Disney looks to spend big in California
Disneyland announced a new Development Agreement with Anaheim, while Legoland California prepares for big changes, too.
Opening news...
Disneyland, Anaheim propose $2 billion-plus development deal: The Disneyland Resort will commit to spending more than $2 billion in Anaheim over the next decade, under a new development agreement proposed yesterday with the City of Anaheim.
Disneyland announces plans for new Mexican restaurant: The Resort this week shared first-look concept art of several new locations coming to its Downtown Disney shopping and dining district.
Here's the latest on Disney's new Princess Tiana ride: Walt Disney Imagineering's Ted Robledo took a New Orleans newspaper writer on a construction tour of the Walt Disney World construction site for Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
And closings, too.
Legoland California to close Fire Academy for Lego Galaxy land: Legoland California's Fun Town Police and Fire Academy attraction will close and its Driving School will move to make way for a new Lego Galaxy indoor roller coaster, according to planning documents filed with the City of Carlsbad.
Universal says good-bye to Spider-Man in Japan: That's a wrap for the one of the world's most beloved dark rides. Is Marvel' Spider-Man heading to Tokyo Disney next?
It's festival time!
Lunar New Year returns at Disney California Adventure: This year's Lunar New Year at the Disneyland Resort includes new meet-and-greet characters and a new way to snack around the park's Festival Marketplaces.
Walt Disney World offers a taste of the arts at EPCOT: We've got a trip report from EPCOT's Festival of the Arts, too. Who's up for a Figment smoothie?
Plus: Who is playing Mardi Gras at Universal Orlando this year?
What's up in Europe?
Six reasons why you should visit Efteling in 2024: Love the Disney theme parks? You're going to love Efteling. Here's why fans ought to consider a trip to this Dutch theme park.
Gardaland unveils more clues about its 2024 attraction: Italian theme park Gardaland has unveiled an icon for its new attraction, which is now under construction.
Enjoy Europe's top theme parks in the snow: Loving these snow-covered scenes this week from the parks!
And finally,
Disney celebrates innovation with Hall of Fame announcement: It's a big week for Walt Disney Imagineering. Lanny Smoot is in the National Inventors Hall of Fame, and WDI is celebrating by giving us a look inside its Research and Development Lab.
Top themed entertainment firms make management changes: Let's round up the latest leadership changes from BRC Imagination Arts, PGAV Destinations, and Merlin Entertainments.
Who wants to vacation on an oil rig? Here's the latest audacious attraction from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - a massive offshore hotel and recreation complex, themed to oil platform.
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