Two months after a Florida theme park was supposed to close, new reports have emerged suggesting that the government previously tried to intervene. The tale of the Miami Seaquarium is long, tragic, and complicated. First opened in 1955 (coincidentally, the same year as Disneyland), the marine theme park has long been criticized for its animal care. For years, its resident ...
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Florida Theme Park Hit by $50,000 Injury Lawsuit After Traumatic Collision
A Florida theme park guest has filed a lawsuit demanding $50,000 after a traumatic incident at one of its attractions. Accidents can happen anywhere, even in the ‘safest’ environments. While theme parks do everything they can to ensure the well-being of their guests, a handful of incidents – most of which are extremely minor – happen every year. When these ...
Read More »Missing Kids Alert: Trio Disappears During Theme Park Outing
An urgent notice has been issued after three young children – two of which are siblings – went missing during a visit to a popular theme park. Theme parks are designed to be immersive experiences for the entire family. Whether you’re at Disneyland or your local amusement park, the idea is that there’s something fun for everyone. However, sometimes, it’s ...
Read More »Tragic Accident Leads to Permanent Closure of Popular Theme Park Ride
One year after an accident left one dead, a theme park has decided to permanently axe its popular roller coaster. For the most part, theme parks are extremely safe. Whether it’s a slow, gentle ride like “it’s a small world” or something as extreme as Tower of Terror, every attraction undergoes rigorous safety testing to ensure the wellbeing of all ...
Read More »Unpopular Universal Orlando Change Reversed With Immediate Effect
A recent unpopular change has been reversed at Universal Orlando Resort. Like all theme parks, change is part of the package at Universal Orlando Resort. The next few years are packed with exciting changes for the resort, including the official opening of DreamWorks Land, the new nighttime show Cinesational: A Symphonic Spectacular, and the debut of Universal’s third theme park, ...
Read More »Close Call: Animal Attempts to Abduct Child at Popular Park, Officials Report
Guests typically visit zoos and animal parks to come face-to-face with animals you won’t catch elsewhere. However, one guest came a little too close to said animals on a trip to a popular park last week. While the majority of zoos and parks treat their animal residents with high-quality care and attention, the odd dramatic headline does leak through on ...
Read More »SeaWorld Accused of Employee Bullying and Deteriorating Animal Welfare
A former SeaWorld Orlando employee has claimed that the park is mistreating both its employees and animals. Since the release of Blackfish (2013), negative opinions about SeaWorld’s theme parks have become increasingly common. The documentary – which followed Tilikum, a killer whale involved in three of the four fatal attacks of orcas on humans – puts forward a pretty convincing ...
Read More »Blaze Ravages Iconic Theme Park: Extensive Damage Reported
A fire hit LEGOLAND yesterday, leaving several sections of one land in ruins. Theme parks and their attractions are built to strict safety codes to ensure the well-being of guests and employees alike, but things can (and do) still go awry sometimes. In the past few months, we have reported on everything from a bicycle collision with a bus at ...
Read More »Immediate Rule Change Hits Universal After Bad Guest Behavior
One Universal Studios location has made a major change to a long-standing park rule, specifically aimed at guests visiting from overseas. With five resorts dotted across the globe, Universal offers a range of movie-inspired experiences for both kids and kids at heart. While Universal Orlando Resort is its biggest location (with two theme parks, a water park, and a third ...
Read More »Permanent Park Closure? Guests Fear the End for Disney World Park
Could the “temporary” closure of one Disney World park end up being permanent? Some fans seem to think so. In the 50+ years of Walt Disney World Resort, only one park has ever closed down for good. While Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom are all going strong, River Country – the resort’s first-ever water park – permanently ...
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