A Warner Bros. sale could trigger a cascade of events that would affect pretty much every major player in the global theme park industry, including Disney.

More swing dancing at the Royal Theatre and the Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace? Plus a 'Woody’s Round Up'-inspired line dance at The Golden Horseshoe? Yes, please.

This looks fun - a new trackless ride system with a high-speed launch and ability to drift, spin, tilt, drop, and rise.

If you want to understand what Disney is doing with its cruise line, you have to start in the Jungle. We talked with Joe Schott - the former Walt Disney World Jungle Cruise skipper who now heads Disney Signature Experiences.

Six Flags' new record-setting theme park in Saudi Arabia has announced its opening date. As promised, the park will open this year... but just barely. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202511...

Want to see inside Disney Destiny's engine room? Here is your chance. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202511...

I have updated Theme Park Insider's overview of the new Disney Destiny from Disney Cruise Line, including links to our reviews and videos of new features on this third Wish-class ship.

It's hard to believe that Disney has never done The Lion King on its cruise line. But now it delivers a new type of Lion King dining experience on its newest ship, Disney Destiny. Review at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202511...

Remembering Jay Stein - the man who was to Universal's theme parks what Walt was to Disney's.

Six Flags today reported lower revenue on slightly higher attendance last quarter. But the company may be looking to sell some of its underperforming parks if they don't start earning more. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202511...

Disneyland's Storybook Land Canal Boats will return for the start of the resort's holiday celebrations this month. And the ride will include a new tribute to the animated film 'Tangled.'

Attendance and revenue dipped at the United Parks chain (SeaWorld/Busch Gardens) during late summer, but the company is buying back its stock and looking to sell some of its real estate.

There will be a new stop on the Walt Disney World monorail resort bar tour, starting next week.

California's governor is sharing an inside look at one of the leading creators of animatronic figures for theme parks worldwide, including Disneyland and Universal Studios: www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202511...

After 51 years, several names, and several owners, it's last call for Maryland's Six Flags America theme park. Read our final tribute at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202511...

Walt Disney World is sharing a first look at its new Zootopia: Better Zoogether! show that opens November 7 at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

Deadpool is coming back to Disney California Adventure starting next month for another, limited-time run of "The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special."

Dollywood is adding a Halloween party in 2026. But it won't be a haunt. Like Disney, Dollywood is looking to appeal to families with an all-ages event called Harvey's Boo Bash.

Disney invited us to tour its new Cotino residential development, including the real-life, Incredibles-themed Parr House in its residents-only Artisan Club. Story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom and Disneyland continued to lead the theme park industry in attendance last year. But Universal's theme parks in the U.S. struggled in 2024. Let's look at what happened. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

If you wanted to spend the money for an after-hours holiday party at Walt Disney World, should you choose Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom or Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney's Hollywood Studios?

Another group of activist investors has bought up nearly 10% of Six Flags. But this group includes a wildly popular celebrity from Ohio - Travis Kelce.

WinterFest is moving across the Bay in Northern California this year, from California's Great America to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

Walt Disney World guests won't need 3D glasses on Remy's Ratatouille Adventure anymore after the ride closes for a short refurbishment next month. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

Universal's new fastest roller coaster has started testing! Check out the details on Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift at Universal Studios Hollywood: www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

Nickelodeon's SpongeBob SquarePants will join characters from DreamWorks Animation, Illumination, and Jurassic World in Universal's new theme park, opening in Texas next year. Full story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202510...

Which opens first: Disney Abu Dhabi, Universal in Great Britain, or either Mattel Adventure Park? Now taking imaginary bets.

Six Flags Qiddiya City is now expected to open sometime in the first half of 2026, as Chairman Selim Bassoul announced that he will follow CEO Richard Zimmerman in leaving his role at the end of 2025.

Disney's next theme park will be getting a rail connection to Abu Dhabi's international airport. A map of the planned tram line also for the first time suggested the actual site of the new Disney park on Yas Island.

Universal Orlando Resort will reopen its Stardust Racers roller coaster in Epic Universe this weekend, following a fatal accident on the coaster last month.

October means the return of "Kids Go Free" deals at multiple San Diego-area attractions, including Legoland, SeaWorld, and the zoo. Find those deals here, via our ticket partner: reservations.arestravel.com/attraction/l...

Forgive theme park fans today for rolling our eyes at social media posts declaring October 1 the start of 'spooky season.' That actually started a month and a half ago. For us, October 1 means... it's Walt Disney World's birthday!

I am excited to see what Universal does with this one - a backlot experience with the Universal Monsters... and the Scooby-Doo gang. It's coming to 2026's Universal Fan Fest Nights, just confirmed: www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Located in Six Flags Over Texas' refreshed Spain land and themed to Pamplona's running of the bulls, Tormenta Rampaging Run will set multiple model and overall roller coaster world records when it opens next year. Story at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Lagoon has a great collection of coasters and other rides that make it one of the best independent theme parks we’ve ever visited.

Today is the fifth anniversary of one of the more frustrating decisions in theme park history.

Here are 10 of our favorite theme parks - five in the United States and five in Europe - that are not part of Disney, Universal, Six Flags, or SeaWorld.

Ferrari World on Yas Island has opened its new Gran Tour Emilia restaurant, a culinary tribute to Ferrari's home in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region.

More than a decade after its late Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin opened, SeaWorld Orlando is trying again with a dark ride for the 2026 season.

Happy Pythagorean Theorem Day to those who celebrate. (9/16/25)

United Parks' Sesame Place San Diego cancels its holiday events, closes early for 2025 and goes to seasonal operation for 2026. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Which U.S. company do you trust most to do theme parks right? Okay, let's take Disney and Universal off the board. Given the remaining choices, which theme park chain do you think is doing the best job right now?

Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrating its 20th anniversary today with the release of new concept art for a couple of upcoming attractions, including a new Marvel-themed drop ride.

Disney Cruise Line has pushed the maiden voyage of the new Disney Adventure cruise ship (the one in Singapore) until next March.

Six Flags has extended its license of the Peanuts cartoon characters at select theme parks, the company said today. www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Now that Halloween Horror Nights has opened for 2025 at Universal Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood, let's ask that enduring question: which one is better? www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

The Terrifier house at Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights is top-tier, "I can't believe they went there" fun. Read my full review of this year's haunted houses at www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

Would a new gondola ride to Anaheim's train station encourage more Disneyland fans to take mass transit rather than drive to the parks? www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202509...

The days might be numbered for WaterWorld, the award-winning stunt show at Universal Studios Hollywood, according to new planning documents filed by the park.

Here’s today’s news from Destination D23 at Walt Disney World, including a new (old) look for Cinderella Castle, the architectural style for Villains Land, and upcoming hints about the Abu Dhabi castle.