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We are coming up on the Fourth of July, which inevitably makes the theme parks a popular place. I wrote a web story on Independence Day festivities at the big-name attractions. It kind of flows like a newsletter.
For so many of us, a Fourth of July celebration is not complete without fireworks, and while nobody does fireworks quite like Disney, the show that Legoland Florida puts on has me intrigued. With 3D glasses, onlookers can watch fireworks pop into LEGO bricks.
Celebrating America at the parks is a fun time. For my round-up, click here.
Now letโs park hop to more attractions news.
Universal Orlando
I ainโt afraid of no chill ๐ป๐ซ
Itโs been a summer full of nostalgia at Universal Studios, as the theme park has been celebrating 80s movie classics.
One of those films had Halloween Horror Nights fans speculating if a certain supernatural comedy franchise would be making another appearance in haunted house form.
To quote Dr. Peter Venkmen, โYes, itโs true.โ
โGhostbusters: Frozen Empireโ will no doubt be one of the most-hyped houses this year. The fourth installment of the movie franchise takes place in New York where the ghostbusting veterans and newcomers are trying to prevent the next Ice Age.
You can find more details on the โGhostbusters: Frozen Empireโ haunted house by clicking here. Donโt forget, Halloween Horror Nights is starting even earlier this year.
ICON Park
A long-awaited return ๐ต
Remember when Blue Man Group had a residency at Universal Orlando?
They pulled out in 2021, but theyโre coming back to Orlando and setting up shop at ICON Park.
If youโre familiar with a Blue Man Group show, you know they canโt have just any stage. The entertainment destination is building a 500-seat theatre โspecifically designed to accommodate Blue Man Groupโs multi-sensory performance.โ
Paws up Monsters! ๐ธ
If youโve never been to Madame Tussauds wax museum, youโre missing out. Consider it a family outing this summer.
It is amazing how striking some of these wax figures are to the actual celebrity.
A Lady Gaga wax figure has made its debut at Madame Tussauds Orlando. Itโs not the first wax figure inspired by the multi-talented artist, but this new one has a special nod to her fans.
Walt Disney World
Lots more Lightning Lanes ๐ซ
When Walt Disney World rolled out Genie+ it took some time to get used to.
In fact, itโs safe to say we are STILL getting used to it, but pretty soon, we wonโt be referring to it as Genie+.
The paid service grants guests quicker access to the front of the attraction line, and starting next month, guests will have two options: โLightning Lane Multi-Passโ and โLightning Lane Single Passes.โ
The big change is that guests can plan Lightning Lane passes days in advance.
Halfway to Christmas. Even less time to celebrate at Disney World ๐
For many, a vacation at Walt Disney World around Christmastime is worth counting down for. So itโs no wonder that Disney has released details on its Christmas park events.
Weโve got Mickeyโs Very Merry Christmas Party and making its return for a second year is Jollywood Nights at Disneyโs Hollywood Studios.
Those special ticketed events will happen on select nights. And guess what? Tickets will go on sale very soon.
Food-focused thrills
Itโs been a big buildup for Tianaโs Bayou Adventureโs grand opening at Magic Kingdom.
Itโs not just the log flumes that are dropping in today.
Shrimp gumbo, beignets, peach cobbler, and more Crescent City-worthy cuisine are on Magic Kingdom menus. Not to mention, Tiana merch is on sale at the Critter Co-Op.
Legoland Florida
Ice bricks
Winning the Stanley Cup is great and all, especially when itโs the first time in franchise history, but becoming immortalized by LEGO is a whole other victory.
Legoland Florida is celebrating the Florida Panthers with a new replica of their recent NHL playoff championship moment. Letโs just say Panther fans will really appreciate whatโs included.
If you head out to the parks for the Fourth of July, donโt forget to post those photos to our PinIt! page.
I can just hear the โooohs and ahhhsโ thinking about firework photography now.
As always, feel free to keep me in the loop through my email or reach out to me on my X or Instagram.
Iโll catch you next week!