Theme Park Decoder

10/10/2025

A small fire broke out on Universal Orlando's Rip Ride Rockit coaster on Friday. The coaster is being demolished to make way for a new experience.

10/08/2025

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will open summer 2026 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney has announced.

It will feature the first-ever Scooter animatronic, but Disney has hinted that Scooter might not be the only Muppet animatronic joining the attraction.

10/08/2025

Disney World is letting go of the projection faces on the Anna, Elsa and Kristoff animatronics on Frozen Ever After at EPCOT.

The animatronics will be updated early next year to be similar to the animatronic figures in the World of Frozen attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland.

10/03/2025

Stardust Racers is set to reopen at Universal Epic Universe on Saturday afternoon (Oct. 4), per an internal memo Universal Orlando president Karen Irwin sent to Team Members.

In the memo, Irwin said that Universal is "updating operational procedures and attraction signage to reinforce existing ride warnings and physical eligibility requirements at Stardust Racers and other rides."

09/22/2025

Stardust Racers, a roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe, was working properly when a man became unresponsive and later died, according to a memo from Universal Orlando’s president.

Stardust Racers remains closed while investigation continues.

09/18/2025

A visitor who had ridden the Stardust Racers coaster at Epic Universe became unresponsive and later died.

A visitor at Universal's Epic Universe theme park died after riding one of the park's roller coasters. The visitor, who Orange County authorities said was a man in his 30s, was found unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers on Wednesday. The man was taken to a hospital where he later died, accordin...

09/18/2025

An Epic Universe guest was found unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers on Wednesday. The guest was taken to a hospital where they later died.

In a statement shared with WESH, Universal Orlando said it is cooperating with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in the investigation.

09/17/2025

SeaWorld Orlando has revealed details about its next attraction, a new "first-of-its-kind suspended dark ride called SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, which is set to open sometime in 2026.

SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep will be a first-of-its-kind, parks says.

09/17/2025

Gino, a beloved western lowland gorilla at Disney's Animal Kingdom, has died, Disney World announced. He was 44.

Story in the comments.

09/09/2025

The annual 'September' marathon at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind at EPCOT returns on Sept. 21. The 1978 song by Earth, Wind & Fire will play on repeat for the entire day.

09/02/2025

Countdown to Extinction: The last day to experience Dinosaur, Restaurantosaurus and the rest of DinoLand USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is February 1, 2026. Starting Feb. 2, the area will be closed to make way for Tropical Americas.

08/31/2025

Just announced at Destination D23: Disney is bringing back the classic color scheme to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The castle will be repainted in blues, creams and grays inspiration by the original look.