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Ryan has been attending theme parks since as long as he can remember and his first proper memory comes from when he was just three years old sitting in Main Street USA drinking a Nesquik milkshake from a carton while the piano was being played outside Casey’s Corner.
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Universal’s Epic Universe is Back as Construction Resumes Immediately

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Ryan
Universal’s Epic Universe is Back as Construction Resumes Immediately

Today the Universal Orlando Resort announced that work on Epic Universe was going to continue immediately. Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast had this to say on the work continuing: The restart of the construction of Epic Universe is a terrific moment for our employees and for our theme park business in Florida, […]

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Universal Orlando Assessing the Future of Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Ryan
Universal Orlando Assessing the Future of Seuss Landing at Islands of Adventure

Yesterday it was announced that six Dr Seuss books would cease to be published due to racist and insensitive portrayals that are contained within them. For reference, these books are: If I Ran the Zoo Scrambled Eggs Super McElligot’s Pool On Beyond Zebra The Cat’s Quizzer And to Think That I Saw it on Mulberry […]

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We Chat Universal Orlando Hotels with Guest Jon

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Ryan
We Chat Universal Orlando Hotels with Guest Jon

Join us for episode 264 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we are joined by Jon to chat everything about Universal Orlando. We really loved recording this show and Jon brought a huge wealth of knowledge with him thanks to his many years of staying onsite and being a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder. […]

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Is A Touch of Disney the Biggest Swindle in Disney Parks History?

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Ryan
Is A Touch of Disney the Biggest Swindle in Disney Parks History?

Disneyland fans were over the moon yesterday as it was announced that a new limited-capacity event was coming to Disney’s California Adventure Park beginning on March 18th. The event gives guests a chance to taste world-famous food and beverages from around the resort and a chance to see Disney characters, shop for merchandise and pose […]

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PeopleMover Refurbishment Gets Extended Again

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Ryan
PeopleMover Refurbishment Gets Extended Again

It’s been almost a year since the Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover was last open. The ride went down for a refurbishment back in March 2020 was scheduled to reopen in January but the date was then pushed back further and it seems that once again guests are going to have to wait to ride the […]

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Multiple Disney Attraction Shows in the Works for Disney+

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Ryan
Multiple Disney Attraction Shows in the Works for Disney+

According to Variety, Ronald D. Moore is in the process of developing several TV projects at Disney+ that will be set in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. While we don’t have a lot of details just yet, we know that the first project is set to be The Society of Explorers and Adventurers which Moore is going […]

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Poor Google Reviews of Spaceship Earth!

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Ryan
Poor Google Reviews of Spaceship Earth!

Join us for episode 263 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast. This week we are visiting one of our favourite attractions, Spaceship Earth! After Disney announced a new projection show would be coming to the ride as part of Walt Disney Worlds 50th anniversary celebrations, we thought it would be fun to see what Google […]

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Imagineer Zach Riddley Discusses the new Spaceship Earth Transformation

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Ryan
Imagineer Zach Riddley Discusses the new Spaceship Earth Transformation

So now that we know that we know Disney’s plans for the 50th anniversary mostly involve projection shows on park icons like Tower of Terror, the Tree of Life and Spaceship Earth, Disney’s Imagineers are starting to discuss future changes to the parks. The new lighting coming to Spaceship Earth is going to be permanent, […]

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Disney will reveal their plans for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary Today!

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Ryan
Disney will reveal their plans for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary Today!

Exciting news for those of us that have trips booked to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World as plans for the celebrations is set to be revealed later today on Good Morning America! What we know so far: Cinderella Castle will be receiving 50th-anniversary decorations Mickey Mouse and Friends are getting costumes to […]

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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Muppet Treasure Island With Limited Edition Pins

Posted on February 18, 2021 by Ryan
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Muppet Treasure Island With Limited Edition Pins

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since we saw Kermit, Fozzie, Miss Piggy and the gang in Muppet Treasure Island. I’d argue that it was one of the last decent Muppet movies and perhaps one of the criminally underappreciated movies within the Muppet collection. The new pins feature Kermit as Captain Smollett […]

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