Join us for episode 52 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! The 1 Year Anniversary Show! In this one year special, Dan and I talk through some of our favourite and least favourite theme park experiences from across the world. Parks included in the discussion: Disneyland Paris Walt Disney World Universal Orlando Shanghai Disneyland Disneyland […]
Continue readingBeginning on February 7th, Disney will begin testing a new in-room dining experience at both Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Yacht Club. Named Express Fresh, the new service will offer select quick and casual meals that will be brought up in disposable containers for guests to enjoy. The existing traditional in-room dining options will remain […]
Continue readingEpcot’s annual Flower and Garden Festival is edging ever closer and with Spring just around the corner, Disney has announced the full lineup for the Garden Rocks Concert Series. Garden Rocks Concert Series 2017 Lineup March 3-4 – Jon Secada March 5-6 – Dennis DeYoung March 10-13 – Pointer Sisters March 17-18 – Simple Plan […]
Continue readingDisney has just filed a patent on a brand new ride system that will change guest experiences based on emotion. As an example, the ride system could read facial expressions to see if guests are looking bored or excited and adjust the entire attraction as a result. This could include changes to: Scenery Increases/decreases in […]
Continue readingDespite Disney announcing that DisneyQuest would be closing in 2016, this never came to fruition with rumours that there were issues on agreeing some form of deal with the NBA. Now it would seem, NBA fans (of which I am not) will finally get their wish, DisneyQuest is to close for good on July 3rd […]
Continue readingJoin us for episode 51 of the Theme Park Trader podcast! View our show notes on all the news stories discussed this week: Paddlefish Opening Date at Disney Springs Dan and I kick off this weeks podcast by discussing the February 4th opening date for Paddlefish and why we think its a positive move that […]
Continue readingDisney’s Hollywood Studios are adding more Beauty and the Beast elements to the park as it gets closer to the release of the live action release of the movie starring Emma Watson. Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage Disney are adding an additional song to the live performances of Beauty and the Beast […]
Continue readingMickey Mouse and Goofy finally found out which of them was going to be selected as an honorary member of the 2017 teams that include some of the top stars of the NFL as they turned up at the NFL Pro Bowl practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports: A bit of fun on a […]
Continue readingIts a day of confirmed openings it would seem as Paddlefish have finally confirmed that they will be opening on Saturday February 4th 2017! I was a huge fan of Fulton’s Crab House and the menu for Paddlefish is sounding just as delicious with items including fresh seafood like sea bass, catfish and salmon. As […]
Continue readingUPDATE – According to some sources, these are the reported opening times for Volcano Bay in June: It’s official, we finally have a confirmed opening date for Volcano Bay at Universal Studios Orlando, May 25th 2017! Better yet, this is the opening date for the public, Universal’s team members will get in a bit earlier in […]
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