How Barney changed kids’ entertainment at Universal Orlando
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
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
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
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
Also: Disney could report a nearly 36 percent drop in earnings on Thursday, according to financial analysts.
How Harry Potter saved Universal theme parks
Before the Wizarding World opened in 2010, previous owners of Universal hadn't seen the theme park division as a major revenue producer.
Disney World history: $30,000 for a Fort Wilderness cabin
Cabins that resided at Disney's Fort Wilderness from 1998 to 2016 have been sold for $30,000 a piece by Pete Kucinski -- though he kept one for himself.
Universal Orlando history: A new home for the Mythos restaurant banner
For only $75, a Universal fan walked home with a banner that proclaimed Mythos as "#1 Best Theme Park Restaurant in the World" for six years in a row.
Q&A: The history of Universal’s Islands of Adventure from concept to opening day
If a few discussions had gone differently, we may have been marking the 20th anniversary of a park called Cartoon World, filled with Looney Tunes and DC Comics characters.