A tasty week of theme park news
We've got videos from Halloween Horror Nights, more trip reports from Europe, and big news from Disney - EPCOT's caramel corn is coming to Disneyland!
Halloween Horror Nights begins
Halloween Horror Nights kicked off last weekend at the Universal Orlando Resort, with the annual after-hours event getting ready to start in broiling California on Thursday night. We have reviews and walk-through POV videos for you of all the houses at Universal Studios Florida.
Get a taste of terror at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights: Before I set out into the fog for Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, Universal set out a buffet for invited reporters to sample some of the food that it is serving at this year's event.
Here's how Universal is bringing 'A Quiet Place' to life: At Universal Studios Hollywood, Creative Director John Murdy told us how Universal is bringing the challenging environment of 'A Quiet Place' to life in its haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights.
Chucky goes late night in new show at Universal: Fresh off a killer performance last year in the Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count house, Chucky will return to Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights this year in Late Night with Chucky, a new original show in the park's Dreamworks Theatre.
More from Universal
Celebrate 'Back to Hogwarts' with new Harry Potter ride reveals: To commemorate the official return to school at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this month, Warner Bros. revealed some new details about the next Harry Potter ride coming to the Universal Orlando Resort.
Hello Kitty gets an opening date at Universal: We have an opening date now for the new Hello Kitty cafe and shop on Universal Studios Hollywood's CityWalk.
News from Disney
Groot gets ready to take over an iconic Disney ride: Walt Disney Imagineering is sharing a first look at the characters from its new Marvel-themed overlay of It's a Small World at Tokyo Disneyland.
EPCOT's caramel corn is coming to Disneyland: The Disneyland Resort today announced several food and beverage changes coming its Downtown Disney district, but let's start with the best news. As part of the transformation of the former Marceline's Confectionery into Disney Wonderful World of Sweets, the shop next to the Downtown Disney entrance of Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be adding freshly made Werther’s Original Caramel popcorn to its menu.
Disneyland books another Michelin-starred chef: And here is the rest of the Downtown Disney news for you.
Santa makes his Disneyland plans for the holidays: Disneyland is giving fans its biggest new attraction of the year as a Christmas present. The resort today announced details for its upcoming Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, which will include the debut of Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Lightning gets struck by Villains at Walt Disney World: The Villains are coming a bit earlier than expected at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney announced that it will debut a new Disney Villains-themed show in the Sunset Showcase at the Disney's Hollywood Studios next summer. That means it's curtains for the Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy next month.
Disney unveils itineraries for its new Destiny: Bookings are about to open for a new Disney cruise ship. And we have a new way for you to book your family's spot on the ship.
And from Europe
European Road Trip, Part 5 - Hotel Charles Lindbergh: It's pretty rare to find a theme park hotel where guest rooms are physically inside of the park and are also a direct extension of the park's theming. But that's the unique experience offered by Phantasialand's Hotel Charles Lindbergh. Russell Meyer shares the latest installment of his Europe trip report.
Efteling plans changes to its nighttime spectacular: The new Aquanura show, which will debut this winter, will feature a new score as well as four new eight-meter 'Beacons of Light' around the pond. And the park will be retiring the show's fire effects.
Is there an upper age limit for roller coasters? Not here: Swedish theme park Liseberg has set a new world record for a roller coaster.
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