Wildfire smoke made the North Texas skies pretty ugly today, so I kept my camera focused on the shows and characters. Check out Shrek's eyebrows.
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Universal patented a ride system that separates the water guests see from the current actually moving the boat. If that sounds wild, click the link. It’s much easier to explain with patent drawings and no character limits. diservations.com/universal-re...
Universal Receives Patent for New Boat Ride Propulsion System
Universal has patented a ride system that uses a hidden fluid channel to control boat vehicles independently from the water guests see.
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Aahs n Oohs@aahs-n-oohs.bsky.social · yesterdayUniversal City Studios received a patent for “PROPULSION FOR AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE” on Aug, 4, ‘26. “Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, appa-ratuses, and systems for implementing a vehicle system for amusement parks.” 🧵1/2
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… Possibly where fast and furious supercharged is currently? Is the development and design of this ride system why they so quickly move to close it? They had an amazing idea and wanted to move? Or maybe it’s the system that both rides are going to use? Interesting stuff!
My wheels are spinning! Obviously, the creature ride in dark universe comes to mind has drifting through a stagnant swamp makes perfect sense for this design. But the inclusion of controls and the possibility of their need to be an on ride Skipper makes me think of a modern jaws…
The interesting aspect is the patent is the propulsion of the boat may be in the same or opposite direction of the body of fluid that the vehicle is in. Moving through still water or against the flow of water would be different than most boat ride systems other than Mack Rides.
Aahs n Oohs@aahs-n-oohs.bsky.social · yesterdayUniversal City Studios received a patent for “PROPULSION FOR AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE” on Aug, 4, ‘26. “Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, appa-ratuses, and systems for implementing a vehicle system for amusement parks.” 🧵1/2
Universal City Studios received a patent for “PROPULSION FOR AMUSEMENT PARK RIDE” on Aug, 4, ‘26. “Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods, appa-ratuses, and systems for implementing a vehicle system for amusement parks.” 🧵1/2
Disney shared concept art for Lakeshore Lodge’s lobby, three restaurants, and a fireworks-viewing terrace. The new DVC resort is scheduled to open in 2027. diservations.com/disney-share...
Disney Shares Concept Art for Lakeshore Lodge Lobby and Restaurants
Disney shared new Lakeshore Lodge concept art showcasing the lobby, three restaurants, and a terrace overlooking Magic Kingdom fireworks.
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Question: What’s worse than a banjo? Answer: Two banjos. Unless you’re playing a duet with Kermit. Disney revealed the Muppet-themed Annual Passholder perks coming to Hollywood Studios later this month, including a Magic Shot, magnet, and a milkshake. diservations.com/disney-revea...
Disney Reveals Kermit Annual Passholder Magnet and Other Perks
Disney teased several Kermit-themed Annual Passholder perks in the My Disney Experience app last week. Today, the company confirmed that the Muppet icon will be featured in three AP-exclusive offering...
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Wait till you see the next thing I’m working on 😁
Six Ravens has soft-opened with a virtual queue and a 2 Coffyn limit per paying guest. Influencers are going to need to pair up to try everything. diservations.com/six-ravens-s...
Six Ravens Soft-Opens at Disney Springs With Virtual Queue
Six Ravens has soft-opened at Disney Springs with a virtual queue, two-Coffyn purchase limit, and dipping sauce recommendations.
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Completed the Alice in Wonderland Tiny Coloring Book!!!
After a false alarm earlier this month, Six Ravens is soft-opening tomorrow. This is one short countdown. diservations.com/countdowns/s...
Six Ravens Countdown Clock
Six Ravens, the new concept from the owners of Gideon’s Bakehouse, will serve savory Coffyns, smashed potatoes, and craft beer. The Disney Springs restaurant soft opens on August 3, 2026, at 10 AM.
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Seeing Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Shared Reality at Cosm was mind-boggling. Just watch this.
Universal Kids Resort has been open for one month. And in that time, I've taken thousands of pics. Here are some of my favorites. diservations.com/photos-unive...
Photos: Universal Kids Resort’s First Month
A photo recap of Universal Kids Resort’s first month, featuring its attractions, characters, entertainment, and plenty of small details.
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I laughed out loud many times while reading this. And I don’t usually do that. Take a few minutes.
Derek Burgan@derekburgan.bsky.social · 4d agoNEW: This week's SATURDAY SIX looks back at thirteen years with TouringPlans. We go over EVERYTHING. How the SAT SIX started, our favorite articles over the years, celebrating the great photographers and artists of the community and MORE! touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
Swings Over Del Mar offers some of the biggest thrills at Universal Kids Resort. An Up-themed Zamperla Flying Carousel is also being added at Disney Adventure World in Paris.
Barg'N-Mart received some product promos since our last visit. Who wants some all-new mayo?
Aerial photos of Universal Mega Movie Parade staging. July 29.
Scrims are down at the Haunted Mansion, revealing its refreshed exterior. I didn’t know I needed that green patina on the copper dome, but I absolutely did. diservations.com/haunted-mans...
Haunted Mansion Refurbishment Reveals a More Dramatic Exterior
Scrims have come down from much of the Haunted Mansion at Magic Kingdom, revealing a green copper dome and more contrast.
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Earlier in July, Universal Kids Resort mistakenly showed an AP blockout date as good to go. I don’t normally write about website glitches, but this one could affect park planning. So use their list view instead. Click the link if that doesn't make sense. diservations.com/universal-ki...
Universal Kids Resort Website Error Confused Silver Annual Passholders
A Universal Kids Resort website error incorrectly showed August 1 as available to Silver Annual Passholders. The date remains blocked out.
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Solar-powered trash cans are beginning to spread across Walt Disney World. I’m torn between loving the hands-free doors and wondering whether throwing something away really needed this much technology. diservations.com/new-solar-po...
New Solar-Powered Trash Cans Are Spreading Across Disney World
Solar-powered trash cans are expanding across Walt Disney World. The new models compact garbage, alert Cast Members when full, and open hands-free.
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I’ve spent some of my recent free time sketching random theme park characters (much like the magnets of the month I do), but I’m in need of suggestions from people! Name me some themed entertainment characters (originals preferred) you’d like me to draw!
