food at the SEAS/PRKS was actually one of their strengths and arguably better than Disney and Universal. Unfortunately, the company has been steadily increasing prices and decreasing quality on basically everything since maybe 2018/2019. It seems to me like a ploy to get...

Nice to hear there's a lot of entertainment for this event. I'll have to check it out before it ends. For Sesame Place, I've only been there once and it was mid-October. Only two of the water slides were open that time of year but the park was actually still very busy and the dry rides and shows...

Love to see the skyride finally brought back to life! That's pretty disappointing that they've decided to tack on a fee though. I know this follows a trend of SeaWorld/United parks making slow moving 'scenic' rides an upcharge, but in this case the skyride is a mode of transportation, not just a...

The Seven Seas and Summer events last year were significantly improved over 2022 imo. They both had a lot of entertainment throughout the park--the various cultural performances, Believe-based firework show, a brand new parade with original soundtrack, and pirate stunt show being a few...

If I had any say in the company's decisions I'd definitely be pushing for a true dark ride or something new to the Orlando market like Hypersphere 360. My thinking is more that a flying theater would be better than having no indoor/immersive rides at all, which may very well be the alternative...

I guess we'll get a better idea of where this park is at when the jellyfish exhibit and the new Bayside Market restaurant open. The new entrance definitely doesn't make me optimistic, but this park has been a mixed bag recently. Arctic Rescue was an improvement over Emperor thematically, Rescue...

I never got to see Turtle Reef before the updates, do you have any photos/videos? If I had to guess, the shark and penguin encounters haven't been touched since at least the 90's, maybe earlier. I think the shark encounter is long overdue for an upgrade, but I'd want to see it upgraded, i.e...

I'm of the mind that the general public won't notice even if there is any difference in quality. Unless it's something like Europe in the Air, which didn't even resemble a flying theater, the general effect is going to still be there. I rode the Brogent flying theater ride at RiseNY and thought...

The flying theater option still seems perfectly logical to me considering most of the SeaWorld/Busch Gardens parks still have empty simulator buildings. They could get a package deal to bring one to BGT, SWO, BGW, and SWSD, all but one of which currently don't have any indoor rides and seriously...

I suppose this detheming of the entrance is consistent with the removal of the "wave" entrance to Turtle Trek at SWO. Didn't make any sense when they removed that either and the end product was similarly bland, but I guess that's just part of the company's new brand identity, or intentional lack...

Noticed this the other day. The current setup is definitely temporary looking, but an employee working there seemed to think that was going to be the new park entrance from now on. That wave entrance arch and the surrounding area are still new and thematically perfect though, so I refuse to...

Haven't been on here in a while but excited to see they're finally moving forward with the first hotel! Long overdue and would've been even better if they could've opened it in time for Epic Universe, but the CEO's comments echo my thoughts exactly about the business case and potential benefits...

In an interesting twist, SWSD has announced that they plan to start doing a "signature spectacular fireworks display" select nights from December 9-31. Not sure if this was always the plan or a response to negative feedback, but it's definitely a welcome/sorely needed addition to the Christmas...