Sweets and screams
Who wants to name a new roller coaster? Grab a snack from Disneyland and join us for this week's recap.
Who's ready for an escape into the world of theme parks? Okay, how about a few minutes reading about the week in theme park news, instead?
Disneyland
Disney Cruise leader to take over at Disneyland Resort: Thomas Mazloum soon will be the new President of the Disneyland Resort, taking over from Ken Potrock, Disney has announced.
Disneyland tries something fresh with its new food hall: If you are looking for something refreshing and satisfying to eat at Disneyland's Downtown Disney - but that does not require a reservation and won't break your bank account, I have just the place for you.
EPCOT's caramel corn is now at Disneyland: Werther's Original caramel popcorn is now on sale at the Disneyland Resort. And the popcorn is not the only sweet treat making its Disneyland debut.
The cheap and easy way to get Disneyland's Monte Cristo: Disneyland has made enjoying one of its most famous attractions easier than ever. This one is not a ride or show, however. It's a sandwich - Disneyland's famous Monte Cristo.
Walt Disney World
Disney reveals final dates for Hollywood Studios locations: Walt Disney World has confirmed the final dates for Muppet*Vision 3D, PizzeRizzo, and Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano at Disney’s Hollywood Studios this spring.
More bands set for Walt Disney World's spring concert series: Walt Disney World has announced the (almost) complete line-up for its 2025 spring concert series at EPCOT.
Universal
Universal begins its CityWalk transformation in Hollywood: While Universal Studios Hollywood has yet to announce its immediate plans for the shopping and dining area, construction walls have gone up and several stores have closed this month as work begins on CityWalk's transformation.
Here are the dates for Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 2025
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Roller coasters
Cedar Point shares video of its new tilting roller coaster: Cedar Point has released its first official POV concept video for its new Siren's Curse roller coaster.
Surf's out and the Rush is on at Six Flags Over Georgia: Thanks, but no thanks. That's the message from Six Flags Over Georgia to fans who voted in its online poll to determine the name of the park's upcoming Intamin Ultra Splash.
Another park asks fans to name its new roller coaster: Look like we are doing this again, though. Another U.S. amusement park has announced a reader vote contest to determine a name for its new roller coaster.
Roller coaster track inventors honored by National Inventors Hall of Fame: One year after inducting Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has honored the theme park industry again.
Plan your roller coaster vacation with these updated visitor guides: After finishing the annual updates on our Disney and Universal theme park guides, we have moved on to some of the regional theme parks around the United States.
More news
Legoland Florida plans major layoffs in entertainment: Legoland Florida is laying off 234 workers - mostly from its entertainment department. The move is fueling speculation that owner Merlin Entertainments is moving to outsource entertainment productions at its theme parks.
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Robert Niles
I saw the Monte Cristo on the menu at Royal Street Veranda and got so excited. It was sold out by the time I was there (right before Fantasmic), but I can't wait to try it!