Here are today’s 7 verified theme park & live event stories, covering Theme Parks & Roller Coasters, Stadiums & Arenas and Live Music & Venues.
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The TLDR
- Stadiums & Arenas: Chiefs Name Construction Team for New Kansas City Stadium
- Theme Parks & Roller Coasters: Bryan Cranston Reveals He Almost Turned Down Disney’s Carousel of Progress
- Live Music & Venues: Noah Kahan Adds Four More Stadium Shows to 2027 Tour
Stadiums & Arenas
Chiefs Name Construction Team for New Kansas City Stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs have selected a joint venture of Clark Construction Group and AECOM, operating as Clark | AECOM, to build the team’s new stadium in Wyandotte County, Kansas. Per Sports Venue Business, the fixed-roof venue is planned to seat 70,000 and open in 2031, with site work expected to begin in 2027. Fans who enjoy following stadium projects can also check out ThrillZing’s profile of Chapman Stadium, home of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
Bryan Cranston Reveals He Almost Turned Down Disney’s Carousel of Progress
Actor Bryan Cranston has been telling guests at Epcot’s La Cava Experience about his decades-long love of Walt Disney World’s Carousel of Progress, which he says he first saw at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, roughly 62 years ago. According to Attractions Magazine, his own talent agents initially suggested he pass on voicing a role in the attraction’s upcoming refresh, but Cranston said his nostalgia for the ride made the decision easy. He’s set to voice “John,” the father figure in the Carousel family, alongside Jamie Lee Curtis as “Sarah,” and suggested the renovated attraction could debut as soon as May 2027.
Cosm to Debut Immersive Star Wars Experience in 2027
Cosm has announced a new Star Wars presentation for its giant-dome Shared Reality venues, set to debut at select locations starting in March 2027 as part of the franchise’s 50th-anniversary celebrations. Per Attractions Magazine, Cosm’s domes wrap LED visuals around the audience without a headset, a format the company has previously used for immersive takes on The Matrix and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Cosm typically pairs these presentations with themed food and drink offerings, though full ticketing details have not yet been released.
Universal Orlando Brings Back Military Freedom Pass for 2027
Universal Orlando has renewed its Military Freedom Pass for 2027, letting eligible military members and their families visit the parks repeatedly through December 23, 2027, outside of a handful of blackout dates. As WDW News Today reports, the pass can now be activated ahead of a visit instead of only at the gate, and holders can separately purchase discounted one-day tickets to Universal Epic Universe. Up to six tickets can be bought per qualifying military ID.
Only Two Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Remain
Ticket availability for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom has nearly dried up, with every November date and several December dates now sold out. Per WDW News Today and Inside the Magic, only December 15 and December 17 are still purchasable, and neither qualifies for Annual Passholder or Disney Vacation Club discounts. Fans weighing other seasonal outings this winter might also check out ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo.
Live Music & Venues
Noah Kahan Adds Four More Stadium Shows to 2027 Tour
Noah Kahan has added four stadium dates to his already-announced “The Last of the Bugs World Tour,” including two more nights at Boston’s Fenway Park and extra shows at MetLife Stadium and Ford Field. Per Pollstar, the additions bring his Fenway run to six total nights across the tour, building on a record he set there on a previous tour. The full run now spans an April 24 opener in Athens, Georgia through three nights at stadium-sized closers at London’s Wembley Stadium in July.
Lisa Opens ‘Viva La Lisa’ Las Vegas Residency
Lisa kicked off her “Viva La Lisa” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, becoming the first K-pop artist to headline a Las Vegas residency. She performed all six tracks from her new EP, “Press Play,” during the opening show, according to Billboard.
Explore more: ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo, Chapman Stadium, Williams Stadium.
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