Episode 68: INTIMIDATOR!
ErikFeb 04, 2010
This week on Behind the Thrills, we talk to Dani Swords from Carowinds, just hours after the successful first test of the new B&M hyper Intimidator opening this...
License to Thrill-The Price of Big Name Characters in Theme Parks
ErikFeb 02, 2010
Let me just preface this by saying I’m not a financial expert, I’m just an avid theme park fan. Ever since there have been theme parks, most notably, ever...
Universal Orlando: Potter Picture Update and Mardi Gras!
ErikFeb 02, 2010
This is getting to be my favorite time of the year, right next to HHN and Christmas. But Mardi Gras is kicking off this coming Saturday, and on top of that, Harry Potter...
Florida High Speed Rail to Route Through Disney
ErikJan 27, 2010
According to an article over at WESH.com Senator Bill Nelson confirmed that a High Speed rail system is headed to Central Florida. The announcement will come Thursday...
Gatorland: A Taste of Old Florida
ErikJan 27, 2010
When you go to Orlando and the surrounding areas it’s really easy to get caught up in the “Magic” and splendor of a manufactured world. You tend to...
Sea World/Busch Gardens:Brew Bands And BBQ Lineup
ErikJan 26, 2010
In the northern areas of the country its cold, and the parks are closed. Do I have a point? Not really, I just wanted to remind you. Actually, there is a point. What is...
BGT:Construction Construction Construction! A Photo Trip Report
ErikJan 24, 2010
Something big is coming to BGT. We don’t know exactly what it is, or when we’ll see it, but this thing, if it’s to be believed is HUGE. We’ve...
BGT:Busch Gardens Goes To The Streets
ErikJan 24, 2010
A few months ago, Sea World unveiled that it was available on Google Maps Street View. What happened in the coming weeks was epic contests from @Shamu on Twitter. Great...
Sea World Orlando: Atlantis/Omaka Photo Update
ErikJan 21, 2010
Work continues at Sea World Orlando on Journey to Atlantis, and across the street at Aquatica on Omaka Rocka. Lots of construction workers out today, and honestly you...
Universal Reveals Free Interactive Maps
ErikJan 21, 2010
In what sounds like one of the coolest ideas, Universal Orlando and the USA Today is teaming up to bring interactive maps, that you touch and hold and use with your...