Theme Parks https://nerdbot.com/category/nerd-culture/theme-parks/ The Nerd Side Of Life Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:25:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/nerdbot.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/cropped-Nerdbot-Headshot.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Theme Parks https://nerdbot.com/category/nerd-culture/theme-parks/ 32 32 152960103 “Lord of the Rings” Likely for Universal Studios UK Theme Park https://nerdbot.com/2025/12/16/universals-uk-theme-park-moves-forward-on-planning/ Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:40:23 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=251243 Universal Studios‘ upcoming theme park in the UK has just made a huge step towards becoming a reality. The park has been given planning permission to start developing the site located in Kempston Hardwick, close to Bedford. The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities, and Local Government has officially issued a Special Development Order (SDO) for [...]

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]]> 251243 Six Flags Magic Mountain to Demolish Two Beloved Rides https://nerdbot.com/2025/12/10/six-flags-magic-mountain-files-to-demolish-2-beloved-childrens-rides/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:59:30 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=249963 It looks like Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, is planning on making some big changes to the park. The company has filed for permits with Los Angeles County to potentially demolish 2 long-standing rides.  One demolition permit was filed for the almost 80-year-old Magic Flyer kids’ roller coaster. According to the demolition permit, [...]

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]]> 249963 Knotts Scary Farm Pokes Fun at Disneyland Fantasmic Fire https://nerdbot.com/2023/09/27/knotts-scary-farm-pokes-fun-at-disneyland-fantasmic-fire/ Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:46:08 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=163413 Knott's Scary Farm pokes fun at Disneyland's Maleficent disaster.

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]]> 163413 Disneyland Guest Files Lawsuit After Security Dog Attack https://nerdbot.com/2023/08/11/disneyland-guest-files-lawsuit-after-security-dog-attack/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 18:20:58 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=159866 A Disneyland visitor is filing a lawsuit against the park for being attacked by one of their K9 Security dogs.

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]]> 159866 “Fantasmic!” to Remain Closed Through Spring 2024 https://nerdbot.com/2023/07/26/fantasmic-to-remain-closed-through-spring-2024/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 16:34:09 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=158627 Unfortunately, due to multiple technical issues, Disneyland’s nighttime “Fantasmic!” show will be on hiatus through at least the Spring of 2024. When it does return, sorcerer Mickey will no longer be fighting a dragon version of Maleficent either. The reason for this really boils down to safety concerns for park guests and staff.  The “Fantasmic!” [...]

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]]> 158627 Dad Wades Through Broken Down Disneyland Ride’s Water https://nerdbot.com/2023/07/12/dad-wades-through-broken-down-disneyland-rides-water/ Thu, 13 Jul 2023 01:43:03 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=157316 Disneyland Park experienced more rudeness as an impatient guest waded through the waters of Pirates of the Caribbean when it broke down.

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]]> 157316 3 Fantasyland Favorites at Disneyland Closed for Summer https://nerdbot.com/2023/06/07/3-fantasyland-favorites-at-disneyland-closed-for-summer/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:09:00 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=154593 Disneyland has closed 3 of its Fantasyland favorites for refurbishment all at the same time.

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]]> 154593 Splash Mountain to Close in May for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure https://nerdbot.com/2023/04/13/splash-mountain-to-close-in-may-for-tianas-bayou-adventure/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:11:30 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=150183 Splash Mountain will have it's official final ride in May before the change to Tiana's Bayou Adventure begins.

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]]> 150183 Knott’s Berry Farm Celebrates Charlie Brown Day https://nerdbot.com/2023/02/09/knotts-berry-farm-celebrates-charlie-brown-day/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:32:43 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=144328 Knott’s Berry Farm is inviting fans to celebrate Charlie Brown Day, a tribute to the beloved comic strip character created by Charles Schulz. The CA theme park will host a special event on February 12th to honor the iconic character and his friends. To make the event even more memorable, Knott’s Berry Farm is encouraging [...]

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]]> 144328 More Updates on Tiana’s Bayou (Formerly Splash Mountain) https://nerdbot.com/2022/12/03/more-updates-on-tianas-bayou-formerly-splash-mountain/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 17:58:56 +0000 https://nerdbot.com/?p=138595 In 2020, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was announced to be replacing Disneyland‘s iconic Splash Mountain attraction. Imagineers have been hard at work designing an immersive experience inspired by “The Princess and the Frog,” and the heart and culture of New Orleans. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will take riders on a journey inspired by the story and characters, [...]

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