Frozen Ever After Ride at Disney's Epcot Queen Elsa

2024 Ultimate Guide to the Water Rides at EPCOT: Get Ready to Uncover the Hidden Secrets You Never Knew!

Get ready to go on an EPIC adventure on one of the water rides at EPCOT!

What’s considered a classic attraction for theme parks is the boat ride?

These are defined as rides on water that are guided as a whole experience.

Some that come to mind are Jurassic Park: The Ride, Pirates of the Caribbean, Journey to Atlantis and Jungle Cruise.

These are staples for theme parks, especially ones located in hotter climates like California or Florida.

When visiting EPCOT at Walt Disney World in particular, you will find a few.

Some started off quite differently than they are today, but they are still popular and worth trying!

Today, I will be talking about the three water boat rides located in EPCOT: Living with the land, Frozen Ever After and Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros.

This includes:

  • Brief History
  • Storyline
  • Why It’s a Great Experience
  • Tips for Your Visit

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Epcot Theme Park Disney World Soarin Around the World Ride in the land pavilion

2024 Ultimate Guide to Soarin’ at Epcot: What to Expect on Your Flight Around the World

One of the most popular rides at Epcot, one of Disney World’s four theme parks, is Soarin’ Around the World.

For some people, just knowing that other people love the ride is enough for them to hop in line and trust, they will have the time of their lives.

Others want a little more information on the ride before they hop in-line or use one of their precious FastPasses.

If you identify more with the later, continue on to learn all you could possibly need to know before spending your magical day in the park and on this ride.

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Cedar Point Gemini Wooden Roller Coaster Entrance

Gemini Roller Coaster at Cedar Point: Are You Brave Enough to Take the Plunge?

Are you ready to take on the Gemini roller coaster at Cedar Point?

As we continue to go through all of Cedar Point’s historic and exhilarating coasters, we turn our eye to the next on our list.

But what exactly is the story behind Gemini?

What allows it to stand the test of time amongst others as a classic coaster and as a favorite among coaster enthusiasts today?

Today, I will answer those questions, as well as the:

  • History
  • Ride Experience
  • Roller Coaster Stats
  • How to Make the Most of Your Time at Cedar Point

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Universal Studios Hollywood Entrance to the world famous backlot studio tour

2024 ULTIMATE Guide to the Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot Studio Tour: Secrets, Photos and Tips!

Are you ready to take a ride on the World-Famous Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot Studio Tour?

Going to Hollywood, California is a big deal for those who visit!

Our eyes tend to be full of stardust, waiting to run into a glamorous celebrity while dining or visiting a set of your favorite movie.

As someone who is really into films from the golden age of Hollywood, visiting Hollywood just has that certain charm to it.

But the best way to really get the full immersive experience, is to do a Backlot Studio Tour.

There are many options like the Warner Bros Studio Tour, Sony Pictures, Adventures By Disney: Disney Backstage and Paramount Pictures.

But my personal favorite is the one we will be doing a deep dive of today, The World-Famous Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Universal Studios Hollywood Super Nintendo World Princess Peach Castle. One of the best rides and attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood.

Top 7 Heart-Pounding Rides at Universal Studios Hollywood (You Won’t Believe #6)

Are you ready to take on some of the BEST rides at Universal Studios Hollywood?

As much as I love Universal Orlando Resort, I have started to grow more of a soft spot for the original big sister park, Universal Studios Hollywood.

She may be smaller, but she still packs a punch with her shows, attractions and rides.

Think of it like this:

Disneyland is the original and smaller, but still much beloved and has plenty to offer.

Walt Disney World is bigger but the baby sister with plenty of room for growth.

This is how you could look at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood.

Today, I will be bringing a special focus on big sister Universal Studios Hollywood and the best attractions offerings at the park, specifically:

  • Why We Love It
  • Brief History
  • Ride Stats
  • Tips for the Attractions
  • The Thrilling Rides and a Few Family-Friendly Attractions

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Universal Studios Hollywood Jurassic World Ride gyrosphere

2024 Ultimate Guide to Jurassic World Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood: Photos, Secrets and more!

Are you ready to dive into the secrets of the Jurassic World Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood?

One of the most famous and well-known film franchises in movie history, is Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park.”

The partnership of the franchise with the Universal Studios Parks have been synonymous since 1996.

This was when Universal Studios Hollywood debuted its original water dark ride (previously known at the Jurassic Park Ride in the fan community) in the Lower Lot, which has since been changed.

Today, I will go over all of the things you will want to know about the replacement for Universal Studios Hollywood’s version of the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World inspired ride.

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Summit Plummet Ride Drop at Blizzard Beach Water Park

8 BEST Rides At Blizzard Beach You CAN’T MISS in 2024!

Are you planning a nice Disney getaway and want to know what the best rides at Blizzard Beach are for your trip?

Water parks are a summer essential and at Walt Disney World that means a day at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park or Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

I thought it would be fun to talk about the best rides at Blizzard Beach that you have to get on this summer either by yourself or with a group of friends.

No matter if you’re looking for something calm and relaxing like the lazy river or a thrill ride like Summit Plummet, there’s something for everyone at this Disney water park.

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Test Track Epcot Entrance area with monorail and Spaceship Earth one of the best rides at epcot for genie plus and lightning lane

Top 5 Best EPCOT Genie Plus Rides for 2024!

Are you trying to figure out which rides are the best at EPCOT for Genie Plus?

Don’t worry, I’m here to help!

Disney World’s EPCOT Park is full of amazing culture and incredible rides.

Since a lot of the park is focused on the sights and cuisine, there aren’t quite as many rides as the other parks – but all of them are incredible.

That means rides can have long wait times, and Disney’s Genie+ system is needed to save you time by skipping the lines!

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Universal Orlando Resort Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit

RANKING the 10 Best Rides at Universal Orlando in 2024!

Are you looking for the BEST rides and attractions that you MUST experience at Universal Orlando Resort?

There’s nothing like a trip to Universal Orlando Resort (UOR).

The sprawling theme park complex has two thrilling theme parks, almost a dozen hotels, a shopping and entertainment district, and a beautiful water park.

The best thing is, most of this is all within walking distance or a short bus ride away from each other!

After you’ve checked in to your hotel at Universal Orlando Resort it will be time to hit the two theme parks: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

It honestly just wouldn’t be a trip to Universal without seeing a mummy or riding a bike to an alien planet.

Both of the parks have must-do attractions, and we’ve narrowed down the list to 10 rides that you cannot miss!

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Fast and Furious Supercharged queue. #universalstudios #themepark #traveltips

Fast & Furious Ride: Is it the Worst Ride at Universal Studios?

ThemeParkHipster Full Fast and Furious Supercharged Ride Review

I know, you’ve heard all the bad reviews flooding the internet. Unhappy fans wanting something new seems to be the majority.

And I can understand why.

No, you don’t have to avoid Fast and Furious Supercharged attraction at Universal Studios Florida.

This ride has been the main source of controversy in many of the online theme park groups and forums.

Before you jump on the bandwagon of negativity, here are some my thoughts on the Fast and Furious ride and why you should or shouldn’t give it a chance.

And trust me, my opinion has changed since it’s over-the-top grand opening at Universal Studios.

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