John has covered sports, politics, government and health care for a variety of news outlets, including the Illinois Radio Network and Rivet News Radio, as well as freelance work for the Florida Radio Network and contributing to the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. He is a graduate of Columbia College Chicago. You can find him in the theme parks every chance he gets.
What has been dubbed Florida’s tallest launch coaster now has an opening date.
Tigris, a 150-foot-tall triple-launch steel coaster, will open at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on April 19.
“Tigris will catapul... Read More
Less than a year after its last name change, the 40-story-tall observation wheel along International Drive is again adopting a new moniker: The Wheel.
It’s the fourth name overall for the structure. When it op... Read More
The 2019 edition of Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival will be longest ever, Disney announced Wednesday.
The festival run a total of 87 days from August 29 through November 23. Notably, the event ... Read More
Disney After Hours events at the Magic Kingdom will have a sinister twist starting June 6, as Disney World will be offering new experiences, merchandise, and food themed around infamous Disney villains.
Un... Read More
SeaWorld Orlando has earned the title of “Certified Autism Center,” matching its two sister Orlando parks after park employees completed extra training on autism sensitivity and awareness.
SeaWorld Entertain... Read More