This month we take a look at how Disney’s Animal Kingdom became the theme park it is today. Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom and you soon come to realise it’s not just the average theme park. Receiving its grand opening in the spring of 1998, the park’s unique blend of thrill rides, shows and animals has…
Round-up of UK theme park news from October and previews of what to expect this November.
With Harry Potter construction in full swing and a new resort on the way, there’s much to anticipate at the Universal Orlando Resort. The Harry Potter expansion first announced in May 2013 is well underway over at Universal Studios with towering evidence of what’s to come. The skyline of what was once the quaint town…
This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of October 27, 2013. Walt Disney World: Epcot: New flavors are coming to Club Cool. Club Cool is a shop in Epcot next to Fountain View, were you can try a selection of sodas from around the world. Club Cool©…
A guide to the top 5 rides and attractions at SeaWorld Orlando, as rated by Theme Park Tourist readers.
Here are a few things that US theme parks can learn from the UK, and that UK parks can learn from the US. Editor’s note: The author of this article wishes to remain anonymous, so I’ve posted it under my name. It’s probably quite embarrassing that I’ve been to more theme parks in the US…
The infamous Action Park in New Jersey was the site of at least six deaths. Surprisingly, none of them came at the hands of the truly ridiculous Cannonball Loop. After flying down a steep slope, riders on this water slide would be sent through a ludicrously tight vertical loop. If they didn’t weigh enough, they…
For many visitors, meeting costumed characters forms a major part of the theme park experience. But have you ever wondered how those furry costumes are created? UK-based Rainbow Productions is a leading provider of such outfits, for use both at theme parks and at many other events. In addition to working with Merlin Entertainments Group…
Let’s take a look around the Magic Kingdom resorts as the Villas at the Grand Floridian are now open and construction for Disney Vacation Club at the Polynesian is underway. The Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa are now officially open as of October 23, 2013. I went by on Sunday the 20th…
We will be taking a look around the Walt Disney World theme parks including some Halloween décor, a Seven Dwarfs Mine Train update and more. It was a beautiful morning on Sunday October 20, 2013 and Halloween is just around the corner. Fall decorations at the Magic Kingdom have been on display since late August….
