food IS a theme park
It was only a matter of time till this popular video game franchise was brought to life, and it’s coming in a BIG way!
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The world’s first-ever Minecraft hotel is coming to Chessington World of Adventures with 69 themed rooms, Nether Portal-inspired lifts, mine tunnel corridors, and so much more. We’re super excited about the concept art that was dropped recently, and we’re sharing it all with you.
Texas is about to get a lot more thrilling with a new theme park opening soon.
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COTALAND, the long-awaited theme park built into the grounds of Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, has officially confirmed its opening date of September 26, 2026 — and with it, a full lineup of 34 rides and attractions for guests to enjoy on day one.
After two years of public development – and decades of daydreams from fans – Disney has released some concrete details about Villains Land!
Villains Land ©Disney
At the 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney finally revealed the details about the land “beyond Big Thunder Mountain,” including its name, and you’ll NEVER guess what it’s called!
Any water park lovers in the house? We have some pretty exciting news for you!
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When it comes to water parks, we all know Florida has some elite spots, like Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, and Volcano Bay, among others. However, California does have an underrated spot called Knott’s Soak City at Knott’s Berry Farm. The water park has a lot of fun to offer, and it’s getting a MASSIVE upgrade!
We recently took a trip to Dollywood, and we were seriously impressed with some of the things that this park offers!
Welcome to Dollywood!
From incredible food to unique souvenirs and well-themed attractions, Dollywood should definitely be on your to-do list if you’re planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains. And if you’re a Disney fan, there’s something Dollywood has that we’re SHOCKED Disney hasn’t implemented yet.
In news shocking to no one who’s been to Disney World before, Central Florida can get HOT, especially during the summer.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
When we find ourselves baking in the heat at the Magic Kingdom, these are the rides and spaces we go to cool down and recharge.
An argument can be made that Hollywood Studios may be Disney World’s “best” park when judged purely on rides, as Rise of the Resistance, Slinky Dog Dash, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Millenium Falcon Smugglers Run, Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets, Toy Story Mania, Star Tours, and Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway all call the park home.
Look before you GO GO GO!
Given all those rides – – along with the highly anticipated Monsters, Inc. door coaster coming to Monstropolis – – pretty much every guest who walks through the recreation of the Pan Pacific Auditorium that serves as the park’s entrance is looking for ways to squeeze more rides into their day at the former MGM Studios. There is one way to do it, but it takes a sacrifice.
If you love LEGOs, then you can’t miss LEGOLAND when you’re in Orlando. And if you’re visiting between July 20th and August 16th, then you’re in luck. LEGOLAND just announced the lineup for its massive LEGO Festival!
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The LEGO Festival runs from July 20th to August 16th, 2026, and features five interactive zones: Music, Creative, and Chill-Out Zones are returning, alongside the brand-new Play Zone featuring LEGO Pokémon and the LEGO F1 Thrill Zone. Whether you like Formula 1 or Pokémon, there’s an upcoming LEGOLAND event calling your name!
Walt Disney once said, “For anything to have progress, change is required,” and it is especially true within Disney Parks. We’ve seen so many changes throughout the years, from entire lands being closed or opened, rides getting an entire makeover, and even seeing beloved characters like Mickey get a little refresh.
Spaceship Earth
EPCOT is one of those parks that has had massive changes throughout the years, and to be honest, we still crave some of the EPCOT before it changed. While some changes were turned into other parts, some were just completely left alone and abandoned. Some of the spaces do have something inside, but just aren’t like their previous versions.
We recently covered one of the most terrifying roller coasters yet, the Tormenta Rampaging Run at Six Flags Over Texas near Dallas, Texas. The roller coaster is going to set SIX world records for roller coasters, including a 309-foot maximum elevation and a descent that will send guests 87 mph. When it opens, it’ll be the world’s longest, tallest, and fastest coaster ever!
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Tormenta Rampaging Run was set to open on Friday, June 26th, to commemorate Six Flags Over Texas’ 65th anniversary, but the opening has been postponed, with no new opening date in sight!
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