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Welcome to Theme Park InsiderAt Theme Park Insider we have: Let Theme Park Insider's award-winning reader ratings and reviews help you plan your next theme park vacation, while keeping you and your family safe while you are there. Still have questions? Get them answered on our discussion board. What's the best thing to eat at a theme park, round 1: Mythos' Banana Chocolate Gooey Cake vs. Casey's Corner's Hot Dogs? By Robert Niles
Are you in the mood for something sweet or savory? Tablecloth dining or wipe-your-shirt, stand-up fare? Today's vote in our "Best Bite" tournament matches the Banana Chocolate Gooey Cake at Mythos in Universal's Islands of Adventure against the hot dogs from Casey's Corner in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.Published: July 24, 2008 at 8:24 AM Tell us in the comments why you voted the way you did.
Comments (7) | Submit Comment | Archive Link Rumor: New buyer on deck for Busch theme parks?By Robert Niles
Rumors are flying all over the industry that there's a deal emerging for InBev to sell the Busch theme parks. And it's not to Merlin, Universal or an investment bank.Published: July 23, 2008 at 9:35 AM It's... to the Busch family. The reasoning goes that the Busch family will make enough from the sale of its shares in Anheuser-Busch to InBev that family members will be able to buy, or at least finance, the purchase of Busch Entertainment Corp. from InBev. And BEC wouldn't even have to change its name! Saves a few bucks on letterhead, at least. ;-) The move would allow the Busch "brand name" to continue in the marketplace, something that is said to be very important to some family members. And it would ensure that the current management team would stay in place, though there might have to be some title-shuffling to accommodate Busch family members who do not now have titles within BEC. Done deal, or wishful thinking? I don't know, but, wow, what a thought to wish....
Comments (13) | Submit Comment | Archive Link What's the best thing to eat at a theme park, round 1: Disneyland's Corn Dogs or DisneySea's Gyoza Dogs?By Robert Niles
So which is the top dog at the world's theme parks? (Apologies for the wretched pun.) Today, we match up the Corn Dogs from Disneyland's Main Street U.S.A. with an Asian twist on the same concept, the Gyoza Dogs from Tokyo DisneySea.Published: July 23, 2008 at 9:11 AM Campaign for your favorite (or, at least, explain to Westerners what a "Gyoza Dog" is) in the comments. Yesterday, the Cheddar Cheese soup from Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot's Canada pavilion eliminated the Buffalo BBQ Fried Chicken Wrap from Mythos at Universal's Islands of Adventure.
Comments (2) | Submit Comment | Archive Link What's the best thing to eat at a theme park, round 1: Mythos' Buffalo BBQ Fried Chicken Wrap vs. Le Cellier Steakhouse's Cheddar Cheese SoupBy Robert Niles
Today's matchup features a battle between signature items at the top two restaurants from the most recent Theme Park Insider Awards, Islands of Adventure's Mythos and Epcot's Le Cellier Steakhouse.Published: July 22, 2008 at 8:19 AM Yesterday, Epcot's School Bread from the Norway pavilion defeated Grapefruit Cake from the Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney's Hollywood Studios, 55% to 45%. Here is the rest of the, uh, menu: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday, July 28
Comments (1) | Submit Comment | Archive Link What's the best thing to eat at a theme park, round 1: Brown Derby's Grapefruit Cake vs. Norway's School Bread?By Robert Niles
What's the single best thing to eat at a theme park? Everyone has a personal favorite, but let's find out what Theme Park Insider readers, together, think is the best bite at a theme park.Published: July 21, 2008 at 8:26 AM So we, today, are starting another reader tournament. Based upon your nominations, I've seeded 16 snacks, desserts and entrees in a single-elimination tournament, starting with a couple of desserts from Disney's Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Pick your favorite below: Brown Derby's Grapefruit Cake vs. Norway's School Bread? Here is the rest of the tournament schedule... Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Monday, July 28 We'll start the quarterfinals on Tuesday, July 29. Campaign in the comments, please.
Comments (15) | Submit Comment | Archive Link Vote of the week: VIP tour and backstage experiencesBy Robert Niles
Theme parks, of course, are in the business of making money. In addition to the regular admission ticket, souvenirs, etc., many parks offer VIP tours and backstage experiences, for an additional fee. From escorted tours through Disneyland to a day with a SeaWorld trainer, plenty of options are available. Published: July 18, 2008 at 8:01 AM Have you ever been on one? That is our vote of the week. For the purpose of this question, we are not counting paid "front of the line" passes, like Universal Express Plus and Flash Pass, where the park just sells you an extra ticket and points you on your way. We're talking about employee-escorted tours and the like. If you have gone on one of these experiences, tell us about it (including how much you paid), in the comments. Was it worth it?
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