This day in theme parks, April 30th:
Uni Social
2012
"There are so many memories here…” Christine C. from the UK experiencing Cinematic Spectacular! #YearToBeHere pic.twitter.com/4yiQECHo
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 1, 2012
2013
MEGATRON has arrived in Orlando. Tomorrow we will announce the grand opening date for TRANSFORMERS: The Ride – 3D. pic.twitter.com/Uwl5L6V9dI
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 1, 2013
2014
It’s getting hot at #UniversalMardiGras as @Nelly_Mo continues the celebration on Saturday! Get your tickets now! http://t.co/urhIzf1ZCc
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 1, 2014
2015
Be featured on this BIG SCREEN by sharing your #GradBash photos, Class of 2015! pic.twitter.com/E47P7Zrac6
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 1, 2015
2016
That duck signed a NDA. #beakis shut -m https://t.co/yFFm6FuVZi
— Halloween Horror Nights (@HorrorNightsORL) May 1, 2016
2017
In park? Meet us at the Blind Pig for a chance to win a copy of #FantasticBeasts, now on Blu-ray. https://t.co/3x1pn6GqEY pic.twitter.com/7C1uTZb7NS
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 1, 2017
2018 me
We're giving the media a taste of some of our favorite hotel dishes.
Scroll through this thread to see what they're feasting on... pic.twitter.com/gX8CY3EMVp
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 1, 2018
2019
THIS JUST IN: You can sink your teeth into @alroker's Avocado Toast at the @TODAYshow Cafe starting May 16!
Get more details at https://t.co/iN8w7850AS. pic.twitter.com/xMjNYsBDlA
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 1, 2019
2020
Do you miss Marvel Super Hero Island? Let out your best roar when you press play! 😜 pic.twitter.com/YpqTFm7jzz
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 1, 2020
2021
You: "Ah, it's May. A new month."
Us: "Ah, it's May. The last month that won't have VelociCoaster in it."
— Universal Orlando Resort (@UniversalORL) May 1, 2021
Announcements, Special Events or Openings OTD:
1986 - "The Good Turn" restaurant closes in the Land Pavilion of EPCOT. It will eventually become The Garden Grille
1989 - MGM Studios grand opens
1989 - Pleasure Island grand opens (soft opened since 4/28)
2001 - Countdown To Extinction changes its name to Dinosaur
Magic City Mayhem Videos Uploaded OTD:
none on this day
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