Should “Disney California Adventure” Get a Name Change? Here’s Our Controversial Take…

Is it time for Disney California Adventure to change its name? Brace yourself, but our answer is simple: no. Before you throw tomatoes, here’s our thinking as to why… 1. Imagineers have “made it work” before 2012 served as the official re-opening of Disney California Adventure, anchoring it in reverent and timeless lands recalling historic…

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The Sleeper Hit D23 Announcement Might Be This Wild, Weird, Technological Thrill Ride…

The story might begin in 2009 when EPCOT gained a new ride. Well… Kind of. Located inside the park’s now-demolished Innovations, Sum of All Thrills was a unique experiment in a cutting edge ride system: robo-arms. How does it work? In short, curl your fingers into your palm and imagine your fingers are riders. Then,…

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11 Refurbishments and Closures Happening at Universal Orlando Resort (October 2024)

7. Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls (Universal’s Islands of Adventure) Status: Confirmed Dates: 7 November 2024 – 19 December 2024 The temporary closure of Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls has now been updated on the Universal Orlando refurbishment calendar as being from 7 November 2024 – 19 December 2024 rather than the original lengthy closure from October 1, 2024…

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Constructing Mandrill Mayhem ride at world’s first Jumanji-themed park

This article has been written by David Playfor, Specification Manager, Saint-Gobain Weber Sony Pictures’ film franchise Jumanji continues to delight families almost 30 years after the first film was released. It has proved to be such a hit among people of all ages that Merlin Entertainments opened the world’s first Jumanji-themed park. The company, which…

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Three Reasons Cars IS Right Choice to Replace Tom Saywer Island at Magic Kingdom

Earlier this year at the D23 Fan Expo, a plethora of new attractions and lands were announced for the Disney parks. One unexpected announcement was the expansion of Frontier Land to include a new Cars-themed area. During the initial announcement, fans thought this would be included in the “Beyond Thunder Mountain” expansion of Magic Kingdom….

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Star Wars: Timeline’s End – How Disney Parks Are Officially Unlocking Galaxy’s Edge from the Sequel Trilogy

Fixes Slowly, Disney began to experiment with making exceptions. Last year, they soft-launched the idea of “Story Bubbles”. The notion was that Galaxy’s Edge could learn a lesson from Avengers Campus. Basically, when a character debuted on a Star Wars Disney+ Original Series, they could pop up in Galaxy’s Edge… even if they technically wouldn’t…

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All of the New Roller Coasters Announced for 2025!

As the summer sun sets on another thrilling season for theme park enthusiasts, the excitement is just beginning to build for next year. Recently, theme parks from across North America have unleashed a wave of new coaster announcements that promise to bring record-breaking thrills and fun to 2025. From record-breaking heights and heart-stopping inversions to…

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