Isla Mágica is preparing for a revolutionary change, according to reports from several Spanish media outlets, including Diario de Sevilla and Sevilla Actualidad. The park has just announced its most exciting project to date, a new roller coaster that will soar over its iconic lake. But that’s not all, there’s also a major expansion planned for its water park, Agua Mágica. Get to know all the details in this article!
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Our final Universal Studios park was also one of the most surprising. Join us on Singapore’s Sentosa Island, home to Resorts World and Universal Studios Singapore. We will discuss rides such as Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure, Battlestar Galactica, Spaghetti Space Chase, how the park compares to the other Universal parks and much more.
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Sean and Alex disect the 2024 D23 announcements in detail. Reactions, Details, Analysis, and Questions – 90 minutes of Disney Horizons talk that covers all the bases.
** Please note this was recorded prior to Walt Disney World releasing plans to place the Magic Kingdom Cars attractions where Rivers of America are.
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Diverting to Hong Kong and taking a nine-week-old to Disneyland? You bet, bébé. How’s this stepchild of Disney parks holding up? Join us on yet another asian theme park adventure with can’t-miss rides like Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars, Mystic Manor, Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, Frozen Ever After, Iron Man Experience, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle!, Hyperspace Mountain, and more!
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Sean boarded Alex’ train in Utrecht, and they ended up at Efteling for a relaxed, beautiful summer evening at one of the world’s most picturesque theme parks. From exhilarating coasters to whimsical dark rides, this was another park visit to remember. In this episode we talk about rides like Baron 1898, De Vliegende Hollander, Python, Pirana, Vogel Rok, Gondoletta, Pagode, Carnaval Festival, Droomvlucht, Symbolica, and Fata Morgana. We also discuss the new-for-2024 Danse Macabre!
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Rattle your way around the track of Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa, travel down to the Bayou with Tiana and her many musician animal friends at Magic Kingdom, and join us on SeaWorld Orlando’s second 2-seater B&M coaster, Penguin Trek! How do these three major new attractions in Central Florida measure up? Do they live up to the hype?
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Chinese Cheetah Hunt, a violent backwards Wing Coaster, and riding a Vekoma Shockwave in maintenance mode. Join us on another wild adventure in China, this time in Nanjing! Ever wanted to know more about Happy Valley Nanjing and Dragon Valley? This episode has it all!
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From the world-famous Giant Buddha of Leshan to the unique character of Chongqing’s Hongyadong, this region is spectacular beyond its amusement parks. In this episode, Sean and Alex will talk about Happy Valley Chongqing, which is literally in a valley, as well as one of the world’s fastest growing cities.
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Thousands of ecstatic schoolchildren, taking off your shoes for the Chinese Taron credit, glass water slides, and Mega-Lites with shoulder straps. This episode is a whirl of emotion as we analyze Chengdu’s two big regional parks.
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Join Sean and Alex on their journey from Old Shanghai and Yu Garden on to the world’s fastest train and tallest observation deck. Of course, no trip to Shanghai is complete without a day at one of its most spectacular parks: Shanghai Disneyland. How is the brand-new Zootopia ride and land? How is the park holding up?
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Continuing the chat about the Beijing trip Sean and Alex went on, this time they’re focusing on some must-visit sights such as the Summer Palace, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall and Happy Valley Beijing! All of these destinations blew them away, including Beijing’s original large-scale theme park!
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Sean and Alex took the cutest little long weekend to Beijing, jam-packed with activities. One of which was a day at Universal Studios Beijing. Let’s get into the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of this Chinese Universal resort!
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Dorney Park, renowned for its thrilling rides, is buzzing with excitement as the Iron Menace roller coaster has officially arrived in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania. This highly anticipated addition marks a significant milestone for the park.
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The internet has burst in the last week with what could be the biggest theme park news to hit the UK in decades. Enthusiasts all across the world are brainstorming ideas for what could be Universal’s most anticipated project yet. Let’s go over what we know and what we’d like to see in the park.
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Bobbejaanland kindly invited us to experience their newest scare maze Wrecked along with the rest of the park all decked out for the spooky season! A full review of one of Belgium’s best Halloween event!
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Halloween at Walibi Belgium 2023
Pumpkins, scary mazes, and the circus – Halloween is back at Walibi Belgium with 10 extended evenings this year. We visited the park and got to discover all the mazes and scare zones during a frightening event. But also families can enjoy the family days!
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It is that time of the year again! Monsters and ghouls prepare for this Halloween season, and the Spanish scream park Horrorland is now celebrating its 5th Anniversary. Let’s take a closer look!
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With the Halloween season in full swing, theme parks around the world are putting on thrilling haunts and running their attractions well into the wee hours of the morning. While most guests are there to enjoy the unique haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment, it’s also a great opportunity to get night rides on coasters! Join us for a night at Parque Warners Madrid’s Halloween Scary Nights as we enjoy some of Europe’s best coasters in the dead of night.
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Join us as we discuss the story of Geauga Lake, one of the most infamous American parks, and how it rose and fell. The park that joined the inversion trend early evolved into the largest theme park in the world (but that was a mistake). Let’s delve even further into the history of the once-record-setting park in Aurora, Ohio.
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New roller coaster with a dark ride component is coming to SeaWorld Orlando’s Antarctica area, where the Empire of the Penguin dark ride once stood.
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