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Former #WaltDisneyWorld cast member and award-winning journalist Robert Niles covers the world’s top themed entertainment destinations, including #Disneyland, #UniversalStudios and more.
This week we looked ahead to Disney's theme park future, while celebrating the start of Halloween season at Disneyland. Catch up with all the news: www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Walk Time: Talking about Disney's theme park future
This week we looked ahead to Disney's theme park future, while celebrating the start of Halloween season at Disneyland. Follow the jump to catch up with all the news.
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What if a theme park attraction just skipped the parts that would otherwise have kept you - or your child - from riding? Disney has a plan for that. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Disney envisions new ways to modify attractions
What if a theme park attraction just skipped the parts that would otherwise have kept you - or your child - from riding? That might seem like a dream, but it could become reality under plans detailed ...
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Now that we know that Walt Disney Imagineering is redesigning Disneyland's Tomorrowland, what do we want? www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Let's crowdsource a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrowland for Disney
Now that we know that Walt Disney Imagineering is redesigning Disneyland's Tomorrowland, what do we want?
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This year's new Knott's Scary Farm mazes will be the archeology-themed Unearthed and the animation-themed Inked. The latter is giving Walt Disney vibes with an animator bringing a very Mickey-looking cat to life with a drop of his own blood. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Knott's serves up a deranged Disney for Scary Farm
Knott's Berry Farm tonight announced its two new mazes and entertainment for this year's edition of Knott's Scary Farm. The park is partnering the Magic Castle for a new Bird Cage Theatre show, too.
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Disney put the 'show' into its 2026 D23 theme parks showcase like never before. But did this new approach to the Disney Experiences Showcase work? www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
What is the future for Disney's D23 showcase?
Disney put the 'show' into its eighth D23 theme parks showcase like never before. But did this new approach to the Disney Experiences Showcase work?
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After years of development during which several of its rides have opened, the new amusement park around Texas' F1 track will open officially to guests next month. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Cotaland announces its opening date
The park has been in development for five years, and during which time it has opened several of its attractions. Among them is Circuit Breaker, the Vekoma tilt coaster that opened last year. But the e...
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Six Flags again is leaning into IP-driven haunted mazes for its Halloween events this year, with 11 new haunts across the country inspired by Diablo, Jason, Final Destination, and The Blair Witch Project. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Six Flags reveals 2026 Halloween event details
Six Flags again is leaning into IP-driven haunted mazes for its Halloween events this year, with 11 new haunts across the country inspired by Diablo, Jason, Final Destination, and The Blair Witch Proj...
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Imagineering has drawn up an incredible play. Now comes the hardest part: Disney must finish the job to capitalize on all the goodwill it has earned over the past two years. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Now it's time for Disney to execute its theme park plans
Imagineering has drawn up an incredible play. Now comes the hardest part: Disney must finish the job to capitalize on all the goodwill it has earned over the past two years.
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Ready for tonight's big Disney Experiences Showcase and all the new theme park attraction reveals? I am live-blogging the news and sharing commentary over on ThemeParkInsider.com! #D23 www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Here is what Disney announced tonight at D23
Welcome to Theme Park Insider's live blog of the 2026 D23 Disney Experiences Showcase. Neil Patrick Harris is the host at the Honda Center in Anaheim, while I am guiding you through the blog here on T...
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Let's sneak in a Week in Review column before we live blog the big Disney Experiences Showcase later tonight. We have news from D23, Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, Knott's Berry Farm, and more. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Walk Time: Working overtime for D23
Let's sneak in a Week in Review column before we live blog the big Disney Experiences Showcase later tonight. We have news from D23, Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, Knott's Berry Farm, and more.
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Silver Dollar City will tell the next chapter in the story of its real-life Marvel Cave with Miner's Mountain Express, a new Mack Rides family coaster - just announced today. Story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Silver Dollar City unveils its largest family roller coaster
Silver Dollar City will tell the next chapter in the story of its real-life Marvel Cave with Miner's Mountain Express, a new Mack Rides family coaster.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain has started vertical construction work on what is expected to be the first Vekoma Thrill Glider roller coaster. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Magic Mountain starts construction on new roller coaster
Six Flags Magic Mountain has started vertical construction work on what is expected to be the first Vekoma Thrill Glider roller coaster.
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A Los Angeles city council member reports that Universal Studios Hollywood is planning to install additional sound barriers around its new Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift roller coaster. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Universal to install more sound barriers for new coaster
A Los Angeles city council member reports that Universal Studios Hollywood is planning to install additional sound barriers around its new Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift roller coaster.
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World fans can watch this Saturday's Disney Experiences Showcase from D23 live on Disney+. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Disney to live stream D23's Disney Parks presentation
Disney will live stream its big Saturday night theme parks reveal show from D23 in Anaheim this weekend.
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Week in review: Six Flags kicks of its annual pass campaign, while Disney, United and Six Flags all report their quarterly financials. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Walk Time: How much is a Six Flags pass really worth?
Week in review: Six Flags kicks of its annual pass campaign, while Disney, United and Six Flags all report their quarterly financials.
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In two new patent applications filed this week, Disney details its plans to use AI for stage production and attraction maintenance roles. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Disney proposes new plans for using AI in its parks
In two new patent applications filed this week, Disney details its plans to use AI for stage production and attraction maintenance roles.
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Six Flags Great America is adding a Vekoma Suspended Family Coaster next year, as it transforms and expands its Yukon Territory into Camp Timber Trail. Story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Six Flags' Chicago park sets Yukon Territory retheme, expansion
Six Flags Great America is adding a Vekoma Suspended Family Coaster next year, as it transforms and expands its Yukon Territory into Camp Timber Trail.
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Revenue and income soared at The Walt Disney Company's Experiences segment in the past quarter, as the company re-committed to opening its planned theme park in Abu Dhabi. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Disney reports strong growth, commitment to Abu Dhabi
Revenue and income soared at The Walt Disney Company's Experiences segment in the three months ending June 27, 2026, the company reported this morning.
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Who's ready for a Return to Corkscrew Hill? Busch Gardens Williamsburg has announced an all-new simulator ride inspired by its original Corkscrew Hill attraction. It opens next year. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202608...
Busch Gardens plans Return to Corkscrew Hill for 2027
Busch Gardens Williamsburg has announced its new attraction for 2027. It's a refreshed version of one of the park's simulator rides.
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United Parks is bringing two popular horror IPs aboard as it looks to boost its Howl-O-Scream events at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202607...
Sony Pictures is bringing scares to Busch Gardens, SeaWorld
United Parks is bringing two popular horror IPs aboard as it looks to boost its Howl-O-Scream events at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld.
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In a new patent application, Disney proposes a type of vending machine that can distribute assistive devices to people with needs who qualify for those devices. Story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202607...
Disney looks for new way to distribute assistive devices
In a new patent application published today, Disney proposes a type of vending machine that can distribute devices to people with needs who qualify for those devices.
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The highly anticipated new hybrid dark ride will open to all Dollywood guests on August 19, with previews for select passholders starting August 15. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202607...
Dollywood sets opening date for NightFlight Expedition
The highly anticipated new hybrid dark ride will open to all Dollywood guests on August 19, with previews for select passholders starting August 15.
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Disneyland today announced that the resort's annual holiday celebration will start November 13 and continue through January 6. That aligns the California parks with Walt Disney World, which also will run its holiday celebration season on the same dates. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202607...
Disneyland expands its Holidays for 2026
Disneyland today announced that the resort's annual holiday celebration will start November 13 and continue through January 6, 2027. That aligns the California parks with Florida's Walt Disney World, ...
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Theme park attendance "softened" in Orlando starting in June due to higher fuel prices and airfares, Universal reported this morning. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202607...
Universal reports 'softening' theme park attendance in Orlando
Earnings slowed at Universal's theme parks during the second quarter of 2026, as a slight bump in revenue could not keep up with growing costs.
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Use ClassPass? If you do, you now can use your credits to book visits to select theme parks such as SeaWorld and Six Flags. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202607...
ClassPass now allows users to book theme park visits
Which burns more calories and builds more muscle: a yoga class, a boxing session, a cardio workout... or a day at a theme park? For people who subscribe to the popular fitness and wellness app ClassPa...
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Legoland is expanding its annual Halloween event in California and Florida. New this year will be Brick or Treat Street, an installation of six life-sized Halloween homes featuring Lego Monsters. Story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202607...
New 'Brick or Treat Street' coming to Legoland for Halloween
Legoland is expanding its annual Halloween event at its theme parks in California and Florida this year. New this year will be Brick or Treat Street, an installation of six life-sized Halloween homes ...
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Universal Studios Hollywood is disputing local LA media reports that Fast & Furious Hollywood Drift has been delayed past summer to later in 2026. Park spox said opening date announcement expected "soon."
Okay, let's admit it now. Talking about roller coaster openings on the Theme Park Insider Podcast is our industry's equivalent of the Madden curse. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202607...
Knott's delays preview for its Montezooma coaster
Okay, let's admit it now. Talking about roller coasters openings on the Theme Park Insider Podcast is our industry's equivalent of the Madden curse.
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The Disneyland Resort is planning the Ultimate Disney Princess Concert Celebration for D23 Day at the resort next month. Here are details on how to get in: www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202607...
The ultimate Disney Princess concert is coming to Disneyland
Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration will happen August 13 at Disney California Adventure. The concert is taking over the Paradise Gardens Park stage for two performances that evening, an...
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