Jon Self

Perfect Surprise or Meh? Busch Gardens Apple Cobbler

We tried the Apple Cobbler at Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival—did it deliver the perfect balance of sweet and tart? Read our review before you buy!

By Jon Self, 2 years ago March 29, 2025

Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Speculation Map Released

Halloween Horror Nights speculation begins! HHN Speculation Map 1.0 hints at houses like “Scream” and “Terrifier.” Check out the latest HHN rumors!

By Jon Self, 2 years ago March 29, 2025

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Cassoulet at Busch Gardens Food & Wine: Worth the Price?

We review the Cassoulet from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s 2025 Food & Wine Festival. Was it worth $10.99? Find out about taste, value, and menu confusion.

By Jon Self, 2 years ago March 31, 2025

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens: Tasting Butter Chicken & Chickpea Marsala

We review Butter Chicken and Chickpea Marsala at the India Cabin during Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival—see what surprised us!

By Jon Self, 2 years ago March 27, 2025

Marvel

Fantastic Four Set to Revitalize the MCU, Says Marvel Actor

Marvel Studios is betting big on “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” to revive the MCU. Actor Paul Walter Hauser calls it the Marvel movie of the year.

By Jon Self, 2 years ago March 27, 2025

News

Seven Seas Food Festival: Does SeaWorld’s Italy Booth Shine?

We review the Garlic Toast Chicken Parmigiana at SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival. Is this Italian Market dish worth trying, or does it fall flat?

By Jon Self, 2 years ago March 27, 2025

Reviews

Butterbeer Cream Puff: The Sweetest Treat at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World

Love Butterbeer? Try the new Butterbeer Cream Puff at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World, available for a limited time during Butterbeer Season.

By Jon Self, 2 years ago March 27, 2025

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Exclusive Precious Moments Figurine & Signing Event at Busch Gardens

Discover the limited-release Precious Moments figurine, “Adventure Is Within Reach,” exclusively at Busch Gardens Tampa’s Xcursions Gift Shop starting April 4.

By Jon Self, 2 years ago March 27, 2025

Epic Universe

Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience: Transform into a Monster at Epic Universe

Become Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, or the Bride of Frankenstein at the Darkmoor Monster Makeup Experience in Epic Universe. Get a monster makeover today!

By Jon Self, 2 years ago March 31, 2025

Epic Universe

Epic Universe Express Passes: Cost, Rides, and Differences

Are you wondering if Epic Universe Express Passes exist? Yes! You can find out which attractions accept it, the pricing details, and how to maximize your visit.

By Jon Self, 2 years ago August 22, 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.