New Themed Hotel Announced at Shanghai Disney Resort + Disneytown Boost
The Walt Disney Company announced a fourth themed hotel at Shanghai Disney Resort, enhancing its offerings to guests. This expansion includes improved retail and dining, marking a strategic shift towards multi-day stays.
NEW Changes to the Tokyo Disney Resort – NO MORE Aquatopia and Adventureland??
Tokyo Disney Resort plans to expand Tokyo DisneySea’s Port Discovery area, aiming for completion within ten years, but Aquatopia, a beloved attraction, will be removed. Additionally, Tokyo Disneyland may see significant changes, including potential removals in Adventureland by 2035. Despite concerns, new attractions are anticipated to maintain high-quality experiences.
Galactic Starcruiser Transforms into Walt Disney Imagineering Offices
The immersive Star Wars hotel, Galactic Starcruiser, at Walt Disney World closed in September 2023 due to high costs and low demand. It offered a unique experience but faced criticism for its pricing and room sizes. The space will now be converted into Walt Disney Imagineering offices for future park expansions.
Stella Nova Resort Ready to Welcome Guests Before Epic Universe Opens
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.
Six Flags Great America’s 2025 Attractions Preview
The annual No Coaster Con, hosted by Six Flags Great America near Chicago, showcased upcoming attractions, including the new B&M dive coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa, featuring a storage conveyor system. Six Flags also announced enhancements for other rides and new dining options, generating excitement for the 2025 season.
Experience the New Hyperlight Typhoon at Adventureland
Adventureland Resort will debut Hyperlight, a revamped Typhoon water slide, in summer 2025, enhancing it with advanced technology and sensory experiences. Featuring illuminated tunnels and soundscapes, the ride aims to thrill guests of all ages while prioritizing safety. Adventureland remains a family-friendly destination since 1974, offering diverse attractions.
Exciting Changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and More – Theme Park News Weekly Update (Nov. 25 – Dec. 1)
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.
Explore Donkey Kong Country at Universal Studios Japan
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.
Disneyland’s 2024 Holiday Food Guide
Disneyland has transitioned into a winter wonderland for the holiday season, which runs from Nov. 15, 2024, to Jan. 6, 2025. Guests can enjoy an array of festive food options, including new treats like chocolate coffee loaf, peppermint cold brew float, and various themed desserts across park locations to enhance their holiday experience.
New Pokémon Theme Park Opening in Tokyo: PokéPark Kanto
The Pokémon Company is partnering with Yomiuri Land Co. and the Yomiuri Shimbun to establish a new theme park, PokéPark Kanto, in Tokyo, within Yomiuriland, Tokyo’s largest amusement park. The park aims to provide Pokémon-themed events and attractions in a natural environment, potentially reutilizing the land of the former Pokémon Wonder. The opening date is…
Discover Lookout Cay: Disney’s New Retreat in The Bahamas
Disney has shared new details about Lookout Cay, the upcoming retreat in The Bahamas, set to open in Summer 2024. The island will feature various locations like Mabrika Cove, the Goombay Cultural Center, Triton’s Trumpet Stage, Treasures of Eleuthera, and an adults-only area called Serenity Bay.
Top Treats at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2023
Disney’s “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party” has become a decades-long tradition for many fans, first initiated in 1983. Noteworthy for its Christmas-themed attractions and delectable holiday treats, the event provides an extended festive experience. For 2023, Disney recently released a food guide detailing an array of delicacies. From a Candy Cane Tart at Casey’s Corner…
Pros and Cons of World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will debut its new Frozen-themed land, “World of Frozen”, on November 20th. Notable attractions include two distinct areas: Arendelle Forest and Village, a detailed map out of the Frozen movies, a more fleshed-out Frozen Ever After boat ride, and a unique stage show. Despite criticisms in areas like Wandering Oaken’s Sliding…
Busch Gardens Tampa: New Family Coaster ‘Phoenix Rising’ for 2024
Busch Gardens Tampa is introducing a family suspended roller coaster, Phoenix Rising, in 2024. This roller coaster will be the fourth made by B&M and the 10th in the park. It enhances the existing Serengeti Plain theme and will feature on-board audio for an immersive experience. Despite its short length of 1,831 feet and top…
Latest Huss Park Rides Unveiled at IAAPA Europe
Huss Park Attractions, a German company that manufactures amusement attractions for theme parks, showcased five new ride concepts via their YouTube channel. The attractions, unveiled at the European IAAPA trade show, include the drop-tower ride, “Space Traveller”, family thrill rides “Spinning Cruiser” and “Magic 2G”, the improved “Troika 2G” and intense ride, “Booster Revolution”. All…
Disney’s $60 Billion Theme Park Expansion Plans
Disney plans to invest $60 billion over the next decade in their Parks, Experiences and Products division, nearly double the amount spent in the last 10 years. CEO Bob Iger announced the move, stating the company is mindful of financial growth and shareholder value. The proposed investment includes fresh ideas, such as the creation of…
Dollywood’s Lightning Rod Roller Coaster Update 2024
Dollywood amusement park has announced plans to replace the launch system of its wooden roller coaster, Lightning Rod, with a high-speed lift hill by 2024, in order to improve the ride’s reliability. The park is also adding new trains to the ride. These modifications come in response to the ride’s frequent shutdowns since its opening…
Shanghai Disney’s Zootopia: What You Need to Know
Shanghai Disney Resort revealed details around its upcoming Zootopia-themed land, ready by 2023. This immersive expansion will feature a trackless dark ride, “Zootopia: Hot Pursuit”, set during a movie-based celebration, Zootopia Day. The park will also motivate guests to solve the mystery of a character’s disappearance. Alongside the entertainment, visitors can indulge in unique food…
Why Bay Beach’s NebulaZ Ride Is a Must-Try in 2023
Bay Beach, a small amusement park in Green Bay, Wisconsin, acquired and opened a used Zamperla NebulaZ ride in 2023, funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Act. Two rides, the Sea Dragon and the Chairplane, were discontinued to accommodate NebulaZ. Despite its late opening, NebulaZ offers a family thrill experience for an affordable price,…
2022 D23 Parks Predictions – Hastily Thrown Together by the Limitless Park Team
This article contains a series of predictions for the D23 Parks, Experiences and Products panel, focusing on U.S. Disney parks. Predictions include a revamp of the Disney Genie, the possible return of ‘Happily Ever After’, the launch of Tron, a re-opening schedule for Walt Disney World Railroad, and many potential updates, re-themes, and overhauls across…
Disney After Hours Boo Bash to Replace Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party this fall
Walt Disney World will replace its traditional “Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party” with a new event, “Disney After Hours BOO BASH”. Scheduled on select nights from August 10 to October 31, the event features Halloween-themed activities, costumes, and over 20 attractions with lower wait times. A separate ticket, available for purchase in June, is…
Leviathan at Sea World in Australia looks impressive
This new wooden roller coaster is set to be the largest, most extreme coaster in the park.
Columbus Zoo announces new spinning roller coaster for 2021 – Tidal Twist
There is one new roller coaster coming to Ohio in 2021, and believe it or not it’s not opening at Cedar Point or Kings Island.
Intamin opens revamped “Twist & Twist” Impulse Coaster model in China
It has long been thought that Intamin ceased production of their Impulse Coaster models years ago…until now.
Universal Orlando Resort to resume construction on Epic Universe theme park
After some uncertainty regarding the future of the project, Universal Orlando Resort has officially confirmed that Epic Universe will resume construction.
Wild Adventures retires Cheetah wooden coaster
“Unfortunately the Cheetah roller coaster has been retired to make room for new and exciting changes in the coming years,” park officials said.
Cedar Fair parks announce tentative opening dates for 2021
Some are opening earlier than usual, others are later and most are right on-time.
Robot coaster being built at Sunac Land Guangzhou in China
New photos of a Premier Rides project in China have surfaced.
Hong Kong’s Ocean Park – No longer just a theme park
The Hong Kong government has decided to give the struggling theme park $361 million (HK$2.8 billion) to try and fix the situation before it gets even further out of hand. The catch? Ocean Park will no longer be just a theme park.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces new walkthrough attraction for Mardi Gras Festival
The park will be opening a new walkthrough attraction known as The Houngan House of Voodoo.
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