Derek Burgan
@derekburgan.bsky.social
Bacini’s dad, TouringPlans blogger, theme park photography gate keeper, and pizza enthusiast.
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The SATURDAY SIX Looks at Universal Citywalk’s New Mobile Order and DELIVERY! | TouringPlans.com Blog
This week's SATURDAY SIX heads over to Universal Citywalk to experience one of the most interesting changes to theme par
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NEW: This week the SATURDAY SIX heads to Universal Citywalk to check out what could be a complete gamechanger for quick service dining... mobile order and DELIVERY.
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
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We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
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Bacini and I got a new book this week that ties in to a certain announcement being made by Universal this week and this is a Must Read for any fan of Fast & The Furious. Just fantastic stuff.
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January 19, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Bacini and I got a new book this week that ties in to a certain announcement being made by Universal this week and this is a Must Read for any fan of Fast & The Furious. Just fantastic stuff.
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NEW: This week the SATURDAY SIX heads to Universal Citywalk to check out what could be a complete gamechanger for quick service dining... mobile order and DELIVERY.
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
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We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
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The SATURDAY SIX Looks at Universal Citywalk’s New Mobile Order and DELIVERY! | TouringPlans.com Blog
This week's SATURDAY SIX heads over to Universal Citywalk to experience one of the most interesting changes to theme par
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January 17, 2026 at 2:37 PM
NEW: This week the SATURDAY SIX heads to Universal Citywalk to check out what could be a complete gamechanger for quick service dining... mobile order and DELIVERY.
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
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Only a matter of time before ICE came to Orlando.
January 17, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Only a matter of time before ICE came to Orlando.
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The voodoo doughnut mobile order booth after HHN was a game changer
NEW: This week the SATURDAY SIX heads to Universal Citywalk to check out what could be a complete gamechanger for quick service dining... mobile order and DELIVERY.
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
The SATURDAY SIX Looks at Universal Citywalk’s New Mobile Order and DELIVERY! | TouringPlans.com Blog
This week's SATURDAY SIX heads over to Universal Citywalk to experience one of the most interesting changes to theme par
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January 17, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The voodoo doughnut mobile order booth after HHN was a game changer
NEW: This week the SATURDAY SIX heads to Universal Citywalk to check out what could be a complete gamechanger for quick service dining... mobile order and DELIVERY.
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
The SATURDAY SIX Looks at Universal Citywalk’s New Mobile Order and DELIVERY! | TouringPlans.com Blog
This week's SATURDAY SIX heads over to Universal Citywalk to experience one of the most interesting changes to theme par
touringplans.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:37 PM
NEW: This week the SATURDAY SIX heads to Universal Citywalk to check out what could be a complete gamechanger for quick service dining... mobile order and DELIVERY.
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
We tell you everything you need to know about this new program and MORE!
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
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Actual in-the-park conversation I had last week:
Stranger: You look familiar. Do you do something with theme parks?
Me: I do. I'm Len Testa.
S:
Me: From TouringPlans.com
S: YOU WORK WITH @derekburgan.bsky.social??!?!?!?
Stranger: You look familiar. Do you do something with theme parks?
Me: I do. I'm Len Testa.
S:
Me: From TouringPlans.com
S: YOU WORK WITH @derekburgan.bsky.social??!?!?!?
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January 17, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Actual in-the-park conversation I had last week:
Stranger: You look familiar. Do you do something with theme parks?
Me: I do. I'm Len Testa.
S:
Me: From TouringPlans.com
S: YOU WORK WITH @derekburgan.bsky.social??!?!?!?
Stranger: You look familiar. Do you do something with theme parks?
Me: I do. I'm Len Testa.
S:
Me: From TouringPlans.com
S: YOU WORK WITH @derekburgan.bsky.social??!?!?!?
Here’s a look back at my review of last year’s ROCK THE UNIVERSE event at Universal, giving you everything you need to know
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January 16, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Here’s a look back at my review of last year’s ROCK THE UNIVERSE event at Universal, giving you everything you need to know
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Belt of Venus tonight at the entrance plaza of Universal Studios Florida. Pinkish glow in the sky, opposite of the sunset.
Blue band at bottom of the sky is Earth's shadow.
Blue band at bottom of the sky is Earth's shadow.
January 16, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Belt of Venus tonight at the entrance plaza of Universal Studios Florida. Pinkish glow in the sky, opposite of the sunset.
Blue band at bottom of the sky is Earth's shadow.
Blue band at bottom of the sky is Earth's shadow.
The Squishmallows box is the first box in my lifelong history of eating cereal in which the front of the box is the *exact same* as the back of the box. Absolutely INSANE.
January 13, 2026 at 1:18 PM
The Squishmallows box is the first box in my lifelong history of eating cereal in which the front of the box is the *exact same* as the back of the box. Absolutely INSANE.
Getting some reading material while I wait for Bacini’s haircut tomorrow and came across a couple theme park classics.
January 13, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Getting some reading material while I wait for Bacini’s haircut tomorrow and came across a couple theme park classics.
We are still in January, HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?!!!
January 12, 2026 at 6:24 PM
We are still in January, HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?!!!
@briannacherry.bsky.social Followed up with a second email. Just an heads up.
January 12, 2026 at 12:05 PM
@briannacherry.bsky.social Followed up with a second email. Just an heads up.
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All of the book-themed shirt logos for Walt Disney World Marathon weekend.
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
All of the book-themed shirt logos for Walt Disney World Marathon weekend.
@devincf.bsky.social @whwoolhat.bsky.social Love you guys doing Love Boat eps before Wonder Man. On recent ep you had discussion on one man in bridge.
Last year I went on a cruise with Princess and had a tour of the bridge. Rule is... (1/2)
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Last year I went on a cruise with Princess and had a tour of the bridge. Rule is... (1/2)
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SATURDAY SIX at Sea: Sailing with the Princess Cruise Line on the SKY PRINCESS | TouringPlans.com Blog
This week's SATURDAY SIX heads back to the high seas with a sailing on the SKY PRINCESS. Longtime readers of this fine b
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January 12, 2026 at 11:25 AM
@devincf.bsky.social @whwoolhat.bsky.social Love you guys doing Love Boat eps before Wonder Man. On recent ep you had discussion on one man in bridge.
Last year I went on a cruise with Princess and had a tour of the bridge. Rule is... (1/2)
touringplans.com/blog/saturda...
Last year I went on a cruise with Princess and had a tour of the bridge. Rule is... (1/2)
touringplans.com/blog/saturda...
Been in the kitchen all evening making gallons for anyone thirsty. ⚡️⚡️
January 12, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Been in the kitchen all evening making gallons for anyone thirsty. ⚡️⚡️
Preparing for a Florida beach day with Fluffernutters, chips and a great comic. Can’t beat that.
January 11, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Preparing for a Florida beach day with Fluffernutters, chips and a great comic. Can’t beat that.
Theme Park Planning Committee in full swing putting together our plan of attack for the OI Meetup in March.
January 10, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Theme Park Planning Committee in full swing putting together our plan of attack for the OI Meetup in March.
NEW: This week the SAT SIX returns to Universal Citywalk to dine at BIGFIRE AMERICAN FARE.
Featuring a MUST DO brunch and one of our favorite dessert experiences at any restaurant.
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Featuring a MUST DO brunch and one of our favorite dessert experiences at any restaurant.
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
The SATURDAY SIX Dines at Bigfire American Fare in Universal Citywalk | TouringPlans.com Blog
This week's SATURDAY SIX heads into Universal Citywalk to dine at Bigfire American Fare. While Toothsome Chocolate Empor
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January 10, 2026 at 2:18 PM
NEW: This week the SAT SIX returns to Universal Citywalk to dine at BIGFIRE AMERICAN FARE.
Featuring a MUST DO brunch and one of our favorite dessert experiences at any restaurant.
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
Featuring a MUST DO brunch and one of our favorite dessert experiences at any restaurant.
touringplans.com/blog/the-sat...
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EPCOT monorail operating with a train every couple of minutes this morning. During today's half marathon to shuttle many thousands of spectators to/from Magic Kingdom.
January 10, 2026 at 8:36 AM
EPCOT monorail operating with a train every couple of minutes this morning. During today's half marathon to shuttle many thousands of spectators to/from Magic Kingdom.
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/2 But if, when folks are risking their lives to oppose ICE, and people are talking about how to best defend them and how we might support each other and do right, the role YOU are called to is to slump in and tell us what we are talking about is naive and meaningless, you can just fuck right off.
January 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
/2 But if, when folks are risking their lives to oppose ICE, and people are talking about how to best defend them and how we might support each other and do right, the role YOU are called to is to slump in and tell us what we are talking about is naive and meaningless, you can just fuck right off.
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This is a petty issue, not an important one: a trifle, comparatively.
If you think we’re doomed, you’re free to think so. If you think the law and protest and politics are pointless, likewise. If you think methods and issues people are talking about are irrelevant, that’s for you to think.
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If you think we’re doomed, you’re free to think so. If you think the law and protest and politics are pointless, likewise. If you think methods and issues people are talking about are irrelevant, that’s for you to think.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:07 PM
This is a petty issue, not an important one: a trifle, comparatively.
If you think we’re doomed, you’re free to think so. If you think the law and protest and politics are pointless, likewise. If you think methods and issues people are talking about are irrelevant, that’s for you to think.
/1
If you think we’re doomed, you’re free to think so. If you think the law and protest and politics are pointless, likewise. If you think methods and issues people are talking about are irrelevant, that’s for you to think.
/1
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NEW PODCAST! We discuss Universal UK news and our thoughts on Orlando rumors including Pokémon in Lost Continent, Potter expansion at Epic Universe, and if Creature from the Black Lagoon is happening
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January 8, 2026 at 1:52 PM
NEW PODCAST! We discuss Universal UK news and our thoughts on Orlando rumors including Pokémon in Lost Continent, Potter expansion at Epic Universe, and if Creature from the Black Lagoon is happening
YouTube Version: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg33...
Audio Version: orlandoparkstop.com/podcast/park...
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Volcano Bay at sunset.
January 9, 2026 at 1:08 AM
Volcano Bay at sunset.
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These people just watched their neighbor get murdered in cold blood and immediately flooded the streets.
Every single time you feel helpless I need you to remember that there are more of us than there are of them. The only way we lose is if we fail to come together to stop them.
Every single time you feel helpless I need you to remember that there are more of us than there are of them. The only way we lose is if we fail to come together to stop them.
Live updates: Around 200 people marched more than two miles from the scene of the shooting to Minneapolis City Hall, shouting “ICE out now!” after police hurried away from the scene Wednesday afternoon.
The crowd of is continuing to snake its way through downtown.
The crowd of is continuing to snake its way through downtown.
Live: ICE agent shoots, kills woman in Minneapolis
Video of the shooting shows an agent firing at a vehicle as it drives toward him. The governor and Minneapolis mayor called for calm after the incident. ICE said the agent acted defensively.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
These people just watched their neighbor get murdered in cold blood and immediately flooded the streets.
Every single time you feel helpless I need you to remember that there are more of us than there are of them. The only way we lose is if we fail to come together to stop them.
Every single time you feel helpless I need you to remember that there are more of us than there are of them. The only way we lose is if we fail to come together to stop them.
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This morning's 5K story book theme with Pluto, at the starting line.
January 8, 2026 at 9:14 AM
This morning's 5K story book theme with Pluto, at the starting line.