Minions lead the way for 2025 attractions
Universal Studios Singapore opens a new land, as theme parks around the world get ready to kick of their 2025 season.
We start the news this week with the first major new land opening of 2025, from Universal in Singapore. From there, let's look at some of the new opening dates and details we have for 2025 attractions.
Minion Land opens at Universal Studios Singapore: Minion Land opened at Universal Studios Singapore last Friday. The land features the Singapore debuts of Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Super Silly Fun Land, including a new Buggie Boogie carousel.
Walt Disney World to drop its virtual queues next week: Early-morning app lotteries are out, and same-day re-rides are in, starting next week for Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind and Tiana's Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World.
SeaWorld's new jellyfish exhibit gets its opening date: Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience will open March 15 at the San Diego theme park. Originally announced to open last year, the exhibit will feature three galleries, including one of the largest jelly cylinders in the country, a walk-through archway filled with jellyfish, and an LED room with digital displays.
Here is what's on the menu at Disney California Adventure's Food and Wine Festival: Disneyland has announced the menus for this year's Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, which starts February 28 and continues daily through April 21.
Disneyland embraces its history with new Main Street exhibits: Disneyland is pushing back the debut of its new Walt Disney Audio Animatronic figure as it prepares new exhibits honoring the company's founder and the park's history.
Disney's Duffy and Friends look to set sail from Singapore: We have updates about more characters who will be included when Disney expands to Singapore later this year.
Universal Orlando gets ready for a new party at Volcano Bay: Universal Orlando has opened ticket sales for its first Universal Volcano Bay Nights. This after-hours event at the Volcano Bay water theme park will happen on select Saturday nights in April and May.
The 'too-early' top 10 attractions at Universal Epic Universe, ranked: At the end of every sports season, some writer will start the off-season with a 'too early' ranking of teams for next year. So in that spirit of speculation, here is my too-early top 10 ranking of the attractions at Epic Universe - attractions that, of course, have not opened yet and won't officially until May 22.
Kentucky Kingdom details its new family land: The land will be called Discovery Meadow and feature three new rides, introducing a new park character - Scout the Squirrel.
Kennywood changes themes for its 2025 season: Kennywood is retheming its former Thomas Town land. The Pittsburgh-area park has announced that the land's new name and theme will be Kennywood Junction.
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