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Maurer Rides extends Spike family with two high-capacity coaster formats
Munich manufacturer adds Spike Train and Spike Tandem to its modular platform, targeting large parks where throughput has traditionally ruled out interactive coasters. Munich-based roller coaster manufacturer Maurer Rides GmbH announced on 18 June 2026 the …
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Maurer Rides extends Spike family with two high-capacity coaster formats
Munich manufacturer adds Spike Train and Spike Tandem to its modular platform, targeting large parks where throughput has traditionally ruled out interactive coasters. Munich-based roller coaster manufacturer Maurer Rides GmbH announced on 18 June 2026 the …
Building Worlds Beyond the Ride
Alexandre Lair on how VALKYRIE is reshaping Parc Festyland through storytelling, events and immersive experiences As we’ve discussed in this edition operators are increasingly looking beyond the traditional new ride at long-term operational sustainability, many parks …
- Stranger Things returns to Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal has officially announced that Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things will return to Halloween Horror Nights in 2026 as an all-new haunted house at both Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood. The announcement marks the franchise’s return to the event after its previous appearances in 2018, 2019, and 2023. Developed in partnership with Netflix, this year’s [...]
- UPDATED | Halloween Horror Nights 2026: Haunted Houses, Scare Zones and Shows Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood
Did you feel that? That chill that just played your spine like a xylophone? It’s a greeting from a… The post UPDATED | Halloween Horror Nights 2026: Haunted Houses, Scare Zones and Shows Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood appeared first on Discover Universal.
- UPDATED | Universal Halloween Horror Nights 35: Everything Coming to HHN at Universal Orlando Resort
Boo! There it is! The post UPDATED | Universal Halloween Horror Nights 35: Everything Coming to HHN at Universal Orlando Resort appeared first on Discover Universal.
- Iconic Poseidon’s Fury Trident Demolished as The Lost Continent Continues to Disappear
Demolition work continues in The Lost Continent at Universal Islands of Adventure, with one of the land’s most recognizable icons now removed. The giant trident that towered over the entrance to Poseidon’s Fury has been removed, marking the latest loss in what has become the steady reduction of one of Islands of Adventure’s original opening [...]
- Universal Studios Hollywood returns to Midsummer Scream 2026 with Photo Ops, Merch, & Horror Nights Panel
Universal Destinations & Experiences will return to Midsummer Scream this year with an expanded presence at the Long Beach Convention Center from August 7 – 9, 2026. Located at the front of the show floor, Universal’s booth will feature photo opportunities inspired by this year’s Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, exclusive merchandise reveals, [...]
- Best Ways to Spend an Afternoon at Universal Orlando Resort
It's 1–5 o'clock somewhere The post Best Ways to Spend an Afternoon at Universal Orlando Resort appeared first on Discover Universal.
