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Theme Parks, Video Games

Universal Studios Hollywood and Spirit Airlines Themed-Airbus Takes Flight

Michael Lee

Universal Studios Hollywood and Spirit Airlines have unveiled their first themed-airbus collaboration. The first-ever Airbus A320neo featuring a Super Nintendo World aircraft wrap took to the skies and flew from  Detroit (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL). And for the passengers who want to experience the flight for themselves, the specially-themed aircraft will continue flying to destinations through May 2024.

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Theme Parks

Universal Studios Hollywood’s Behind-the-Scenes Tour Attraction Celebrates Milestone

Michael Lee

Universal Studios Hollywood’s Backlot Tour attraction continues to be a fan favorite for fans of movies and movie-making. Guests would board the iconic Glamour Tram, where they would be taken across the park for a behind-the-scenes look at how some of the studio’s biggest blockbusters are made. And now, that same attraction is celebrating its 60th Year.

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NOCs of the Roundtable: Super Mario Memories

The Nerds of Color

This week, a classic Nintendo video game celebrated a landmark anniversary. In September 1985, the first iteration of Super Mario Bros. was released for the Famicom system in Japan. Three decades later, the Italian plumber with the 40″ vertical and suspect accent has become a cultural phenomenon the world over.

To mark Nintendo’s crowning achievement in making all of us feel super old, the Nerds convened around the old Roundtable to share some of their Super Mario memories.

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