Trip Report: Three fun days on the Norwegian Viva christening cruise
The Norwegian Viva is Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) latest ship. It’s the sister to the Norwegian Prima, and she is very much like her sister, but different in subtle ways. (We sailed on Prima a year before.) We were invited to sail on a 3-day christening cruise out of…
Coney Island Cincinnati to close forever after holiday season
On Dec. 14, 2023, it was announced following the final evening of Nights of Lights holiday lights drive-through on Dec. 31, 2023, Coney Island Cincinnati will close its doors forever. This announcement brought a deluge of angst from the local public who adored the park both for its current…
Interview with Thierry Coup on turning Kiss into digital avatars
For themed attraction fans, designer Thierry Coup has long been synonymous with groundbreaking rides like The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Since his retirement from Universal, Coup has broken out beyond the theme parks and banded together with the legendary rock group KISS…
New book asks, What if the theme park lands’ imagined realities became real?
Theme park fans’ love for the parks is fueled by two key passions: immersion into different worlds and nostalgia for experiences long gone. A newly released book “Luminous Land”, created by industry veterans Marc N. Kleinhenz and Emory Alvarado, explores both of these with an original story, including illustrations from…
Movie Review: ‘Migration’ is Illumination’s best film since ‘Despicable Me’
“Migration” is one of Illumination’s best movies, bringing some of the best comedy and story since “Despicable Me.”
Zootopia now open at Shanghai Disneyland, take a look inside the new land
Shanghai Disneyland officially opened Zootopia on Dec. 20, 2023, featuring a trackless dark ride, character encounters, and architectural details.
