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
An unlikely friendship at a Georgia theme park is quietly melting hearts. Meet Kurtsie, a zebra and Bakari, a giraffe — they make up an adorable, inseparable duo who formed a bond shortly after Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., opened its expansive Giraffe Overlook habitat, where multiple species can interact much like they do in the … Read more
Disneyland Resort may be ending its 11 a.m. park-hopping rule, allowing guests to move between its two theme parks at any time of day. The change applies to visitors with Park Hopper tickets and Magic Key passes, who previously had to wait until late morning before crossing between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure, theme park … Read more
Mandy Moore and her family scored the ultimate VIP experience at LEGOLAND California Resort on Friday, becoming among the first to try the park’s newest thrill. Galacticoaster is set to “rocket” into action in early 2026, and the resort unveiled a first look at the twisting track taking shape in the Fun Town section of … Read more
The happiest place on Earth may be a little less joyful in the coming weeks. Disneyland is temporarily closing its beloved Monorail from next month for the first time in more than 65 years, a new report claims. According to Inside The Magic, Disney has announced that the attraction will be out of service from Mar. … Read more
Former “Even Stevens” star Steven Anthony Lawrence made a major allegation about his time working at Universal Studios Hollywood. In an Instagram post shared Saturday, the 35-year-old claimed he was fired from the theme park for “reporting a suspected pedophile.” “I delayed posting this for about a month because I was hoping we could find … Read more
The magic of Disney’s got nothin’ on cold, hard math. Disney fanatics are crunching the numbers: Is it really cheaper to visit their Tokyo park than the entertainment juggernaut’s US destinations? Depends on a variety of factors —- like hotel choice, origin of departure, airfare and time of year — not to mention how you’d … Read more
Disney World guests who love Aerosmith will have to “dream on.” Without any warning, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, removed the fan-favorite Aerosmith pre-show video that played before boarding the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The presentation featured band frontman Steven Tyler, guitarists Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Brad Whitford and … Read more
Dolly Parton’s putting her health first. The “9 to 5” singer, 79, skipped a Dollywood event due to a painful kidney stone and infection. Parton missed a prescheduled trip to her beloved park and resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Dolly Parton appeared in a pre-recorded video message shown to Dollywood parkgoers on Wednesday, … Read more
Supposedly, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes at the happiest place on earth. A recent Reddit thread revealed that Disney World employees have special code names to communicate things going on around the park that they probably don’t want guests to know about. In the r/todayilearned forum on Reddit, one user … Read more
The idea that someone could pass away at “The Happiest Place on Earth” seems impossible — and it reportedly is. A former Disney World employee recently shared a shocking insider look at what happens when someone dies at the resort. In a TikTok video, Tom Cruz, former Disney World employee, recently shared a shocking insider … Read more
Move over, Mickey Mouse. Tripadvisor has named the top amusement park in the U.S. — and it’s not in Disney or Universal. In its 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards this week, Dollywood was named No. 1 in the Amusement & Water Parks category. The Appalachian-themed park co-founded by the legend Dolly Parton … Read more