During my recent trip to Universal Studios Hollywood I filmed the Backdraft fire effects show, which is rumored (or is this official?) to be removed for a Transformers Motion Simulator (Kill me). I realize that the quality of the video is not stupendous, but this video is more for memorial purposes than anything else. Enjoy!

Let me preface this by saying that I really did enjoy my time at Universal Studios Hollywood today, the press event was very nice, and I had a fantastic time at the park, as always. Now, that being said, I have few kind things to say about their latest show, that has a flimsy script, generally weak song lyrics and a story that just makes me wonder what they were thinking.

I was able to get back to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom for the first time since 2004 last Monday, and I was able to snap a few (Alright, over 200) pictures. Here’s a little (I know those huge updates don’t do anything for anyone) taste of what my experience was like with the “new” Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

Less than four months remain until the debut of Halloween Horror Nights and this bit of news was released today. It would appear that we’re going to see another popular horror franchise make it’s way to Universal Studios Hollywood - this time, that franchise is Saw. I am a fan of the concept, and has been proven to me over the past two Horror Nights I have been to, that will be sufficient when all is said and done.

Looming at 255 feet in the air, Goliath is a Magic Mountain staple. The only classic example of a hyper coaster in California, Goliath is flocked to by thrill seekers all summer long. 

Sorry we haven’t been on top of things lately, but summer has now started for me, so expect more reviews and on-time updates to come!

I know it is a little small, but you should be able to figure it out. Hint: Check out the coaster in the back ground!
Good luck!

Six Flags Magic Mountain’s salvation has arrived in the form of Terminator Salvation: The Ride. This GCI (GCII?) woodie packs a punch both on-ride, off-ride, and in queue that is unmatched throughout the rest of the park. With better than Batman theming, better than X2 soundtrack, better than Revenge of the Mummy queue, and better than Roar! track, Terminator is the full package, and exactly what the park needed.

I read a comment on a forum this evening that got me thinking. The poster was commenting on the fact that Terminator’s on board audio computer (SOBAT for short, I believe) is exposed as the last car on the train, same as with X2. However with rides like California Screamin’ or Space Mountain the SOBAT is completely integrated into the train, and he was wondering why. One word: Money, moolah, the green stuff, etc.

We now know when the much anticipated (By me at the very least) Creature of the Black Lagoon show is set to debut: July 1st, 2009 at Universal Studios Hollywood. 

Here is the press release that went along with this announcement. You can expect me to get out to Universal Studios this summer - I miss the park something awful, and I am thrilled to check out this new show!

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD, THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF L.A.,
PRESENTS “CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON—A RAGING ROCKIN’ SHOW,” A HIP, MUSICAL ADAPTATION OF UNIVERSAL’S …

After applying at Knott’s yesterday morning, a friend and I decided to go to the Disneyland Resort for a couple of hours so we could check out the newly themed Mickey’s Fun Wheel (Knott’s is only ten or fifteen minutes from Disneyland by city streets). So here are a few pictures from Disney’s California Adventure and Disneyland, enjoy!

The Food and Wine festival is in full swing at California Adventure, and while I have not taken part in it before, it’s a relatively big deal around here (mostly for those in …