Efteling welcomes winter holidays with new entertainment
By Robert Niles: Just in time for its big new attraction debuts, Efteling is preparing to welcome the winter holiday season as well.On December 3, Efteling will open its reimagined Raveleijn area,...
View ArticleDisney proposes AI system for designing custom merchandise
By Robert Niles: Disney wants to use AI to help you design its merchandise.That's the gist of the company's latest patent application, which was published today. In "Dynamic Product Design via...
View ArticleEuropa-Park plans new and refreshed rides for 2027
By Robert Niles: Two new rides and a refresh of a classic dark ride are coming to Europa-Park in 2027.The German theme park announced the changes on its social media today. Leading the upgrades is a...
View ArticlePodcast: Best, and worst, holiday attraction overlays
By Robert Niles: It�s been 100 degrees in California, with a tropical storm headed our way. Across the country, the first hurricane of the season is bearing down on the Gulf coast.So let�s talk...
View ArticleDisney sets December 2027 debut for new cruise ship
By Robert Niles: Disney Cruise Line's new Disney Believe will set sail December 18, 2027, Disney announced today.The fourth Wish-class ship will call Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades its home, sailing...
View ArticleWalt Disney World reveals holiday overlay set lists
By Robert Niles: Get ready for new holiday tunes on two of Walt Disney World's musical thrill rides, starting next month.Disney has announced the new holiday playlists for on-ride audio on its...
View ArticleFirst look at Disney's new Monsters, Inc. Monstropolis food
By Robert Niles: Walt Disney World today revealed the second of two restaurants that will open its new Monsters, Inc.-themed land next year.Monstropolis opens in Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2027. The...
View ArticleHow much did Disneyland and Disney World raise prices this year?
By Robert Niles: Disney's U.S. theme parks revealed modest price increases today, with Disney holding the line on many daily tickets as well as annual passes at Disneyland in California.At Walt Disney...
View ArticleUtah's Lagoon lands first U.S. install of new Intamin coaster
By Robert Niles: America's first Intamin Hot Racer coaster is coming to the Rocky Mountains next year.Utah's Lagoon has announced J3 Grand Prix will open at the Salt lake City-area theme park next...
View ArticleRope Drop: Who's ready to Believe?
By Robert Niles: As the "rope drop" starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday "Rope Drop" post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. Here is what lies ahead for fans at the parks this week.The...
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Walk Time: Splash into the week's theme park news
By Robert Niles: The big news this week was Six Flags Magic Mountain's decision to retire its X2 roller coaster, which had been closed since July. The bad press about brain injury lawsuits and...
View ArticleSix Flags Magic Mountain goes full power with solar carport
By Robert Niles: Power is flowing full force now from Six Flags Magic Mountain's parking lot solar canopies.The installation is the largest solar carport in California. It covers 4,315 parking spaces...
View ArticleBusch Gardens adds free locker time to Iron Gwazi
By Robert Niles: Lockers are now free for two hours for riders on Iron Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.The Florida theme park announced its new policy today, via its social media accounts. Previously,...
View ArticleUniversal looks to improve show, via new patent applications
By Robert Niles: We have three new patent applications from Universal this week, including proposals for more realistic show animations, more responsive interactive gameplay, and easier-to-find...
View ArticleCan Six Flags restore Magic in its Mountain?
By Robert Niles: In this week's Theme Park Insider Podcast, Jake and I talk about Six Flags Magic Mountain's decision to retire X2 and what the company can do next to help improve the former Thrill...
View ArticleLet�s de-influence a Walt Disney World vacation
By Robert Niles: Thinking about a trip to Walt Disney World? Overwhelmed by all the TikToks, Instagrams and YouTube videos from influencers telling you all the stuff that you �absolutely must do!�...
View ArticleHow can theme parks best honor and preserve their history?
By Robert Niles: Six Flags Magic Mountain did the right thing by retiring X2. As I wrote in my Orange County Register column today, theme parks need to be more aggressive about closing rough and...
View ArticleSix Flags officially closes X2
By Robert Niles: Well, that's it.Six Flags has thrown in the towel and given up on X2. Six Flags Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding made it official this morning. "While X2 consistently passed a...
View ArticleFirst test starts on Disney's new Spider-Man roller coaster
By Robert Niles: Walt Disney Imagineering has started testing on its new Spider-Man roller coaster at Shanghai Disneyland. The new coaster will anchor Disney's first Spider-Man-themed land. Disney has...
View ArticleRope Drop: Happy birthday to Walt Disney World
By Robert Niles: As the "rope drop" starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday "Rope Drop" post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. Here is what lies ahead for fans at the parks this week.On...
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