Travis Kelce, the famous NFL player and fiancé of Taylor Swift, is stepping into a new role as an activist investor. He has teamed up with the investment firm Jana Partners to push for changes at Six Flags, the company behind popular amusement parks like Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Point. Jana Partners now owns about 9% of Six Flags' shares, with Kelce, former Gap ...
Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has stepped into the business world by investing in Six Flags theme parks. This move comes as part of a larger effort by a group of investors, led by New York City-based firm JANA Partners, to turn around the struggling company. Kelce, a self-proclaimed theme park enthusiast, has been a fan of Six Flags sin...
Nintendo has been busy lately, blending its worlds across games, theme parks, and movies. The new Super Nintendo World in Orlando's Epic Universe theme park is a big part of this. Visitors wear Power-Up Bands, which are like Nintendo's Amiibo toys, to interact with the park. These bands also work with the Nintendo Switch 2, showing how Nintendo is connecting its diff...
Are you ready to swap the concrete jungle for a tropical paradise? Gitano, the popular jungle-themed hotspot, is setting up shop at Pier 17 in the South Street Seaport. This isn't your average restaurant and club; it's a massive, nearly 14, 000 square-foot space spread across two levels. The new owners, Seaport Entertainment Group (SEG), have snagged their first majo...
Did you ever imagine sitting next to a ghost and watching it dance? Disney's new Haunted Mansion Parlor on the Disney Treasure cruise ship makes this fantasy a reality. This isn't just another haunted tale; it's an immersive experience where you can touch ghosts and even sip spooky cocktails while they entertain you. Imagineers have worked for years to bring this ide...
Get ready for a paw-some adventure! Bluey, the beloved heeler dog from the hit series Bluey on Disney+, is making her way to Walt Disney World and Disneyland next year. This fun news comes from a new partnership between Disney, BBC Studios, and Ludo Studio. You might be wondering, why is Bluey getting this special treatment? Well, Disney doesn't usually feature char...
Walt Disney Imagineering is celebrating big time with three Thea Awards from the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) in 2025. The awards recognize their work on Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea and Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland, both earning the top spot for Theme Park Land. This is a first for Imagineering, snagging two awards in this category in a single yea...
In a buzzing kitchen near London, the air is filled with the sweet scent of baking treats and the excitement of magic. This isn't just any kitchen; it's a set designed to look like the whimsical world of Harry Potter. The shelves are stocked with jars of candy, and iconic props like the Sorting Hat and Gryffindor's sword are scattered around. But there aren't any hou...
Are you ready for an epic adventure? Universal Orlando Resort has just announced that they’ll be opening their fourth theme park, Universal Epic Universe, just in time for Memorial Day weekend next year. This new park promises exciting themed areas based on famous franchises like Harry Potter, Super Nintendo, and “How to Train Your Dragon,” along with some spine-ting...
Get ready for an adventure like no other! Universal Orlando Resort has announced that its newest theme park, Epic Universe, will open its gates on May 22, 2025. This massive addition will more than double the resort's size, making it the largest of the three theme parks. Spanning over 750 acres, Epic Universe will feature five immersive worlds filled with excitement....