Arthur's About Theme Parks

1 week ago | aboutthemeparks.fun | Arthur Levine

Ready for another “Rode It! Loved It!” (my reviews of established attractions that are exclusively for paid subscribers)? Let’s sail over to Shanghai Disneyland and check out its take on Pirates of the Caribbean. It’s one of the rare attractions which I’ve rated a perfect 5 out of 5.

1 week ago | aboutthemeparks.fun | Arthur Levine

Universal Orlando has announced that it is welcoming Annual and Seasonal Passholders, active 2025 Military Freedom Pass Ticket Holders, Universal Rewards Signature VISA Card members, and on-property hotel guests to visit Universal Epic Universe starting April 17. The park is now soft open for previews ahead of its official opening on May 22, 2025.

2 weeks ago | aboutthemeparks.fun | Arthur Levine

The anticipation for Universal Epic Universe, the theme park that Universal Orlando will be debuting May 22, 2025, has been off the charts. Along with others, I’ve been speculating and rhapsodizing about it for quite some time. Now, I’ve been able to experience it. The park is in soft opening for invited guests ahead of the official launch, and I got to visit as part of a media preview. I’m happy to share that much of the aptly named park is extraordinary. Believe the rhapsodies.

3 weeks ago | aboutthemeparks.fun | Arthur Levine

I’ve shared my picks for the 10 most anticipated 2025 North American coasters as well as honorable mention new rides in the U.S. and some wild coasters debuting internationally this year. As much as we all love shiny, new attractions, it’s important for parks to maintain rides already on their midways. It’s especially true for wooden coasters, which require more TLC than their steel counterparts to deliver agreeable ride experiences.

1 month ago | aboutthemeparks.fun | Arthur Levine

The phenomenon of indoor water parks, which first took off in Wisconsin Dells during the 1990s, has continued to thrive. And why not? The concept of barreling down water slides all year long in a climate-controlled environment holds great appeal, especially in regions where the summer outdoor water park season can be woefully short. Let’s take a look at a few of the most recent indoor water park resorts. Okana Resort in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma welcomed its first guests in late February 2025.