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Skull Island: Reign of Kong and the New World

09.21.2015 by Dan Heaton // 2 Comments

Universal's Skull Island: Reign of Kong — © Universal

At last month’s D23 Expo, Disney finally threw down the gauntlet and announced Star Wars expansions in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. They’d sat back for too long and needed to move forward with new E-ticket attractions that capitalized on the franchise.… Read more...

Ride the Movies!: The Evolution of Universal Orlando

07.13.2015 by Dan Heaton // Leave a Comment

An early brochure from Universal Orlando — An early brochure from Universal Studios Florida in the early ’90s.

When Universal Studios Florida opened in 1990, it promised visitors the chance to “Ride the Movies!” and experience the magic up close. While the Hollywood original was centered on a tram ride through sets and attractions, individual structures would separate these experiences.… Read more...