theme parks
Travis Kelce Goes on Offense: NFL Star Joins Activist Investor Pushing for Changes at Six Flags
The Kansas City Chiefs star has joined Jana Partners in pushing for an overhaul of the theme park giant.
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Michael Moriarty Named CFO of Disney’s Experiences Division
Moriarty will succeed Kevin Lansberry, who is retiring after 39 years with the company.
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Inside the Making of Universal Epic Universe’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon’- Inspired Isle of Berk
Execs from DreamWorks Animation and Universal, along with the stars of the upcoming live-action film, explain how the new theme park creates a “symphony” of experiences for the franchise's fans.
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Paramount Plans Immersive ‘Top Gun’ Experience in Las Vegas
Paramount is partnering with Advent Allen Entertainment to turn an undeveloped site at The Strat into a live experience based on the Tom Cruise franchise, promising jet simulators and piano singalongs.
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Inside NBCUniversal’s Epic Theme Park Kick Off With Steven Spielberg, Stars and Plenty of IP
The company opened its Epic Universe theme park in Orlando Thursday, after hosting a star-studded party Wednesday evening.
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Disney Plans New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi, Its “Most Tech-Forward” Resort Yet
The park will be owned and operated by Miral, with Disney Imagineers designing the IP-laden resort. Disney Experiences chairman Josh D'Amaro breaks down the deal with THR.
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Alan Bergman and Josh D’Amaro (with a Robert Downey Jr. Cameo) Go Inside Disney’s IP-Driven Experiences Business
The Disney execs talk to THR after a cameo-packed panel at SXSW Saturday that included appearances from the 'Iron Man' actor, Marvel's Kevin Feige, Pixar's Pete Docter, Jon Favreau and more.
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Universal Studios Offering L.A. Wildfire First Responders Free Theme Park Tickets
The complimentary one-day pass and discounted guest tickets are meant to thank fire fighters, police officers and others for their heroic efforts to battle the devastating blazes across Los Angeles County.
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Universal Studios Hollywood to Shut Down Wednesday Due to L.A. Wildfires
The park said that it is monitoring the situation, and hopes to reopen Thursday.
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NBC Launching Jimmy Fallon-Themed Haunted Maze in Rockefeller Center
The haunted experience, 'Jimmy Fallon’s Tonightmares,' will open Sept. 20 and feature 10 frightening rooms based on the 'Tonight Show' host's nightmares.
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From ‘Encanto’ and Disney Villains to ‘Monsters, Inc.’ and Tony Stark: All the New Disney Theme Park Lands and Attractions Announced at D23
Disney Experiences chairman Josh D'Amaro introduced the new attractions at the Honda Center in Anaheim Saturday night.
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Universal Destinations & Experiences Reveals Name of Las Vegas Horror Attraction
Universal Horror Unleashed will be a year-round experience that dips into the company's extensive library of horror IP for immersive experiences while offering themed food, seasonal events and merchandise.
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