Oceaneering: Creating the Ride Systems that Changed Theme Parks

In 2013, SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin introduced a ride system that has changed everything we know about motion based entertainment.  The...

Tour of Twisted Colossus Construction at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Six Flags Magic Mountain is currently in the process of reinventing one of their classic coasters for another generation.  Once the world's tallest, fastest...

Celebrate the Holidays in Central Florida

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Cooler weather has returned, and the Florida theme parks are all decked out for the holiday...

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast #119 – News and Emails

Welcome back to UUOP. On this show we begin with a Butterbeer taste test from Micechat's very own Dusty Sage and Fishbulb. Which do...

Discovery Cove Immerses Visitors in a Wild World

Let’s face it; ecotourism is a major moneymaker, and theme parks all over Orlando have taken full advantage of this fast growing market. Destinations...

Grinchmas hits Universal Studios Hollywood

Welcome to Universal Studios Hollywood!  Today we jump right in to the Christmas cheer with a report on the beginning of Grinchmas.  Yes, the...

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast #118 – Disney Hipsters Assumptions of...

Welcome to another episode of the Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. On this show we begin helping a listener out by suggesting ways that they could...

Universal versus Disney: The Unofficial Guide to American Theme Parks’ Greatest...

Sam is back, and this time it's really personal. Today, we run the prologue of his new book which releases on Tuesday of this...

Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk Kicks off the Holiday

The holidays are bright, loud, and full of music and fun at Universal Studios Hollywood CityWalk.  Monday night marked the beginning of a season-long...

Six Flags Magic Mountain Presents Holiday in the Park

Six Flags Magic Mountain has seen its share of ups and downs, and we're not just talking about the record setting coasters.  Over the...

Knotts Merry Farm Delivers Down Home Christmas Cheer

No other park offers a Christmas celebration quite like Knott's Berry Merry Farm. Their particular mix of down-home charm, mouthwatering munchies, and live entertainment...

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast #117 – News, Cowfish and Trip...

Welcome to another Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. We begin this show with a news update which includes the announcement of some of the "celebrities that...

Busch Gardens Tampa Christmas Town Sneak Peek

Busch Gardens Tampa is putting the finishing touches on this year's Christmas Town event. Let's take a look at the holiday trimmings and check...

Queen Mary Improves Chill for Extra Holiday Cheer

Christmas has come ashore in Long Beach as the California-style holiday event, CHILL, returns for a third year at The Queen Mary.  Gilded with...

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast #116 – News from Around the...

Hello everyone, we have a news heavy show this week. You can be on the show, all you have to do is record us a...

Universal Studios Hollywood Who-ing Christmas and Construction Antics

It's time to dive into movie magic today as we explore Universal Studios Hollywood.  There is an insane amount of information to cover this...

Universal Studios Hollywood Makes Magic with Day of Giving

On Thursday, November 14th, Universal Studios Hollywood hosted its 10th annual Day of Giving at 6 different locations throughout southern California.  Teaming with Operation...

Knotts Berry Farm Announces 4D Voyage to the Iron Reef

The news is out. That construction in the old Berry Tales/Kingdom of the Dinosaurs building at Knott's Berry Farm is for a 4D dark-ride...

Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast #115 – Universal Studios Japan

We step away from our usual coverage of the U.S theme parks and take a trip over to Japan to talk about Universal Studios...

Knotts Berry Farm Goes From Scary to Merry

The scariest time of year has suddenly become the merriest at Knott's Berry Farm.  Yes, all of the monsters have gone home for the...