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Blue Streak at Cedar Point named coaster landmark

John Gregory
06/20/2022
Cedar Fair
The 1964 coaster is the oldest still in operation at Cedar Point.
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Inside the creation of Shrek 4-D: ‘The tone was perfect for Universal’

John Gregory
01/24/2022
Universal
Director Simon J. Smith and writer/producer David Lipman reminisced about creating and opening Shrek 4-D in three Universal parks.

Theme park history: A look at past Disney anniversaries ahead of Disney World’s 50th

Glen Butler
06/18/2021
Disney World
One delayed ride, a repainted castle and some lighting packages doesn't quite live up to past birthday celebrations at Disney theme parks.

How Barney changed kids’ entertainment at Universal Orlando

John Gregory
03/29/2021
Universal
Theme Park Tribune spoke to former cast and crew on "A Day in the Park with Barney" about the creation, execution, emotional moments, and legacy of the show's 25-year run.

The odd design of Universal Studios Florida

John Gregory
07/23/2020
Universal
Universal Studios Florida stands out in theme park design because it was built with film production in mind.

‘Nothing worked as planned’: Universal Studios Florida’s infamous opening day

John Gregory
06/07/2020
Universal
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When Universal Studios Florida opened 30 years ago, roughly 1,000 guests demanded refunds due to rides going down.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios: 5 years of openings, closings, and what comes next

John Gregory
11/11/2019
Disney World
Disney’s Hollywood Studios has arguably been as much of a construction site as a working theme park over the past several years. 

A history of presidential visits to Disney World

John Gregory
11/02/2019
Disney World
Also: Disney could report a nearly 36 percent drop in earnings on Thursday, according to financial analysts.

How Harry Potter saved Universal theme parks

John Gregory
10/22/2019
Universal
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Before the Wizarding World opened in 2010, previous owners of Universal hadn't seen the theme park division as a major revenue producer.
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