Universal passes Disney parks in Florida
Time for this week's round-up of theme park news from around the world, including the release of the annual TEA/AECOM attendance report.
We’re just a couple of weeks into the traditional summer vacation season, so I hope that you either are enjoying a getaway right now or are looking forward to one starting soon.
Let’s keep you up to date on all theme park news and discussions happening right now on ThemeParkInsider.com.
And let’s start with the annual debate fodder provided by the fine folks over at TEA/AECOM. The annual attendance report is here!
Disney tops 2022 attendance, with Universal Orlando making gains: Disney continued to top the list of the world's most visited theme parks in 2022, but Universal Orlando made historic gains last year, according to a leading industry report.
The rest of the news…
Disney brings back free theme park line-skipping, in Japan: Don't call it a Fastpass. But the Tokyo Disney Resort has announced that it will offer a free '40th Anniversary Priority Pass' service on select attractions for a limited time this summer.
Round-up: What's up with the strikes at Disneyland Paris? We link an explainer for the disruptions happening at Europe's most visited theme park, plus a story on one of my most anticipated themed entertainment openings of the year.
Universal, Knott's, Six Flags to present at Midsummer Scream: Want to know what's coming up at the biggest Halloween events in California this fall? Then you should start your haunting season at Midsummer Scream, the big Halloween and horror convention happening next month in Long Beach.
Hersheypark announces first-ever Coaster Fans Event: Looking for some extended ride time on Wildcat’s Revenge and other top coasters at Hersheypark? The theme park has announced its first coaster fans event, and we’ve got the link to get in.
Here are two more worthy discussions happening right now on the forum. We would love to hear you jump in with your advice!
Kings Island welcomes visitors to its new Adventure Port: Kings Island opens its enhanced Adventure Port land to the public last weekend. The park's 1991 Arrow mine train coaster, Adventure Express, provides the anchor for the reimagined land, which also includes two new flats and expanded restaurants.
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Get the best deal on Disneyland's new summer discount: Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are offering a three-day ticket discount for California residents, and we have a link to that deal, starting at just $78 a day - less than what Disneyland is offering on its own website.
Thank you for reading!
Robert
In order to successfully compete with a growing Universal Studios in Orlando Disney Corp needs to add a new park.
Destroying Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island to add Moe attractions is a major blunder.