Reviews from Disney, Six Flags and Universal
Three press events mean plenty of new reviews and videos for you on Theme Park Insider this week.
We are wrapping up a huge month of news here on Theme Park Insider with three more press events in the past week. Follow the links below for our full coverage, including many on-ride and show videos.
Walt Disney World's 'Cool Kid Summer'
'The Little Mermaid' returns on stage at Walt Disney World: The Little Mermaid is back at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with the original Little Mermaid - Disney Legend Jodi Benson - on hand to introduce the park's refreshed theatrical production.
Magic Mirror reveals true villains in Walt Disney World's new show: School might be out for the summer, but even vacation can offer teaching moments. And Walt Disney World just served a big one with its new Disney's Hollywood Studios show, 'Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After.'
Disney announces new nighttime parade debut date: Walt Disney World's first all-new nighttime parade in a generation, Disney Starlight, will debut July 20.
New Six Flags Coaster
Six Flags drops something fun with Wrath of Rakshasa: Wrath of Rakshasa ticks several boxes in the coaster portfolio that Six Flags Great America was missing and should thrill fans of extreme roller coasters well into the future.
Six Flags dumps all its park presidents: In other news from the company, Six Flags is laying off all 27 park presidents. Park management now will be handled on a regional basis, with regional administrators responsible for multiple parks.
Universal Epic Universe Recap
Universal Orlando celebrates with an Epic grand opening: In front of an audience of invited guests, reporters and content creators, Universal presented a special nighttime spectacular in Epic's Celestial Park. Taking place on the Universal Helios Grand Hotel and the Cosmos Fountains, the show also included drones and an ear-shattering amount of pyro.
Where should you stay when visiting Universal Epic Universe? Universal and its partner Loews Hotels have opened three new hotels on the resort's South Campus, surrounding Epic Universe. But which one is the best choice for your next Universal visit?
Some thoughts on the opening of Universal Epic Universe: Fans lined up well before dawn to be among the first into Universal Orlando's new park - the major theme park to open in the United States in nearly a quarter century.
Discussion: Epic Universe Opening Day
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Robert Niles
great article !