For more than a decade, the signature thrill of Universal Orlando’s “Dragon Challenge” has been the ride’s three near-collisions, in which the attraction’s two intertwined roller coasters, speeding ...

The Dragon Challenge has been officially slain. Universal announced today that the famous Hungarian Horntail and Chinese Fireball will officially retire to make way for an all new roller coaster ...

Don’t Miss a Moment. Join 30,000 locals who stay current on Orlando news, culture, and events. Get Orlando Weekly’s free daily newsletter. In recent years the inverted coasters haven’t dueled after ...

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will get a new thrill ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, but lose an old one in the process this year. The last day to ride Dragon Challenge will be Sept. 4.

I’m trying to embrace change. So much of it is out of our control, despite what change.org might have us fantasize. It’s true in theme parking, with new attractions coming and, sometimes, bumping off ...