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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. Happy birthday today to Universal Studios Beijing, which is celebrating its fifth birthday.

Rope Drop: IAAPA Expo opens in London

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As the "rope drop" starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday "Rope Drop" post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider.

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.

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As the "rope drop" starts a day at theme parks, the Sunday "Rope Drop" post kicks off the week here at Theme Park Insider. 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.

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  • More than 800 show floor exhibitors are expected at Excel London for what IAAPA is calling its largest Expo Europe ever.
  • Universal's Horror Make-Up Show is closed at Universal Studios Florida.
  • IAAPA Expo Europe 2026 opens tomorrow in London, continuing through Friday.
  • Tiana's Bayou Adventure closes at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, with no reopening date.

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Indiana Jones Adventure and Mad Tea Party are closed at Disneyland, with no reopening date.

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Here is what lies ahead for fans at the parks this week. Animal Actors on Location closes permanently at Universal Studios Florida. Jurassic Park River Adventure reopens at Islands of Adventure.

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