food IS a theme park
Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor hasn’t bought Six Flags, but it sure feels like it…
©Six Flags
Last month, Six Flags Magic Mountain announced that the iconic, once record-breaking shuttle coaster Superman: Escape from Krypton – – has been permanently closed.
We went to Universal Epic Universe before it opened to the public, and we rode EVERY ride in the park!
Epic Universe
Across two different previews, we’ve checked out all the rides, and we’ve been sharing our experiences in the park so that you know what to expect when Epic Universe opens to the public on May 22nd, 2025. And if you’re hyped about Super Nintendo World, we’re here to share exactly what it’s like to ride Mine-Cart Madness!
Disney World and Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe might just want to take a step back for a moment.
©LEGOLAND
Because, you see, they aren’t the ONLY theme parks in Orlando. Nope, LEGOLAND Florida is also here, and it’s about to get even more exciting. We recently told you about some upgrades at the LEGOLAND Hotel, but now, LEGOLAND has announced a brand new innovative indoor roller coaster coming to both its LEGOLAND Florida and LEGOLAND California parks — and we’ve got ALL the details!
For just over five decades, Space Mountain has been the crown jewel of the Magic Kingdom and arguably the most famous Disney thrill ride in pop culture. Yet this marvel of ride design still holds some secrets within its intergalactic interior.
Space Mountain
The Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain, which is the first Space Mountain overall, opened at Walt Disney World in January of 1975. The revolutionary-for-the-time indoor coaster was an immediate smash, becoming the resort’s first true thrill attraction, and ushering in a new era for both Disney and the theme park industry overall. In the years since, versions have been built at Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland, and the name Space Mountain has become iconic in pop culture. Despite all of that, there are still some things many may not know about the iconic ride.
I need to make a confession that might get my Disney fan card revoked: Space Mountain, once my absolute favorite attraction in Disney World, now leaves me feeling like I’ve been tossed in a washing machine with a bunch of bricks.
Space Mountain
There’s something uniquely disorienting about holding onto childhood nostalgia while your adult body screams in protest. I still remember my first ride on Space Mountain — the anticipation building as I finally reached the height requirement, the wonder of blasting through simulated space, and the pride of conquering a “big kid” coaster.
Disney World isn’t the only theme park resort making some huge changes in 2025.
Universal Studios Florida
Universal Orlando has a pretty big year ahead of it, too, especially with the opening of Epic Universe in May. However, some other big changes seem to be coming to Univeral Orlando, too, and we recently uncovered a permit suggesting that a classic roller coaster would be getting demolished soon. Well, Universal Orlando has now confirmed that this ride will be closing next year.
We love Cast Members! They are what make Disney World such a magical place, and we can’t thank them enough for what they do every single day.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Disney World wouldn’t be the same without the Cast Members, and we wanted to talk about a rule at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT that Cast Members are begging you not to break.
We still don’t believe it, but it’s really happening: A Monsters, Inc. land is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Monsters Inc. Land Concept Art ©Disney
We’ll admit this was one announcement we totally did NOT expect from D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, but we are STOKED. That’s because Disney also announced that we were finally getting the ride we’ve been wanting since 2001, when Monsters, Inc. landed in movie theaters: a ride based on the doors scene in the movie — and y’all, IT IS HAPPENING! Seriously, just go ahead and pinch us because we think we’re dreaming. Anyway, we’ve actually been hunting down some more details about the new ride and we think we found some clues about it.
Universal Orlando just released a behind-the-scenes look at one of their newest roller coasters coming to Epic Universe in 2025.
Stardust Racers ©Universal
The Ride Guys, Mike and Dylan, joined JC, the Executive Producer for Ride & Show, for a sneak peek at Stardust Racers. We learned about the story behind the coaster, learned about some unique features, and even got a close-up look at the ride vehicles.
Do you think you have what it takes to work at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind?
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
I had the opportunity to be a part of the opening team for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and I am rounding up some of the qualifications for working at this popular EPCOT attraction.
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