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  • Published on
    February 5, 2019

    Lunar New Year Celebration 2019 at Universal Studios Hollywood

    2019 Attractions 2020 Attractions Jurassic Park Jurassic World Lunar New Year Universal Studios Hollywood
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    Today we were invited out to Universal Studios Hollywood to check out the ever-expanding Lunar New Year Celebrations including new shows, food and a lot of fun. 

    We also took a couple of minutes out to check out the plethora of projects going on around the park. Let's check it out!! 
    Written by Gregg Condon
    Welcome to Lunar New Year!! 
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    Fun Minion Costumes!! 
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    Some highlights of the event 
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    All of the great things to check out 
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    As well as some fun facts!! 
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    Some great treats at Mr. Ping's Noodles 
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    Year of the Pig cookies 
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    Potstickers were very yummy 
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    As were the Bao. 10/10 would eat again. 
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    A Lunar New Year Tradition 
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    More fun facts ... it's bad luck to clean today!! 
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    You can also learn to draw!! ​
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    The stage looks great, lots of fun shows 
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    Including this one that we totally loved which tells the story of the Lunar New Year. The host was great, and her "evil laugh" was so great. 
    Let's take a look at the projects going on around the park. 

    ​Unannounced Project #1 is looking great!! Look for it to open in 2020. 
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    It's quite large now
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    Down on he lower lot, it looks like Unannounced Project #2 is going vertical 
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    Let's look at the one project going on at the park that we do know what it is, and it's looking great!! 
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    Brown turns to Grey 
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    The entire area is getting a very nice facelift 
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    The park is gone. The world is coming soon. 
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    Something is missing here ... 
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    Better 
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    CRANE!!! 
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    This will look different soon 
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    Be sure to check out Lunar New Year, you can find out all of the info about this years event here. 
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    • Halloween Horror Nights 28 at Universal Orlando Resort
    • Halloween Horror Nights 2018 at Universal Studios Hollywood
    • Universal Studios Hollywood Update - Kung Fu Panda, Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts - July 2, 2018 
    • ​Photo Tour of Universal Studios Florida
    • Photo Tour of Islands of Adventure ​​
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  • Published on
    January 29, 2019

    Knott's Peanut's Celebration 2019 - More Shows, More Treats and More Fun

    2019 Attractions Calico Mine Ride Camp Snoopy Cedar Fair Ghost Town Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Peanuts Celebration
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    Last weekend we were invited out for the second year of the Knott's Peanut's Celebration. 

    In it's second year there are more shows, more treats and more fun around every corner. 

    ​Let's check it out!! 
    Written by Gregg Condon
    Welcome to the Peanut's Celebration!! 
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    Some pretty amazing photo ops at the front of the park 
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    Photoshop contest!! 
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    There are a couple of things Knott's has been stepping up the past few years, one of them is the Merchandise. 

    I'll be the first to admit I'm not a huge "theme park shirt" person (other than Halloween stuff), but I really love some of this merch. 
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    The other thing they've stepped up the last few years is the food. Let's take a look at some of the great treats for the Peanut's Celebration. 
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    Lots of fun with the Peanut's Characters all over the park
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    Pig Pen is back!! 
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    Another of the new things this year is the Woodstock's Birds-Eye View. Check out a POV!!
    Love all of these great signs around Camp Snoopy
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    It's somebody's birthday, or a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (the best Charlie Brown special, don't @ us)
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    So we'll be the first to admit, most of the shows at Peanut's Celebration aren't really made for us, but we thought this show was pretty fun. 
    Some video of the show and highlights of the entire Celebration
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    We of course had to take a couple of minutes to check out the progress on the rapids 
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    Flags in the ground, Hyper confirmed!! (some people on Twitter didn't get the joke) 
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    Last year the Sketch School had Peanut's specials showing between Show Times, but sadly not this year. 
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    We also managed to get a new POV of the Calico Mine Ride since we had the cart almost to ourselves. One of the best rides at the park, or anywhere for that matter. 
    Coolest store!! 
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    Thanks Knott's for having us out, we had an absolute blast as always. 
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    Knott's Peanut's Celebration runs through March 10th. Check out all of the info about the event here! 
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    • Knott's Merry Farm 2018 Opening Night 
    • Knott's Scary Farm 2018
    • RailBlazer Media Day at California's Great America
    • Ghost Town Alive 2018 at Knott's Berry Farm
    • Trip Report: Canada's Wonderland - A Beautiful Park with two Top 20 Coasters​
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  • Published on
    January 23, 2019

    Disney's Hollywood Studios Update - January 23, 2019

    2020 Attractions 2021 Attractions Disney Parks Disney's Hollywood Studios Galaxy's Edge Pixar Place Star Wars Star Wars Land Walt Disney World
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    It's time for another update from Walt Disney World where there seems to be a major project going on at every park. Well, 3 out of 4. =) 

    Today we're taking a look at Disney's Hollywood Studios as they are beginning the celebration of their 30th year. This update features a look at Star Wars Land and the all new Incredibles area. 
    Written by Renée Girard 
    It’s a good day when you snag a Slinky Dog Dash FP when you wake up. Still bringing in the crowds with a 110 minute wait.
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    A peek at the current Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge construction.
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    The 30th anniversary banners for Disney’s Hollywood Studios are appearing throughout the park.
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    I’m pretty psyched that Num Num Cookie has made its way to the east coast.
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    The new Incredibles area has made good use of the former Pixar Place at DHS.
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    The Edna Mode experience and Super Shindig are some of the great character interactions you can find at the Incredible Celebration.
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    The news reporter and other actors appearing as citizens of the city of Municiberg are very entertaining.
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    The artwork along the walls for An Incredible Celebration are definitely appealing to those looking for those Instagram-worthy photos.
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    Always awesome to see the March of the First Order along the streets of DHS.
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    Related Videos
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    • New Years Eve Fun at All Four Walt Disney World Parks 
    • It's Tough To Be A Bug: Saying Goodbye to Toy Story Land at Disney California Adventure
    • Toy Story Land, Skyline and Galaxy's Edge Update from Disney's Hollywood Studios
    • Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2018
    • Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival 2018
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  • Published on
    January 18, 2019

    Busch Gardens Tampa and Tigris Update - January 18, 2019

    2019 Attractions Busch Gardens Busch Gardens Tampa Tigris
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    For those of us who live near parks that are open year-round, January has long been considered one of the best times to visit parks, if they're open (unlike most SoCal parks this week due to the rain). 

    As you'll see, Busch Gardens Tampa is one of those parks that's completely amazing to visit on a weekday. And also a good day to check out what's going on with their new Coaster. 
    Written by Renée Girard 
    It’s pretty much a perfect coaster day. Got on these three in less than 30 min. ​
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    Free beer is back! ​
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    Cheetah Hunt gets real close if you take a trip on the Sky Ride. ​
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    Sheikra is down for maintenance and Gwazi is still standing. ​
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    Tigris construction. ​
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    It’s still Christmas in Jungala.
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    • B&M Dive Coaster coming to SeaWorld San Diego in 2020
    • SeaWorld Orlando Infinity Falls Preview and Opening Date Information
    • Bier Fest 2018 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    • Bier Fest 2018 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    • Ocean Explorer Media Day at SeaWorld San Diego
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    January 6, 2019

    Annual Price Increases at Disneyland Resort

    It's January, so that means that the new prices are out for Disneyland. 

    And they've gone up ... A LOT. 

    The most telling thing to us that the park is actively trying to reduce the amount of "daily" or "weekly" visitors is the fact that there is no longer any add-on parking available for new passes, only for renewals. 

    This means that if you don't already have parking, you will have to pay $25 to park every time you visit the park. 

    We'll share some more thoughts on this later in the day. 
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    Related Videos:
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    • It's Tough To Be A Bug: Saying Goodbye to Toy Story Land at Disney California Adventure
    • Toy Story Land, Skyline and Galaxy's Edge Update from Disney's Hollywood Studios
    • Epcot Flower and Garden Festival 2018
    • Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival 2018
    • Epcot's International Festival of the Arts 2018
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    January 5, 2019

    Exclusive: B&M Dive Coaster "Mako" coming to SeaWorld San Diego in 2020

    This morning at the SeaWorld Community Forum a B&M Dive Coaster called Mako was mentioned as being built for the park. 

    The tallest Fastest Dive Coaster in California. 

    This includes a complete revamp of "Shark Encounter" for the park and it looks like from the pics below that exhibit will be moved to this new area. ​

    More info as we get it. 
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    New pic!! Nighttime Drone Show!!!
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    Related Videos:
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    • SeaWorld Orlando Infinity Falls Preview and Opening Date Information
    • Bier Fest 2018 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg
    • Bier Fest 2018 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    • Trip Report: First Visit to Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando
    • Ocean Explorer Media Day at SeaWorld San Diego
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