Next year, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD will make its debut at Universal Orlando Resort as one of five worlds at the all-new Universal Epic Universe theme park. Developed in partnership between Universal Creative and Nintendo, the vibrant land combines iconic Nintendo characters with Universal’s craft of creating theme park experiences to deliver a multi-sensory environment where guests can experience the fun and adventure of Nintendo games. Universal Orlando revealed official details about SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Epic Universe — featuring attractions plus dining, shopping and interactive experiences ..read more

Top Thrill 2, the new triple-launch strata coaster at Cedar Point, will open to the public on the park’s opening day, Saturday, May 4. (A “strata” coaster is any roller coaster eclipsing a height of 400 feet.) The new and reimagined Top Thrill 2 dominates the park’s skyline with not one, but two 420-foot-tall track towers. A new formula for thrills Riders join the CP Racing Team, climbing into one of three racing vehicles. Top Thrill 2’s trains feature open-air seating, providing views from the dual-tower vertical “speedway.” On the start, using an all-new linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch ..read more

This summer, Universal Orlando Resort will debut a collection of new, must-see experiences that offer entertainment for the whole family from day to night. The lineup of new adventures includes the June 14 grand opening of DreamWorks Land – the vibrant new themed environment inspired by characters from DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda; CineSational: A Symphonic Spectacular – a new nighttime lagoon show; and Hogwarts Always – an all-new castle projection show in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade. And on J ..read more

Oriental Land Co., Ltd. announced that a new attraction based on the world of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wreck-It Ralph will debut at Tomorrowland in Tokyo Disneyland Park, during fiscal year 2026 or later. This new attraction at Tokyo Disneyland will be an indoor interactive game play experience, perfect for children and adults, that will be created by transforming the existing Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters attraction. Wreck-It Ralph, which serves as the theme for the attraction, is an arcade-game-hopping adventure from Disney Animation. Ralph, who has played the bad guy in his ..read more

New Alice® and Lory® technologies interview by Joe Kleiman According to Elizabeth Merritt, Director of the Center for the Future of Museums at the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the education sector has pivoted from a “conformed one-size-fits-all model” to personalized learning, where students’ individual needs and interests shape their lesson plans. Within the related fields of interpretation and curation in museums and other cultural attractions, a similar transition is taking place, sometimes through physical media and live facilitators, but often through the implementation o ..read more

Wild Waves Theme and Water Park will kick off its 2024 season on May 18, open on select days through September 8. The park will also host additional weekends its major Halloween Event: Fright Fest from October 4 – November 3. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the waterpark, and opening weekend activities will include face painting, balloon twisting and, of course, birthday cake. “Our team has been hard at work preparing for what will be our longest season since 2019,” said Park President and Regional VP Jody Kneupper. “We have a great lineup of special events and new offerings along with ..read more

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation unveiled digital transformations to overhaul multiple facets of the guest journey within its parks. The company stated that AI has been a cornerstone of its strategy, enabling the introduction of enhancements to improve guest experiences and streamline park operations. “Our guests are at the heart of everything we do, and this digital transformation is a testament to our commitment to providing unparalleled experiences where technology meets fun and excitement,” said Selim Bassoul, CEO of Six Flags. “AI allows us to enrich and personalize every guest touchpo ..read more

Adventureland Resort, reopening in a few weeks on Saturday, May 18, will kick off the theme park’s 50th season with new additions, including the return of a classic attraction along with new culinary and entertainment offerings. “We wanted to create an experience that not only celebrates our rich history but also introduces exciting new adventures for our guests,” said General Manager Mike Lusky. “From the reimagined Underground ride to the all-new Festival of Decades, the pork-focused Oink’s restaurant and the Iowa Craft Beer Takeover, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as we embark on o ..read more

Brogent helps steer flying theater content in new directions by Martin Palicki Through the course of just over 20 years, flying theaters have become a new genre of attraction – practically in a league of their own. While initially popular in theme parks, they’ve shown success as standalone facilities, particularly in tourism- centric cities. These immersive, media-based attractions combine aspects of giant screen cinema, motion simulation, and 4D experiences. An assortment of flying theater systems have come to market, providing various methods of placing guests in the middle of a curved or do ..read more

Merlin Entertainments announced a partnership with U.S. and UK-based media company Wheelhouse. The partnership will bring together Merlin’s attractions with Wheelhouse’s creative and production expertise to create a range of entertainment content, including original non-scripted TV programs that entertain and inspire audiences of all ages across the globe. The partnership will leverage Merlin’s expertise in creating immersive experiences for millions of guests across its 140+ attractions spanning 23 countries globally alongside Wheelhouse’s talent in developing and producing content for televi ..read more