Well, I guess that would explain it. ORLANDO, FL — Shortly after it’s grand opening, the new “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” at Universal Orlando Resort, Spa, and U-Pick Blueberry Farm continues to be plagued by various issues. We already reported that the ride’s namesake, Rubeus Hagrid, won’t fit into the ride’s restraint system. We’ve…
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The Volcano Bay shocks were not an accident. ORLANDO, FL — Guests visiting Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay were recently subjected to low-level electric shocks while visiting the various pools, water slides, and spas. Park officials first pointed their fingers to cost-cutting and not following code during construction of the park. But thanks to some real…
The concept art is a LIE. ORLANDO, FL — As fans of the Fantastic Beasts movies and their seven prequels excitedly await the June arrival of the new attraction at Universal Orlando Resort and Spa, some bad news. The very namesake of “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” will not be able to enjoy his own…
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They’re hoping smokers will abandon Disney parks, where smoking will soon be banned. UNIVERSAL CITY, CA — Universal is always looking for ways to set themselves apart from Disney. Even so, the company’s response to Disney’s new smoking ban is surprising, as officials from NBCUniversal have announced a shocking new policy effective May 1st at…
It’s Super Puzzle Fun Time again! UNCLE WALT’S INSIDER H.Q., SVALBARD — Ah, the Touron™. A combination of “tourist” and “moron”, he (or she) is the “SG” in “SGT” — which stands for Stupid Guest Tricks, of course, so you do the math. A common question stupid guests ask at Disney’s Magic Kingdom is, “How…