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The Future Ain't What It Used to Be Welcome to "Back to the Future" Day. In the second movie of the beloved trilogy, Marty McFly revved up the DeLorean and traveled to October 21, 2015. Unfortunately, hoverboards, flying cars, and other gee-whiz technology depicted in the flick have yet to make it to market. Theme parks often serve as proving grounds for cutting-edge innovations (see: monorails and virtual reality environments), so maybe we'll get our first ride in a flying car at a park someday. Arthur Levine Theme Parks Expert He's the Man Who Brought Us Back to the Future   As one of the first motion simulator attractions, the gone-but-not-forgotten Back to the Future… The Ride was itself something of a technological breakthrough. Read about Doug Trumbull, the fascinating man who developed the Universal rideand pioneered many themed entertainment concepts. You can also read about Magi high frame rate films, Trumbull's next-gen concept that may be coming soon to a park near you. - What are motion simulator rides? READ NOW Star Tours Set Simulators in Motion   Doug Trumbull developed the concept for motion simulator rides, but Disney's Star Tours was the first major theme park attraction to use the technology. - The Simpsons Ride replaced Back to the Future… The Ride at the two U.S. Universal Studios parks. READ NOW Coasters for Christmas at Six Flags Holiday Event   Our Christmas coverage continues with a rundown of Holiday in the Park. The multi-park event continues to grow with the addition of Six Flags Great Adventure this year. And yes, the New Jersey park is planning to operate its major coasters -- in December. Talk about wind chill factor! READ NOW The Horror Continues at Universal Studios Hollywood   Halloween may be set for October 31, but Universal Studios Hollywood just announced that it will extend its Halloween Horror Nights for two additional nights on November 6 and 7. Because you can never get enough demonic, chainsaw-wielding clowns. READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Jaw-Dropping Private Island Hotels • 11 Amazing Weekend Getaways for Families This Fall • What You Need to Know about Sweetest Day • The Baobab: Fun Facts about Africa's Giant Upside-Down Tree • Where to Pick Pumpkins in Atlanta • Here's my list of airlines to "like" on Facebook. • 9 European Hotel Suites That Will Make You Feel Like Royalty • Haboob: A Funny Word, A Serious Situation