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Theme Park News From Disney, Universal Studios, and More Fan-tastical Destinations

It’s approaching peak time for festive merriment, both for travelers packing for those winter trips and locals getting their holiday theme park fixes. Here’s what’s going on at Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Meow Wolf, and other immersive experiences just in time for the season of cheer. Things kicked off this past weekend with star Brie Larson hosting Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional.

There’s upcoming Christmas movie fun to be had in theaters with the 20th anniversary of and dystopia-inspired team building (or tearing apart) at Sandbox VR’s experiences. Lots to do as winter vacations commence stateside and globally! Also, for those leaving future theme-park visits—including at Hong Kong Disneyland—as surprises underneath the tree, we’ve got previews to share. Disneyland has revealed its upcoming slate for 2024, with the inclusion of new Pixar faves from and And let’s not forget that just released the name and a map for its kid-focused park in Texas, which we are very excited for.

Here’s the latest news from . star Brie Larson hosts Disneyland tradition star Brie Larson hosts Disneyland tradition io9 attended this year’s Candlelight Processional at Disneyland, a Christmastime tradition that Walt Disney himself began in 1958. This year’s weekend was hosted by ’ Brie Larson.

The invite-only event featured a candlelight choir composed of local school kids and Disney cast members for two performances at the heart of Disneyland’s Town Square. Pixar Fest 2024 Pixar Fest 2024 In spring 2024 Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort! The celebration of characters will spill across the parks, hotels, and Downtown Disney District with new entertainment, themed foods, and collectible merchandise. Disney California Adventure will debut an all-new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration,” which will feature Red Panda Mei, her friends and 4*Town from and more.

Ember and Wade from will also be featured along familiar Pixar faces through the fest. At Disneyland, “Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” is set to return with some all-new scenes, which will no doubt make us cry if the photo they’re promoting it with is the house. Walt the Dreamer arrives at Epcot Walt the Dreamer arrives at Epcot Beginning December 5, guests at Epcot will be able to see the new .

It also happens to be the legend’s birthday. Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2024 Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2024 Artists including Disney Wonderground faves , , and have begun to announce their residencies at Epcot’s International Fetival of the Arts 2024. Their Instagram profiles offer a sneak peek at their works in progress to be released next year during the fest, taking place January 12 through February 19.

Along with must have Disney prints, there will also be creative food booths, animation lessons with Disney artists, collaborative art projects for guests, and Broadway musical performances. For more info visit the 20th screens at the Empire State Building 20th screens at the Empire State Building The Jon Favreau Christmas classic starring Will Ferrell is screening on special movie nights this holiday season at the Empire State Building, one of the film’s locations, in honor of its 20th anniversary. Screenings are .

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Holiday Edition Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood Holiday Edition The festive themed studio tour returns with a look behind the scenes of films like , , and and shows like .

The tour runs for a limited time only starting . Alamo Drafthouse Holidays Alamo Drafthouse Holidays No one does holiday movie screening parties like the Alamo Drafthouse. The fun and festive film series is curated with themed activities as well as food and drink.

. at Alamo Drafthouse at Alamo Drafthouse There’s also special screenings with themed food and drink, including for Universal Studios Hollywood NYE Universal Studios Hollywood NYE . The event adds on countdown parties at the theme park to ring in the new year.

I wonder if Mario will shout “Let’s-a-go 2024!” at midnight in Super Nintendo world. Universal Kids Resort Universal Kids Resort The officially announced Universal Kids Resort has broken ground in Frisco, Texas. The family-friendly theme park will feature properties from Universal Studios’ animation IP including titles from Dreamworks and Illumination.

We’re thinking , too! , and based off the concept art. Dreamworks at Universal Studios Orlando Dreamworks at Universal Studios Orlando Speaking of Universal Kids, work continues to be underway at Universal Studios Orlando’s DreamWorks area. The land is set to open in 2024.

Meow Wolf in Grapevine, TX recognized Meow Wolf in Grapevine, TX recognized The new Meow Wolf location near Dallas, Texas has been recognized as the in the city. For tickets to visit location go to . Meow Wolf in Denver, Co opens new spacey bar Meow Wolf in Denver, Co opens new spacey bar Netflix’s at Sandbox VR Netflix’s at Sandbox VR io9 recently tried out a session at Sandbox VR’s for a brutal but fun time.

The immersive VR world experience takes you through some of the most recognizable challenges in the Netflix show and you quickly realize how fast you’d die if the dystopian hellscape of the show was real—it’s twisted to think about. The childhood playground games do make for a fun time with teamwork and later backstabbing shenanigans. That doll in “Red Light/Green Light” is scary as hell even in VR, “Simon Says” is hilariously exposing, and that glass platform challenge really gets you if you don’t like heights (even fake ones).

Find the closest . Henson Studios presents Henson Studios presents The raunchy live puppet improv show returns to the Jim Henson Studios lot this winter. .

Designer Con 2023 Designer Con 2023 Meet your fave pop culture print artists at at the Anaheim Convention Center. Disneyland Hotel Trader Sam’s Holiday Drinks Disneyland Hotel Trader Sam’s Holiday Drinks Find these at the themed Disney tiki bar at the Disneyland Resort this winter. at Disney California Adventure at Disney California Adventure Avengers campus just got cosmic.

Meet Carol, Kamala, and Monica this winter for a limited time only. Hatbox Ghost Arrives at Walt Disney World Hatbox Ghost Arrives at Walt Disney World Finally, the Hat Box Ghost takes up residence at the . World of at Hong Kong Disneyland World of at Hong Kong Disneyland Here’s another look at the newly opened land in Asia.

Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland The land inspired by Disney Animation’s hit opens December 20 at Shanghai Disneyland. Here’s a look behind the scenes of Imagineering at work and a . , and.


From: gizmodotech
URL: https://gizmodo.com/holiday-theme-parks-disney-parks-universal-meow-wolf-1851071144

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