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World Traveller October 2019

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Star Wars Hotel, Walt Disney <strong>World</strong> Resort, USA<br />

Step aboard the starship and set off on a voyage through<br />

space that's brought to life by characters and stories that<br />

unfold all around you during your stay at this immersive<br />

hotel resort. Throw yourself into your role by dressing in Star<br />

Wars-inspired attire and peek through the window in your<br />

room for a glimpse of the galaxy outside – just keep your<br />

eyes peeled for galactic friends and foes. Opening date tbc.<br />

To half-term and beyond... make a break for these upand-coming<br />

theme park adventures for the whole family<br />

Disney's Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel,<br />

Disneyland Paris<br />

A Thor hammer's throw away from the Disney Parks and<br />

Disney Village, this four-star hotel is set to be a comic book<br />

fan's dream. Featuring over 300 Marvel artworks in the style<br />

of a contemporary Manhattan art gallery, it'll be the only<br />

Disney Hotel where you can meet Marvel Super Heroes.<br />

Opening summer 2020; booking from 5 November <strong>2019</strong>.<br />

Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park at American Dream,<br />

New Jersey, USA<br />

The hotly-anticipated American Dream is opening on<br />

25 <strong>October</strong>, bringing a sprawling complex of shops,<br />

entertainment, attractions and more to New Jersey.<br />

A flagship attraction, the Nickelodeon Universe Theme<br />

Park invites you to test your nerve on the world's steepest<br />

rollercoaster, The Shellraiser (it has a 121.5-degree drop),<br />

before meeting SpongeBob and friends. americandream.com<br />

TRENDWATCH: MEMBERS-ONLY KIDS' CLUBS<br />

1 2 3<br />

Maggie & Rose, global<br />

A London-born family<br />

members club concept<br />

with healthy cafés and<br />

stunning play scenes. The<br />

hip hangout has gone<br />

global with branches in<br />

Hong Kong, Singapore and<br />

China. Plus, non-members<br />

can book into Big Kids<br />

Camps during the holidays.<br />

maggieandrose.com<br />

Wunderhaus, Berlin<br />

A tranquil setting where likeminded<br />

parents can come<br />

to relax while the children<br />

play, Wunderhaus offers a<br />

cool line-up of classes and<br />

workshops for grown-ups,<br />

plus childcare to keep the<br />

little ones busy. The club<br />

is aimed at those with kids<br />

aged from four months to<br />

four years. wunder-haus.com<br />

Purple Dragon, London<br />

A well established club that's<br />

welcomed a few famous<br />

members over the years,<br />

Purple Dragon aims to foster<br />

precious family moments.<br />

Kids can take classes such<br />

as Michelin Masters (as fancy<br />

as it sounds), Mini Maestros<br />

and Jedi Training, all with<br />

Montessori principles.<br />

purpledragonplay.com<br />

Maggie & Rose,<br />

Kensington<br />

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