Top 10 theme park articles in 2023
As we prepare for all the exciting theme park news coming in 2024, we wanted to look back at the top 10 most viewed theme park articles on our website that were written in 2023.
10. Epcot construction drags on 2,155 days after the announcement
They say good things come to those who wait, but even the most patient people were getting restless when construction at Epcot surpassed 2,000 days (that’s over five years!) Thankfully, Epcot fans were finally rewarded when construction walls came down on Dec. 5. 2023.
9. Huge progress on five roller coasters at Universal’s Epic Universe
Thanks to aerial photos from @bioreconstruct, we’ve been able to follow the progress of construction at Universal Epic Universe (expected to open in 2025) and our ninth most-viewed article checked in on the park’s five roller coasters.
8. Super Nintendo World construction update at Epic Universe theme park
We have also been keeping a close eye on the progress of Super Nintendo World at Epic Universe.
7. Where can I charge my electric vehicle at Walt Disney World?
With more and more people choosing to drive an electric vehicle (EV), we published a rundown of all the EV charging locations at Walt Disney World.
6. Gameday Bay football-themed waterpark is coming to Ohio
Coming in at #6 is one of our recent stories about Gameday Bay, the new football-themed indoor waterpark coming to Hall of Fame Village in Canton, Ohio (home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame).
5. How do Power-Up Bands work in Super Nintendo World?
Super Nintendo World opened on Feb. 17, 2023, at Universal Studios Hollywood, and along with it came new Power-Up Bands. Similar to interactive wands at Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the bands trigger experiences inside the land, but there’s a learning curve, so we offered a PSA-style article to help.
4. Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster song choices reduced from 30 to five
A big part of the experience on Rip Ride Rockit coaster at Universal Studios Florida is selecting your soundtrack, so it definitely got a lot of attention when the song options were drastically reduced.
3. Donkey Kong roller coaster construction has begun theming work
The third most viewed theme park article in 2023 takes us back to Epic Universe, where we reported on the highly-anticipated Donkey Kong roller coaster in the park’s Super Nintendo World area.
2. New disability pass requirements at Universal theme parks
Our article about a new accessibility pass at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood got a lot of attention (and mixed reactions).
1. Imagineers seen testing Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Splash Mountain
At the very top of the top 10 most viewed theme park articles on our website is an article that came from a happy accident on Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World when we were placed behind Walt Disney Imagineers as they conducted tests for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is replacing Splash Mountain in Orlando and Anaheim.
A big thanks to everyone who read our theme park articles in 2023, and we look forward to sharing more news with you in 2024!
Happy New Year from all of us at Attractions!
