January Noteworthy: What’s NEW

NOTEWORTHY january Check out these thrills coming in early 2023!

LEGOLAND Florida’s Swashbuckling New Ride, Pirate River Quest, Opens This January.

Starting Jan. 12, captain-driven boats navigate the natural passageways of Lake Eloise and the historic Cypress Gardens on a quest to uncover the lost treasure of Captain Redbeard on this family-friendly boat ride. The voyage unfolds brick by brick with a variety of exciting sequences that tell the tale of a rowdy LEGO pirate crew, a troop of mischievous monkeys and even a fearsome kraken. legoland.com/florida

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Get Ready for High-Speed Action with Disney’s TRON Lightcycle/Run!

This spring, one of the most anticipated new rides at Disney will open to the public. Based on Disney’s 1982 hit, “TRON: Legacy,” guests will climb aboard their very own Lightcycle and take off on a high-speed adventure. Located in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom, TRON Lightcycle/Run will be one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world. disneyworld.disney.go.com

Minions are Invading Universal Orlando This Summer with An All-New Ride!

Attempt to blast your way through supervillain stardom when Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast debuts at Universal Orlando this summer! The ride will take over the space that formerly housed Shrek 4-D at Universal Studios Florida. This game-based adventure will combine innovative screen technology, state-of-the-art gaming interactivity, and elaborate physical sets. universalorlando.com

Monster Jam Crashes into Tampa in February 4 & 5

Rev up your engines: Monster Jam returns to Raymond James Stadium for two action-packed days featuring world class athletes in intense competitions of speed and skill. Fans get to witness heated rivalries, high-flying stunts and fierce head-to-head battles. monsterjam.com

Serengeti Flyer Debuts this Spring at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Busch Gardens’ latest ride will be the world’s tallest and fastest of its kind! Located in the Nairobi area of the park, Serengeti Flyer is not a roller coaster—it’s a 105-foot swing ride that can seat 40 guests at once. What’s even better is that its height requirement is a minimum of 48 inches so it’s open to a wider range of kids, making it family friendly. buschgardens.com