Jon Self

Sweet News! Sprinkles Cupcakes Disney Springs Adds Six New Flavors

Sprinkles Cupcakes Disney Springs provides tasty, sweet treats. Starting February 15, Sprinkles will sell six new cupcakes.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago February 13, 2025

News

Coasters After Dark: Seven Seas Edition – Thrill Rides & Tasty Bites at SeaWorld Orlando

Coasters After Dark returns to SeaWorld Orlando with a Seven Seas Food Festival twist. Guests can ride coasters after the park closes and enjoy food as well.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago February 13, 2025

Harry Potter

Wizarding World News: John Lithgow May Be the Next Albus Dumbledore (Updated Story February 26, 2025)

Connected sources indicate that John Lithgow is in the final stages of talks about playing Albus Dumbledore in the “Harry Potter HBO Series.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago February 26, 2025

Epic Universe

Epic Universe Teaser Videos Dropped by Universal Orlando

In coordination with its Super Bowl ad, Universal Orlando Resort dropped four teaser videos to the intellectual property-based land of Universal Epic Universe.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago February 10, 2025

Food

Cracker Barrel Has New Spring Menu & Egg Deal—A Budget-Friendly Option Near Disney World

Cracker Barrel unveils new menu items starting February 11, 2025. Orlando theme park fans can try them during their next vacation.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago February 27, 2025

Epic Universe

Epic Universe Super Bowl Ad: “You’ve Got to See This!”

Universal Orlando went all-in by purchasing one of those expensive Super Bowl ads, allowing future guests to see more of Universal Epic Universe theme park.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago February 27, 2025

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Crawfish Etouffee Review at Busch Gardens Mardi Gras

We tried the classic New Orleans dish, Crawfish Etouffee, at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Mardi Gras. Is it worth your time?

By Jon Self, 1 year ago March 12, 2025

Hotels

Explore Grande Lakes Orlando: Pickleball, Magic Shows, and More

Grande Lakes Orlando revealed many guest amenities and special shows for the 2025 season. These include pickleball courts, magic, and robot-powered massages.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago February 6, 2025

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

AdventHealth Partners with Busch Gardens for Family Health

AdventHealth and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay announced a partnership designed to help families stay healthy, connected, and able to embrace the park’s wonders.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago February 6, 2025

Disney Springs

Want Free Disney World Coffee? Monday Could Be Your Day!

For one day only, a Disney Springs location—actually two—will offer free Disney World coffee. Guests must act fast to prepare for this day.

By Jon Self, 1 year ago February 6, 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.