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My name is Christian, and I’m here to help you plan your perfect escape tailored to your needs and budget, using my 25+ years of studying the theme park industry and a lifelong passion for travel. At Vertigo Views, I believe travel and theme park adventures should be fun, not stressful. That’s why my mission is to make every trip as seamless and enjoyable as possible, whether you’re a family with kids, a solo traveler, or part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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    Loews Royal Pacific Resort is one of the most popular (and expensive) resort hotels at Universal Orlando Resort. Is it worth the hype and the price? Watch my Royal Pacific Resort review to find out if this is your idea of paradise. Ready to book your next vacation stress-free? Hit me up — I’m a certified travel advisor who’ll plan it all for you: https://vertigoviews.com/travel-agent/#quotes I'm Christian with Vertigo Views, and I’m a theme park enthusiast and travel agent with over 25 years of experience researching, visiting, and working in theme parks, specializing in Universal, Disney, and cruise vacations. With my honest advice, personal touch, and deep expertise, I want to help you have an unforgettable, stress-free experience every time you travel. Sign up to receive emails with special theme park and travel offers, tips, tricks, and more: https://vertigoviews.com/subscribe-to-our-emails/ Click here to check out my theme park and travel blog, where I use my 25+ years of theme park experience to provide honest advice and reviews, expert planning, and fun adventures: https://vertigoviews.com Related videos you might like: Universal Orlando Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl0oawSVvaApYtp3f3AhRUYENI87ML0z0&si=btP6L7omqmnFTxDQ Cabana Bay Review: https://youtu.be/j84RWmQ1alI?si=LqRnR8WH9mHDU_74 Hard Rock Hotel Orlando Review: https://youtu.be/YAoi3q7rDh8?si=TlEmaAu9PSkbWWV7 Should You Use A Travel Agent: https://youtu.be/ivhJfN17vpY?si=Er2bNTfnVRnu10Tz Universal Orlando Roller Coasters Ranked: https://youtu.be/pyplOIBqG_E?si=g4Q1_9DNw033y-sR Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/vertigo.views TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vertigoviews Facebook: https://facebook.com/vertigoviews #RoyalPacific #UniversalOrlando #ResortReview #ThemePark #VertigoViews
    Royal Pacific Resort Review – Is This Resort Worth The Hype?
    October 27, 2025
    This is a different kind of video, but join me on a journey as I dye my hair and talk about theme parks. Get ready with me and watch to learn if my hair dye attempts were successful - and maybe learn a bit about what's going on in the theme park world too! I'm Christian with Vertigo Views, and I’m a theme park enthusiast and travel agent with over 25 years of experience researching, visiting, and working in theme parks, specializing in Universal, Disney, and cruise vacations. With my honest advice, personal touch, and deep expertise, I want you to have an unforgettable, stress-free experience every time you travel. Ready to book your next vacation stress-free? Hit me up — I’m a certified travel advisor who’ll plan it all for you: https://vertigoviews.com/travel-agent/#quotes Sign up to receive emails with special theme park and travel offers, tips, tricks, and more: https://vertigoviews.com/subscribe-to-our-emails/ Click here to check out my theme park and travel blog, where I use my 25+ years of theme park experience to provide honest advice and reviews, expert planning, and fun adventures: https://vertigoviews.com Related videos you might like: Universal Orlando Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl0oawSVvaApYtp3f3AhRUYENI87ML0z0&si=btP6L7omqmnFTxDQ Walt Disney World Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl0oawSVvaApKS5PxY8pekbEyyjvmlyvs&si=DO4ex8NoEB3m_TLL Six Flags Over Georgia Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl0oawSVvaAp28Uw2DA4v72M7uIGZAnL6 North Georgia State Fair 2025: https://youtu.be/wMQFaddNRGw?si=JyJoLCcKYArxSvC3 Phantom's Revenge History and Review: https://youtu.be/3uTxbUbTpyI?si=74tCV1HuM3LIdZa6 Disney Vacation Planning Made Easy: https://youtu.be/7elmZMLiZqY Should You Use A Travel Agent: https://youtu.be/ivhJfN17vpY Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/vertigo.views TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vertigoviews Facebook: https://facebook.com/vertigoviews #GRWM #ThemeParks #TravelTips #VertigoViews #GetReadyWithMe
    Get Ready With Me! Theme Parks and…Hair Dye???
    Visiting the North Georgia State Fair is one of my favorite things to do every year. Take a look at some of the highlights from the 2025 state fair, from the rides to the animals and (new) circus show! I'm Christian with Vertigo Views, and I’m a theme park enthusiast and travel agent with over 25 years of experience researching, visiting, and working in theme parks, specializing in Universal, Disney, and cruise vacations. With my honest advice, personal touch, and deep expertise, I want you to have an unforgettable, stress-free experience every time you travel. Related videos you might like: Six Flags Over Georgia Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl0oawSVvaAp28Uw2DA4v72M7uIGZAnL6 Twisted Cyclone Offride POV 4K @SFOG: https://youtu.be/zXixj0gDa84 Batman: The Ride Offride POV 4K @SFOG: https://youtu.be/gLGeSs-OKEE Six Flags Over Georgia Full Park Walkthrough 2025: https://youtu.be/N8U0JGkVI0I Disney Vacation Planning Made Easy: https://youtu.be/7elmZMLiZqY Should You Use A Travel Agent: https://youtu.be/ivhJfN17vpY Don't forget to like, subscribe, and comment if you enjoyed this video. Subscribe for more theme parks, roller coasters, and travel adventures from Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Six Flags, and more! Ready to book your next vacation stress-free? Hit me up — I’m a certified travel advisor who’ll plan it all for you: https://vertigoviews.com/travel-agent/#quote Sign up to receive emails with special theme park and travel offers, tips, tricks, and more: https://vertigoviews.com/subscribe-to-our-emails/ Click here to check out my theme park and travel blog, where I use my 25+ years of theme park experience to provide honest advice and reviews, expert planning, and fun adventures: https://vertigoviews.com Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/vertigo.views TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vertigoviews Facebook: https://facebook.com/vertigoviews #NorthGeorgiaStateFair #ThemeParks #TravelTips #VertigoViews #StressFreeTravel #TravelAgent
    North Georgia State Fair 2025 – One Of My FAVORITE Events of the Year!
    Some people consider Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort to be one of the best value resort hotels in all of Orlando. But is it really? My Cabana Bay Beach Resort review will break down the pros and cons of staying in this Universal Orlando Resort hotel, including its location, Volcano Bay views, dining, perks, pools, amenities, and retro theming. I'm Christian with Vertigo Views, and I’m a theme park enthusiast and travel agent with over 25 years of experience researching, visiting, and working in theme parks, specializing in Universal, Disney, and cruise vacations. With my honest advice, personal touch, and deep expertise, I want you to have an unforgettable, stress-free experience every time you travel. I am a Universal Orlando Annual Passholder and have traveled to theme parks all over America and Europe, so I definitely know how this resort hotel stacks up against others. Watch this video to feel more confident in planning your stress-free Universal Orlando vacation and figuring out if Cabana Bay Beach Resort is the best hotel resort for you! Related videos you might like: Universal Orlando Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl0oawSVvaApYtp3f3AhRUYENI87ML0z0&si=7aA3abWrFnrws1To Hard Rock Hotel Orlando Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAoi3q7rDh8 VelociCoaster vs Stardust Racers: https://youtu.be/SidKL71Wn_4 Hulk vs VelociCoaster: https://youtu.be/H2QzgKhrS3E Jurassic World VelociCoaster Off-Ride POV in 4K: https://youtu.be/kDbWiUimI0s Universal Orlando Coasters Ranked: https://youtu.be/pyplOIBqG_E Fastest Universal Orlando Rides: https://youtu.be/NeCthRWxdM8 Universal Epic Universe Walkthrough - Spring 2025: https://youtu.be/DXCI5X-bfwA My First Impressions of Universal Epic Universe: https://youtu.be/xcazVTqlM_Y Subscribe for more theme parks, roller coasters, and travel adventures from Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and more! Ready to book your Universal Orlando trip stress-free? Hit me up — I’m a certified travel advisor who’ll plan it all for you: https://vertigoviews.com/travel-agent/#quote Sign up to receive emails with special theme park and travel offers, tips, tricks, and more: https://vertigoviews.com/subscribe-to-our-emails/ Click here to check out my theme park and travel blog, where I use my 25+ years of theme park experience to provide honest advice and reviews, expert planning, and fun adventures: https://vertigoviews.com Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/vertigo.views TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vertigoviews Facebook: https://facebook.com/vertigoviews 00:57 - Resort Overview 02:30 - Location 04:47 - Rooms 06:54 - Dining 09:40 - Pools & Perks 12:40 - Overall Impressions 15:55 - Who Should Stay Here? 16:43 - Who Should Stay Elsewhere? #CabanaBay #UniversalOrlando #ResortReview
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    The history of Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood Park has been widely covered. But I wanted to give my own personal Phantom's Revenge review and also talk about the history of Phantom's Revenge and the Steel Phantom from my own personal perspective as someone who grew up in Pittsburgh, PA. I'm Christian with Vertigo Views, and I’m a theme park enthusiast and travel agent with over 25 years of experience researching, visiting, and working in theme parks, specializing in theme parks and cruise vacations. With my honest advice, personal touch, and deep expertise, I want you to have an unforgettable, stress-free experience every time you travel. Watch this video to hear my Phantom's Revenge review and how it shaped me into the theme park and roller coaster enthusiast that I am today! Related videos you might like: Why You Should Use A Travel Agent: https://youtu.be/ivhJfN17vpY Using an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner: https://youtu.be/7elmZMLiZqY Universal Orlando Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl0oawSVvaApYtp3f3AhRUYENI87ML0z0&si=7aA3abWrFnrws1To Walt Disney World Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl0oawSVvaApKS5PxY8pekbEyyjvmlyvs&si=Ltf-8YmfkyLclmeF Subscribe for more theme parks, roller coasters, and travel adventures from theme parks like Kennywood, Universal Orlando, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and more! Ready to book your next trip stress-free? Hit me up — I’m a certified travel advisor who’ll plan it all for you: https://vertigoviews.com/travel-agent/#quote Sign up to receive emails with special theme park and travel offers, tips, tricks, and more: https://vertigoviews.com/subscribe-to-our-emails/ Click here to check out my theme park and travel blog, where I use my 25+ years of theme park experience to provide honest advice and reviews, expert planning, and fun adventures: https://vertigoviews.com Follow me on social media: Instagram: https://instagram.com/vertigo.views TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vertigoviews Facebook: https://facebook.com/vertigoviews #PhantomsRevengeReview #PhantomsRevenge #Kennywood
    Phantom's Revenge Review & The History of Kennywood's Phantom Coasters
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