Las Vegas becomes the destination of choice this weekend with the Super Bowl taking place in Sin City. With that comes a slew of interactive pop-ups, including a Cheetos-themed wedding chapel, the Paramount+ mountain, and of course staples like Area15 and spooky escape room fun with Pennywise at Escape It.
Theme park fans know crowds are lighter whenever there’s a major sporting event, so we’re also taking a look at the happenings at Walt Disney World with the re-opening of Park 1900 and the Disneyland Resort’s Lunar New Year fun with Turning Red characters. Meanwhile, Universal Studios Orlando offers up some food and music with its Mardi Gras celebrations, and Super Nintendo World celebrates one year with a new Power Up Cafe.
Here’s the latest news from theme parks and immersive experiences.
The wildest Super Bowl pop-up in Las Vegas has to be the Cheetos wedding chapel, where you can tie the knot in a cheesy bright orange ceremony officiated by a digital Chester the Cheetah. Don’t worry—it’s not entirely legally binding. Here’s a look at the ridiculous fun from Las Vegas lifestyle Instagram account @LasVegasBuzz.
Paramount+ presents the Lodge complete with a mountain on the Las Vegas Strip. The installation is a fun, activity-filled experience featuring interactive elements for fans of all ages from popular titles such as Halo, Mean Girls, Star Trek: Discovery, SpongeBob SquarePants and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
TikTok Las Vegas lifestyle reporter @VegasStarFish shared a look at Pepsi’s prize installation which includes the possibility of scoring much-coveted tickets for Sunday’s Super Bowl.
If you’re going to be in Las Vegas, this weekend or anytime really, here’s a unique themed dining experience for the bold looking for some deep sea danger at Lost Spirits Distillery. Book here.
Book an encounter with Pennywise in Warner Bros.’s immersive escape room haunt Escape It.
Area15 has a number of Super Bowl events going on this weekend but if you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day too, that’s also on the menu. The entertainment center will feature immersive screenings of romantic films such as Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet.
Meanwhile, in non-Las Vegas news, the staple of the Grand Floridian has retuned and reopened. The dining institution will feature returning guest favorites as well as new character greetings.
Here’s a first look at the Tiana topiary for Epcot’s Flower and Garden festival at Walt Disney World—which runs from February 28 to May 27.
Celebrate Soulfully returns to Disneyland through February 29. The event celebrates Black heritage and culture through music, food, and art with a Disney touch.
Turning Red, which is back in theaters today too, is a big feature of Disney California Adventure’s Lunar New Year celebrations with a special meet and greet with Mei and her mother. The line is always long, so be sure to get there early for a chance at a unique photo op—then go off and try all the amazing Lunar New Year foods. The event runs until February 18.
Slow-jam covers of classic Pixar music have been remixed for the new Pixar-themed hotel at the Disneyland Resort, take a listen above! And book a stay here.
Eat pizza-inspired treats at the new One Up cafe at Universal Studios Hollywood, which has opened to celebrate the new land’s one year anniversary. The thematic menu includes:
Snacks:
Super Mushroom Calzone: Mushroom-shaped calzone filled with pepperoni, sausage, mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce
1-Up Mushroom Calzone: Mushroom-shaped calzone filled with spinach, green pepper, mushroom, mozzarella cheese, and basil pesto
Fire Flower Pretzel: Fire Flower-shaped pretzel served with chipotle cheese, mustard, and white queso dipping sauces
Super Star Popcorn: Butter popcorn topped with edible glitter
Beverages:
Drop in the Power Up sugar shapes to change the color and flavor.
Super Mushroom Fizz: Lemon lime soda with strawberry popping pearls and a strawberry Super Mushroom Power Up
1-Up Mushroom Fizz: Lemon lime soda with green apple popping pearls and a lime 1-Up Mushroom Power Up
Fire Flower Fizz: Lemon lime soda with orange popping pearls and a mango habanero Fire Flower Power Up
Super Star Fizz: Lemon lime soda with lemon popping pearls and a mango pineapple Super Star Power Up
Mardi Gras runs at Universal Studios Orlando from now until April 7. The festival celebrates the New Orleans tradition with Cajun food booths and music. This year’s line up includes: DJ Khaled, Ava Max, Luis Fonsi, and Nessa Barrett at the Music Plaza Stage.
I wonder if the Dark Universe thinks about us as much as we think about it—2025 cannot come sooner! We need to go to Epic Universe.
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Source: Gizmodo