If you frequent theme park social media circles, you may have seen a video making the rounds yesterday that appeared to show a Six Flags guest slipping out of their seat at a height of 325 feet. It’s been a big week for Six Flags, which has officially completed its merger with Cedar Fair and formed the largest operator of ...
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Devastating News Emerges About State of UK’s ‘Disneyland’
The dream of the UK’s very own ‘Disneyland’ theme park is officially dead. There are plenty of impressive theme parks worldwide, from Universal Studios to Knott’s Berry Farm to Dollywood. However, for many, Disney set the standard for immersive experiences upon opening Disneyland Park in 1955 – and continues to do so to this day. Unsurprisingly, that means that plenty ...
Read More »Teenager Tragically Dies of Drug Overdose After Suspected Spiking at Theme Park
A teenager has sadly died after allegedly being spiked at a popular theme park event. While theme parks do their best to maintain strict safety standards, one of the few things they can’t control is guest behavior. Even with stringent security measures, sometimes the actions of those attending a park can have tragic consequences. That was the case at one ...
Read More »Iconic Theme Park Slapped With Lawsuit After Roller Coaster Leaves Guest Paralyzed
A beloved roller coaster is the subject of a new lawsuit after a rider was allegedly left paralyzed. As a general rule, roller coasters – like all theme park attractions – are extremely safe to ride. According to the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), the chance of receiving a serious injury “on a fixed-site ride at a ...
Read More »Potterheads, Unite: Another ‘Harry Potter’ Theme Park Addition Debuts in September
Potterheads have plenty to look forward to at Universal as a new addition hits the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It’s been over a decade since Universal opened its first Wizarding World of Harry Potter area, but Harry Potter fans still regularly receive new magical experiences at Universal Studios locations worldwide. What started with Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and three attractions – Harry ...
Read More »Permanent Closure Update: Government Files Eviction Lawsuit Against Florida Theme Park
There’s a new development in the efforts to close down a controversial Florida theme park. While Walt Disney World Resort and SeaWorld have both found themselves in the headlines for controversial reasons in the past (the latter even more so), neither has sparked quite as much public outrage recently as Miami Seaquarium. Related: Is SeaWorld Getting Rid of Its Killer ...
Read More »Bear Attack Update: Animal Located and Killed After Theme Park Goes Into Lockdown
Authorities have given an important update on the status of a bear that attacked a theme park employee last week. Try as they might, there’s only so much theme park operators can do to gain the upper hand over nature. For example, while Walt Disney World Resort may be built with hurricanes in mind, there’s no stopping a storm barreling ...
Read More »$48 Upcharge Introduced at Disney Resort for Newly-Purchased Merchandise
In this day and age, what are Disney theme parks without upcharges? While theme parks have always been expensive, it does feel like they’re leaving our wallets lighter than ever in recent years. Disney has infamously increased the prices of several elements of the theme park experience since COVID-19, including tickets, merchandise, and food. It’s the small upcharges that tend ...
Read More »Iconic Muppets Studio Hits the Market, Marking the End of an Era
It’s time to play the music, it’s time to light the lights, it’s time to close the Muppet studio tonight. While The Walt Disney Company purchased the rights to The Muppets in 2004 (plus Bear in the Big Blue House), its creators — The Jim Henson Company — remains a separate entity to this day. In fact, the company is ...
Read More »Extensive Overhaul Planned for Another Classic at Magic Kingdom
Another big change is heading for Magic Kingdom Park as the Frontierland transformation continues. For better or worse, Disney’s theme parks are always changing. With Walt Disney World Resort getting a $17 billion investment over the next decade, we can expect plenty more changes on the horizon – whenever Disney deigns to announce them, of course. With the D23 Expo ...
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