John Gregory, Author at Theme Park Tribune

The Muppets’ questionable future at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

11/05/2018

On August 28, 1989, Jim Henson and one of his most famous creations, Kermit the Frog, were immortalized outside the Disney-MGM Studios version of the Chinese Theatre, pressing their hands into the wet cement as... Read More

‘Stranger Things’ staying open for extra day at Universal

John Gregory

11/01/2018

Universal

In an unprecedented move, Universal Orlando is keeping a Halloween Horror Nights house open after the event is over — if only for one day. The popular HHN house themed after the Netflix series “Stranger Thing... Read More

Universal rolls out mobile food ordering

John Gregory

10/30/2018

Universal

Guests to Universal Orlando can now place food orders from their phones for select in-park dining locations, replicating a feature Disney World has offered for more than a year. Using the feature will require ... Read More

Universal files infrastructure plans for potential expansion

John Gregory

10/29/2018

Universal

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In site development plans filed with Orange County, Universal Orlando has given the first glimpse into the massive overhaul of infrastructure it would take to build another theme park. The 24-page plan, filed ... Read More

Why Spaceship Earth may miss Disney World’s 50th anniversary

John Gregory

10/22/2018

Disney World

The myriad construction projects around Walt Disney World are all focused on one deadline: the resort’s 50th-anniversary celebration in 2021. But a new rumor suggests Epcot’s signature attraction won’t be a par... Read More

Disney building new resort on former River Country site

John Gregory

10/18/2018

Disney World, Hotels

A new resort and Disney Vacation Club property will open at Walt Disney World in 2022 on what was once the home of River Country water park. Sandwiched between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and the Fort Wilderness... Read More

Universal adds extra date for Halloween Horror Nights

John Gregory

10/17/2018

Universal

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The 2018 edition of Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights will run for an extra night. The resort has added Tuesday, Oct. 30 as an event date “due to popular demand.” “Halloween Horror Nights 2018 is the... Read More

Disney raises prices for parking, annual passes along with ‘date-based’ tickets

John Gregory

10/16/2018

Disney World

On the same day Walt Disney World rolled out new “date-based” ticket pricing and vacation planning tools for its theme parks, it also raised prices on annual passes and parking. The new method of pricing ticke... Read More

Legoland adding 3 new rides for Lego Movie World

John Gregory

10/15/2018

Legoland

Legoland Florida has announced new details on its major 2019 expansion, Lego Movie World, which will feature three attractions when it opens in early spring. Themed after 2014’s “The Lego Movie,” the new land ... Read More

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