Theme park news round-up
Here is the latest news from Disney, Universal, Busch Gardens and more around the world of theme parks.
New and Next
Busch Gardens asks fans to name its next roller coaster: Busch Gardens Williamsburg is installing a new family coaster next year. And the Virginia theme park is asking its fans to name it.
Busch Gardens to offer a new 'Wild Oasis' in Florida: Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has announced plans to improve its Jungala area with refreshed children's attractions.
City votes to return once-popular Ohio park to its roots: Remember Geauga Lake? The long-time, once-popular amusement park in the Cleveland area closed years ago. But now its hometown is moving to convert the space into a new public park.
Hersheypark goes 'Dark' with Halloween haunt event: Hersheypark's Halloween event delivers an excellent experience with top-notch haunted houses as good or better than those offered at other theme parks in the mid-Atlantic region.
Europe
European Road Trip, Part 8: Europa Park - The Headliners: While Voltron may be a singular reason for guests to plan a trip to Europa Park, there are plenty of other excellent headlining attractions that make it one of the best parks in the world.
Disney
Happy birthday to Hong Kong Disneyland: If you are longing to go back in time and visit a Disney theme park, old-school style, consider a visit to Hong Kong Disneyland.
Wait, a Disney theme park is changing its Christmas parade? Tradition and nostalgia help drive many fans' love for the Disney theme parks. Especially during the Christmas season, which has become the most popular time of the year at Disney. But at what point does a beloved holiday tradition grow stale and need a refresh?
Spotlight: What are Disney's top roller coasters? Many fans consider 'Disney' and 'roller coasters' as two separate parts of the theme park business. But Disney offers some great coasters among their industry-leading theme park attractions.
Universal
Here's why Universal's Ghostbusters house was not all that 'Frozen': When Halloween Horror Nights opened at Universal Studios Hollywood last week, one of its most-anticipated haunted houses was not as advertised. Now we know why.
Universal Orlando to sell Butterbeer in CityWalk: Starting next year, you won't need a theme park ticket to get a Butterbeer at the Universal Orlando Resort.
Special events on tap at Universal Orlando this fall: Universal Orlando's original hotels have scheduled three special events this fall. If you are looking to do something special outside the parks, here is what the resort's hotels have to offer.
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