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High and mighty
Some major new
attractions make their debut around the world in 2019. Rob Gill takes a tour
Americas
While the Gulf states are starting to carve out a reputation as an alternative theme park destination, Orlando remains the global top dog when it comes to the big names.
Both Disney and Universal Studios will be bringing out their big guns in 2019 with new developments based around their major movie franchises: Star Wars and Harry Potter respectively. Disney is creating the new Star Wars:
Galaxy’s Edge region at its California and Florida parks – the zones will cover 14 acres and experiences include a Millennium Falcon ride. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is due to open first at Disneyland in Los Angeles in summer 2019 followed by Orlando’s Walt Disney World in the autumn.
Not to be outdone, Universal Orlando Resort will be launching a new ride during 2019 in
the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The park has yet to release details of the attraction, which will be based in the Hogsmeade area.
wtm.com Elsewhere in Florida, Busch
Gardens will be unveiling Tigris, billed as the state’s tallest triple-launch rollercoaster, in spring 2019, while sister park SeaWorld will be introducing a Sesame Street parade featuring characters from the long-running children’s TV programme. Away from the Sunshine State, other significant developments in the will include the opening of a new Statue of Liberty Museum in New York City, while the famed Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) will be unveiling its latest major extension in 2019.
Looking further ahead, the Big Apple will also be getting a new theme park when Legoland New York Resort opens 60 miles north-west of NYC in spring 2020. Music City USA, also known as Nashville, will be in the spotlight in 2019 with the opening of the National Museum of African American Music, which will be the first museum dedicated to celebrating the contribution of African Americans to the music industry.
Middle East & Asia
Dubai Parks and Resorts only opened two years ago, but its expansion continues apace with its fifth theme park, Six Flags Dubai, due to launch in late 2019 offering 2 rides and attractions. It will be the first ix lags-branded park in the Middle East.
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Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
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