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This year's massive Disney expo, Destination D23 2023, came with an armful of updates about what Walt Disney World will look like in the future.

Here's the Latest News on What's Coming Soon to Disney World

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Clearly, someone over at Mt. Olympus Water Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, is quite taken with Greek mythology.

America's Tallest Water Slide Is Coming to the Midwest in 2024

Phoenix

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Soon, Barbie World won't just be a magical place inside the screens at movie theaters and brought to life by the effervescent and charming duo of Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Mattel's Massive New Theme Park Will Open in 2024

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A $10 million gravy-themed roller coaster is being built at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, in Santa Claus, Indiana.

A Massive Gravy-Themed Roller Coaster Is Coming to the Midwest

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The dog days of summer have just arrived and most of us are still in the midst of planning beach trips and re-upping our sunscreen supply.

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Are Coming, Here's What We Know so Far

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To picture this park, you'll have to literally think very, very big.

America's Newest Mega Theme Park Is Opening Along Route 66

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Thrillist takes you inside the hottest new restaurants, from upscale destinations to casual cafes.

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A lot of rappers have hailed from New York City, but few over the course of their careers have consistently put fans in an "Empire State of Mind" quite like JAY-Z.

The Brooklyn Library Just Launched the Ultimate JAY-Z Exhibit to Celebrate Hip-Hop 50

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I am generally against expensive vanity projects—best case scenario they implode at the bottom of the ocean, worst case scenario they involve the exploitation and abuse of the working class—but something about the new Vegas Sphere really tickles my fancy.

The Newest Addition to the Vegas Strip Is Over the Top, Even by Vegas Standards

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Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

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After more than two decades of planning and preparation, Charleston’s International African American Museum will finally open its doors to the public on June 27.

Charleston’s New Museum Focused on Black History Is a Moving Must-See

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Dollywood is ready to bring fans on a new thrilling adventure.

Dollywood's Biggest Roller Coaster Ever Is Open for Business

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Theme parks around the world are going hard when it comes to creating theme areas based on ubiquitous film franchises.

The 'Jumanji' Theme Park Is Now Open with 3 New Rides

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Changes are always happening in Disney World, one of the few places in Florida with a decent public transportation system.

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Here's the Latest News on What's Coming Soon to Disney World

A reimagined Dinoland U.S.A. is just one of the many changes.

America's Tallest Water Slide Is Coming to the Midwest in 2024

The ride will be fittingly named The Rise of Icarus.

Mattel's Massive New Theme Park Will Open in 2024

A permanent Barbie World is coming to Glendale, Arizona. Here's what we know so far.

A Massive Gravy-Themed Roller Coaster Is Coming to the Midwest

Soon you'll be able to hop on a real-life gravy train.

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Are Coming, Here's What We Know so Far

New details of haunted houses and scare zones in Orlando and Hollywood were just announced.

America's Newest Mega Theme Park Is Opening Along Route 66

Get your kicks at the $2 billion, 125-acre park when it opens its doors in 2026.

The Brooklyn Library Just Launched the Ultimate JAY-Z Exhibit to Celebrate Hip-Hop 50

It’s free to visitors and runs until fall.

The Newest Addition to the Vegas Strip Is Over the Top, Even by Vegas Standards

The new $2.3 billion Vegas Sphere entertainment venue is pure chaotic fun.

Charleston’s New Museum Focused on Black History Is a Moving Must-See

The powerful exhibits and groundbreaking genealogy library sit on land that was once America’s largest slave port.

Dollywood's Biggest Roller Coaster Ever Is Open for Business

On May 12, Dolly Parton herself was on hand to open Big Bear Mountain.

The 'Jumanji' Theme Park Is Now Open with 3 New Rides

The new attraction is opening inside the UK's Chessington World of Adventures.

Here's Everything New Opening at Disney World This Year

As the pandemic stops impacting park operations so severely, new rides and attractions are popping up.