In 2025, numerous theme parks and attractions closed permanently, highlighting challenges in the industry and a shift towards replacing older rides with new IP-driven experiences.
Theme Parks First. Everything Else Next.
In 2025, numerous theme parks and attractions closed permanently, highlighting challenges in the industry and a shift towards replacing older rides with new IP-driven experiences.
Universal Orlando’s Stella Nova Resort, themed around the cosmos, opened on January 21, 2025, offering 750 rooms and various amenities. It serves as the first hotel for the upcoming Epic Universe park, set to open on May 22, 2025. Two additional themed resorts are planned to complement Stella Nova.
This week’s theme park updates feature new attractions and expansions, including a Monsters, Inc.-themed area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the upcoming World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris, and the construction of Qatar’s Land of Legends park. Additionally, Universal Studios Japan is set to open Donkey Kong Country.
On November 11, 2024, Nintendo announced the opening of a new Donkey Kong Country sub-land at Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World, set for December 11, 2024. The area features iconic landmarks from the games, interactive activities, themed dining options, and a roller coaster attraction called Mine Cart Madness, promising immersive experiences for guests.
After some uncertainty regarding the future of the project, Universal Orlando Resort has officially confirmed that Epic Universe will resume construction.
At long last, Universal Orlando Resort has officially unveiled their new-for-2021 roller coaster, named Jurassic World VelociCoaster.