Animal welfare activists are up in arms over a stunt performed by dolphin trainers during an event to celebrate the premiere of Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) with James Cameron. Of course, this choice came as a surprise due to the Avatar franchise’s intense emphasis on respect for the natural world and all living things as opposed to materialism, ...

For anybody looking to get into the theme park industry and the field of theme park design – or anybody just interested in the hard work that goes into the “magic” of our favorite Parks, attractions, and experiences – the definitive, must-read book for the field is David Younger’s fantastic Theme Park Design & The Art of Themed Entertainment. Younger ...

In the world of theme park and themed entertainment design, a huge variety of disciplines come together to make a ride, attraction, stage production, or, more generally, a “show” of any sort. Some of the roles tasked with making these shows come to fruition are obvious. A lighting designer is responsible for the lights, a sound designer for the sound, ...

Is Disney responsible for the death of the beloved midcentury Japanese theme park, Nara Dreamland? When Guests think of a theme park in Japan, their first thought is likely Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo Disneysea, perhaps followed by Universal Studios Japan. Many people would not even be able to recall the small, antiquated amusement park constructed by a hopeful Japanese businessman ...

A new feature introduced at Super Nintendo World by Universal Studios allows users to engage in interactive areas and experiences throughout the land in a way extremely similar to Disney’s MagicBand+. During the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney introduced MagicBand+, an upgraded version of their wearable Park admission. In addition to entering a theme park, ...

Today, Disney Parks announced new merchandise featuring Figment the dragon will debut during EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts with a focus on diverse and inclusive artistic expression. Of course, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts returns from January 13 through February 20, 2023. RELATED: Guests Shut Down Classic EPCOT Attraction Walt Disney World’s International Festival of the Arts presented ...

Universal Studios just announced the opening date for their new Nintendo-themed land, but will it step on the toes of Disney Parks’ newest entertainment offerings? In honor of the Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary, Disney will culminate this milestone across their theme parks worldwide through featured merchandise, food, decor, and entertainment. The celebration kicks off at the Disneyland Resort and ...

After shutting down nearly every one of its locations worldwide during the height of the pandemic, the Disney Store has finally opened a new standalone location. As Disney fans and bereaved Cast Members will recall, after a consistent run from 1987 up until 2020, the Walt Disney Company made the decision to permanently close almost all of their Disney Store ...

One of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ most beloved princess films has just been added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. RELATED: Loungefly’s Latest Disney Exclusive Is Inspired By One of the Most Underrated Princesses It’s not the first Walt Disney Animation Studios film to be added to the National Film Registry. In fact, Snow White and the ...

Walt Disney World has made a significant change to its Extended Evening Theme Park Hours offering in the upcoming months. The Extended Evening Theme Park Hours is a new perk offered to Guests staying on property at the Walt Disney World Resort. With a valid same-day park reservation or Park Hopper admission, Guests staying at qualifying hotels, such as a ...