After a lengthy refurbishment in 2023, it looks like Disney is starting the new year with another multi-month closure for the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It has been confirmed that the fan-favorite attraction will close right after the holiday season ends on January 8, 2024, and will not reopen until sometime …

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December 22, 2023, 2:43 PM · Construction has started on what will become the year-round Universal Halloween Horror Nights-style experience in Las Vegas. Horror Unleashed will be Universal Destinations & Experiences year-round attraction at the Area15 entertainment district in Las Vegas. Area15 announced today that it has begun construction on its 20-acre expansion, which will …

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Hidden deep in the hills of Matamata, New Zealand rests an iconic piece of film history, overrun by lush greenery and grazing sheep. Once a popular filming location for the beloved Hobbiton of the Lord of the Rings franchise, the hillsides sat abandoned and dilapidated, losing most of their fantastical luster. Several Hobbit houses remained, bleached …

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December 21, 2023, 7:34 PM · Seven years ago, Disney’s Zootopia debuted at theaters around the world. In the United States, it was well-received, but in mainland China it shattered records, climbing to become the highest-grossing animated film at the Chinese box office. Disney this week further capitalized on that success by opening what is …

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Excitement is brewing among theme park enthusiasts and tourism officials alike as rumors circulate about the possible establishment of a Universal theme park in the UK. Although Universal has not released any official details, Alicia Stella of Orlando Park Stop has published a growing body of evidence that paints a compelling picture of a groundbreaking …

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December 19, 2023, 11:08 AM · Disney’s first Zootopia land is now open to guests at Shanghai Disneyland. The park hosted a dedication party for the land tonight, during a press event for the launch of the new land. During the day, Disney CEO Bob Iger dedicated the new land in a ceremony with Shanghai …

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