Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure theme parks newest ride, the Jurassic World-themed VelociCoaster, opens with a warning.For the record, I think this is a terrible idea, advises Owen Grady, Chris Pratts character in Jurassic World.You might call the ride the apex predator of coasters—its the tallest and fastest coaster in Florida. Feel the high-speed rush as the velociraptors race alongside you. Or, are they chasing you?The StorylineWhats a Universal ride without a little movie magic? The l

Avengers Campus, an all-new land in Disney California Adventure® Park, is now open and actively recruiting and training the next generation of Super Heroes. On this immersive campus, you can team up with Black Panther, Spider-Man, Black Widow, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and more. You might even catch a glimpse of the trickster Loki.Within Avengers Campus, youll encounter Disneyland® Resorts newest, coolest experiences. Head to the family-friendly WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure

Home to more than 2,000 exotic, endangered and rescued animals, the San Francisco Zoo and Gardens promises plenty to explore in a majestic setting located directly on the Pacific Coast. Experience a wide range of animals from amphibians, birds and mammals to invertebrates and reptiles. And, immerse yourself in the themed gardens that thrive in San Franciscos year-round mild climate.Animals & ExhibitsThe exhibits at the Zoo house more than 250 species of animals, and the gardens display both nati

It might still feel like summer, but the spooky season is approaching! This fall, after the gates close at Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort, boys and ghouls (and their parents, too!) will arrive for a special after-hours event that holds some scary and sweet surprises! Disney After Hours Boo Bash will take place on select nights from August 10 through October 31, and with the parks closed and low wait times for favorite attractions, its the perfect event for you to swoop

Classrooms and textbooks are one way to learn, but education can happen outside the classroom, too. If 2020 has taught us anything, its how to adapt. With many families choosing to do at-home learning, in-person museum and other attraction visits can supplement Zoom classrooms and help cure cabin fever.As the COVID-19 Pandemic closed our favorite zoos, aquariums, museums and cultural attractions last spring, they stepped up with incredible digital learning resources while their doors were closed

Visiting Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is a magical experience. Here at CityPASS, some of us have been lucky enough to visit over the years, whether as children or more recently with our own families. We thought we would share some tips, favorite rides and good advice for visiting these iconic parks.The Best Part About Visiting Disney WorldA Disney trip taken with family will create priceless experiences that all family members will carry with them fondly and forever. When my father-in-law w

Shiners are baitfish. Small, typically silver in color and sporting a natural slime coat. Anglers use them to attract bass, catfish, perch, trout and other game fish. And visitors to Houstons Downtown Aquarium can use them to interest and entice the resident stingrays. When I visited recently, the rays happily gobbled up the shiners Id purchased, a half dozen of these graceful sea dwellers greedily jockeying for position just below my fingertips.Stingray Reef is one of my favorite exhibits at th

Like LEGO Batman impatiently waiting for his lobster thermidor to reheat—two minutes of brilliant character development bathed in the banal glow of a revolving microwave tray—weve been anxiously counting down the days, minutes and seconds to the grand opening of The LEGO® Movie™ World at LEGOLAND® California Resort. And its finally happening!Starting May 27, 2021, kids and families will step onto the streets of Bricksburg and straight into the kooky, colorful cosmos ins

Theres something new at Universal Studios Hollywood™: The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash! has opened and its super cute! Its based on Illuminations blockbuster The Secret Life of Pets animated films, which answer the question, What are your pets really doing when youre not at home?The ride invites you to transform into a stray puppy with gesture-tracking technology. As you journey through the ride, Max and his friends from The Secret Life of Pets films decide to help out albeit with a

You may not expect to find a thriving forest just minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta, much less one thats home to giant sculptures of insects, animals, nests and flowers--but thats just what youll find at Fernbank Museum of Natural Historys new outdoor exhibit Habitat.After following the elevated walkway into Wildwood, one of Fernbanks outdoor areas, guests travel through habitats and biomes found around the globe and explore the importance of preserving these natural communi

Are you an aficionado of skyscrapers? Or a traveler seeking high-altitude observation points? Maybe youre a thrill-seeker craving an experiential journey into the sky. If so, the Edge at Hudson Yards is a must for your bucket list. Edge boasts fresh, unique views from the vantage point of Hudson Yards on the far western edge of Manhattan. And its included in New York C3.Rising to 1,131 feet (336 meters), Edge is the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere and is the newest addition to

Made famous by the Dolphin Tale movies, Clearwater Marine Aquarium is all about rescue, rehab and release. All of the animals on public display are rescues that couldnt survive on their own in the wild. In addition to its famous dolphin residents, youll also find sea turtles, pelicans, otters, sharks, stingrays and more. Injured animals are treated on-site in the world-class marine hospital. Yes, its an aquarium, but its also so much more!Home of Winter and HopeWinter and Hope, stars of Dolphin

Its been a strange and difficult year for travel, but its a great time to gear up for the next adventure. If you need gifts for the travelers in your life, we have a few suggestions.Of course, we think the best gift of all is one that provides an experience. Explore CityPASS destinations to give the gift of memories that will last a lifetime. If traveling doesnt feel quite right at the moment, dont worry—you have a year from purchase date to begin using your tickets. Plus, we offer a risk-free 3

In addition to providing special experiences for travelers, many of our CityPASS partner attractions also have thoughtful, well-curated gift shops chock-full of one-of-a-kind treasures. This holiday gift-giving season, weve rounded up some noteworthy items from top zoos, aquariums, and science, art and history museums. Theres a little something for everyone, and a lot of gifting for good. Many of the proceeds from purchases allow these institutions to continue with groundbreaking research initia

What comes to mind when you hear Houston? John Travolta and Debra Winger two-stepping to Western music in Urban Cowboy? The heart-stopping phrase, Houston, we have a problem, uttered by the crew of Apollo 13 during its historic 1970 mission to the moon? Mouthwatering barbecue? Tex-Mex and oil wells? While Houston is all that, its also a contemporary, cosmopolitan destination and the fourth-largest city in the United States. That Texas-sized sprawl can make navigating Space City a bit daunting. B

Bah-nump, bah-nump! In the summer of 1975, the sound of those two notes struck fear, foreboding and dread into the hearts of moviegoers around the world. Stark and menacing, that musical introduction foreshadowed the appearance of the titular antagonist in Jaws, Steven Spielbergs blockbuster movie about a voracious man-eating shark prowling the coastal waters of fictional Amity Island, New York.While Jaws rates as a 10 in terms of popular entertainment, it isnt quite as spot-on when it comes to

You can still enjoy the thrills and magic of Orlandos best theme parks even while theyre closed. Fairies and princesses, LEGOs, baby animals, wildlife conservation, heart-pumping daredevil rides… Orlandos got it all plus more, and its all online for you to enjoy right now, from the comfort of home—with no crowds and no lines!Walt Disney World® ResortThe magic of Walt Disney World® Resort never stops. While nothing quite matches the real life experience, virtual visits to the resorts four

Calling all time travelers! The Empire State Building’s newly reimagined visitor experience lets guests hopscotch through the decades, reliving noteworthy moments in the history of the world’s most famous building. These new experiences come courtesy of a four-year, $165 million redevelopment and refurbishment project that was completed in November 2019. When it debuted as the world’s tallest building in 1931, the Empire State Building immediately captured the world’s attention. Modern and styli

The coolest museums engage, entertain and educate all ages. And just how does the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS) measure up to those lofty goals? Well, check, check and check! Hands-on exhibits and the colorful inhabitants of the Cockrell Butterfly Habitat will leave your little ones mesmerized. Massive dinosaur skeletons arranged in dramatic action poses will have your tweens and teens finally looking up from their mobile phones (well, at least until they feel the need to get a selfie

From native wildlife to critically endangered species that serve as animal ambassadors to their counterparts in the wild, more than 1000 animals call Zoo Atlanta home. The zoo, an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, is one of only four zoos in the U.S. to house rare giant pandas; the pandas, Ya Lun and Xi Lun, also happen to be the only twin giant pandas in the U.S. It has one of North Americas largest zoological populations of great apes and is a global center of excelle