PHOTOS: Scaffolding Now Surrounds Splash Mountain Tree, Removal Imminent as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Progresses at Magic Kingdom

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Scaffolding now completely surrounds the tree at the top of Splash Mountain as crews prepare to remove it for the transformation of the Magic Kingdom attraction into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Tree Scaffolding covers much of the attraction’s mountainous façade, too, and we have seen large holes cut into the fake rockwork. Scaffolding wraps … Read more

CONFIRMED: Shrek 4-D, Shrek’s Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe to Permanently Close January 10th, 2022 at Universal Studios Florida

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After rumors emerged earlier today, Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed that Shrek 4-D will close on January 10th, 2022 at Universal Studios Florida. Spectrum News 13’s Ashley Carter reported on the closure this afternoon. Universal also confirmed that Shrek’s Ye Olde Souvenir Shoppe will also close January 10th. But there is a glimmer of hope … Read more

RUMOR: Shrek 4-D to Permanently Close January 2022 at Universal Studios Florida

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After nearly nineteen years, the fairytale may be nearly over for Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida. The attraction is rumored to permanently close in January 2022. No official confirmation or announcement of a replacement has been made as of the writing of this article. This wouldn’t be the first iteration of the attraction to … Read more

Finding Nemo: The Musical Permanently Closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Finding Nemo: The Musical is reportedly permanently closed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Its last performance was in March 2020, just before Walt Disney World temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but sources indicate there are no plans for the show to return. Performers have also been notified of the show’s closing. The musical version … Read more

Backdraft and Terminator 2: 3-D Temporarily Closing September 14th Amid Low Attendance at Universal Studios Japan

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COVID-19 has hit the theme park industry around the world pretty hard. While attendance at Tokyo Disney Resort is rather high, its companion in Osaka has not seen the same success. Even on weekends, wait times at Universal Studios Japan remain low, and the crowds aren’t flocking back to theme parks in the same way … Read more