The Most Exciting New Theme Park Openings in 2023

• #toc_item_0 • [Are You Ready for Super Nintendo World and Big Bear Mountain?](#toc_item_1) • [You must be this tall to read this story](#toc_item_2) • [You’re Going to Want to Make Tanya Holland’s Black-Eyed Pea Dip](#toc_item_3) • [Dip in](#toc_item_4) • [The Most Punctual Airlines Around](#toc_item_5) • [Time flies](#toc_item_6) • [Madrid Is Evolving into One of the Top Luxury Destinations](#toc_item_7) • [Learn more](#toc_item_8) • [Sign Up for Salt to Taste](#toc_item_9) • [Your Inbox, Now with More Flavor](#toc_item_10) *Header 728x90 [] I’m not going to go on about the possibilities of the new year, as you’ve likely really driven that all into the ground. I’m not going to talk about how this is the only time of year that personal growth and change is possible, that time is undoubtedly linear, or the fact that if you climb a mountain and you turn around and see my reflection in the snow-covered hills, well, the landslide brought me down. What I am going to talk about is the fact that I was in a bar filled with shrimp cocktail on New Year’s Eve and that last night at a restaurant, while trying to relax with a sensible glass of Côtes du Rhône, the people at the table next to me were talking about multiple restraining orders they had to file in 2022. If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere, I guess. Needless to say, I’d say it’s time to move forward! It’s a brand new year of delightful Thrillist content! And I can’t wait to share it all with you. First up, we have the highly anticipated theme park openings of 2023, a delicious recipe for black-eyed pea dip (Fergie not included), the most punctual airlines of last year (keep notes), the luxury tourism market in Madrid, and finally, Quebec’s natural wine scene (oui oui, c'est mieux de rester naturel). If you’ll excuse me, I have to continue staring into my glamorous New Year’s fridge (it’s filled with nothing but olives, lemons, peanut butter, and bottles of bubbly). [Ned Riseley, Senior Copywriter]( [ [( travel [] [Are You Ready for Super Nintendo World and Big Bear Mountain?]( It’s time to step into Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, or a giant new Minions ride in Orlando, or even abroad at World of Jumanji in the U.K. I would love to get on a roller coaster and just forget about everything else and pretend I’m inside a video game or something; that actually sounds really nice. Here’s a list of all the openings taking place at amusement parks all over. There are even escape rooms. [] [You must be this tall to read this story]( [( [( Food & drink [] [You’re Going to Want to Make Tanya Holland’s Black-Eyed Pea Dip]( Tanya Holland is the owner of Oakland’s now-shuttered restaurant Brown Sugar Kitchen, and the author of California Soul, a cookbook that goes deep on Black American cooking. While black-eyed peas were an acquired taste for her growing up, she has since come to love them, and her slower introduction means she really gives them a fresh take in her dip recipe. Hear about her journey with cooking and try making the dip at home. I dare you! [] [Dip in]( [( *Sponsored Ads List [( travel [] [The Most Punctual Airlines Around]( Feeling some post-holiday travel angst? Did you get spiritually tested by the slow buildup of multiple delays and then, after hours of uncertainty and the occasional lilt of hope, a cancellation? Well, we’ve rounded up the most on-time airlines of 2022, so you can plan accordingly for the new year. You might be surprised by some of the names on the list, honestly. Just from hearing anecdotes about holiday travel this year, I will be resorting to exclusively sleeper trains. [] [Time flies]( [//groupninemedia.createsend.com/campaigns/content/edit/DE0CA41E849921082540EF23F30FEDED?origin=CampaignCreationChecklist#]( *720x300 Ad Banner [( travel [] [Madrid Is Evolving into One of the Top Luxury Destinations]( The capital of Spain is climbing the ranks of European tourism destinations, with new investments, renovations, and luxury touches that would make Emily want to relocate from Paris. Just kidding, don’t even think about Emily right now; this isn’t about her. This is about a thriving nightlife scene to rival Barcelona’s, 30 Michelin stars across the city, and revamped architectural and botanical sites that are sure to stun. Read about all the reasons to head to Madrid. [] [Learn more]( [( [ [] [Sign Up for Salt to Taste]( [] [Food and drink]( food & drink food & drink [Your Inbox, Now with More Flavor]( [The Thriving Natural Wine Scene of Quebec]( *Footer 728x90 Thrillist Editorial - Favorable reviews cannot be bought. Read our [Terms & Conditions](, [Privacy Policy]( Delivered by Thrillist.com, 568 Broadway, Suite 507, New York, NY 10012 [212.966.2263]( Sent to {EMAIL}. Add themove@newsletter.thrillist.com to your safe-sender list so our emails get to your inbox. [View On The Web]( [Content Settings]( [Unsubscribe](