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When is Universal Epic Universe opening? Date, timings, tickets prices, and more
Universal Epic Universe is set to open on May, 2025, marking a major expansion at Universal Orlando Resort.
Published on Apr 10, 2025 03:12 AM IST
Maha: Class 8 student dies of heart attack during school trip to theme park
Students of a Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation-run school in Ghansoli were on an educational trip to Imagicaa Theme Park in Khopoli.
Updated on Feb 26, 2025 10:58 PM IST
2 Florida tourist spots halt drones in shows following a separate accident that injured a boy
2 Florida tourist spots halt drones in shows following a separate accident that injured a boy
Published on Dec 27, 2024 09:42 PM IST
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Man loses 57 kgs in just 13 months after rollercoaster humiliation sparks change
Too heavy for a thrilling rollercoaster ride at theme park? Not anymore! Here's how man transformed from 127 kgs to 70 kgs in a year after shedding 57 kgs
Published on Dec 11, 2024 07:19 PM IST
PA Media | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Marvel, Mickey and more at sea: Disney's largest cruise ship launches in Asia
Dream vacations start here: Disney's first Asian cruise brings theme park magic to the open seas, bookings start for 2025 sailings
Published on Dec 07, 2024 03:45 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Disney World, other theme parks' reopen in Orlando after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton disrupted your vacation? Here’s how Orlando theme parks are bouncing back
Published on Oct 11, 2024 04:30 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Orlando, Florida
Florida travel alert: Hurricane Milton grounds flights, closes airports
Category 5 monster: Hurricane Milton targets Florida’s Gulf Coast – What travellers need to know
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 05:56 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
BMC shows ‘discrepancy’ in computing Mahalaxmi Racecourse plot for theme park
BMC issued a notification by the chief engineer of its development department, which failed to specify the correct area for the proposed theme park plot
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 08:59 AM IST
Villains to Avengers: Disney reveals new bold attractions as theme park expands
The land devoted to villains will be at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Florida and will include two attractions as well as shopping and dining.
Published on Aug 11, 2024 06:49 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Former corporator questions ₹2 cr concession to RWITC
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) corporator Makrand Narwekar pointed out that the lease rent, mentioned in the new government resolution (GR), was much lower than what was charged earlier by the state government
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 06:38 AM IST
Disneyland employee dies after falling off moving golf cart while on job
Bonnye Mavis Lear's colleagues revealed that she was thrown off the vehicle after the driver “recklessly” struck a road bump
Published on Jun 09, 2024 07:04 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
Noida: Man died of ‘heart enlargement’ at water park, reveals autopsy
The victim’s family in its complaint has alleged that their son did not receive medical assistance on time, owing to the delayed response by mall authorities
Updated on Apr 09, 2024 06:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Noida
Saudi Arabia to unveil Dragon Ball theme park in Qiddiya tourist destination
Dragon Ball theme park in Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya tourist destination to allow fans journey from the first Dragon Ball series to the latest Dragon Ball Super
Published on Mar 24, 2024 12:50 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
First Dragon Ball theme park announced weeks after Akira Toriyama's death
The Dragon Ball theme park will feature rides and attractions inspired by Akira Toriyama's famed manga series
Published on Mar 23, 2024 07:11 PM IST
Arya Vaishnavi
No hotel, only park at racecourse, says CM Shinde
This announcement came after the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) decided to hand over 120-acre of 227-acre racecourse land to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for developing the theme park. Shinde said the it would come up like central park in New York
Updated on Mar 02, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Tokyo's Hello Kitty theme park shut after ‘terrorist alert’
Hello Kitty theme park in Japan to remain closed for the day after receiving a ‘terrorist alert’ e-mail.
Updated on Feb 24, 2024 03:43 PM IST
Ramayana based theme park to come up in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad Development Authority plans to spend ₹25 crore on a Ramayana-based theme park in Koyal Enclave housing scheme, away from the city.
Updated on Feb 17, 2024 10:24 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ghaziabad
Theme park will allow the poor to access racecourse: Chahal
The RWITC members voted in favor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's proposal to reclaim 120 acres of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse to create a theme park.
Updated on Feb 01, 2024 07:20 AM IST
RWITC okays govt’s bid for 120-acre racecourse land
The Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) has passed a proposal by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to hand over part of its racecourse land for a theme park. The proposal received 540 votes in favour and 168 against. In return, the BMC has offered to renew the turf club's lease until 2053 and provide concessions such as building new stables and assisting with regulatory permissions. The reclaimed land will be used to construct a theme park and connect it with a coastal road garden.
Updated on Jan 31, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Usman Rangeela
The RWITC wants to co-exist with BMC, state govt
The committee members believe that in signing the MOU with BMC and the state government, the club has everything to gain, said RWITC chairman Surendra Sanas
Updated on Jan 30, 2024 08:54 AM IST
Usman Rangeela
HC refuses to stay RWITC meeting to consider CM’s proposal for theme park at racecourse
The Bombay High Court has declined to stay the proposed extraordinary general body meeting of RWITC, scheduled for January 30, to consider the chief minister's proposal to set up a theme park on the Mahalaxmi racecourse land. The court clarified that it has not prevented the state from making a decision regarding the racecourse land.
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 08:46 AM IST
Sahyaja MS, Mumbai
Amateur Riders Club fears eviction from Mahalaxmi Racecourse
The Amateur Riders Club (ARC) has sent a letter to the civic chief of Mumbai to acknowledge its rights and seek clarity on the proposed theme park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse. ARC is concerned about the new stables that the BMC plans to build for the Royal Western India Turf Club, as they are located on the same land where ARC has its stables. ARC has an agreement with RWITC dating back to 1974, which allows them to carry out riding activities on the ground. ARC is seeking assurance that their riding activities will be unaffected by the development.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 08:04 AM IST
No final decision yet on theme park at racecourse: State to HC
The Maharashtra state government has clarified that it has not made a final decision on constructing a theme park at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai. Three petitions have been filed against the proposed park, arguing that it is illegal and would deprive citizens of open space in the city. The court has sought administrative directions from the chief justice.
Updated on Jan 25, 2024 07:56 AM IST
Sahyaja MS
Do not disturb stables at racecourse, RWITC members tell Chahal
Members of the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) are concerned about the state government's plan to build a theme park and public garden on a portion of the Mahalaxmi racecourse. The club is requesting that the existing stables not be disturbed. The BMC plans to demolish and rebuild the stables elsewhere on the racecourse. Members are also confused about the definition of a theme park and why it is necessary. The future of the project will be decided through an online vote by club members.
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 08:14 AM IST
Linah Baliga, Mumbai
State’s plan to set up theme park on racecourse land challenged in HC
A city resident has challenged the state government's proposal to set up a theme park on Mahalaxmi racecourse land, calling it illegal. The Bombay high court has set January 24 as the next date of hearing. The petitioner argues that the land is designated as a recreational ground and developing it violates the law. The petitioner also claims that the government's duty is to preserve open spaces as a public trust.
Updated on Jan 19, 2024 07:54 AM IST
Sahyaja MS, Mumbai
Riders, walkers upset by BMC’s proposed theme park at Mahalaxmi Racecourse
Concerns are rising among users of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai as the BMC plans to take over 120 acres for a proposed theme park. Users fear that activities such as walking, running, yoga, and horse riding will be halted if the park is built. The racecourse is currently open to the public and is used by schools, fitness groups, and equestrian clubs.
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 07:44 AM IST
Former corporator demands a high-level panel for racecourse theme park
Former corporator Makarand Narwekar has called for transparency in the redevelopment of land owned by the Royal Western India Turf Club (RWITC) in Mumbai. He has demanded that a high-level committee be set up to monitor the project and ensure that there is no political interference. Narwekar also called for the proposed plan for the land's utilization to be made public and for residents and residents' associations to be consulted. He criticized politicians for politicizing the issue and called for the minutes of a meeting where the plan was finalized to be made public.
Updated on Jan 08, 2024 07:26 AM IST
Theme park, garden planned on 120-acre racecourse land
Apart from BMC’s plan with the acquisition, the minutes of the meeting also detail that in the new lease agreement with RWITC, the BMC commissioner will be its free life member and hold the right to nominate another life member (free) every year. The chief minister will also be a free life member and have the right to nominate 50 free life members
Updated on Jan 06, 2024 08:48 AM IST
Japan welcomes flood of foreign tourists with a new nature theme park in Okinawa
Located by subtropical mangrove forest Yanbaru, the new theme park in Japan’s southern island of Okinawa to have air balloon tours, zip lines, dinosaur area etc
Published on Nov 27, 2023 12:55 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Disney launches world’s first Frozen-themed Land at Hong Kong in theme park push
Disney's Frozen theme park to recreate Elsa’s Ice Palace, boat trip through winter wonderland, sleigh-themed roller coaster, Nordic-inspired food restaurant
Published on Oct 13, 2023 01:12 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
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