THEME PARK THRILLS
WALT DISNEY WORLD’S NEW SHOWS
On May 26, Disney’s Hollywood Studios unveils “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!”, a high-energy show with tunes and dancing.The Tree of Life Theater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom also debuted an all-new 4D production, “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” in fall 2025.
REIMAGINED AND REOPENED ATTRACTIONS AT WALT DISNEY WORLD
Walt Disney World Resort will reopen several reimagined attractions this summer, including:• Magic Kingdom Park: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin (April 8) and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (early May)• EPCOT: Soarin’ Across America (May 26) • Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets (summer)
NEW SOCIAL GAMING EXPERIENCE AT DISNEY SPRINGS
Level 99, an interactive adult obstacle course featuring more than 50 physical and mental challenges, plus a bar and restaurant, will debut at Disney Springs.
FIRST NEW ORLANDO THEME PARK IN 25 YEARS OPENS AT UNIVERSAL
Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park, features more than 50 attractions, dining, shopping and entertainment experiences across five immersive worlds. Universal Orlando Resort will openFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a high-octane outdoor roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida in 2027. The new attraction will put guests in the driver seat of the high-speed thrills of Universal Pictures’ Fast & Furious universe with 360-degree drifting as they speed through jaw-dropping maneuvers.
NEW IMMERSIVE RIDE AT SEAWORLD
Coming in 2026, SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep – a first-of-its-kind suspended family dark ride – will take guests on a submersible journey through vibrant underwater worlds, immersing them in the awe-inspiring stories of the sea.
FIRST NEW COASTER IN TWO DECADES OPENS AT LEGOLAND FLORIDA
Galacticoaster, LEGOLAND Florida’s first coaster in more than two decades, opened Feb. 27 in the park’s newest LEGO Galaxy area. This indoor, space-themed family coaster places riders in command of their own spacecraft, navigating through twists, turns and dynamic launches through galaxies featuring different LEGO elements from all eras.
WORLD’S LARGEST BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP
Build-A-Bear Workshop will open a new multi-level flagship store at ICON Park in 2026, set to be the largest workshop in the world.
INSTAGRAMMABLE DESSERT-THEMED MUSUEM ARRIVES IN 2026
Museum of Ice Cream Orlando, known for its colorful exhibitions, unique sweet treats and world-famous sprinkle pool, will make its debut at International Drive’s Pointe Orlando in 2026.
BLUE MAN GROUP TO DEBUT NEW SHOW AT ICON PARK
Blue Man Group’s new show will debut at ICON Park on May 1, featuring the group’s signature blend of art, high-energy live music, comedy and non-verbal storytelling.
TV-STYLE GAME SHOW ATTRACTION OPEN ON I-DRIVE
The Great Big Game Show, a new interactive attraction, opened on International Drive. Visitors can step into a live, TV-style game show, competing in teams through trivia rounds, quick-reaction challenges and party-style mini-games while a host runs the show from a studio set with lights, buzzers and scoreboards.
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