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For any dual SeaWorld/Busch Gardens passholders here, the new launch coaster, Tigris, is in soft opening today, April 17, before it’s grand debut Friday, April 29. AP today only get to use the fastpass lane, although BGT offers early hours the first two weekends in May for AP, too. The park is...

As I stood in line at guest services in MK today, April 10, I heard a woman nearby ask for the vegan brochure. She said she’s a blogger and it just debuted. I asked for the same after resolving my original issue, and received the “Disney Plant Based Cuisine” brochure for Magic Kingdom Park...

(note: If you’re a TL;DR type, move along. I’m overly thorough.) Had a delightful time at my April 6 DAH (my first at any park), and am still hopped up on ice cream as I write this in the weehours of April 7. I worried for nothing over my own questions prior to the event: My Florida-resident...

A timing strategy question: I have the Weekday Select AP this year, and decided to get DAH at DHS when it is currently offered on Saturdays (I go April 6). Because my AP does not allow me to enter the theme parks on weekends, I hope someone can answer these questions: 1. Will I still be able...

If you like to take photos, early park admission is a great way to avoid the crowds. As you probably already know, only certain areas are open for EE; in the Studios, everyone seems to make a beeline to Diagon Alley. Thus, the queue for Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts. This queue...

Universal Orlando Resort offered an “Exclusive Passholder Q&A Event” for its Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) 2018. APs could RSVP for one of three nights, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 28-30. These are my notes from the hourlong treat inside the Pantages Theater (where Universal Orlando’s Horror...

First, does the subject line of your confirmation email perhaps incluse the time? It’s been two years since I did thhe RIP tour, so I don’t recall where thhe time was stated if anywhere. At worst, show up early and make the staff outside the Cafe La Bamba figure it out — the tour includes food...

I used my AP for SeaWorld Orlando on May 2 after not visiting since late 2017, so this could qualify as a trip report. All I do is walk around, look at the animals, poke about the shops and eat stuff (if using the All Day Dining deal I affectionately term my “band of gluttony”). This post...

I am sure they would not pass up an opportunity to upgrade you. I have a two-park BGTB/SWO pass, but that’s how it started. Check with guest services at the front of either park. Right now, large banners within SeaWorld encourage visitors to upgrade to an annual pass to be among the first to...

I did not know it was limited to one time per evening, thanks! I suppose I have not bothered to go through any ride more than once at that time of day. As a single rider, I like to see how many loops I can manage through The Mummy ride during the free locker period. Last time,p there were tour...

Nice photos! I saw the lake level was drained a foot or so and noted the scaffolding. I am glad you posted photos, as I’m clueless about such things, nowadays. I keep meaning to ask a team member about the construction at the former park.

You might be able to enjoy the Gringotts ride at USO, then queue up to be the first to ride Hogwarts Express over to IOA. Depending on early admission crowds, this should get you to the Hogsmeade section at IOA fairly early. The train does not open until the other park opens, and sometimes they...

Rose was, apparently, the managr or chief technical persn on duty at the time. Or, perhaps, the one who drew the short straw to make the announcements. Never met her, but she said her name clearly at the start of each otherwise muddles transmission.

Well, THAT was interesting. I was on what might have been the last cart to embark on the Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts 3-D ride at Universal Studios Orlando this early morning of April 24, 2018, during the early park admission hour for resort guests and APs such as myself. At the...

I have a Premier AP for Universal’s three parks. I find I enjoy the free prime self-parking (same level as the walkways to the parks, so it is slightly less distance for my tired feet after a full day). If you stay on site, this is a moot point. Free valet parking is part of that AP, too, but my...

Here's a photo of the Serengeti Overlook Restaurant's buffet menu as of late November 2016, if I can get it to load...

I'm ovo-lacto vegetarian, and I tried the ADD wristband on Dec. 3 to see what meatless options there were. I didn't visit all the restaurants, but I did try the more unique offerings: The "home made lo-fat chili" is confirmed as vegetarian (I asked) at The Spice Mill, and was nice on a cool...

I was just there Oct. 23, exploring vegetarian options with the All Day Dining wristband ($34 plus tax). The buffet at the Serengeti Overlook Restaurant (formerly Colony House) was $19, or $6 extra if you have ADD for that day. I didn't opt for the upcharge or take the second set of stairs up...

Amarberry: I did not think to ask! Your plan sounds wise, and then you can enjoy the chips once you ask about them. I'd have thought Chef Kim would have mentioned eggs when I asked what was vegan, but I might have distracted him by asking about the oil they were fried in. Solgent, thanks...

Long curious about the restaurant I’d heard was a meat festival, I finally tried it Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006. What follows is my review of the meal. As I can’t write short to save my life, I’ll break it up into sections. You can skip the bits you’re not interested in reading. So, don your...