Category: Articles
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Celestial Park & Port of Entry: Universal’s Secrets to Stunning Theme Park Entrances
The entrance to a theme park is one of its most important elements. It is the bridge between the real world and the imagined one of the park. A good theme park entrance should quickly and effectively pull you into the story of the park, without asking for too much effort on your part. Arguably,…
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Tokyo Disney’s Future Under the Oriental Land Company
Tokyo Disney Resort has long captivated visitors with its blend of Disney magic and Japanese precision. This sprawling complex operates under a unique model. Unlike its global counterparts, it is not owned by The Walt Disney Company but instead by the Oriental Land Company, a Japanese entity that licenses Disney’s intellectual property while collaborating with…
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Cotton Candy & The History of Theme Park Food
When you think of traditional amusement park food, a very specific image probably comes to mind. No matter where you’re from, the staples are surprisingly universal. There is one treat that seems to really define the amusement park experience and only the amusement park experience. That would be the fluffy pink sugar that is candy…
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Will Universal Studios DESTROY British Theme Parks?
As Universal Studios gears up to open a brand-new theme park in Great Britain, excitement is in the air—but so is uncertainty. While we are thrilled about the idea of having a world-class entertainment destination right on our doorstep, it also raises a critical question: what will happen to the UK’s existing theme parks? The…
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Everything We Know SO FAR About Universal Studios Great Britain (And a Little Bit of Speculation)
It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks regarding news about the proposed Universal Studios Great Britain, and excitement is building fast. With the potential to transform the UK theme park scene, this project marks a major moment for the industry in Europe. Given the rapid flow of information and increasing public interest, we thought it…
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The Day Disney Stayed Open For 24 Hours
In the 2010’s Walt Disney World and Disneyland introduced a rather unique concept to their theme park event calendar – The 24 hour event. As you’d guess, on these days Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom stayed open for 24 hours – a nightmare for some and a dream for others. Sadly, these events didn’t last…
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Universal’s Super Nintendo World History
Nintendo have branched out in many ways, there are Nintendo Stores, Nintendo movies, Nintendo themed Cafes such as the Kirby Cafe and even a Nintendo Museum in Japan. But, most notably for us theme park fans, there is of course Super Nintendo World! Already located in Hollywood and Japan, this land is set to become…
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The History of Barbie at Epcot!
Few names are as recognisable to the masses as Mickey Mouse. As the face of the Disney brand, he’s a pretty well known guy. But, in the 90’s, Walt Disney World did invite someone to Epcot Center who could come close to competing. A certain blonde doll who goes by the name ‘Barbie’. For more…
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Disney Vacations Are Too Expensive!
Recently, Disney has uttered the unthinkable- that maybe, just maybe, the price of a Disney vacation is getting a bit too high. According to The Wall Street Journal, conversations have been happening at Disney about whether middle-class families are simply being priced out of going to the Disney resorts and theme parks. It seems that…
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The Theme Park History and Future of How To Train Your Dragon
Dreamworks’ How To Train Your Dragon’s huge popularity has earned it a place at Universal’s Epic Universe. But, did you know that this is far from the first time that Toothless and his fellow dragons have found their way into a theme park? For more great theme park content please subscribe to my channel.