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A Death on Universal’s New Coaster Exposes a Safety Gray Area
A 32-year-old man died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando. According to the Associated...
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Royal Caribbean Raised Its 2025 Outlook—the Catch Is in Costs
Royal Caribbean lifted its full-year profit forecast on July 29, 2025, pointing to unrelenting demand and fat onboard spending—while warning about rising...
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TRON Lightcycle Goes Ares Red at Magic Kingdom—with Nine Inch Nails
Disney flipped TRON Lightcycle / Run into an all‑new “TRON: Ares” mode at Magic Kingdom on September 15, 2025—swapping the cool neon blue for fiery...
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Disney’s $233M Disneyland wage case: what the payout really means
A California judge on September 17, 2025 approved a $233 million class-action settlement between The Walt Disney Co. and about 51,478 Disneyland workers who...
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Record Crowds at Seatrade Europe Hint a Hot 2025—Here’s Why
The cruise industry’s fall checkup just came back strong. According to Seatrade Cruise News, Seatrade Europe in Hamburg drew record turnout on September...
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Universal’s 72-mph ‘Hollywood Drift’ Could Rewrite USH’s Playbook
Universal Studios Hollywood just pulled the tarp off Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift, a high-speed outdoor coaster racing up to 72 mph with 360°-rotating...
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4 Carnival Crew Removed in Baltimore—What Happened on Pride?
On September 7, U.S. Customs and Border Protection boarded Carnival Pride in Baltimore and removed four crew members over alleged possession or viewing of...
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Inside Universal’s 2025 Horror Nights lineup—and the bet behind it
Universal Studios Hollywood just dropped its full Halloween Horror Nights 2025 slate, running select nights from September 4 to November 2, 2025 in Los...
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Disney’s Abu Dhabi Play: A New Park, Zero Capex—and Big Stakes
Disney is heading to the Middle East. On May 7, 2025, The Walt Disney Company and Abu Dhabi–based Miral announced plans for a Disney theme park on Yas...
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Disney Is Repainting Cinderella Castle Back to Its Classic Colors
Disney confirmed at Destination D23 on August 31, 2025, that Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World will be repainted in a palette inspired by its original...
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Inside the Megaship Bet—and How Ports Could Be the Weak Link
Royal Caribbean’s record-size Icon of the Seas changed what a cruise ship can be in January 2024. The next test isn’t demand—it’s whether ports and policy...
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Universal Sets Aug. 14 Opening for Vegas Horror Hub—Why It Matters
Universal’s year-round horror venue is no longer a teaser: Universal Destinations & Experiences will open “Universal Horror Unleashed” at Las Vegas’s AREA15...
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Ninth Circuit ruling puts disney parks tech and vendors on notice
A federal appeals court on September 11, 2025 revived a $600,000 jury verdict against Disney over unauthorized use of motion-capture tech, a move that could...
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Universal parks: Lost Continent demo permit filed at IOA
Universal Orlando filed a demolition permit covering about 4.9 acres of The Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure in Orlando, according to SFGate citing...
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We Read CLIA’s 2025 Cruise Report—What the Headlines Skip
Cruising is booming again—and getting cleaner. On September 10, 2025, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released its latest State of the...
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Disney parks float smokes in parade, safety steps tested
On September 10, 2025, a Little Mermaid unit in Disneyland’s Paint the Night parade sent heavy smoke over Main Street U.S.A. after an apparent power or...
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Puerto Rico overboard arrest stirs debate on cruises and cash
A Royal Caribbean passenger jumped overboard in San Juan on September 7, 2025, after racking up about 16,710 dollars in casino losses, according to CBS News...
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Universal parks lean into fear as Halloween Horror Nights opens
Universal Studios Hollywood lit the fuse on Halloween Horror Nights on September 4, 2025, opening the gates to eight haunted houses, the returning Terror...
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Disney parks safety tested after Disneyland parade smoke scare
A Little Mermaid float in Disneyland’s Paint the Night parade emitted heavy smoke on September 10, 2025, in Anaheim, prompting cast members to evacuate...
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Haiti massacre jolts Caribbean cruises and security plans
The United Nations condemned a reported massacre in Labodrie, Haiti, that left more than 40 people dead on September 13, 2025, highlighting risks that now...
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