Theme Parks News & Events

Verbolten is ready for the grand opening on May 18th

For more information about Verbolten, visit http://behindthethrills.com. Verbolten is Busch Gardens Williamsburg's newest coaster. The ride incorporates many special effects including a vertical drop. Verbolten opens on Friday, May 18th.

Omaka Rocka at Aquatica by SeaWorld POV

A POV of the waterslide Omaka Rocka at Aquatica Orlando. The slide takes riders on a tube down several drops and bowls. A fun slide with a punch! For more information visit www.behindthethrills.com

Mike Aiello talks about the Cinematic Spectacular at Universal Studios

For more information about Universal Orlando, visit http://behindthethrills.com. Show director at Universal Studios, Mike Aiello, talks about Universal Orlando's brand new show, Cinematic Spectacular. He answers many questions about the show, including an indepth description of the soundtrack that went into the show, plus more.

Monroeville Zombie Museum

A look at the Monroeville Zombie Museum in Monroeville, PA. The museum chronicles the history of zombies in film and pop culture. For more information visit www.behindthethrills.com Music by Kevin MacLeod

Verbolten Soft Opening

A sneak peek at the soft opening of the all new Verbolten at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. We take a good long look at the queue, plus see riders on the coaster which opens May 18th. For more info visit www.behindthethrills.com

An overview of Universal's Superstar Parade including insight from show director, Lora Wallace

For more information about Universal's Superstar Parade, visit http://behindthethrills.com

Universal's Cinematic Spectacular overview with Mike Aiello

A look at the all new Cinematic Spectacular at Universal Studios Florida. The new show takes the last 100 years of Universal Studios films and shows them in an all new, high definition way. We learn more about the show from show creator Mike Aiello For more information visit www.behindthethrills.com

Universal's Superstar Parade at night at Universal Studios Florida

A rare performance of the Universal Superstar Parade at night. The parade features Spongebob Squarepants, Gru and the minions from Despicable Me, characters from hop and Dora the Explorer. The parade is new to Universal Orlando Resort this year. For more information visit www.behindthethrills.com

60 seconds with Mike Aiello - Cinematic Spectacular: 100 Years of Movie Memories

For more information about Cinematic Spectacular, visit http://behindthethrills.com. Mike Aiello, Writer and Show Director of Cinematic Spectacular, talks about the brand new show at Universal Studios Florida. The new show highlights some of Universal Pictures greatest films of all time in a high-tech show featuring water-screen technology, fountains, and pyrotechnics.

60 seconds with Lora Wallace: Universal's Superstar Parade

For more information about Universal's Superstar Parade, visit http://behindthethrills.com. Lora Wallace, Show Director at Universal Orlando Resort, give us an overview of the brand new Universal's Superstar Parade. The parade features characters from Hop, Despicable Me, Spongebob Sqaurepants, and Dora the Explorer. The parade is not just meant for children, it's great fun for the entire family.

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