A recent report confirmed that Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen was involved in placing a message about the Hiroshima atomic bombing inside the “It’s a Small World” attraction at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The message took the form of a handmade doll holding a small sign that read “Remember Hiroshima.”
Universal Destinations & Experiences has revealed that more than 18,000 people have expressed interest in job opportunities related to its planned theme park in Bedfordshire, England. Approximately 80% of these applicants are from Bedford and its surrounding areas, showing strong local engagement with the project.
Universal Orlando Resort has recently updated its employee benefits program to include complimentary admission to its newest theme park, Epic Universe. This adjustment grants Team Members the ability to visit the park without paying for entry, expanding employee access to one of the resort’s latest developments. The change represents a notable enhancement of the perks provided to staff, allowing them to experience the new park firsthand.
Disneyland Resort’s Avengers Campus expansion has officially taken its first step forward with construction of the addition of the first steel column at Disney California Adventure. This marks a significant development in the park’s expansion project, which was first announced nearly three years ago. The column’s placement is a key milestone for the upcoming attractions and changes planned for the area, signaling the beginning of the physical construction phase.
At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will become part of the Lightning Lane Multi Pass lineup starting September 11, 2025. Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can select the show in the My Disney Experience app now.
Universal Orlando Resort’s latest theme park, Epic Universe, is projected to generate approximately $2 billion for the Central Florida economy during its first year of operation. This comes from a study led by economist Dr. Sean Snaith from the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting.
Universal Orlando Resort has introduced a new approach to its “Stay & Scream” early‑entry offering for Halloween Horror Nights 34, which runs from August 29 through November 2, 2025. The revised system, confirmed on August 9, 2025, shifts away from holding areas toward a wristband‑based system designed to offer greater flexibility.
Epic Universe may have only opened a few months ago, but it’s already expanding, and some believe it could be adding a Wicked themed area. New permits reveal clear expansion plans for the park and aerial images have shown a 20+ acre plot of land cleared with construction materials behind the Stardust Racers roller coaster.
On board the Icon of the Seas, a luxury cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, a water slide malfunction resulted in a dramatic incident that left passengers in distress and one guest injured.
Is KPop Demon Hunters a girl boss movie? Well, yes, and also no. Certainly not in the way that’s been infuriating movie goers for years.
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is currently the only Sea World park outside of the U.S., but that is likely to change soon. In the second‑quarter 2025 earnings call, United Parks & Resorts CEO Marc Swanson confirmed that the company plans to replicate the Abu Dhabi model with two international parks and expects to start signing off on plans by the end of 2025.
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Zimmerman will step down by the end of 2025. The board has launched a search for his successor, and Zimmerman will continue to serve in his role until a replacement is appointed.