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Busch Gardens Tampa Closing Kumba Coaster, Sequel Coming in 2026

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced that Kumba, the 33-year-old roller coaster in the park’s Congo section, will operate for the last time on August 2nd. The coaster originally opened in 1993 as a collaboration with Bolliger & Mabillard, built to compete with Disney and Universal’s thrill offerings. At the time of its debut, Kumba […]

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Emmy-Winning Producer Richard L. O’Connor Dies at 96

Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning film and television producer, passed away on July 22 in Palm Desert, California at the age of 96. He was best known for his work as an executive in charge of productions including The Muppet Movie, On Golden Pond, and Hickey & Boggs. O’Connor won an Emmy in 1990 for […]

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Ozzy Osbourne Haunted House Coming to Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando has announced a new haunted house inspired by the late Ozzy Osbourne. The event runs from August 28th through November 1st and features the Ozzy Osbourne Prince of Darkness house described as a decaying world where music and mayhem collide. Tickets are available starting at $87.99 per person for […]

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New Ozzy Osbourne House Announced for Halloween Horror Nights

Universal Orlando has announced a new haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights inspired by rock legend Ozzy Osbourne. Guests will journey through a decaying world ripped straight from Ozzy’s lyrics, where music and mayhem collide in the Prince of Darkness’s kingdom. The experience is described as having everything gone off the rails, immersing visitors in […]

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Orlando International Airport Rises to Seventh Busiest in US

Orlando International Airport has been named the seventh busiest airport in the United States for 2025, climbing two spots from its previous ninth-place ranking. MCO welcomed 57,675,573 passengers during the year, marking a 0.8% increase over 2024 according to Airports Council International–North America. The airport trails major hubs like Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver but outranks […]