Theme park news

Universal Orlando and its hotel partners have announced the completion of a $40 million renovation of the Hard Rock Hotel at the resort. The hotel now features newly designed guest rooms and suites inspired by the colors and textures of a California sunset. Loews Hotels, co-owner and operator in partnership with Universal Destinations & Experiences and Hard Rock International, implemented the changes. The design firm KTGY incorporated blue and orange colors with amber accents.

Smoke billowed from the "The Little Mermaid" float during Disneyland's "Paint the Night" parade last night, prompting an evacuation. Firefighters arrived to extinguish what appeared to be a fire, as staff handled crowd control and cleared guests and parade participants from the area. The incident unfolded amid the park's 70th anniversary celebrations.

The water world Rulantica invites guests to the Scandinavian Sauna Week from September 19 to 28, 2025. In Hyggedal, guests aged 18 and older can expect a Nordic pampering program with professional infusions and peels. The offering includes themed sauna experiences and is included in the Hyggedal Rulantica Ticket, which covers the sauna and wellness area as well as a day ticket for Rulantica.

With a ceremonial celebration and about 100 invited guests from politics, business, and media, the opening of the new main restaurant, Filippo’s, at Familypark took place yesterday afternoon. In the presence of Provincial Councilor Mag.a Daniela Winkler, St. Margarethen Deputy Mayor Mag. Christian Schriefl and Rust Mayor Mag. Gerold Stagl, a forward-looking project was presented that sets new culinary standards and represents a strong economic and tourist signal for the region.