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I just saw a tweet from bioreconstruct about today being Universal Studio Orlando's 28th birthday. Happy birthday! You are looking good for 28. We are now exactly two years away from USO's 30th anniversary in 2020. This will be in between Star Wars opening and Walt Disney World's 50th...

The Orlando Sentinel reports Comcast q1 results are up 15% for theme park revenue. Higher revenue was partially offset by increased operating expenses. Universal continues to be successful. All the more reason to keep improving and expanding. Universal: Theme park revenue grows 15 percent -...

The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Disney will launch a Play Disney Parks app sometime this summer. It will have interactive game play based on where you are in the parks. It will work in Orlando and California. Great idea from Disney that will keep your attention on Disney instead of...

From the Orlando Business Journal: They recently worked on Pirates at DL Shanghai and have a contract to work on DHS. They also have done work for Universal. Another sign theme park expansion is kicking into high gear in Orlando...

I have been following the potential for the Artegon Mall property for some time, speculating that Universal could do so much with a site so close to the main property. Recently the property was put up for sale. Now it seems there is a potential buyer. Here is the short article from The...

Theme Park Tourist is reporting there will be a free Garden Party at the Grand Floridian October 29th. Can't find any info about this on the website, but then if it was publicized it might overwhelm capacity. Anyone familiar with this or been to the previous event? Sounds like a great idea...

D23 Destination D: Amazing Adventures is happening at WDW Nov. 19-20. Here is a basic description from the D23 page: Here is the most interesting part Disney put the admission required quote in then used strike out and the next line to kill speculation. Rumors ranged from a preview of RoL...

The International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions headquarters will be moving to Orlando. The IAAPA Expo has been held in Orlando for years, so this makes good sense. Orlando Sentinel

There is a casting call for Doctor Strange September 26th. Looks like a short term meet and greet to promote the movie. The article has plenty of details including the casting call sheet. Doctor Strange Disney World Appearances Planned

I was reading an article on About that listed 10 reasons to stay on site at UO. Some of the reasons were new to me: Pet Friendly. WDW does not allow pets in hotels except service dogs but Universal hotels do. The deluxe hotel guests receive priority restaurant seating Van service to Sea World...

What are your favorite spots to get an adult beverage at? I know there are many experts on the subject here. Pick any criteria you like. There is a list below of parks, entertainment districts and Resorts. You can just copy and paste to save time. The resort parks are combined, but EPCOT has its...

Speculation on a Sing attraction for Orlando started with this. If it is slated to take the place of SLoP then it certainly deserves it's own thread. Here is a summary from IMDB: A pig (Reese Witherspoon), a mouse (Seth MacFarlane), a porcupine (Scarlett Johansson), a gorilla (Taron Egerton)...

Apparently cat cafes are a thing. Now Orlando has one. You can see the kitties through glass or have your coffee with them. A 24 hour advanced reservation is recommended if you want to be with the cats.

Warner Bros is very interested on turning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child into a trilogy. They want to get Daniel Radcliffe back in the role and get the first movie out in 2020. The article is full of rumor details. Rumor: Daniel Radcliffe Sought For Harry Potter And The Cursed Child Movie

After doing most Hated this seemed a natural complement. What is your favorite, most loved current attraction in each Orlando park? I will tally the results when the thread winds down. My list USF MiB of course ;) IOA Kong MK PeopleMover AK Dinosaur DHS Tower of Terror EPCOT Soarin BG...

What current ride or attraction do you hate most at each of the three Orlando theme parks? Feel free to do one for every park. Kids attractions don't count, otherwise we might all list Barney. :) For those that have never posted or rarely post, please take a moment and let us know what you...

Comcast just finished the deal for DreamWorks and can use the IPs in the parks right away. Majority of members here feel that DreamWorks attractions will likely go in the third Park. Assuming this, how would you like to see DreamWorks in the existing parts right now? Meet and greets Character...

It appears Artegon might be up for sale. This land and the undeveloped property just south of it are big enough to put a theme park or hotels plus parking and more. Does anyone know if Universal is ever considered purchasing Artegon? It is very close to the Universal main property.

Disney has filed a patent for using drones as a platform for carrying various special effects. I can definitely see the potential. I can also see this with mymagic+ as another step towards Skynet. :shh...

From now until a redo of EPCOT looks like a five year plan for WDW. I'm sure there is no official five-year schedule for Walt Disney World but it's a good number to work with. WDW is in a potentially long term attendance decline. It has woefully neglected reinvesting in its parks while...