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Happy 50th birthday Bruce! #Jaws

Something odd about this old Islands of Adventure advertisement is that it pictures Hulk's cobra roll THREE TIMES: one with the coaster, one behind the skyline, and one next to Dueling Dragons. I can get past science as we know it changing forever, but three Hulk cobra rolls?!

I didn't expect a coaster with a dead-straight layout to be *this* good, but it is! Georgia Gold Rusher is Six Flags Over Georgia's newest coaster. Powerful launches, forceful spinning airtime, and Dollywood-tier vibes: This coaster is gold. Instantly among the park's best.

Some sights from a little visit to Six Flags Over Georgia yesterday. Today is the park's anniversary, and it's been looking pretty this season. The emphasis on landscaping has made it such a nice park to visit.

Gorgeous day at Grizzly Peak

NEW: This week's SATURDAY SIX looks at our favorite details and Easter Eggs at EPIC UNIVERSE. We look at the meaning behind many numbers you'll see in the park, references to attractions in Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida and more. MUCH MORE! touringplans.com/blog/saturda...

H&M is matching every donation 2x made through our fundraiser page now through Sunday, June 15! Donate now if you can. Plus, all donators to page eligible for more free giveaways this weekend. Don’t miss out! give.thetrevorproject.org/ParkStop

Far from perfect. But I felt like making another MuppetVision 3D art piece. It will be missed but we will all remember the laughs and good things from it in due time. Right now it just stings... #fanart #MuppetVision3D #TheMuppets70

Men in Black: Alien Attack 'Sky Lounge' attraction poster. One of the many reasons to love this ride.

Continuing in my catching up with #themuppets70, here's the super cute Bean Bunny. Yes, I know I'm going out of order, but I'm still dealing with the loss. #Muppets #Muppetfanart #Art #Fanart #BeanBunny #MuppetVision3D

Farewell Kermit and Gang!!! Wanted to make a Muppet Vision 3D art piece that was as grand as I could make in roughly 24 hours after we lost her. Is it perfect, No. But I did what I could and made an effort. Hope you all have as good as a day as you possibly can! Take care. #fanart #MuppetVision3D

I repeat myself a lot on this topic, but it’s worth saying one more time before RRR closes: Movin’ Right Along (901) makes this coaster enjoyable in so many ways. Just imagine Fozzie is driving; that’s why it’s bumpy! The Muppets make everything better.

Wanted to reupload my MuppetVision 3D fan art without the distortion filter because the attraction is sadly going away today. It will be missed. I'm hopeful it can come back one day, In some fashion. But right now I am hurting. You'll be missed Kermit and Gang! #fanart #MuppetVision3D #WDW

Last spring, I saw Muppet*Vision just as I have every other trip to DHS—but didn’t realize it’d be my final time. It introduced me to the Muppets and made us all laugh for years. Never take these places for granted. To everyone sending off this special show, have a great time!

Last one to leave, please put the key under the mat.šŸ’š (Key & Mat gag from MuppetVision 3D) Stylistically inspired by the works of ScottC

And since it's USF's birthday, I'll shamelessly share a few my favorite videos I've made about the park! Hey, I don't do this often; don't mind me. The first one is about Twister: youtu.be/RmpA1cGNmAU And the other is a celebration of MIB: Alien Attack for its 25th anniversary: youtu.be/yQNMzfULRaA

JAWS made waves on Universal Studios Florida's opening day, but its history is just as thrilling. If you're looking for a way to celebrate USF's history, check out this project I made last year about this incredible ride. Watch: youtu.be/xAp5UWh-ar4

It’s a sign that this weekend will be a good one. Wallace stopped by for a visit! This little man always shows up with new scratches and scars. I wish I could bring him inside to keep him out of trouble. šŸ˜”

My earliest theme park memory, sometime in the mid-ā€˜90s: I was sitting in a stroller past the archway and looking through the gate into the park. I still think about that every time I scan my ticket and step in. I could spend a lifetime here.

Not only is it Universal Studios Florida's 35th birthday, but it's also a special day for E.T. Adventure! The park's final remaining opening-day ride is an absolute classic. The best of the best.

Happy 35th birthday to Universal Studios Florida! On this day in 1990, USF opened and ā€œride the moviesā€ was born—classics like E.T. Adventure, Earthquake: The Big One, Kongfrontation, JAWS (briefly; it's complicated), and The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera. Which was your favorite?

A look back at the defunct Ghostbusters Spooktacular show at Universal Studios Florida. Having them back in the classic park would feel right. I should know better than to let myself get too excited.

IOA — Jurassic World VelociCoaster Epic — Stardust Racers USF — Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit replacement? Seems like Universal Orlando's goal is to have a world-class, high-thrill coaster in each of its three theme parks. What a time. šŸ™Œ

*If* the new Rip Ride Rockit replacement speculation is true—being Ghostbusters-themed—then we've got a winner on our hands. Ghostbusters brings an energy that park needs. Selfishly, I'm excited it may bust the (extremely loose) speculation of MIB being rethemed to Ghostbusters.

Grizzly Peak is safe

I'm tired of Disney closing old attractions because I'm tired of the doomsday discourse. It stinks, I know. Fans have every right to be disappointed, but give the replacement a chance. Don't hate it just because it replaced something you love. Theme parks are meant to be fun.

Theme park views like this can only be found at Disney. Is it worth losing this for a new Cars area? My thoughts: youtu.be/iDSUQqF08Fk

Based on real life events. The feeling of surprise and joy I got seeing Muppet Vision 3D for the first time is something that has never been matched. Colors in final comic panel by @toonheadsfanatic.bsky.social #MuppetVision3D #art #Fanart #Comic

I’ve been worried about this guy! I haven’t seen him in about a month. He was desperate for head and chin scratchies.

Per Universal, Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit's final day of operation will be Aug. 17. It will be closed by Aug. 18. Sidenote: It's a pet peeve of mine when theme parks announce a ride's closure date as the day AFTER it actually closes. It just adds confusion imo.

Bluesky gets all my neighborhood cat updates. That’s the way it goes. I finally got to meet Fern’s scaredy cat twin, Sage! Then Fern (right pic) showed up too. Sage smacked Fern and peaced out. Fern stayed like the sweet girl she is.

Meow meow meow here’s my print design for the fundraiser that’s dropping tomorrow. Go get it if you like cats or stardust racers or ideally both of those two things

Here’s my piece for this year’s fundraiser! I’m super proud of how it turned out🌈 This print and many more from other incredibly talented people will be on sale starting at 10 AM EST on Sunday!