Is this the end of regional parks?
It's tough to feel enthusiastic given the obvious cuts at some theme parks. At Disney and Universal, on the other hand....
Are we witnessing the end of the regional theme park? Jake Sundstrom follows his trip report from Six Flags America with an analysis of the state of the regional theme park after the Six Flags/Cedar Fair merger. Spoiler alert (as if you did not know this already): It ain't always pretty.
Walt Disney World's Test Track gets its reopening date: Turning to parks with seemingly unlimited budgets to keep expanding (i.e. Disney and Universal), we have news of the next big attraction reopening in Florida.
First look at Universal's new Fast and Furious coaster car: Back in California, Universal is offering fresh details about its new Hollywood Drift coaster, which will be its fastest worldwide. And that slick car design is turning heads, too.
Universal invites fans to soak up a Mega Movie Summer: Let's back up and look at Universal Studios Hollywood's answer to the Disneyland 70th Celebration this summer - its own celebration of some of Universal's biggest movie hits.
Is this theme park sandwich worth $30? One of those hits is "Jaws," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. So Universal is leaning into seafood for a Amity Island-themed restaurant takeover. But is this Lobster Roll worth the New England beach summertime price?
CityWalk update: What's next at Universal Studios Hollywood?
Halloween updates
Disneyland sets dates for return of Oogie Boogie Bash: The Disneyland Resort's Halloween Party will return to Disney California Adventure this year on August 17. Tickets, starting at $139 a night, will go on sale later this month.
Universal brings Jason to the party for Friday the 13th: You knew that Universal could not let a Friday the 13th go by without announcing a Halloween Horror Nights house, right?
Hersheypark welcomes new frights for Halloween: Hersheypark Halloween and its Dark Nights haunt will return September 12. The event will welcome a new haunted house and a new scare zone this year.
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Vacation planning
Celebrating a dad's vision on Father's Day: To celebrate Walt Disney's vision to create a place for his family to enjoy time together, we have updated several of our theme park visitors guides.
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