AUTHOR: Tom Bell

Universal Studios Hollywood has increased the costs of their annual passes in advance of next year’s opening of a new Harry Potter themed area. The new California Resident Annual Pass, which is good for 182 select days, has a price-tag of $139 and the California Resident Plus Annual Pass, which is good for 244 select … Universal Studios Hollywood raises price for annual pass

SeaWorld San Diego is expected to announce in a webcast this morning that they intend to phase out their Shamu killer whale show and replace it with a new experience by 2017. Recently Joel Manby, CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment, hinted that some of the money that had been budgeted to expand the killer whale tanks … SeaWorld San Diego to replace Shamu show by 2017

The Anaheim City Council is beginning to see the rewards from a 2013 deal that gives developers back a large portion of the bed tax if they bring a hotel with a AAA four-diamond rating to Anaheim. In addition to the already announced JW Marriott being proposed for the GardenWalk area, the owners of the … Another luxury hotel planned for Anaheim

A  temporary bridge-like structure was erected in New Orleans Square recently as part of some upcoming infrastructure work. The bridge was built to carry temporary pipes, among other things, while upgrades are being done to shops and restaurants in the area. With the bridge in place, those shops and restaurants should be able to stay … Disneyland adds temporary bridge in New Orleans Square

Knott’s Berry Farm in Southern California has announced some major new projects to be completed next year in honor of the 75th anniversary of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town. Ghost Town opened in 1941 as a way to entertain guests as they waited for a table at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. As part of … Knott’s Berry Farm begins preparations for Ghost Town’s 75th