Jon Self

Busch Gardens Italy Booth: Does It Break the Theme Park Food Curse?

Italy booths at theme park food festivals often disappoint, but does the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival change that? We review the Rotini Puttanesca.

By Jon Self, 3 monthsMarch 31, 2025 ago

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

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, 3 monthsMarch 30, 2025 ago

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, 3 monthsMarch 29, 2025 ago

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, 3 monthsMarch 29, 2025 ago

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, 3 monthsMarch 28, 2025 ago

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, 3 monthsMarch 27, 2025 ago

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, 3 monthsMarch 27, 2025 ago

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, 3 monthsMarch 27, 2025 ago

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, 3 monthsMarch 27, 2025 ago

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, 3 monthsMarch 27, 2025 ago

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.