Universal's big move in Hollywood
Epic Universe is not the only big new product that Universal is debuting this year. Let's look at Hollywood's Universal Fan Fest Nights.
Ready to step back into 1955 and watch Marty McFly drive "back to the future" from Hill Valley's Courthouse Square? You can, at Universal Studios Hollywood's upcoming Universal Fan Fest Nights. The new after-hours event also will feature interactive attractions themed to Star Trek, Dungeons & Dragons, and more. That leads this week's theme park news.
Here is the Insider's scoop on Universal Fan Fest Nights: We got a sneak peek at the attractions, which will put visitors inside scenes from Back to the Future and Star Trek. And Doc Brown's chicken is back!
It's Disneyland v. Universal Studios in an after-hours battle: Both Disney and Universal are expanding their regular theme park experiences in California this year, with specially themed after-hours events at Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood. But are any of these hard-ticket parties worth your time and money?
Universal's theme parks report lower revenue, earnings: Attendance dipped at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood late in 2024, parent company Comcast has reported.
Slice House pizza is coming to Universal CityWalk: Following the recent closures of several locations at Universal Studios Hollywood's CityWalk, we now have word of a new location on the way.
More Butterbeer tastes on the way for Harry Potter fans: Butterbeer fans are about to get a bunch of new ways to enjoy the flavor of the Wizarding World. Who's ready for Butterbeer popcorn, cookies, Kisses, and Goldfish?
Looking ahead to summer
Cedar Point installs tilting track for its new coaster: Workers this week hauled the 45-ton, 61-foot-long section of track into place. Once operational, Siren's Curse's tilt track will rotate 90 degrees before releasing passengers into the rest of the 2,966-foot-long ride.
Don't overlook these two choices for a summer theme park vacation: Looking for an alternative to crowded Disney and Universal theme parks in Florida or Southern California this summer? We have a couple of family-friendly choices for you.
Here are the 2025 opening dates for America's top theme parks: Planning a theme park visit in 2025? Here are the opening dates this year for the top theme and amusement parks around the United States.
Latest Disney news
Walt Disney World looks to debug its Animal Kingdom: Walt Disney World has confirmed the closing date for It's Tough to Be a Bug! at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Disneyland adds new Pixar-themed golf course: Golfing is back at the Disneyland Resort, for a limited time. And on a very limited course.
Disney announces new river cruises through France: Did you know that sailing with the Disney Cruise Line is not the only way to take a Disney cruise vacation? Adventures by Disney has announced a new European river cruise itinerary.
The Galactic Starcruiser hotel building is getting repurposed
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