Say hello to cowabunga culture. Nearly 65 years ago, America’s first water park was created and home to over 250 acres deep in the Mojave desert. Right off I-15, its remote location proved to be a spot where kids across California drove hundreds of miles for a chance to drift down one of 10 waterslides. … Read more
Tomorrowland is heading into the future. Disney has announced a major overhaul of Disneyland‘s Tomorrowland, a section of the park with a fraught history of unrealized potential. The overhaul was confirmed by Chairman of Disney Experiences Thomas Mazloum at the D23 fan convention on August 15. “You all know Disneyland is a promise. As that … Read more
Talk about a desert oasis. Developers are plotting a nearly 93,000-square-foot indoor rainforest with free-flying birds, sloths, snakes and exotic plants — smack in the middle of Arizona’s scorching Sonoran Desert. Dubbed Paradise Earth, the four-story attraction is planned for 10.5 acres of Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land near Scottsdale and is being billed by … Read more
Disney World’s latest new feature is getting trashed. Walt Disney World is rolling out a new generation of high-tech, solar-powered garbage cans across its Florida resort, the seemingly innocuous upgrade has sparked a heated backlash from Disney fans are fired up over the switch. The new “smart” bins are gradually replacing the familiar, flat-topped cans … Read more
Residents of a Los Angeles suburb may finally get some peace after weeks of being terrorized by incessant screams coming from a new roller coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood. The “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” coaster, which reaches speeds of up to 72mph, soft-launched for a limited number of park guests in July, and Toluca … Read more
One of Florida’s most iconic roller coasters is preparing for its final ride after more than three decades, sparking a wave of nostalgia among theme-park enthusiasts. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay recently shared that Kumba will permanently close Aug. 2 after 33 years in operation, marking the end of one of the park’s best known attractions. When … Read more
The Necronomicon is opening its pages at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) and you’re invited to the cabin. Universal Studios is adding a new haunted house to its Halloween Horror Nights lineup, rewarding nostalgic horror-film superfans with an experience from the Evil Dead franchise. The series released its sixth film, Evil Dead Burn, on … Read more
And, poof — there goes your Disney dining budget. The most magical place in California is raising its prices on its already expensive food and drink. At Disneyland, more than 800 menu items have quietly increased in price across 178 dining locations in both parks and resort hotels. With an average increase of 8%, popular … Read more
Everything’s bigger in Texas — including the nightmares. On Thursday, Six Flags Over Texas opened Tormenta: Rampaging Run. It’s the world’s first-ever “giga dive coaster,” a new breed of thrill ride that towers between 300 and 399 feet and dangles riders face-first over the edge. Located in the northeast part of the Lone Start State … Read more
Parks and wreck-ed. Universal Studios’ $550 million children’s theme park in Texas has been eviscerated online with haters analogizing the aesthetic attraction to a “maximum security prison.” Slated to open in Frisco on July 1, the Universal Kids Resort is Universal’s first-ever park aimed at 3-8-year-old children — a demographic that’s been historically put off … Read more
In an era of pricey theme parks and gated admission, one Pennsylvania amusement park is still letting guests in for free. Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, has been admission-free since it opened nearly a century ago. Knoebels opened its doors on July 4, 1926 — and will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, as the nation … Read more
Washingtonians are already mourning the impending loss of a beloved theme and water park, with many residents still in disbelief months after the closure was announced. Wild Waves Theme Park, located in Federal Way, Washington, announced last year it would close at the end of the 2026 season. The park’s final day is scheduled for … Read more
Santa Monica’s iconic Pacific Park is officially turning 30, marking three decades since amusement rides returned to the famed Santa Monica Pier for the first time since the 1930s. The beloved oceanfront attraction celebrated the milestone Tuesday with a birthday-themed light show on its world-famous Pacific Wheel, displaying “Happy Birthday” messages, anniversary graphics, and a … Read more
Forget the Mickey bars and churro stands — one woman decided to go full fairy tale to celebrate her 40th birthday. Digital creator Toree McGee went viral after sharing her experience splurging $18,000 on Disneyland’s luxe, velvet-rope dining secret: 21 Royal, the private suite tucked above New Orleans Square, perched just over the Pirates of … Read more
More than a year after setting the box office ablaze, Warner Bros.’ critical and commercial hit “Sinners” will be coming to Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights. Universal Studios announced the new attraction in a press release, while debuting a teaser video, key art and shots of merchandise fans will be able to acquire when the … Read more
Record Bey-ker. A “clean” comedian who has sold more tickets for his latest tour than Beyoncé has announced that he wants to build his own Disney World-style theme park in Nashville with himself as the mascot. Tennessee comic Nate Bargatze, 47, who has made a living from his no-swears, no-politics everyman act, plans to create … Read more
Is Disneyland Resort about to be the “app-iest” place on Earth? The famed theme park has begun testing cashless payments at select outdoor vending carts in Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, marking the latest shift in how guests make quick purchases across the resort in Anaheim, California. The pilot program launched in late April, … Read more
Cruise lines have long competed over bigger ships and flashier amenities, but one company is now taking that rivalry to new heights — literally. MSC Cruises has unveiled plans for a sprawling open-air “theme park” at sea aboard its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, including an over-water swing ride that will send passengers soaring above the ocean, according … Read more
Fans of Walt Disney World are in for a wild ride. As construction for the upcoming Piston Peak National Park at the Florida theme park ramps up, much of Frontierland in Magic Kingdom is slowly being replaced — and fans aren’t thrilled. Popular Disney Blog Inside the Magic reported that large sections of the area … Read more
Imagine Olaf, the lovable snowman, strolling and chatting his way into a Disney park near you. Following the debut of an animatronic version in Paris, it could soon be happening. The free-roaming version of the beloved Frozen character was introduced last month at World of Frozen — a new themed land — at Disney Adventure … Read more