Universal Orlando has shared a first look at Stardust Racers, the dual-track roller coaster that will be located in Celestial Park, the main hub of Epic Universe. Stardust Racers First Look Stardust Racers (formerly Starfall Racers) is a dual-track coaster with speeds up to 62 miles per hour and heights up to 133 feet, traveling … Read more
Aerosmith, the legendary rock band known to Disney fans for their appearance in the attraction Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, have canceled their farewell tour and announced that they are officially retiring from touring. Aerosmith Retiring In a post on the Aerosmith official website, the group put out a statement announcing the … Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has changed the name of the roller coaster that will be part of Celestial Park in Epic Universe — Starfall Racers — due to trademark infringement. Starfall Racers Name Change The roller coaster has been renamed to “Stardust Racers,” with every reference to “Starfall Racers” on the Universal Orlando website updated to … Read more
Stitch-themed offerings for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World, new Disney Parks ornaments by Hallmark, and a world-renowned retired soccer player mobbed at Disneyland Resort — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 22, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/22/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Other Walt … Read more
The layout of the new Shanghai Disneyland attraction has been revealed, confirming it will be a roller-coaster. Shanghai Disneyland Roller-Coaster The municipal planning map, uncovered by X user @RiverDai1992, shows a ride with a forward launch and a reverse launch. The load/unload station is in the center of the building and a merchandise shop is … Read more
The opening date for Super Nintendo World’s newest expansion at Universal Studios Japan — Donkey Kong Country — has officially been delayed several months. Opening Date Set for Donkey Kong Country Universal Studios Japan has released a statement apologizing for the delays and stating they can not make the previously promised “Spring 2024” timeline, instead … Read more
A new video has captured the roller coaster coming to Epic Universe, Starfall Racers, undergoing ride testing. Starfall Racers Testing at Epic Universe In the aerial footage captured by WESH 2, a vehicle can be seen testing on the yellow track (the dueling coaster also has a second, green track) with weighted test dummies on … Read more
The Dark Universe roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe is undergoing ride testing. Dark Universe Roller Coaster Testing In a helicopter video shared by WESH 2 News, the roller coaster in the Dark Universe section of Universal Epic Universe can be seen going through a full test run. Inside the ride vehicles are test dummies, … Read more
The Shanghai Disney Resort has announced to shareholders that they are building another new attraction on the heels of the recently finished Zootopia land and amidst the construction of their 3rd resort hotel. As the resort enters the Year of the Dragon, resort shareholders and management continue to show optimism about Shanghai Disneyland. Recently, the … Read more
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is now temporarily closed at Universal Studios Florida, as the ride undergoes a previously announced brief refurbishment. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Temporarily Closed Rip Ride Rockit is a roller coaster in the New York section of the park, near Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and the new Villain-Con Minion Blast. Originally opened in … Read more
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is scheduled to temporarily close later this month at Universal Studios Florida. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Closing Temporarily Rip Ride Rockit is a roller coaster in the New York section of the park, near Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and the new Villain-Con Minion Blast. Originally opened in 2009, it is unique … Read more
Ride testing has begun for attractions in the new World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland. In an all new behind-the-scenes video posted to the Disney Parks Tik Tok page, Disney Imagineers give us a sneak peek of the Wandering Oaken Sliding Sleighs and Frozen Ever After attractions coming to World of Frozen in Hong … Read more
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster merchandise is now available at Majestic Theater Shop on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith went down for a lengthy refurbishment back in February 2023. It is not expected to reopen until at least Summer 2023. Along with the ride, the gift shop also is … Read more
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be closed for several months in the first half of 2023. The attraction is scheduled to close for refurbishment on February 20, 2023, with a reopening sometime in the summer of 2023. Again, the exact length of the closure is not yet know, but … Read more
The death of the original vision of EPCOT has been proclaimed many times: the closure of Horizons and the first Journey Into Imagination, the introduction of attractions based on intellectual properties, and the moment I personally consider the end, the conclusion of IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth. Either way, no matter when you think it happened, … Read more
We’re at EPCOT this morning for the first Annual Passholder previews for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind! We’ve got a full photo and video tour of the entire experience from entry to exit at the Wonders of Xandar pavilion. Climb aboard a Starjumper with us and let’s save the galaxy. (Warning: this article contains … Read more