John Gregory, Author at Theme Park Tribune

Disney adds to Garden Rocks concert lineup at Epcot

01/29/2019

Disney World has unveiled more of its live music lineup for the 2019 edition of Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival, including several acts new to the Garden Rocks concert series. In December, ... Read More

SeaWorld whale death draws animal rights protests

John Gregory

01/28/2019

SeaWorld/Busch

Kayla, a 30-year-old female orca at SeaWorld Orlando, died Monday morning after a short illness, the theme park announced. According to SeaWorld, Kayla began showing “signs of discomfort” on Saturday, with her... Read More

Lego Movie World to open March 27

John Gregory

01/27/2019

Legoland

Legoland Florida has set March 27 as the official opening date for Lego Movie World. Arguably the most highly-anticipated expansion of Legoland Florida since the park first opened, Lego Movie World will encom... Read More

SeaWorld sets concert lineup for 2019 Seven Seas fest

John Gregory

01/24/2019

SeaWorld/Busch

SeaWorld Orlando has announced the initial slate of concerts for its Seven Seas Food Festival, which runs from Feb. 9 through May 5. While this year’s festival will include some Friday evening activities begi... Read More

Comcast ‘bullish’ on Universal theme parks as it enters streaming wars

John Gregory

01/23/2019

Universal

Universal theme parks contributed to a profitable 2018 for Comcast, but financial analysts seemed more interested in the company’s upcoming streaming service during its latest earnings call. Comcast chairman ... Read More

Disney’s Riviera Resort now taking reservations

John Gregory

01/22/2019

Disney World, Hotels

Disney has new released new details and concept art for its Riviera Resort, along with revealing that the new Disney Vacation Club property is now accepting reservations for December. Built next to Disney’s C... Read More

Next Disney cruise ships may be known as ‘Triton Class’

John Gregory

01/21/2019

Disney World

Three ships will be added to the Disney Cruise Line fleet between 2021 and 2023, and new public documents from Port Canaveral have revealed “Triton Class” as the project name for the new builds. First reported... Read More

Legoland Florida opening pirate-themed hotel in 2020

John Gregory

01/20/2019

Legoland

Legoland Florida Resort will expand with a third on-site hotel, Pirate Island Hotel, set to open in 2020. The new accommodations, first announced at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attrac... Read More

Jurassic Park coaster reportedly heading to Universal

John Gregory

01/18/2019

Universal

Multiple media outlets are reporting that a roller coaster will be added to the Jurassic Park area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The coaster has been a long-running rumor on theme park blogs like Orland... Read More

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