Disney drops some news
We have fresh concept art for new attractions at Hong Kong Disneyland, plus plans for big changes at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure.
Hello theme park fans! How is the spooky season treating - or tricking - you so far? Let’s get into this week’s news.
Universal Orlando confirms demolition in Lost Continent land: Universal Orlando has confirmed plans to tear down the former Poseidon's Fury and The Eighth Voyage of Sindbad buildings at Islands of Adventure. But Mythos is staying as Universal moves forward with its unannounced plans to reimagine the area.
Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates birthday with present for fans: Hong Kong Disneyland celebrated its 20th anniversary last week with the release of new concept art for a couple of upcoming attractions, including a new Marvel-themed drop ride.
Six Flags extends deal for Peanuts characters: Six Flags has extended its license of the Peanuts cartoon characters at select theme parks. This is an extension of the deal that the former Cedar Fair signed with Peanuts Worldwide back in 2017.
Sesame Place San Diego drops holiday events for early closure: United Parks' Sesame Place San Diego cancels its holiday events, closes early for 2025 and goes to seasonal operation for 2026.
Disney and Universal prepare theme park TV specials
Dear Universal, let Christopher Nolan design a theme park land
Hersheypark's Dark Nights haunt keeps getting better: Hersheypark continues to improve their annual Dark Nights Halloween event to where we can confidently say that it is among the best regional theme park events we have visited. A highlight this year? The new Kill ‘n Fill Garage:
DCL postpones maiden voyage for Disney Adventure: Disney Cruise Line has pushed the maiden voyage of the new Disney Adventure cruise ship (the one in Singapore) until next March.
Who is winning the theme park business in the United States right now? Which company do you trust most to do theme parks right? Okay, let's take Disney and Universal off the board. Given the remaining choices, which theme park chain - Herschend, Merlin, Six Flags or United Parks - do you think is doing the best job at this moment?
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Best wishes for the week ahead,
Robert Niles
Do you think the marvel-themed drop ride will have the same technology as guardians/tower of terror? Haven’t had the chance to research on this. Would love to hear your opinion on this.