From Thrill to Chill

FROM THRILL TO CHILL: CALIFORNIA INVITES VISITORS TO EXPLORE MAJOR NEW ATTRACTIONS AND OPENINGS IN 2023

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Opening at Universal Studios Hollywood SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, the innovative, immersive, and highly anticipated themed land will open at Universal Studios Hollywood in 2023 as the first SUPER NINTENDO WORLD in the nation. The U.S. debut will transport theme park guests and Nintendo fans into the world of Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach. The immersive land will be a visual spectacle of vibrant colors and architectural ingenuity within a newly expanded theme park area, featuring a groundbreaking ride, interactive spaces for the whole family, and themed shopping and dining. Nearby, the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen™ is an original concept restaurant opening at Universal CityWalk in early 2023.

Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration at Disneyland Resort Begins January 2023 Disney 100 Years of Wonder (Disney100) will be the largest crosscompany global celebration in The Walt Disney Co history. At Disneyland Resort – the heart of the festival – the fun kicks off on Jan. 27, with limitedtime offerings taking place throughout the year. Highlights include Platinuminfused décor throughout the resort; two all-new nighttime spectaculars: "World of Color – One" at Disney California Adventure Park and "Wondrous Journeys" at Disneyland Park; the new Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway attraction; the opening of the reimagined Mickey's Toontown in spring 2023; and the long-awaited return of the "Magic Happens" parade at Disneyland Park in time for spring.

Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza Opening in 2023 in downtown Palm Springs The new museum will celebrate the history, culture, and modern times of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and the state-of-the-art spa will showcase the Tribe's ancient Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring.

Inspiration for the Cultural Plaza's design includes Agua Caliente traditions such as basket weaving and pottery and elements found in nature.

The Sausalito Center for the Arts Opening in Marin County The Sausalito Center for the Arts (SCA) in Marin County is set to open in early 2023 along the iconic waterfront street of Bridgeway.

Sausalito is a community with a rich arts heritage, and the SCA embodies that history. The center will feature art and cultural events and serve as an educational, meeting, and communitybuilding space.

Live Healthy + Happily in 2023 at Palace Hotel San Francisco As part of their Live Healthy + Happily in 2023 program, guests can enjoy complimentary fitness activities such as water aerobics at the indoor pool or private practices in the comfort of their room from the Palace well-being channel. The culinary team has created delicious healthy menus, including launching their plant-based signature vegan tea experience in The Garden Court. There are also specialty cocktails and mocktails in the Pied Piper that feature antioxidants and restorative ingredients. And to celebrate their very walkable city – the team of Les Clefs d’Or Concierges has developed San Francisco itineraries that are steps away from the Palace and designed to be experienced on foot.

Sensei Porcupine Creek The highly anticipated Sensei Porcupine Creek opened its doors on Nov. 2, welcoming guests to the luxurious wellness retreat in Rancho Mirage nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains. As the first standalone retreat under the Sensei brand, founded by Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus, the property boasts a boutique experience. With 22 luxurious accommodations, evidencebased wellness programming designed to give guests the tools they need to live a longer, healthier lifestyle, a private Sensei by Nobu restaurant, and a premier spa, fitness, golf, and tennis facilities, this resort is the perfect destination for a wellness retreat.

NOTEWORTHY NEW ACCOMMODATIONS California's diverse accommodation offerings continue to expand, with more than 30 new hotels and resorts opening in 2022, accounting for over 5,100 additional rooms. Noteworthy new hotels slated to open in 2023 include: Pendry Newport Beach replacing the iconic former Fashion Island Hotel Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa opening in Indian Wells Canopy by Hilton opening in downtown Sacramento Appellation Hotel in the rolling hills of Healdsburg Hearst Hotel in San Francisco, is set to redefine luxury in the city by the bay Palihotel San Diego, along with three new hotels within Palisociety's brand-new Le Petit Pali brand.