Mega moves from Universal
Universal Orlando opens its new parade, while Hollywood chills out in Super Nintendo World.
Let’s start this week’s newsletter round-up with a couple of events at the Universal theme parks, in Orlando and in Hollywood.
Universal Orlando goes Mega with its new Movie Parade: It's still in technical rehearsals, but Universal Orlando's new Universal Mega Movie Parade impressed during its performance for invited press yesterday. [With video]
Chill with Universal's new Super Nintendo workout: Over on the west coast, there's even more to do now in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood. The park has added a new interactive element to the land - this time upstairs under the Frosted Glacier. [With video]
Next up for Six Flags
Is Peanuts or Looney Tunes a better fit for the new Six Flags? With the Cedar Fair and Six Flags theme parks now officially merged under the Six Flags brand, here is one of many questions for the new company's management to consider - which IP should the company use for its children's lands? Check the results of our reader vote.
The new Six Flags should not give fans what they ask for: The one thing that fans seem to want most from the Six Flags/Cedar Fair merger is the one thing that the new Six Flags absolutely should not deliver. Let's get into that.
Great American Theme Park Month
Why Holiday World deserves to be part of your summer vacation: Are you frustrated with theme parks nickel-and-diming you with surcharges, high prices, and other fees on top of the price of your ticket? If so, Santa Claus (Indiana) has a gift for you. Literally.
Big Disney Cruise news
Disney cruises are coming to Japan: Disney announced an agreement with Oriental Land Co. - the owner and operator of the Tokyo Disney Resort - to develop and operate a Disney-branded cruise business in Japan.
Fresh updates from Disney's Dream and Treasure cruise ships
Back on (Disney) land
Meet the cast of Disney's new Country Bear show: Disney is sharing the new looks that the cast of its Country Bear Musical Jamboree will be wearing when the show debuts in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom next week.
Disneyland unions set strike vote: Unions representing 14,000 cast members at the Disneyland Resort have set a strike authorization vote for next week, as negotiations continue for a new contract.
Saving the best for last?
What's next after Independence Day? Halloween: We're just a month away from the start of the 2024 Halloween season at the nation's theme parks. Here are some of the events we are looking forward to experiencing this year.
Links to discounts
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Robert