Michael Owen

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Theme Park Insider member since April 2, 2008

Michael is a member of Team TPI, a leading volunteer contributor to the website.

I'm currently studying Travel and Tourism Management at Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK.

Recent 'Blog Flume' posts from Michael:

• New Universal project announced for Dubai (2012-12-15)
• Universal Orlando Resort announces new value-priced resort, no Unlimited Express Pass included (2012-07-09)
• Alton Towers set to crown winner of its 'King of Coasters' competition, 100 free tickets up for grabs (2011-08-23)
• Abu Dhabi's Ferrari World sets standard for theme parks in the Gulf (2011-04-17)
• Paris' Toy Story Playland price tag revealed (2010-02-09)
• Universal Step Up Advertising in the U.K (2010-01-15)
• Is it too late for Harry Potter to become a profitable franchise for Universal Orlando? (2010-01-06)
• Another Dubailand Update (2009-12-23)

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