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Sep- 2025 -10 September
The Big Triumphs and Crushing Fails of Epic Universe 2025
When Universal launched Epic Universe, expectations were sky-high. The promise was bold: a brand-new gate filled with cutting-edge attractions that would reset the theme park wars. And to be fair, the park dazzled in many ways. But there’s no denying the uneven results—some rides are instant classics, while others feel like filler. Here’s the ride-by-ride scoreboard from Epic Universe’s first year
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10 September
Object Slams Into Child on SeaWorld Roller Coaster, Lawsuit Filed
SeaWorld Orlando is once again under scrutiny, this time not for its marine shows but for a roller coaster incident that left a child hospitalized. The Central Florida theme park, long synonymous with both thrills and controversy, is now facing legal action that highlights renewed concerns over safety. Family Sues Over Mako Coaster Incident A Hillsborough County father has filed a lawsuit against
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10 September
Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Replaced After Two Years
Disney’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has long been considered a crown jewel of immersive attractions. Featuring advanced technology, large-scale sets, and characters like Rey and Kylo Ren, the Hollywood Studios experience blends trackless vehicles, simulators, walk-throughs, and a drop sequence into a nearly 20-minute mission. With 65 animatronics and state-of-the-art projection effects, it
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10 September
Universal Studios Abruptly Reveals Replacement for Universal Studios Great Britain
Universal’s push into Europe has taken a decisive step forward. Months after confirming plans to build a new theme park in Bedfordshire, the company has revealed what the property will be called — a move that clarifies its branding strategy as the project heads toward construction. For much of this year, it was widely believed the park would open under the name Universal Studios Great Britain. Tha
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10 September
Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Movie Could Be a Sequel-Era Follow-up in Disguise
Disney and Lucasfilm are pushing the Star Wars saga in an unexpected direction. While previous announcements have seemingly vanished into development limbo, Star Wars: Starfighter is officially on the calendar for May 28, 2027. Officially unveiled at this year's Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, the film promises a standalone story set five years after Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywa
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10 September
REPORT: AI Version of Original ‘Harry Potter’ Films May Accompany New TV Series
The Sphere in Las Vegas has quickly become one of the most talked-about entertainment venues in the world. Its 580,000-square-foot LED exterior dominates the skyline, while its interior has been used to test the limits of immersive technology. Now, executives are eyeing Harry Potter as the venue’s next high-profile attraction. According to Bloomberg, Sphere Entertainment chief executive James Dola
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9 September
You Can Save $150 on Disneyland Tickets – Here’s How
It’s no secret that a Disney Parks vacation can be an expensive experience. Disneyland Resort has just announced a special ticket discount, but there’s a catch: it’s only available to certain guests. On Tuesday, Disneyland Resort sent out an exclusive marketing email to a limited number of subscribers offering discounted theme park tickets, with the option to add on a Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Th
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9 September
The Rivers of America Is Flowing Again at Magic Kingdom
Water has returned to the Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom Park, much to the delight of some Disney Parks fans. After being drained in July for construction, the waterway around Tom Sawyer Island is once again flowing. This marks the latest hurdle in Frontierland’s ongoing transformation, which is undergoing a major update to make way for a new Cars (2006)-themed area. The change was first annou
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9 September
Zootopia Is Coming to the Stage: This Is What You Need to Know About the Musical Adaptation!
Disney Theatrical Productions is venturing into the world of live theater with an exciting new project: a stage adaptation of the animated film Zootopia. The announcement came via an Equity audition notice, revealing plans for a 90-minute musical version of the beloved 2016 film. This ambitious project will debut as a professional LORT (League of Resident Theatres) production, with future intentio
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9 September
Disney Blocks Access to Popular EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion Area
Overnight, Walt Disney World Resort made an unexpected move at EPCOT, removing traces of a once-popular area of the Morocco World Showcase Pavilion. The change comes five years after a significant closure affected this section of the park. On Thursday, September 9, WDWNT reported that the Restaurant Marrakesh sign had been removed from a walkway near the former restaurant entrance. While the hangi
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