The new year is here and with it brings exciting changes to area theme parks. Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss new rides opening in 2023 and several attractions that will close for good.

Legoland

• Pirate River Quest (1:19 )

Disney

• Tron (4:31)
• Splash Mountain closing (8:39)
• Epcot changes: Moana & new spectacular (12:28)

SeaWorld

• Surf coaster (14:05)

Universal

• KidZone revamp (16:54)
• New Minions Land (19:26)
• New Passholder area at Islands of Adventure (20:42)
• HHN Chucky house (25:26)