Jon Self

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Hatchet and Chains HHN Haunted House Brings Demon Action

Hatchet and Chains HHN 2025 in Orlando brings demon bounty hunters, fire-forged weapons, and Southern Gothic horror to Halloween Horror Nights 2025.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 23, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights Speculation Heats Up with New Map Release

The latest Halloween Horror Nights speculation map reveals possible 2025 houses, scare zones, and even hints at a second show returning to Orlando.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 22, 2025

Animals

ZooTampa Baby Animals: Baby Boom of Adorable New Arrivals Highlights Summer Conservation Efforts

ZooTampa baby animals steal the spotlight this summer with births of endangered species like the Bali Mynah, bay duiker, impalas, and more.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 20, 2025

Restaurants

White Castle Night Castle Offers Meals, Merch & More

Crave after dark with White Castle Night Castle, extended hours, $6 meals, and exclusive House of Crave merchandise await.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 20, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights Announcement Unleashed at Spooky Empire

Universal Orlando dropped chilling news at Spooky Empire with a Halloween Horror Nights announcement, teasing new haunted themes and surprises for HHN fans.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 20, 2025

Disney Company

Disney Stitch Puppetronic Success Spurs WOW! Stuff Expansion

Disney Stitch Puppetronic wins Toy of the Year 2025, prompting WOW! Stuff to grow globally with new backing from Troy Companies.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 20, 2025

Epcot

Via Napoli Epcot: Seafood Review Inside the Park

Via Napoli Epcot is known for pizza, but what about the seafood? Read our full review of the Branzino and dining experience at this Epcot favorite.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 30, 2025

Magic Kingdom

Disney Starlight Parade 2025: New Magic Kingdom Nighttime Spectacle

Disney Starlight Parade begins July 20 at Magic Kingdom. It will run twice nightly and start on Main Street U.S.A. and travel along towards Frontierland.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 20, 2025

News

Philly Cheese Steak Fries Review at SeaWorld Orlando

The Loaded Philly Cheese Steak Fries promise big flavor and portions, but does SeaWorld Orlando’s Lakeside Grill deliver? We visited to find out..

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 17, 2025

Restaurants

Del Taco Summer Menu 2025: Pork Carnitas, Funnel Cake Fries & More

The Del Taco Summer Menu features bold new items, including pork carnitas, street tacos, Funnel Cake Fries, and refreshing Independence Poppers, available through August 11, 2025.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago June 17, 2025

Jon Self is an avid theme park fan. You can follow him at @pastorjonself on X/ Twitter or Jon.Self.37 at Instagram. He has been writing and editing in the theme park media world for over a decade. He also writes for several "foodie" sites as well as in the faith-based world.