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Massive new cruise ship unveils jaw-dropping outdoor theme park in middle of the ocean

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Cruise lines have long competed over bigger ships and flashier amenities, but one company is now taking that rivalry to new heights — literally.

MSC Cruises has unveiled plans for a sprawling open-air “theme park” at sea aboard its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, including an over-water swing ride that will send passengers soaring above the ocean, according to a company press release.

The attraction, called “Cliffhanger,” is billed as Europe’s first over-water swing of its kind, suspended high above the ship’s deck with unobstructed views of the surrounding sea. It will be part of a larger outdoor zone known as “The Harbour,” designed as a central hub for open-air experiences and family activities, the company said.

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The Harbour is expected to feature a ropes course, waterslides and what MSC says will be the longest dry slide at sea, along with a playground and gathering spaces, according to the announcement. At night, the area is designed to transform into a lit-up entertainment zone with extended programming.

“As a family-owned company, MSC Cruises knows what it takes to keep the whole family happy on holiday,” Steve Leatham, the company’s vice president of entertainment, said in a statement.

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MSC Cruises, based in Geneva, is the world’s third-largest cruise line, operating 23 ships that sail to more than 300 destinations across five continents.

The outdoor park reflects a broader push toward immersive, all-ages experiences — a trend gaining momentum across the cruise industry as ships increasingly resemble floating resorts, according to reports.

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At the center of the MSC ship will be the “Family Aventura District,” a dedicated area combining outdoor attractions with indoor entertainment spaces, including a 10,000-square-foot kids club and an interactive arena where the floor itself becomes part of digital game shows, according to MSC Cruises.

The vessel is also expected to incorporate tech-driven experiences aimed at older kids and teens, including events hosted by an AI-powered avatar and interactive competitions, the company said.

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MSC World Asia is scheduled to debut in December 2026, sailing seven-night Mediterranean itineraries with stops in destinations such as Barcelona, Naples and Rome, according to the cruise line.

Some cruise travelers, however, remain divided on how newer ships balance value with experience.

In online forums, some passengers say MSC offers strong pricing and comparable onboard options, while others argue competitors still edge ahead in areas like food and family programming.

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As ships increasingly add amusement-style attractions over the years, from zip lines to surf simulators, the scale of the open-air theme park suggests the industry is continuing to cruise heavily into onboard experiences.

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Report: Pro-China Billionaire Funded NYC’s May Day Events Where Zohran Mamdani Pushed Taxing the Rich

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Two leftist groups that have directly or indirectly received funding from a pro-Chinese Communist Party tech-billionaire reportedly helped organize protesters in New York City’s Union Square for the communist and socialist May Day events on Friday.

The post Report: Pro-China Billionaire Funded NYC’s May Day Events Where Zohran Mamdani Pushed Taxing the Rich appeared first on Breitbart.

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Lisa Kudrow still earns $20M a year in residuals from ‘Friends’ more than 30 years after show premiered

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Lisa Kudrow‘s breakout role in “Friends” is still bringing in the big bucks over 30 years after it first aired in 1994.

During a recent interview with The Times in London, the 62-year-old revealed she and the rest of the cast of “Friends” continue to earn $20 million a year in residuals from the show.

“Because Phoebe Buffay was so great?” Kudrow jokingly guessed as to why the dollar amount is so high, referencing her character from the show.

“Friends” first premiered in September 1994, and was an immediate breakout hit, and reportedly was ringing in 25 million viewers each week.

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Despite its popularity, Kudrow shared she had never actually watched the show, telling the outlet she wanted to watch it after her former co-star, Matthew Perry, died in October 2023.

“Before, I only saw what I did wrong or could have done better,” she explained. “But for the first time I truly appreciated just how great it was. I felt I did OK, but Jennifer and Courteney? Amazing. David and Matt? They had me laughing so hard. And then Matthew — he was just beyond us all.”

Kudrow previously spoke to The Hollywood Reporter in June 2024 about what it’s like for her to watch Perry on screen as Chandler Bing.

She explained that watching him is a way of “just celebrating how hilarious he was,” adding that he was “uniquely hilarious” and that “that is what I want to remember [about him].”

“You’re just laughing all day long, basically, in between the scenes, because these are funny people,” Kudrow said. “And especially someone like Matthew, whose goal was: How many laughs can I get in real life every day? So we were always laughing so hard, tears were flying out of our faces.”

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When speaking with The Times, Kudrow spoke about the idea that the show maybe “captured a kind of innocence” that existed in the past that “a younger generation has never got to experience” without social media, smartphones or laptops.

Despite this, Kudrow assures fans things were not as innocent behind the scenes as they may have appeared to be.

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“Don’t forget we were recording in front of a live audience of 400, and if you messed up one of these writers’ lines or it didn’t get the perfect response they could be like, ‘Can’t the b—- f—ing read? She’s not even trying. She f—ed up my line,’” she said. “And we know that back in the room the guys would be up late discussing their sexual fantasies about Jennifer and Courteney. It was intense.”

“Friends” ran on NBC for 10 seasons over 10 years, with the final episode airing in May 2004 and reportedly garnering over 52 million views.

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