Rope Drop: IAAPA Expo opens in London
As the "rope drop" starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday "Rope Drop" post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. Here is what lies ahead for fans at the parks this week.
Happy birthday today to Universal Studios Beijing, which is celebrating its fifth birthday. The park recently announced plans for an all-new Fast & Furious indoor attraction, as well as for a new nighttime spectacular. No target opening dates for either of those, however.
IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 opens tomorrow in London, continuing through Friday. More than 800 show floor exhibitors are expected at Excel London for what IAAPA is calling its largest Expo Europe ever.
Planning a trip?
Here are the current refurbishment schedules from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.
September 21-24: Sailing Ship Columbia closes at Disneyland.
October 26: Volcano Bay closes for the season, with a planned return on or before April 1, 2027.
November 2: Tiana's Bayou Adventure closes at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, with no reopening date.
November 3: Animal Actors on Location closes permanently at Universal Studios Florida.
November 20: Jurassic Park River Adventure reopens at Islands of Adventure.
January 4 - February 2, 2027: Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges closes at Islands of Adventure.
January 25 - February 4, 2027: Fyre Drill closes at Universal Epic Universe.
February 8-19, 2027: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey closes at Islands of Adventure.
Indiana Jones Adventure and Mad Tea Party are closed at Disneyland, with no reopening date.
Universal's Horror Make-Up Show is closed at Universal Studios Florida. Estimated reopening in winter 2026.
Carousel of Progress is closed at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. New show debuts in 2027.
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