A tragic accident at a Disney theme park left one person trapped beneath a bus on Saturday, reports say. Accidents are rare at all theme parks ā especially Disney theme parks ā which is why they tend to make headlines when they happen. Related: Horrific Ride Accident Prompts New Safety Protocols at Disney Park So far in 2024, we’ve reported ...
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Disney Park Rejects Tiana Retheme, Doubles Down on Splash Mountain
One Disney theme park is doubling down on the original version of Splash Mountain. As was first announced in June 2020, both Disneyland Resort and Disney World’s Magic Kingdom closed their versions of Splash Mountain in 2023 to make way for a new attraction inspired by The Princess and the FrogĀ (2009). Related: Grand Return Confirmed ā Disney Ending Years-Long Closure, ...
Read More »Controversial Florida Theme Park Offers Free Entry to Select Guests
One of the most controversial theme parks in Florida has revealed that guests can get into the park for free from next month ā on one condition. For decades, SeaWorld Orlando has generated controversy with its use of orcas and dolphins for entertainment. Whales such as Tilikum ā the killer whale subject of the documentaryĀ BlackfishĀ (2013), who was involved in three ...
Read More »SeaWorld Controversy: Major Victory Celebrated as Florida Theme Park is Canceled
Animal rights group PETA celebrated a major win in its ongoing mission to cancel marine theme parks such as SeaWorld Orlando. While most people first became aware of animal rights activists fighting SeaWorld with the release ofĀ BlackfishĀ (2013), the documentary is just the tip of the iceberg. Tragic though the life and suffering of Tilikum ā the killer whale who famously ...
Read More »Eviction Standoff: Florida Theme Park Stays Open, Defies Closure Expectations
A month after receiving its eviction notice ā and two days after it was supposed to close down for good ā the most controversial theme park in Florida continues to operate. You could argue that there have been multiple contenders for the title of “Florida’s most controversial theme park” in recent years, thanks to Walt Disney World’s ongoing legal spats ...
Read More »Historic Change Impacts Disney World, Making Visits Even More Challenging
Walt Disney World Resort just unveiled a massive change for one location ā one that’s good news for Disney but not-so-good news for those hoping to visit any time soon. With four theme parks and two water parks, there’s no shortage of things to do at Walt Disney World. Combined with large crowds and high prices, it sometimes feels like ...
Read More »Florida Theme Park Under Scrutiny: Employees Report Feeling ‘Intimidated’ as Closure Nears
The most controversial theme park in Florida has been accused of intimidating its employees and trying to evade government inspections ā just days before the date of its eviction notice. The Sunshine State is packed with theme parks, many of which could be arguably defined as controversial. There’s Walt Disney World Resort, with its ongoing legal spat with Florida Gov. ...
Read More »Fate of Captive Animals in Florida Theme Park Hangs in Balance
Experts have revealed what will become of marine animals currently living at the Florida theme park facing permanent closure. After years of controversy, the end is nigh for one Florida park. Having violated the terms of its lease by failing to provide its animal residents with adequate care, Miami-Wade County declared in March that it was serving Miami Seaquarium with ...
Read More »Massive $1.9 Billion Disney Expansion Gets Green Light Despite Backlash
After a lengthy council meeting, the City of Anaheim has approved DisneylandForward ā meaning there’s just one more step to go until Disney can go ahead with expansion plans for its oldest theme park resort. With The Walt Disney Company investing an incredible $60 billion into its theme parks over the next decade, there’s been plenty of debate as to ...
Read More »Disney Unveils Australia Theme Park Concept, Eyes Global Expansion
A former Imagineer has shared concept art for a Disney theme park in Australia ā and pondered its potential for other countries, too. With six resorts around the world, you could hardly complain that Disney hasn’t gone international. As of 2024, the original Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is joined by parks in Orlando (Walt Disney World Resort), Paris (Disneyland ...
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