On Saturday, Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood theme park announced an “unscheduled” indefinite closure. Here’s what fans of the Smoky Mountain theme park need to know. Dollywood Announces Closure on Saturday Credit: Dollywood On December 20, Dollywood posted a press release to its official Instagram story, explaining that the Dollywood Express attraction had indefinitely closed due to “unscheduled” but necessary maintenance ...

Universal’s New Theme Park Initiative Universal Studios has announced plans to construct a new theme park in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The proposed park will be situated within the Qiddiya Entertainment Complex, a sprawling project designed to reshape the entertainment landscape in the region. This location is strategically chosen to capitalize on Saudi ...

Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, has captured the attention of thrill-seekers and families alike since its opening on May 22, 2025. The park boasts an array of features designed to enhance the visitor experience, including immersive attractions, themed dining, and entertainment options that cater to all ages. Among the standout attractions is the highly anticipated roller coaster, Stardust ...

Disney fans are creatures of habit—and proudly so. Part of the joy of returning to Walt Disney World year after year is knowing there are small, familiar rhythms you can count on. Rope drop mornings. Easy transportation back to your resort. A late-night ride strategy that actually works. These aren’t headline-grabbing perks, but they’re the glue that holds a Disney ...

Dolly Parton, fondly known as Dollywood’s Dreamer-in-Chief, shared a candid revelation about her preferences at the beloved theme park. Dollywood, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is one of the most celebrated theme parks in the United States. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, thrilling rides, and rich Appalachian culture, the park attracts millions of visitors each ...

Universal has officially received permission to construct a brand-new theme park. While The Walt Disney Company may officially possess the world’s most visited theme park (Magic Kingdom), Universal is hot on its heels. Universal Studios Japan currently ranks as the third-most visited theme park on the planet as of 2024, with Universal Studios Beijing placing 12th, Universal Studios Florida and ...

Following the closure at the Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort has also closed its theme park’s gates due to reasons beyond its control. Credit: Inside the Magic The winter season may bring holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year to the theme parks of Central Florida, but it also creates closure risks due to cold weather, and this ...

An entire park has closed at Disney World. Credit: Disney Related: Another Portion of “Classic” Magic Kingdom Will Be Removed Permanently by Disney Typhoon Lagoon water park has closed at Walt Disney World due to inclement weather. This closure comes as a cold snap moves across Orlando, with today’s high being 64°F. Volcano Bay at Universal Studios did the same, ...

Universal has poured a staggering amount of creative energy—and money—into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Three full lands across three theme parks should make the franchise feel unstoppable. Recently, though, guests have started to whisper something Universal probably hoped never to hear: the magic isn’t hitting quite like it used to. And now that Epic Universe has entered the ...

For decades, Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World have gone toe-to-toe in a rivalry that theme park fans absolutely love watching play out. Every new ride, every fresh parade, every summer announcement feels like another round in a competition neither side wants to lose. But today, that friendly rivalry takes a sharper edge. Universal’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, ...