THE REIMAGINED FIESTA VILLAGE BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO A SOCAL THEME PARK CLASSIC

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Fiesta Village originally opened at Knott's Berry Farm back in 1969 to pay homage to California's deeply rooted Mexican and Spanish heritage. It was also the second "land" added to Knott's Berry Farm after the completion of Ghost Town. Much like Ghost Town, many families who've visited Knott's over the years have fond family memories of spending time in Fiesta Village. Or quite possibly it was the spot of your very first roller coaster, Montezuma's Revenge! Over the past (almost) 55 years, plenty of happy memories were made in Fiesta Village.

UUOP #561 – Jurassic Park Tribute Store & Minion Cafe

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On this episode we discuss the listener hotel rankings, a previous Mel's Drive In Show, the Jurassic park celebrations taking place at Universal Orlando and the new details released about Villain-Con Minion Blast and Minion Cafe. LISTEN HERE The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts  LIBSYN …

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SeaWorld San Diego Launches the Biggest and Best Summer in Years with New Attractions, New Entertainment, New Fireworks and More

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Summer is almost here, and a wave of all-new summer fun is ready to wash over SeaWorld San Diego as guests enjoy fireworks, live music, Polynesian Fire dancers, and more beginning Memorial Day Weekend.  New thrills to explore await and new opportunities to learn about the park’s rescue efforts with the spring openings of Arctic Rescue and Rescue Jr. Guests can enjoy Emperor, voted one of the top 10 best coasters in USA Today’s 10Best 2023.  And starting June 16, the new Summer Spectacular will bring mermaids, pirates, and an exciting concert lineup to the park for a jam-packed summer season of new and fan-favorite family fun.

UUOP #560 – Top 5 Universal Orlando Attractions

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On this episode we count down our top 5 attractions from Universal Orlando. LISTEN HERE The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts  LIBSYN  STITCHER SPOTIFY Book your next trip to Universal through PortKey Vacations Check out our sister podcast Rush of Fear for all your Halloween …

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UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT AND UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD CELEBRATE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICONIC FILM, JURASSIC PARK, WITH SPECIAL THEME PARK EXPERIENCES

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Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood join the #JurassicJune celebration with special, limited-time experiences to honor the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking film, Jurassic Park. Across both coasts this summer, theme park guests can celebrate one of the greatest cinematic adventures ever created with exclusive merchandise, specialty food and beverage offerings and screenings of the 1993 iconic film.

Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor Announce New Summer Events Lineup and Water Park Opening

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Six Flags Magic Mountain, the undisputed Thrill Capital of the World, today announced a new lineup of exciting events at the theme park and neighboring water park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, which officially opens for the season on Saturday, May 27. The theme park, now open daily for the summer season, brings fun to life with Viva La Fiesta and Flavors of the World, featuring exciting new entertainment, expansive new culinary offerings and more for thrill-seekers of all ages. At the water park, guests 18 and older can celebrate Pride Month during the new and exclusive Pride Celebration After-hours Splash Party.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT REVEALS ALL-NEW DETAILS ABOUT MINION LAND,OPENING THIS SUMMER AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA

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Today, Universal Orlando Resort shares new details about all the ways guests can eat, laugh and make mischief with the Minions in the highly anticipated Minion Land on Illumination Ave. – an immersive new area created in partnership between Universal’s award-winning creative team and the acclaimed filmmakers from Illumination. Opening this summer at Universal Studios Florida, the new land expands upon the wildly popular Despicable Me Minion Mayhem attraction and will debut a new collection of experiences for guests of all ages inspired by the beloved Minions franchise.

UUOP #559 – Drive In and Dance & Universal Mocktails

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On this episode we discuss some updates from around the resort including the new Drive In and dance show, we hear a Bao rating from Kayla and we discuss the must try zero alcohol drinks at Universal Orlando Resort. LISTEN HERE The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. You can listen to us on the following platforms: …

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