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By prozach626 · Posted
ChatGPT mentioned Dive Coaster at Chimelong Paradise, and Emperor at Sea World San Diego. -
By prozach626 · Posted
I think three separate kiddie ride areas is great. At Great America, it allowed us to be able to move around the park more. Eve saw some of the bigger rides she was interested, instead of forcing her hand. She was also able to explore the park more and do different things. It allowed us to pass more food locations where we could find something she would eat, or souvenirs we could get for her. It breaks up the monotony of just staying in one area, since your primary focus naturally shifts to pleasing your kid. -
By prozach626 · Posted
No doubt. It's a great ride. I was just referring to the themeing relevant to the conversation. -
Starting next year the park plans to allow people to pre-pay before entry for DPA's potentially reducing those 6-7am crowd build ups of people desperate to reserve. And speaking of 2027, the Wreck-It-Ralph ride is also delayed to then. -
I do like that unlike the Studio Tour in London, Butterbeer is part of the gift shop and not locked behind a ticketed area. We stopped by the shop to grab one out of curiosity but didn't do the experience.
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great update! (I haven't had internet access for about a week, so just seeing this now) -
By Doppel Looping · Posted
For what it is worth, i really liked scream when i rode it in ~2010. -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
^They didn't sell the interactive wands used during the experience but for the souvenir/replica wands I genuinely didn't check the prices. Sorry! -
What ~ an ~ awesome thing to experience! And I'm curious - how much for a wand? Thanks for a great tour through it all! -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
With the park closing early and this being my only full day off from work, I pushed against my own exhaustion to experience something that had been intriguing me since I first found out I would be going to Singapore. Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is billed as an interactive art experience. At a high level, it reminds me of a mix between those immersive projection room attractions, (to a degree) some of the TeamLab experiences (which I'd get a chance to see one on this trip) and in a not-subtle way, the interactive wand experiences found in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter locations across the globe. The experience is a separate-ticket offering within the Resorts World Sentosa complex. It allows you to scratch that Harry Potter itch in lieu of a Wizarding World of Harry Potter realm found in the park next door. You are equipped with a wand upon entry that can be used to illuminate your way through the experience. Unlike the interactive wands in the Universal parks, this wand features a touch-sensitive trigger and a lit wand tip to show you're triggering the magic. Not unlike other immersive art installations, the experience is mostly done at your own pace, with you being allowed to go back and revisit almost all rooms along the way. The Knight Bus is the formal kickoff to the experience and features a transportive introduction to the journey ahead... Once inside the Knight Bus, the inside is far more spacious as the outside facade lets on. Next up is Grimmauld Place... The rooms range in size throughout the experience but most of them are covered in interactive projection surfaces. This room represents (and transforms between) the two Ministries of Magic seen on film across the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises, the British and French ministries. We start here in the French ministries with references abound from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. But soon after the room transforms into the more recognizable green and black tile hues of the British ministry. The Hall of Prophecy feels like something someone went to a TeamLab installation and decided that they could accomplish the same kind of effects with a Potter sequence. Throughout the room are prophecies with embedded targets, that when you point and activate your wand, they set off effects, visible and auditory. This was easily one of the most layered rooms in the experience with the most unique interactive points to find. Leading into the Chamber of Secrets is a door that fully replicates the iconic mechanisms from the film. The Chamber of Secrets is a neat room to explore but it had less trigger points than I would have hoped. One of the few rooms in the experience dedicated purely to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Having been spoiled by Knockturn Alley in Universal Studios Florida, this section was a little underwhelming. But there were some neat effects to be triggered. Darkness... Where might this lead? It leads to the Room of Requirement, in fact. Tons of triggered effects within this room, revealing recognizable props from the films... As well as some other effects that I wasn't familiar with from the movies. But lots of notable props. The finale room uses projection and artistry to present the final battle between Harry Potter and Voldemort, playing across this room with this center Pensieve being the focal point. Harry on one side... The Dark Lord on the other... As in the story/films, Harry wins and we are returned to Hogwarts where we can trigger fireworks effects with our wands, representing the four house animals. Is it even a Harry Potter attraction if there isn't an insane variety of merchandise to choose from? And yes, they sell (non-interactive) wands here. Also in the attraction's shop is a Butterbeer Bar that serves the namesake beverage plus other themed treats. You can even buy a bottled variety of Butterbeer here. So much to choose from! I stuck to the traditional Butterbeer... Having tried it at Universal and non-Universal locations (like the Harry Potter Studio Tour London) alike, I wsa curious to see if the formula would be any different. I'm not sure if it is catered to more local taste profiles, but compared to the stateside versions I've enjoyed, this version was surprisingly bland and watery. Harry Potter: Visions of Magic is a great experience for Potter fans. It is probably a little too niche for more casual guests but as a fan of the franchise, I enjoyed it and the hour and a half diversion it provided me. I tried a local shawarma chain in the Sentosa complex and washed it down with a delicious and refreshing Coca-Cola. After a long day out it was time to go back to the hotel and rest before the next day's work. -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
Disney Cruise Line has announced that "The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky" will be a new fireworks show at sea, hosted on the Disney Adventure when she debuts in Singapore this March. https://disneyparksblog.com/dcl/disney-cruise-line-adventure-updates/?CMP=SOC-DPFY26Q2wo0122260016F Prepare to be dazzled! Disney Cruise Line, the only cruise line to feature fireworks at sea, will continue this guest-favorite tradition onboard the Disney Adventure with the exclusive, “The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky.” This spectacular will be a tribute to the beloved tale of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King and its characters as it lights up the night sky. “The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky” celebrates the story and its characters through stunning pyrotechnics and dramatic lighting effects, and honors the iconic songs from the film. These include original arrangements of “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata,” “He Lives in You,” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra with the unique voices of the Ndlovu Youth Choir from South Africa. Alongside the fireworks and musical numbers, internationally acclaimed star and entertainment icon Shah Rukh Khan, who voiced Mufasa in the Hindi-language version of Disney’s The Lion King (2019) and Mufasa (2024), will narrate the show, connecting guests to the story in a new way. The brand-new experience will be available on select nights during three- and four-night voyages aboard the Disney Adventure. For the most up-to-date information, guests should refer to the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app once onboard. Stay tuned to the ship’s log for more updates. In the meantime, get ready to experience magic and adventure like never before under the stars! -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
A new themed entertainment destination is in under construction in Wisconsin Dells. This new property will be known as Dellshire Resort, a medievel-themed luxury hotel with two restaurants, shopping, pools, meeting space, a family entertainment center, amusement rides and a tree canopy walk. Initial information has been shared on the company's website, teasing the resort's debut in the Spring of 2026... https://dellshireresort.zambezimarketing.io/ Arriving Spring 2026 A world of enchantment... Get ready for an immersive vacation experience at the all-new, Dellshire Resort, opening in Wisconsin Dells in Spring 2026. Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin Dells, Dellshire Resort is more than just a place to stay - it’s a journey into a world filled with mystery, adventure, and discovery. Get a Sneak Peek Dellshire Resort will feature 257 guest rooms and suites, themed public spaces, and on-site dining, where families and children of all ages are invited to step into a world of adventure, mystery, and fun. The project appears to have solid financing to complete construction... https://biztimes.com/medieval-themed-resort-project-in-wisconsin-dells-gets-construction-financing/ Virginia-based real estate development firm Uphoff Ventures will build a 208-room resort on a 48-acres site in Wisconsin Dells at 2255-2325 Wisconsin Dells Parkway. JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group announced Monday that it has secured construction financing for the project, called Dellshire Resort. JLL worked with Uphoff Ventures to secure a loan through a combination of a private lender and a commercial property assessed clean energy (C-PACE) lender. Dellshire Resort will include a four-story luxury-themed hotel, two restaurants with a total of 350 seats, bars, retail shops, six indoor and outdoor pools, a meeting space for up to 280 people, a 9,000-square-foot family entertainment center and amusement rides. The resort will also have a tree canopy walk offering a view of the surrounding area. Construction is expected to be complete in the second quarter of 2026. Plain, Wisconsin-based Kraemer Brothers is leading the construction project. Site work began last year. Dellshire Resort will be managed by Boston-based Pyramid Global Hospitality. “This financing represented a compelling opportunity to facilitate the development of a distinctive, high-end resort in one of the Midwest’s premier tourist destinations,” said Adrienne Andrews, managing director for the JLL Debt Advisory team. “The Dellshire Resort is poised to capitalize on the strong demand for modern, family-focused hospitality experiences and become a landmark destination. The hotel will provide substantially larger and more luxurious room product than currently exists in the market. With access to nearby waterparks, gorgeous nature-oriented facilities, mixed virtual reality components and an entertainment-oriented resort, the Dellshire amenities will offer year-round appeal to guests.” And photos were shared last June of the construction reaching significant heights... No additional details regarding the resort's promised family entertainment center and rides have been released at this time. https://www.facebook.com/100068460570828/posts/dellshire-resort-is-taking-shape-lots-of-amenities-will-be-includeddellshire-res/1018373700454640/ Dellshire resort is taking shape. Lots of amenities will be included. "Dellshire Resort will include a four-story luxury-themed hotel, two restaurants with a total of 350 seats, bars, retail shops, six indoor and outdoor pools, a meeting space for up to 280 people, a 9,000-square-foot family entertainment center and amusement rides. The resort will also have a tree canopy walk offering a view of the surrounding area." Completion is to be near Memorial Day 2026 -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
LEGOLAND Billund has quickly made significant progress on their upcoming Minifigure Speedway dueling family shuttle coasters! https://www.instagram.com/p/DUA3t4fjNhm/?img_index=1 CONSTRUCTION SITE STATUS AT MINIFIGURE SPEEDWAY! 🏎️👷 ♂️ The plates on the HUGE station are just about to be put on, and now you can really start to feel what the final result will be - and we're crazy about it! 🔥 Look at all the cool colors, effects and details!😱🤩 We look forward to inviting you to race when we open on the 28th. marts 🏁 -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
Universal Beijing Resort has announced plans to commemorate its fifth anniversary with a calendar filled by nine themed events offered throughout the year. Universal Beijing Resort invites all guests to join the “UBR’s 5th Anniversary, Infinitely Your Way” celebration https://www.universalbeijingresort.com/en/news/798.html Since its opening in 2021, Universal Beijing Resort has been a part of unforgettable journeys for its guests. Today, the resort officially announces that 2026 will mark a major milestone, celebrating our 5th anniversary under the theme “UBR’s 5th Anniversary, Infinitely Your Way”. A lineup of nine major themed events will fill the year with wonder, complemented by member special events, a fan celebration and the Universal Beijing Resort Birthday Month, bringing new stories to life through cross-dimensional IP experiences and immersing guests of all ages to explore limitless experiences in the “Infinite Universe,” where every passion can find its way. Joe Hoskin, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Universal Beijing Resort, said, “Since our opening in 2021, Universal Beijing Resort has shared countless joyful and unforgettable moments with tens of millions of guests. Our 5th anniversary is not only a significant milestone in the resort’s development, but also a brand-new starting point for every guest to unleash limitless creativity. Through a year-long lineup of immersive events and diverse experiences, we look forward to welcoming guests to join us on this extraordinary celebration beyond boundaries.” To usher in the New Year, Universal Beijing Resort unveiled its 5th-anniversary slogan and a new commemorative logo. Centered around “UBR’s 5th Anniversary, Infinitely Your Way” and upheld the brand core idea of the No Boundaries, Infinite Universe, this milestone will invite everyone to explore infinite possibilities, discover new ways to play, and unleash emotions beyond the mundane. Here, powered by incredible IPs, guests can step into multi-universe worlds and become the heroes of their own stories, creating infinite possibilities along the way. Whether exploring new perspectives through immersive experiences or engaging all the senses through spectacular performances of light, sound, and storytelling, guests are invited to form deep emotional connections and moments that transcend the ordinary. The 5th-anniversary commemorative logo features a bold, three-dimensional “5” as its core centerpiece. At the heart of the number “5”, the main logo of Universal Beijing Resort stands prominently, interpreting the brand's core identity of Infinite Universe. Radiating from behind the graphic is a brilliant spectrum of light, composed of the distinctive colors from the park’s seven themed lands, with each beam of light representing a new story, an unknown adventure, and a moment of emotional connection. Universal Beijing Resort 5th-anniversary commemorative logo Throughout the 5th-anniversary year, Universal Beijing Resort will center its celebrations around nine themed events, complemented by a variety of limited-time experiences. Together, they will immerse guests in new stories, connect more closely with beloved IPs, and unlock a year full of infinite adventures. The first major event, Universal’s Chinese New Year, will return with an all-new edition of the Universal Chinese New Year Special Celebration, featuring refreshed choreography and musical arrangements, offering guests vibrant and modern ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The Universal Spring seasonal event will elevate the experiences even further with major new IP collaborations. Multi-dimensional immersive experiences will blossom across the park, creating a season full of imagination and unlimited possibility. During Universal Cool Summer, brand-new music elements will join dynamic sound waves and splashes that ignite the energy of summer – inviting guests to fully unleash, cool off, and play without limits. In autumn, Scares @ Universal will unveil thrilling stories and more exciting haunted mazes, leading guests on bold new adventures. Winter Holiday will envelop visitors in the romantic charm of the season with immersive experiences. Beyond these seasonal highlights, fan-favorite events including Universal Passion Month, Universal Love Month, Celebrate Back to Hogwarts™ in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and Universal HiHi Month will continue to delight everyone, each of which is designed as a heartfelt response to the passion of our endearing fans. From special birthday experiences for beloved characters, to limited-time meet-and-greets and a host of other surprises—all expressed through exclusive celebrations, interactions, food, and merchandise, crafting uniquely tailored moments of celebration just for fans. Adding to these, member special events will launch, alongside a host of premium benefits for Annual Passholders. Universal Beijing Resort 2026 Event Calendar Meanwhile, Universal Beijing Resort will refresh its 5th-anniversary decorations, including IP character anniversary-themed costumes, filling guest stays with a fresh and vibrant anniversary atmosphere from meet-and-greets to live shows. With the anniversary celebrations unfolding, a curated collection of exclusive themed merchandise will be released to commemorate the anniversary. Additionally, a lineup of themed food and beverages will be available, inviting guests to celebrate this special occasion with exquisite flavors. Adding to the anticipation, a special cross-dimensional fan celebration will be introduced as part of the anniversary, honoring shared passions that unite everyone. With the arrival of September, the celebration will reach its crescendo. Stay tuned for more details, which will be revealed in the months ahead through official channels. From the awe of grand opening to five years of shared memories, Universal Beijing Resort remains committed to delivering extraordinary experiences to our guests. The year 2026 invites all to anticipate “Infinitely Your Way”, a fifth anniversary designed to deliver greater joy, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable memories—unlocking new possibilities together. -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
Dreamland Margate has announced that Scenic Railway has officially closed permanently after existing for more than one hundred years. The coaster has a storied history including several significant closures as a result of fire and a notable restoration completed in 2015 which restored the coaster to operation. The park is seeking proposals to reinvent the Scenic Railway for future generations. A previous restoration of the ride, completed in 2015, required 320 tonnes of timber https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgrznzpelro A 100-year-old rollercoaster, believed to be the oldest in Britain, has closed for good. Dreamland Margate in Kent announced on Tuesday that the amusement park's Scenic Railway would "take well-earned retirement from operation as a ride". A restoration of the Grade II* listed rollercoaster was completed in 2015 after it had closed in 2005 and suffered an arson attack in 2008. "Dreamland is committed to finding a new long-term plan to reinvent the Scenic Railway and for it to be enjoyed by future generations in a fresh way," a spokesperson said. The Scenic Railway in Margate will "take well-earned retirement" The theme park said an "extensive process of consultations and inspections" were carried out but it was "concluded that, after 100+ years, the ride has come to the end of its current life". The decision was taken "in close consultation" with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England and Thanet District Council, the spokesperson said. The Scenic Railway, one of the theme park's star attractions, has been out of action since a fault in 2024. The Scenic Railway, pictured in 1966, has long been a flagship attraction at Dreamland Dreamland said it would host a pop-up exhibition on the ride's history later in 2026 and the rollercoaster would "be re-invented for people to enjoy in a different way". The wooden ride first opened in 1920 and, according to Historic England, suffered fires in 1949 and 1957. Its 2015 restoration was part of an £18m investment in reopening the park, which had spent a decade closed to the public. A restoration of the ride after a period of dilapidation and an arson attack was completed in 2015 Dreamland posted surveys on its social media soliciting suggestions for repurposing the ride and requesting memories of the attraction. "If you are a creative thinker with a practical approach, or a dreamer with a thoughtful and achievable vision, we would love to hear from you," the park said.
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