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Thrill Geek
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
Epic Universe Grand Opening & Opening Day – ThrillGeek Podcast Episode 21
The wait is over—Universal's most ambitious theme park ever is officially open, and the ThrillGeek crew was there for it all! From all-new lands to jaw-dropping attractions, this is the next generation of immersive storytelling and cutting-edge thrills. 🎢 Explore Incredible Worlds: ✨ Celestial Park – the gateway to wonder 🪄 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic 🐉 How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk 👾 Dark Universe – home to classic monsters 🌌 Super Nintendo World – jump into the game Video version: 🎥 In this new episode of the podcast, we'll take you around the park as we experience brand-new rides, taste exclusive food and drinks, and highlight the grand opening of this groundbreaking new theme park! 📍 Located just minutes from Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, Epic Universe is a must-visit for fans, families, and thrill-seekers alike. FOLLOW ThrillGeek online: Visit the ThrillGeek WEBSITE: Like ThrillGeek on FACEBOOK: Follow ThrillGeek on TWITTER: Follow ThrillGeek on INSTAGRAM: Follow ThrillGeek on TikTok: Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
Thrill Geek
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
New Cars Land at Magic Kingdom Details, Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Update – ThrillGeek Podcast Episode 22
On this episode of the podcast, Clint and Barry get caught up on the latest theme park news, including: New 'Cars' expansion coming to Magic Kingdom details 'Five Nights at Freddy's' coming to Halloween Horror Nights 'Fallout' coming to Halloween Horror Nights Jason Universe is coming to Halloween Horror Nights Video version: What/who is ThrillGeek? We are a website and social media outlet dedicated to bringing you news, photos, and videos from the area theme parks, including Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and beyond! We also cover haunted attractions, conventions, and other pop culture events! Be sure to subscribe to the ThrillGeek Podcast on your favorite podcast app! This bi-weekly podcast recording discusses the latest theme park news and updates from Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, Halloween Horror Nights, and MORE! FOLLOW ThrillGeek online: Visit the ThrillGeek WEBSITE: Like ThrillGeek on FACEBOOK: Follow ThrillGeek on TWITTER: Follow ThrillGeek on INSTAGRAM: Follow ThrillGeek on TikTok: Send us a text Support the show Be sure to subscribe to the ThrillGeek Studio YouTube channel to keep up with the latest videos from us and the podcast! Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
As Disneyland turns 70, here's a look at how much prices have changed
Disneyland - the theme park that set a new global standard - opened 70 years ago today, and just about everything has changed, including the price. A ticket to enter the Anaheim, California, park in 1955 would have cost an adult just $1, $11.53 today if adjusted for inflation. Today a park ticket will instead also give you admission to most rides. However, the costs of hotels, food and other services within the park have also surged in the last decades. Those with oversized vehicles or a motor home will have to cough up $40, and there are no preferred space options. The success of Disneyland led to the opening of Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in 1971. Disney has drawn criticism from its fans for recent price hikes at its theme parks, which will increase by around $10 at Disney World next year. The maximum price for a one-day ticket to Disney's Animal Kingdom will rise from $169 in 2025 to $179 in 2026. Similarly a one-day visit to EPCOT will soon cost $194, up from $184 for tickets for January to October this year.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
As Disneyland turns 70, here's a look at how much prices have changed over the years
Disneyland - the theme park that set a new global standard - opened 70 years ago today, and just about everything has changed, including the price. A ticket to enter the Anaheim, California, park in 1955 would have cost an adult just $1, $11.53 today if adjusted for inflation. Children's tickets cost 50 cents. In 2025 a ticket will set you back a minimum of $104 and can reach as high as $194, depending on various factors. At the time of opening, however, additional fees were charged for rides. But these cost just 10 cents for kids and 23 cents for adults - the equivalent of $1.15 and $2.65 in today's dollars. Today a park ticket will instead also give you admission to most rides. However, the costs of hotels, food and other services within the park have also surged in the last decades. The park did not get off to an auspicious start. In fact, its opening day became known as 'Black Sunday' by Disney employees because of the number of disasters that occurred. It was so hot the asphalt melted under visitors' feet, the drinking fountains didn't work and several rides malfunctioned. Richard Nixon and his family visit Disneyland shortly after it opened in 1955 Disneyland estimated around 20,000 people would attend on its first day and tickets were sent out on an invitation-only basis. However, bootleg tickets meant around 35,000 attended and many more crowded the park's entrance too. Parking, one of the major costly gripes of current Disneyland goers, cost just 25 cents in 1955, the equivalent of $5.58 in today's dollars. Now a single car costs $35 to park for the day, rising to $55 if you want a more convenient space with less walking. Those with oversized vehicles or a motor home will have to cough up $40, and there are no preferred space options. The success of Disneyland led to the opening of Disney World in Orlando, Florida, in 1971. Disney has drawn criticism from its fans for recent price hikes at its theme parks, which will increase by around $10 at Disney World next year. The maximum price for a one-day ticket to Disney's Animal Kingdom will rise from $169 in 2025 to $179 in 2026. The park did not get off to an auspicious start, in fact its opening day became known as 'Black Sunday' Similarly a one-day visit to EPCOT will soon cost $194, up from $184 for tickets for January to October this year. Disney's Hollywood Studios currently costs up to $184 but will rise to $199 next year - the highest increase of any ticket so far. Further to this, Disney also enraged consumers by planning to introduce surge pricing for tickets to Disney World and Disneyland. Under the expected plan, which has already been rolled out at Disneyland Paris, ticket prices at the US parks will fluctuate in real-time based on demand.
CNN
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
This is what Disneyland looked like when it opened 70 years ago
Billed as the 'Happiest Place on Earth,' Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, ushering in the birth of the modern theme park industry. Walt Disney wanted to create a destination where both parents and children could have fun together — a clean space that immersed families in elaborate theming, with attractions inspired by his stories and films. Despite strong skepticism from financial backers and operational challenges in transforming 160 acres of orange groves, Disney promoted the park by appearing in a weekly television show and eventually hosted a grand opening live on ABC. Opening day entry prices were $1 for adults and 50 cents for kids, with each ride as an added cost, according to Don Munsil of who tracks historical ticket prices. Main Street USA, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland welcomed guests to experience 20 attractions. Today, the original park has grown to more than 50 rides, shows and exhibits. A second park, Disney California Adventure, was added to the resort in 2001. With plans for the property to be rezoned in order to expand its theme park footprint over the next several decades, the company embraces Walt Disney's saying that 'Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.'
