Here are today’s 6 verified theme park & live event stories, covering Theme Parks & Roller Coasters, Stadiums & Arenas and Live Music & Venues.
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The TLDR
- Theme Parks & Roller Coasters: Disney’s New Magic of Disney Animation Opens Today at Hollywood Studios
- Stadiums & Arenas: Zverev Beats Shelton to Win US Open, American Major Drought Continues
- Live Music & Venues: Charli XCX Explains Why Her 2027 Tour Has Only Six Dates
Theme Parks & Roller Coasters
Disney’s New Magic of Disney Animation Opens Today at Hollywood Studios
The Magic of Disney Animation, a new animation-inspired experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, officially opens today, September 14, after soft-opening quietly on September 11, according to WDW News Today. The attraction’s Animation Courtyard is now fully lit for nighttime visits, giving guests an early look ahead of the official debut.
Universal’s Skull Island: Reign of Kong Remains Closed With No Reopening Date
Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been closed since late August with no official explanation or reopening date, Inside the Magic reports. Universal has not confirmed unverified online claims that the King Kong animatronic was damaged during repairs, and any talk of repairing, re-theming, or replacing the ride remains speculation until the company issues a statement.
New Photos Confirm Dinosaur Removal at Universal’s Jurassic Park River Adventure
Fresh aerial photos show crews removing dinosaur animatronics from Universal Islands of Adventure’s Jurassic Park River Adventure during its extended refurbishment, Inside the Magic reports. The ride has been closed since January 5 for restoration work across areas including Ultrasaur Lagoon and Stegosaur Springs, and it remains on track to reopen November 20.
Stadiums & Arenas
Zverev Beats Shelton to Win US Open, American Major Drought Continues
Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open men’s final, extending the American men’s Grand Slam drought that has lasted since Andy Roddick’s 2003 US Open title, according to Front Office Sports. Shelton’s runner-up finish still pushed him to a career-high No. 4 world ranking.
Brewers and Rays Clinch Playoff Berths Amid MLB-Union Payroll Fight
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays both clinched playoff spots late last week despite ranking among MLB’s lower-payroll teams, complicating the league’s competitive-balance argument in ongoing labor talks with the players’ union, Front Office Sports reports. MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer said the union does not accept management’s premise of a competitive crisis, while commissioner Rob Manfred maintains that low-payroll teams can’t consistently compete deep into the postseason.
Live Music & Venues
Charli XCX Explains Why Her 2027 Tour Has Only Six Dates
Charli XCX responded to fan frustration over her newly announced six-date 2027 tour stop across Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam, and Paris, saying touring is “emotionally and physically hard” for her, according to Billboard. She added on Instagram that she isn’t seeking sympathy but simply isn’t built for the intense touring schedules fans expect.
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