Disneyland announced today that a big change is coming to their Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. The hotel will soon begin a tranformation into an all new Pixar theme. Paradise Pixar Pier... The post Pixar Hotel Coming to Disneyland, plus Downtown Disney Updates appeared first on Coaster101 ..read more

By Robert Niles: The return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this year leads the Halloween news announced today by Disney’s theme parks. Walt Disney World’s annual after-hours, hard-ticket Halloween party went on hiatus for two years during the pandemic, replaced last year by Disney After Hours: Boo Bash. But that event turned out to be a one-year stop-gap rather than a permanent replacement for the popular, all-ages, unlimited trick-or-treating event. Photo courtesy Disney In addition to requisite trick-or-treat bags, Disney World also will give e ..read more

By Robert Niles: LA’s favorite soup dumpling spot and Mexico’s first native Michelin star winner will be coming to Disneyland’s Downtown Disney. Din Tai Fung will bring its popular dim sum and Chinese dishes to Disneyland’s shopping and dining district, while Chef Carlos Gaytán will be bringing a new concept to the current Catal & Uva Bar space, Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said at a State of the Resort presentation for local business and community leaders last night. Potrock also announced renovation plans for the Paradise Pier hotel and the return of select amenities for Disne ..read more

By Robert Niles: NBCUniversal’s theme parks roared back in the first quarter of 2022, posting a nearly 152% increase in revenue and an adjusted earnings of $451 million for the three month period, parent company Comcast reported this morning. Universal Parks & Resorts revenue increased by $941 million to $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2022. A year ago, Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Japan were operating at limited capacity and Universal Studios Hollywood was closed due to the pandemic. Universal Studios Beijing also had yet to open. In that first quarter of 2021, Universal’s ..read more

By Chris Durmick: [Editor’s note: On Wednesdays, Theme Park Insider invites a leading themed entertainment professional to take over the page and share one of their favorite attractions around the world. I have asked them to go “off the beaten path,” if you will, and highlight an attraction outside the familiar favorites at places such as Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. I also have asked participants to stay clear of their own company’s work. Today, Chris Durmick, Principal, Thinkwell Group, takes us back a long time ago to a regional amusement park not so far away from many Theme Par ..read more

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By Robert Niles: Space Mountain is getting a new look in Tokyo. The Tokyo Disney Resort announced today that it will rebuild its Space Mountain indoor roller coaster, giving it a new facade that will anchor a reimagined area of Tomorrowland. “This entirely new attraction will maintain its original concept as an indoor roller coaster, but will have enhanced performance and immersive special effects that will give guests even more thrills on this exciting rocket ride,” Tokyo Disney owner Oriental Land Co. said in a press release. Concept art courtesy Oriental Land Co. “The new Tomorrowland plaz ..read more

Tokyo Disneyland owner The Oriental Land Company revealed today that Space Mountain and the surrounding Tomorrowland area at Tokyo Disneyland Park will undergo a major renovation set to debut in 2027.... The post Tokyo Disneyland Announces New Space Mountain and Tomorrowland Renovation appeared first on Coaster101 ..read more

On this episode we are joined by Mr Seth Kubersky to discuss what to expect from Universal Orlando in 2022 and beyond. The Unofficial Universal Orlando Podcast. You can listen to us on the following platforms: Apple Podcasts  LIBSYN  STITCHER SPOTIFY  Don’t forget, if you’re booking a trip to Orlando to give our friends at Mouse & Muggle a try. Planning your next trip to Universal Orlando or a Disney destination? Whether you’re a mouse or a Muggle, Mouse & Muggle Travel Company can help make your next vacation simply magical! And their services are FREE to you! Just ..read more

By Robert Niles: The Disneyland Paris Resort will open its version of Avengers Campus at the Walt Disney Studios Park this summer, Disney announced today. The opening will highlight Disneyland Paris' 30th anniversary celebration, which will kick off across the resort on March 6. In addition to Avengers Campus this summer, Disneyland Paris will debut a new character show and a garden installation in front of the castle, and will add drones to a Disney Castle nighttime show for the first time. And Minnie Mouse is getting a new look from a famous designer, too. But let's start with Avengers Campu ..read more