Ver...What? How Tall?
The Schlitterbahn folks made it official today. After teasing the height of Verruckt, which they had already announced would be the tallest water slide in the world, the water park chain said that the...
View ArticleSchlitterbahn's Slippery Road Runs Far and Wide
Pioneers of the water park industry, the Henry family added some homegrown water slides to its summer vacation resort in New Braunfels, Texas in the late 1970s, called it "Schlitterbahn" (which means...
View ArticleAdd Some Pixie Dust to MyMagic+
I just returned from a press event at Disney World and got to see the MyMagic+ program in action. I have to say, it's quite amazing -- audacious even.In order to make this thing work, every single...
View ArticleHeigh Ho! New Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is a Gem.
The final entry and the centerpiece of New Fantasyland at Disney World's Magic Kingdom, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train is scheduled to open on May 28. I had the pleasure of previewing the ride at a press...
View ArticleWhat Is the "+" in FastPass+?
Over the past few weeks, Disney has completely rolled out its FastPass+ program, part of its ambitious MyMagic+ vacation planning program for Walt Disney World. FastPass+, which allows guests to book...
View ArticleHe Put the Magic in MyMagic+
After having overseen the development and rollout of MyMagic+, the massive vacation planning program at Walt Disney World that is estimated to have cost $1 billion (and possibly $1 billion+, while...
View ArticleIt (Still) Makes Sense to Get Online Tickets
First the bad news: Disneyland, SeaWorld Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa all raised their ticket prices recently. Now the good news: It may cost more now, but it's still cheaper to buy tickets online...
View ArticleMyMagic+, FastPass+, and My Disney Experience: Say What?
Disney World's relatively new trip planning program includes all kinds of terms, including MyMagic+, MagicBands, My Disney Experience, and FastPass+. Among all the plus signs and the magic, are you...
View ArticleWash a Lard Lad Donut Down with Some Butterbeer
For the most part, theme park dining used to be an afterthought. Many parks still offer the same tired fast food that can be found virtually anywhere. But some places, including Universal Orlando, have...
View ArticleTime to Get Wet
Now that June is upon us, and the summer season has officially begun (if not summer itself), most water parks, as well as theme parks, have opened. See what is in store this year, including the world's...
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