Jeff We’re already more than halfway through the lineup reveal for Halloween Horror Nights 2025 (HHN 34) at Universal Orlando Resort! This past week alone, we got four brand-new original houses:
Theme Park Spot Talk: Week of 6/27/2025
Summer Thrills, Halloween Chills, and a Surprise from Chicago!
Can you believe it’s already the end of June? July is right around the corner, which means we’re a third of the way through summer already! We hope you’ve been enjoying every moment—whether you’ve hit the parks or are planning your next adventure. There’s been a wave of exciting updates this past week, so let’s dive right in!
Latest News
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Water Woes at Kings Dominion
Photo Courtesy of Kings Dominion
It was an unexpected and soggy weekend for Kings Dominion, which had to close temporarily due to a water main break near the park. After a two-day closure, they officially reopened on Monday, June 23, just in time to welcome guests back. While it’s never fun to cancel plans, the park responded quickly and safely—good to see them back in action!
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Universal Monsters Return to Universal Horror Unleashed
Photo Courtesy of Universal Horror Unleashed
Things are getting spookier in Vegas! Universal Horror Unleashed dropped more details this week about their Universal Monsters house, which will be part of the immersive year-round horror experience. Expect to encounter legendary icons like Dracula, Frankenstein’s Monster, and The Mummy in dark, cinematic ways. The horror is real—and it’s closer than ever.
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Charlie Brown’s River Raft Blast Opening Soon at Carowinds
Photo Courtesy of Carowinds
Carowinds is making waves—literally—with the upcoming debut of Charlie Brown’s River Raft Blast in Camp Snoopy. Following the success of Snoopy’s Racing Railway, this new family ride continues to expand the kid-friendly lineup with splashy fun and plenty of Peanuts charm. A great addition for families looking to cool down this summer!
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Halloween Horror Nights Orlando:
6 Houses and Counting!
El Artista: A Spanish Haunting
Hatchet and Chains: Demon Bounty Hunters
Dolls: Let’s Play Dead
Grave of Flesh
Combined with the previously announced IPs, we now have six confirmed houses—just four more to go! And with how fast announcements are dropping, the rest could hit any day now.
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Siren’s Curse Set to Debut at Cedar Point
We’re days away from riding the storm! Siren’s Curse, Cedar Point’s highly anticipated new coaster, officially opens June 28. Packed with airtime and striking visuals, this compact-yet-thrilling coaster is shaping up to be a fan favorite. The final installment of the Siren’s Curse Chronicles even features a test ride with Dave and Tony, giving fans a sneak peek before opening day.
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SeaWorld Spectacular Kicks Off
Yes, you read that right—Universal Horror Unleashed is expanding to Chicago! While still early in the details, this will mark the second permanent horror-themed venue from Universal Destinations & Experiences. We’ll definitely be keeping a close eye on this development—it’s a hauntingly good surprise for the Midwest!
Photo of the Week
Shoutout to @obv_photography for capturing a jaw-dropping angle of Siren’s Curse at Cedar Point. This shot perfectly highlights the coaster’s punchy layout and adds another reason why Cedar Point holds strong as the “Roller Coaster Capital of the World” with 18 coasters and counting!
Video of the Week
All American Triple Loop POV
Take a nostalgic ride on a classic Schwarzkopf looping coaster—now with a permanent home at Indiana Beach—thanks to Diary of a RollerCoaster Girl on YouTube! If you’ve ever visited Indiana Beach, this one’s sure to bring back memories. A timeless piece of coaster history.
CoasterMedia Update
We’re balancing summer heat and Halloween haunt previews like pros! Our Halloween Central section is being updated and expanded, with HHN Orlando’s page already live. We’re aiming to have it all completed by mid-July, just in time for the big summer-to-spooky-season transition. Stay tuned for more!
That wraps it up for this week’s Theme Park Spot Talk! Thanks as always for reading—see you in July for even more thrills and chills!
– CoasterMedia Team
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