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Looking Ahead to the 2019 IAAPA Expo with North American Vice President John Hallenbeck
As we head into fall 2019, there’s a lot to look forward to in the theme parks and attractions industry. Personally? I’m already looking forward to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions expo this year! Theme Park University has covered the convention in Orlando for years now and it’s always a great way
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2019 Theme Park Golden Ticket Award Winners Announced
Every year, Amusement Today holds the Golden Ticket Awards to honor the best of the best in the business. Recently, the winners were announced for 2019. The categories were voted on by not only fans, but journalists and industry professionals as well. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights! Best Dark Ride Pirates
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Fast & Furious Supercharged Gets Cut from Universal Beijing
Who’s ready for more Fast & Furious: Supercharged attractions? Answer: No one. Literally, no one. We’ve covered many times on Theme Park University how Fast & Furious: Supercharged is a dumpster fire of an attraction at Universal Studios Florida. Now we are confident it will not be duplicated at Universal Studios Beijing. As usual, until
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Exploring Hunger Games: The Exhibition on The Las Vegas Strip
Recently I got a chance to visit a unique attraction on the Las Vegas strip, Hunger Games: The Exhibition! Tucked away in the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Hunger Games: The Exhibition is part interactive museum and part behind-the-scenes exhibit on the making of the film franchise. Upon arriving, guests get to choose from one
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Batman Stunt Show Proposed for Islands of Adventure Resurfaces
One of my favorite things about running Theme Park University is showcasing extinct attractions or even better, ones that never existed. It’s not an easy task, but every once in a while we get thrown a nugget. Theme park design companies will go through old files and come across something they want to share. In
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New Cirque du Soleil Disney Show Tickets on Sale NOW for Disney Springs
In an announcement made at the 2019 D23 Expo, Cirque du Soleil is teaming up with Disney to create their first true collaboration show together. Here are a few images shared from Cirque do Soleil this afternoon! The new show will debut at Disney Springs in 2020. From the presentation at the convention, we know
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BREAKING: Mary Poppins Confirmed for England in Epcot’s World Showcase
In a surprise move, it seems that World Showcase in Epcot is getting a new Mary Poppins attraction! While details are sparse at this point, we do know that the backside of the England pavilion in World Showcase will be transformed into Cherry Tree Lane. A no brainer, that could have been done years ago.
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Disney Cruise Line Officially Announces Name of 5th Ship: “Disney Wish”, Plus More Details Released
Announced at the D23 Expo in 2019, Disney’s fifth cruise ship will be named the “Disney Wish”. As with all Disney cruise ships, the new ship will have a character in the back of the ship “painting” the logo. The Disney Wish will have Rapunzel! The new ship will be ready to set sail in
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New Parade for Disneyland Announced for Spring 2019: “Magic Happens”
Premiering Spring of 2020, a new afternoon parade will be rolling down Main Street U.S.A. in Disneyland! Entitled “Magic Happens”, this new parade will feature floats from Pixar’s Coco, Sleeping Beauty and Moana. And the music has been produced by Todrick Hall! Here is the press release: This daytime spectacular will feature stunning floats, beautiful
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New Epcot Brazil Pavilion to Be Announced at 2019 D23 Expo?
Something that has been speculated about for years may be announced at the D23 Expo Parks presentation. A new country has been teased, announced and rumored for Epcot even before opening day. However, we believe this time it’s actually happening with the announcement of a new Brazil pavilion. Keep in mind, we aren’t pulling the
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New Moana Attraction Headed to Epcot
Just announced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, a new Moana attraction is headed to Epcot. Little is known about the attraction at this point, but from what we can piece together, it seems to be a walk-through attraction that takes the place of the current Fountain of Nations behind Spaceship Earth. This is a
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Disney Versus Universal: Two Very Different Strategies For Revealing New Attractions
With the bi-annual D23 Expo on the horizon in Anaheim, I thought it would be a good time to take a look corporate strategy for new park announcements. No doubt, the public will get a more detailed look at projects that have already been announced and under-construction like the Star Wars Hotel or the Marvel
