Walt Disney World just gave this iconic ride a makeover—and the new look is rainbow-themed

Fast Company: In the 55 years since Walt Disney World first opened its gates, the theme park has undergone plenty of changes—and in many ways, it’s stayed the same. Some attractions from the park’s opening day in 1971 and the decade that followed have cemented themselves as indisputable classics, such as the Jungle Cruise and the Haunted Mansion (both iconic enough to have warranted their own film adaptations).

Universal looks to blend reality and fantasy in new show system

www.themeparkinsider.com: Night time provides a great environment for stories. It's spooky and mysterious. The dark sky and low light of night time offers a handy environment for theme park designers when they want to create an indoor ride or attraction. It's just easier to make an environment look natural when you set it in night time instead of the bright, harsh, revealing light of day time.

Wireless PA kit extends audio across Dream Ride Experience

AV Magazine: The RF PA Extension Kit system provided by TMP Pro proved quick to deploy and highly adaptable to the event’s dynamic requirements. “It was very straightforward,” said Connell. “If you’ve installed a wireless microphone receiver, you can install the PA Extension Kit.” The team used the RF PA Extension Kit to wirelessly feed powered satellite speakers from front-of-house and remote I/O locations. In the field, the set-up delivered long-range, stable signals, with audio quality indistinguishable from a wired connection.

Six Flags Great America 50th Anniversary Celebration Announced for 2026

Coaster101: Six Flags Great America will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a special Six Flags Great America 50th Anniversary Celebration event featuring new entertainment as well as numerous limited-time offerings and throwback guest experiences.

The conflict in the Middle East will not stop Disney's Abu Dhabi theme park

Sound & Video Contractor: The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran have raised questions about the feasibility of Disney working on development of its upcoming park in Abu Dhabi. However, there are indications that the project on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island is not being shelved, despite the current Middle East conflict.

Disney World's Villains Land Is Pivoting Away From Scaring Kids

gizmodo.com: When Disney announced it was going to build a villains-themed section at Magic Kingdom in Florida, it was a little hard to get your head around. Villains, of course, are a key part of Disney’s legacy. You can’t have heroes without them, and people absolutely love them. But villains also suggest darkness, evil, and fear. Not exactly emotions you want in a theme park. So what, exactly, was this land dedicated to villains going to be?

Universal Forced to Evacuate Packed Parade After Float Safety Failure

disneytips.com: Universal’s operational teams face constant challenges managing parade logistics during a multi-month event where any mechanical failure, navigation error, or infrastructure issue can disrupt carefully scheduled entertainment that guests have waited hours to experience and that forms core memories of Universal Orlando vacations.

Disney World, Universal Orlando Jointly Close Down Parks Ahead of Operational Hazards

disneytips.com: Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort have shut down one of their theme parks in unison over a looming threat that will once again cover Central Florida soon. Time to reschedule those fun in the sun vacations. Here’s what you need to know.

PokePark Kanto: Inside Pokemon Theme Park in Japan

variety.com: Every Pokémon fan’s childhood dream has come true: PokéPark Kanto, a sprawling Pokémon world, has come to life in Tokyo’s Yomiuri Land amusement park, complete with hundreds of life-sized Pokémon, two rides and countless hidden secrets to discover.

Disney World’s New Villains Land at Magic Kingdom Will Be Its Most Original in Years: Report

people.com: The Wall Street Journal spoke to Disney Imagineering leaders past and present about what fans can expect from the forthcoming addition to the Magic Kingdom. The new area, which is already under construction, is expected to feature villains from beloved movies like Snow White, Peter Pan, and Aladdin, among others.

Disney's new theme park lands in Paris get their opening date

www.themeparkinsider.com: The new World of Frozen land will open officially March 29, 2026. It will be the second installation of Disney's Arendelle, following the land's 2023 debut at Hong Kong Disneyland.

The dawn of the era of the dark ride

InPark Magazine: In the world of themed entertainment, there’s nothing quite like a dark ride. Over the decades, the format has gone through several revivals, each time propelled by new technologies and creative ambition. Today, a new era is unfolding, one marked by better tools, greater affordability, the increased ability to work within smaller footprints, and strong demand from parks and attractions of all sizes from around the world.

Six Flags America closes after 51 years

www.themeparkinsider.com: Today is the final day of operation for Six Flags America, in Woodmore, Maryland. Six Flags is closing the park after 51 years of operation under several names and owners.

Zootopia: Better Zoogether review at Disney's Animal Kingdom

attractionsmagazine.com: The citizens of Zootopia have come together to celebrate Zoogether Day in “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!,” a new 3D show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom which permanently replaces “It’s Tough to be a Bug!”

Universal reaffirms future for its WaterWorld show

www.themeparkinsider.com: Universal Studios Hollywood officials today confirmed that WaterWorld, the park's award-winning stunt show, will remain open. The show's future had been called into question by the recent republication of a long-term site planning map that has shown the attraction's space designated for future development.

Universal Reveals a Trailer for Its Behind the Scenes Theme Park Docuseries

gizmodo.com: Disney gets all the press, and Six Flags has all the dancing commercials, but Universal has always had a strong position in the theme park world. Starting with a simple tour of the Universal lot in Hollywood, the film studio evolved that into several parks across the globe, all of which showcase the big, popular film and TV shows created by the studio. Then, last year, that culminated with Universal opening its most advanced park yet, Epic Universe in Orlando.

Studio Ghibli Theme Park Building Giant HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE

Nerdist: It was way back in 2015 when we first learned that Studio Ghibli had plans for its very own theme park. That was basically a lifetime ago. Fortunately we won’t actually have to wait that long to visit. The amusement destination that will celebrate the beloved animation studio is moving along. And we mean that in more ways than one. The park has announced it is beginning construction on a giant recreation of the eponymous building from Howl’s Moving Castle.

Attractions trends 2021 | expert insights & impact of COVID

blooloop: Despite a difficult year, many are now looking to the future with a positive attitude. In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly continue to have an impact, but will also help to shape some of the attractions trends than we can expect over the coming year. To get an overview of how the crisis has affected the attractions market around the world and what trends will be key moving forward, blooloop spoke to a panel of experts.

Looking Ahead To IAAPA Expo 2020's Virtual Education Conference With John Hallenbeck

Theme Park University: The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) always holds an annual expo in November every year. As with everything else in 2020, the pandemic has changed the way we look at everything including this year’s event.

Congratulations! 2020 TEA Masters announced

TEA - Themed Entertainment Association: Congratulations to the new slate of TEA Masters! Please join us to celebrate the 2020 TEA Masters on December 9, 2020. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) - the global, nonprofit membership association for the creators of compelling places and experiences - has announced the slate of TEA Masters honorees for 2020. The TEA Masters program celebrates masters of their craft in the global visitor attractions industry.