Beating the Disney price hikes?
It's time for the latest news, and deals, from around the theme park industry.
We continue to send our best wishes to everyone in the southeast still recovering from the recent storms. Fortunately for those of us in the theme park industry, damage to the parks from the latest hurricane was minimal, and all major Florida parks are open as usual.
But even if the parks closed temporarily due to the storm, the news did not stop.
Disneyland raises ticket prices, but here's a way to beat that: Single-day ticket prices above the lowest tier are up an average of about 6%, with multi-day ticket prices rising about the same. Magic Key prices are rising from 6-20% for renewals, with Disneyland representatives saying that the annual passes will go back on sale to new customers before the end of the year.
If you want to get tickets at the old prices - and even less than that - we have a way thanks to our Disneyland ticket partner: Check out what is available.
Vote of the week: Is Disney too expensive?
Universal news
Report suggests Epic Universal aiming for Memorial Day open: Universal Orlando's new Epic Universe theme park could be open officially by Memorial Day weekend next year, the Wall Street Journal has reported. And tickets could be going on sale soon, too.
Discussion: Dark Universe and why it's not as risky as people think
Over at Disney World
Walt Disney World plans to quiet its 'Thunder' for a while: Walt Disney World has announced that Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at the Magic Kingdom will close for an extended refurbishment starting January 6, 2025. The roller coaster is set to return in 2026.
Disney World pushes new 'Little Mermaid' show to 2025: Walt Disney World's new The Little Mermaid' musical will not open this year, as originally announced. Plus, we have news on closings and refurbs at Disney's Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom.
Let's talk about Lightning Lanes
Disney Cruise Line returns to New York for Macy's parade
More Disneyland news
Disneyland teases 'Paint the Night' return: It looks like the Paint the Night parade will be coming back to the Disneyland Resort soon, perhaps in time for the park's 70th anniversary next year.
Disneyland sets opening date for Country Bear eatery: Disneyland has set an official opening date for its Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree and reveals its full menu.
Disneyland sets Tiana's Bayou Adventure preview dates
Video: Come ride on Disneyland's monorail
And elsewhere...
IAAPA honors water slide leaders with Hall of Fame nods
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