Laura Kendrick

Laura Kendrick is a travel and entertainment journalist who specializes in the theme park and attractions industry. She covers new ride announcements, park developments, and corporate strategies of major entertainment companies.

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Entertainment—February 16, 2026

Magic Kingdom Villains Land Plans Get Creative Boost

Walt Disney Imagineering has scrapped initial plans for Magic Kingdom's Villains Land, now seeking bigger, bolder concepts for the expansion.

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Transportation—February 12, 2026

Universal Orlando Considers Underground Transit Link

Universal Orlando is in talks with Elon Musk's The Boring Company to develop an underground transit system connecting its theme parks, aiming to ease traffic and enhance visitor experience.

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Entertainment—February 12, 2026

Frozen Ever After Ride Reopens with New Animatronics

EPCOT's Frozen Ever After ride reopens February 12, 2026, with new, more realistic Anna, Elsa, and Kristoff Audio-Animatronics featuring articulated heads and silicone skin, inspired by Hong Kong Disn

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Business—February 11, 2026

Brean Theme Park Closes After 80 Years

Brean Theme Park, a Somerset attraction operating since 1946, has closed due to financial difficulties and declining visitor numbers. Liquidators are overseeing the winding-up process for the park, wh

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Entertainment—February 7, 2026

Joe Rohde's 15-Year Push for Tropical Americas

Joe Rohde, former Imagineer, revealed he spent 15 years trying to bring a Tropical Americas land to Disney's Animal Kingdom, often proposing to replace DinoLand. The new project, now under constructio

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Entertainment—February 6, 2026

Fast & Furious Coaster Debuts This Summer

Universal Studios Hollywood will open "Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift" this summer, its first high-speed outdoor roller coaster, reaching 72 mph with rotational vehicles.

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Entertainment—February 5, 2026

Haunted Mansion Becomes New Disney Wedding Venue

Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons announces a new, hauntingly romantic wedding venue: the front steps of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Park, available starting July 2026.

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Business—February 4, 2026

Six Flags Introduces Regional Park Access for 2026 Season

Six Flags is changing its season pass structure for 2026, introducing regional park access for Gold Season Pass holders across four distinct regions. This update impacts existing passholders, with som

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Travel—February 2, 2026

Animal Kingdom Plans New Tropical Americas Area

Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom has removed DinoLand U.S.A. from its maps, replacing it with "Future Home of Tropical Americas." The new 11-acre land, opening in 2027, will feature Indiana Jones an

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Entertainment—January 30, 2026

DinoLand U.S.A. Closes for Tropical Americas Expansion

Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom is permanently closing DinoLand U.S.A. on February 2 to make way for a new Tropical Americas land, featuring Indiana Jones and 'Encanto' attractions set to open in 2

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Entertainment—January 28, 2026

Magic Kingdom Welcome Show Modified for Castle Work

Magic Kingdom's 'Let the Magic Begin' welcome show is now modified, running without characters due to Cinderella Castle's ongoing repainting project.

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Entertainment—January 27, 2026

Disney Parks Clarify Queue Re-Entry Rules

Disney World and Disneyland have released updated, clearer guidelines for their Attraction Queue Re-Entry policy, providing detailed instructions for guests needing to leave and rejoin queues. This up

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Entertainment—January 25, 2026

Hurry Home Pre-Show Returns to World of Color – ONE

The "Hurry Home" pre-show has returned to Disney California Adventure Park for Lunar New Year 2026, featuring a lost lantern, Mulan, and Mushu.

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Entertainment—January 24, 2026

Universal Studios Japan Deepens Pokémon Partnership

Universal Studios Japan is expanding its partnership with The Pokémon Company, announcing plans for new, highly interactive Pokémon experiences that will debut in Japan and then spread globally.

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Leisure—January 23, 2026

Garden View Lounge Tea Experience Returns to Disney's Grand Floridian

The Garden View Lounge - Tea Experience at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is returning on March 19, 2026, offering an Alice in Wonderland-themed afternoon tea with Twinings blends and special t

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Accidents—January 21, 2026

Woman Dies After Universal Orlando Mummy Ride

A 70-year-old woman, Ma de la Luz Mejia Rosas, died from a ruptured aneurysm weeks after becoming unresponsive on Universal Orlando's Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster. Her family seeks answers.

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Entertainment—January 20, 2026

New Fast & Furious Coaster Coming to Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort is set to launch a new 'Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift' roller coaster in 2027, replacing Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit and closing the existing 'Supercharged' ride.

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Leisure—January 19, 2026

Hollywood Studios Courtyard Construction Progresses

Construction progresses at Walt Disney Studios Courtyard in Hollywood Studios, with new attractions set to open by summer 2026. Aerial photos reveal concrete pours and structural work.

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Accidents—January 18, 2026

Universal Orlando Ride Incident Results in Guest Death

A 70-year-old woman died after an incident on the Revenge of the Mummy ride at Universal Studios Orlando. The state reported she became unresponsive during the ride on November 25 last year. Her ident

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Business—January 14, 2026

Six Flags Considers Selling Michigan's Adventure

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation may sell Michigan's Adventure and other parks, following trademark filings by Enchanted Parks Holdings LLC. The company is reviewing its portfolio to strengthen its

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