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Jan 8, 2025 | 
themeparktourist.com | Brian Krosnick |Natalie Sim |Amanda Dwyer |Ellie Igou
Fans have been fearing this day for decades, and it has finally arrived: Muppet*Vision is closing. As you know by now, Jim Henson’s last Muppet project will officially vacate its home at Disney’s Hollywood Studios… but in typical Muppet mayhem, Kermit, Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, and the rest won’t be gone for long. Instead, the Muppetational cast will takeover one of the park’s E-Ticket thrill rides.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
themeparktourist.com | Natalie Sim |Amanda Dwyer |Brian Krosnick |Ellie Igou
Disney parks are constantly changing their refurbishment schedules, making it difficult for guests to keep up with the operating times and latest news regarding their favorite attractions, resorts, shops, and restaurants. Here are a few big, upcoming changes that are either confirmed by their respective parks or at the least very strongly rumored for the very near future. In this month’s update, Test Track at EPCOT remains closed as it continues its reimagination.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
themeparktourist.com | Natalie Sim |Amanda Dwyer |Ellie Igou
It is important for guests visiting Universal Orlando Resort to know which rides and attractions are closed for refurbishment or for another reason to avoid disappointment. It can be difficult to keep up to date with the changing schedules so we are collating the current list of refurbishments planned for Universal Orlando Resort during December and beyond.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
themeparktourist.com | Ellie Igou
On June 9, 1979 in the theme park Luna Park in Sydney, Australia, a fire broke out inside a popular dark ride with devastating consequences. This mysterious fire has been a topic of conversation for decades, but the cause of the blaze still remains unknown. Luna Park Sydney has been captivating visitors since 1935. Its location on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour made it a popular tourist destination, particularly during and in the years following World War II.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
themeparktourist.com | Ellie Igou |Amanda Dwyer
Nashville is a bustling place with plenty of tourist destinations, many themed around the city’s pride and joy—country music. Some of the area’s star attractions include the Grand Ole Opry House and the Opryland Hotel, but one of the obvious standouts during the drive on Briley Parkway is the spacious and popular shopping mall known as Opry Mills. Each of these individual attractions come together to create a sprawling tourism destination with events hosted year-round.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
themeparktourist.com | Amanda Dwyer |Brian Krosnick |Ellie Igou
As the calendar flips to 2025, thrill-seekers have plenty to be excited about. From towering drops to record-breaking speeds and innovative designs, next year promises to deliver some exciting new roller coasters. Whether you’re a fan of heart-pounding launches, mind-bending inversions, or immersive theming, there’s something for everyone on the horizon.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
themeparktourist.com | Amanda Dwyer |Brian Krosnick |Ellie Igou |Natalie Sim
When planning a vacation to Orlando, many travelers debate between visiting Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resort. Both options provide exclusive accommodation that allows guests added benefits including proximity, early park entry, and transportation. It can be difficult to determine which option has better value, especially when it comes to these accommodations. This is even more evident at the deluxe or signature (formerly premier) level.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
themeparktourist.com | Brian Krosnick |Ellie Igou |Natalie Sim |Amanda Dwyer
It was June 2020 – when all six of Disney’s U.S. theme parks were still shuttered amidst the COVID-19 pandemic – that Disney announced a major change few had expected. In the years that followed, both installations of Splash Mountain (at Disneyland Park since 1989 and Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom since 1992) would shed their names, stories, and associations with the controversial 1946 film Song of the South.
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Nov 15, 2024 | 
themeparktourist.com | Ellie Igou |Amanda Dwyer |Natalie Sim |Brian Krosnick
Theme parks are a place of fun and excitement for thousands of traveling families every day. Children and adults alike flock to these popular spots for leisure and relaxation and for the most part, that’s what they get—but even a near-perfect vacation can have its scary moments even outside of October! For most, any average day in the park has its fair share of thrills but for others, certain attractions have a scare factor year-round.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
themeparktourist.com | Amanda Dwyer |Natalie Sim |Ellie Igou |Brian Krosnick
Universal Orlando Resort’s innovative and extraordinary new theme park, Epic Universe is finally opening on May 22, 2025. This new theme park will feature five lands including Super Nintendo World™, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon- Isle of Berk, Celestial Park, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™- Ministry of Magic™. Fans will be flocking to this new park, and here is what you need to know if YOU plan to visit Epic Universe in 2025.
