World’s tallest roller coaster officially canceled for Orlando, Skyplex land for sale near Epic Universe
The world’s tallest roller coaster, Skyscraper, is scrapped as its Orlando property is up for sale, confirming the cancellation of Skyplex.
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Nighthawk (‘Borg Assimilator’) roller coaster closing at Carowinds
Carowinds will permanently close three rides: the Nighthawk roller coaster (formerly Borg Assimilator), Scream Weaver, and Drop Tower.
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Universal Orlando license plate needs 3,000 sign-ups to benefit Give Kids the World
Universal Orlando license plates are available to Florida residents to benefit Give Kids the World — but the program needs 3,000 sign-ups first.
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Epic Universe construction update: Frankenstein Manor aglow with electricity in Dark Universe
Dark Universe construction continues at Epic Universe as pops of color stand out in the otherwise dreary village of Darkmoor.
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‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’ Happy Meal toys now at McDonald’s
Sonic Happy Meal toys are now at McDonald’s, featuring Sonic himself along with Tails, Knuckles, and Shadow from “Sonic the Hedgehog 3.”
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Carowinds construction update: New Snoopy coaster track + potential prep for 2026 ride
Carowinds construction projects are in motion as Camp Snoopy expands for 2025 and a mystery project begins at Rip Roarin’ Rapids.
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Polynesian’s Disney Vacation Club Island Tower: Full guide to new Disney World hotel
The Polynesian Disney Vacation Club expansion — Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows — is ready to open at Disney World.
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First four ‘Harry Potter’ movies returning to theaters nationwide in 2025 including 4DX
“Harry Potter” movies — the first four of them, at least — will return to theaters nationwide, including for 4DX screenings.
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Goliath roller coaster to become Chupacabra at Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Goliath will become “Chupacabra” as Six Flags Fiesta Texas renames and rethemes the roller coaster in San Antonio.
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Lyrics to ‘I Always Wanted a Brother,’ a new song from ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’
The soundtrack for “Mufasa: The Lion King” is now available, including the song “I Always Wanted a Brother” written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Nicholas Brittel; here are the song lyrics transcribed.
