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Taken in the town of Celebration, FL. This town is plenty prepped for America's birthday!

The title mostly says it. I was asked to speak on the theme parks in Orlando for the 4th of July and saw an opportunity to do something absurd.

Checkout the full lineup: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026bestlookingcruiser

This thing is even taller in person. I personally enjoyed Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, and I know many others didn't. Sad to see it go, but I was excited for what was next. This upcoming coaster looks incredible and I think it will add yet another world-class thrill ride to UOR.

"NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes and family enjoyed a preview of Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, Texas today – experiencing all of the kid-sized fun the park has to offer before its grand opening tomorrow, July 1. Upon arrival, the Mahomes were greeted by none other than Poppy, Branch, Guy Diamond and Delta Dawn from DreamWorks’ TrollsFest – one of the exciting lands featured within the all-new park," shares Universal Destinations & Experiences.

Talley Amusements is taking care of the installation, operation and eventual teardown of the free-to-ride Ferris Wheel during the Great American State Fair in DC. Amusement Today has an article on them: https://amusementtoday.com/2026/05/talley-amusements-freedom-250-wheel-to-anchor-historic-great-american-state-fair-celebration-on-the-national-mall/

I rode it at night on the first day and it offers some really beautiful views of DC.

The Georgia Booth at the Great American State Fair (Washington DC) is highlighting Waffle House with paper hat and menu giveaways. The event usually opens at 10am each day and the menus are gone within 30-45 minutes, according to the state representatives at the booth.

I was in DC for a Great American State Fair trip and had to stop by the reflecting pool, of course. Then I see the danger explosives sign, which seemed serious. But then also the July 4th sign, which made it all seem like an ad for the show.

Are these signs normal each year around the launch sites?

Nighttime views from The Great American State Fair Ferris Wheel, taken during the first night at 9:49 p.m. The large screen towards the Capital is the FIFA World Cup experience with the closer-to-camera areas being the state fair booths.

MADLANDS: Caged Cannibals

In this haunted house, a defunct zoo is now the deadly domain of warring cannibal factions that have taken their animal instincts to extremes. They’re territorial. They’re hungry. And you’re lunch.

The Universal Kids Resort team hosted nearly 400 children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County for a first experience.

“One of the most rewarding parts of preparing to open Universal Kids Resort has been welcoming children into the park and seeing their reactions firsthand,” said Dan Cuffe, Vice President and General Manager of Universal Kids Resort. “We were thrilled to welcome the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County and share this special preview as part of our ongoing commitment to the North Texas community.”

Diservations on the Universal Kids Resort Fans Facebook group shared that work is still happening and areas have changed since the media day initial invite: https://www.facebook.com/groups/universalkidsresort/permalink/1001224192687184