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Press Photo of the sign and the giant launch of the red and yellow Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster before its closing in August of 2025.

Theme Park Fans Are Not Holding Back As Universal Orlando Says Goodbye To Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit (And Its Secret Playlist)

By Jessica Rawden published

I'm gonna miss "Rainbow Connection" for sure.

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Epic Universe entrance portal

Epic Universe Has Already Hit One Major Milestone (And Yes It Involves My Favorite Ride)

By Jessica Rawden published

Some might even say an Epic milestone...

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Photo of the nighttime celebration at Epic Universe with the Harry Potter Portal in the foreground and fireworks going off in the background.

My Theme Park Co-Worker And I Don’t Disagree That Much, But We Don’t Agree On The Best Epic Universe Ride

By Jessica Rawden last updated

Shots fired.

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Universal Stella Nova Resort hotel and pool

I've Stayed At A Lot Of Universal Orlando Hotels, And There's A Little Detail I Just Love

By Jessica Rawden last updated

Exclusives Loews and Universal have a lasting partnership and one that has me sold.

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A view of Epic Universe's Celestial Park at night with water show and drones making it especially charming.

I’m A Theme Park Girlie Who Loves Being In The Parks Early. Why Epic Universe Completely Changed My Mind

By Jessica Rawden published

Consider me a newly minted night owl.

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Mason Thames as Hiccup in Irish hills in How To Train Your Dragon live action landscape scene

‘Bring Them To Tears… And Cheers.’ I Asked How To Train Your Dragon Live Action’s Director About Seeing The Movie With An Audience For The First Time, And It Did Not Disappoint

By Jessica Rawden published

We have dragons!

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Universal Orlando Resort Globe

I Asked A VIP Guide What Rides At Universal Orlando People Throw Up On A Lot, And Yeah, I'm Not Surprised

By Jessica Rawden published

Exclusives If there are two things people know about me it’s how much I hate vomiting and hugs.

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Super Nintendo World full view from Epic Universe

8 Random Tips I Wish I’d Known Before Going To Epic Universe

By Jessica Rawden last updated

Some tips from Universal Orlando's brand-spanking-new theme park.

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Toothless baring his teeth at Hiccup in the How To Train Your Dragon Live Action Movie.

'I Was Certainly Worried.' How To Train Your Dragon's Director Got Candid About How The Audience Would React To A Live Action Version

By Jessica Rawden published

Exclusives How to train your audience...

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Universal Orlando Sign in the rain

My Favorite Rollercoaster Just Got Named The World’s Best (Again), And I Can’t Tell You How Happy That Makes Me

By Jessica Rawden published

And it's true even with a new theme park opening.

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