One Universal Studios theme park has clarified rules restricting guests from certain areas after an onslaught of rule-breaking youngsters was caught on camera. Like any private property, theme parks have strict rules designed to make the experience as enjoyable (and safe) as possible for guests and employees alike. While some of these rules are obvious, such as not engaging in ...
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Florida Theme Park Withdraws Restraining Order Against Government, May Still Permanently Close
A Florida theme park facing eviction has officially withdrawn its bid for a restraining order against the local government. From Walt Disney World Resort to Universal Orlando Resort, Florida is packed with theme parks. While these parks contribute massively to the state’s economy, that doesn’t mean the state itself isn’t occasionally at odds with the businesses behind each location. Related: ...
Read More »Disney Parks Slapped With $1.4 Million Fine by Government Over “Seriously Damaging” Move
Two Disney theme parks were slapped with a massive $1.4 million fine this week. Since opening Disneyland Park in 1955, Disney’s theme parks have remained a reliable source of income for The Walt Disney Company. Currently, it operates five resorts worldwide (its sixth, Tokyo Disney Resort, is technically operated by The Oriental Land Company), with its cumulative parks revenue totaling ...
Read More »Update Given After Terrifying Fire Traps SeaWorld Animal
A beloved SeaWorld animal performer was saved from a tragic fire over the weekend. While SeaWorld tends to focus more on its thrill rides than actual animals nowadays, its marine life remains the core attraction at all three of its U.S. theme parks. Related: Is SeaWorld Getting Rid of Its Killer Whales? Killer whales may be the star of the ...
Read More »Closure Update: Controversial Florida Theme Park Fights Government Mandate, Update Given
The most controversial theme park in Florida isn’t going down without a fight. Theme park controversies aren’t rare. Over the years, we’ve seen Walt Disney World Resort engage in multiple public spats with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (due in no small part to its opposition of the governor’s “don’t say gay” bill in 2021), as well as SeaWorld battle accusations ...
Read More »Theme Park Guest Gets Violent, Draws Blood Over Height Restrictions
A guest has been arrested after lashing out over height restrictions at the theme park. Whether it’s Disney World or Six Flags, rules exist for a reason in theme parks. The majority of these are related to the safety of both guests and theme park workers – which is why parks tend to crack down so hard when they’re broken. ...
Read More »New Queue Mandate Hits Disney Park, Reins in Chaotic Guests
One Disney park is trying to get ahead of the chaos by introducing yet another kind of virtual queue. Disney theme parks are busy at the best of times. However, some things attract more chaos than others. New attractions, for example, tend to generate mass crowds that Disney has tried to bring under control with virtual queues over the past ...
Read More »Disney Sets Deadline for Concerning Main Street, U.S.A. Closure
Disney has fixed the closure date for a Main Street staple as it preps to give it a “substantial makeover.” All of Disney’s theme parks across the globe undergo regular renovations and makeovers to keep the magic as fresh as possible. While some of these are relatively minor and take a matter of days, sometimes it shutters rides, restaurants, stores, ...
Read More »Florida Locals Push Back as Theme Park Guests Take Priority
Some Florida residents are not particularly happy about the way Orlando’s theme park guests are being prioritized right now. Located in Central Florida, Orlando has made its name as the theme park capital of the United States – if not the world. What started with just Walt Disney World Resort in 1971 has become a bonafide thrill empire encompassing the ...
Read More »Franchise Forward: New ‘Star Wars’ Project Includes More LGBTQIA+ Representation
The latest Star Wars release continues to push the franchise into a more inclusive space by introducing a new non-binary character. Star Wars: Tales of the Empire premiered on Disney+ over the weekend to mark Star Wars Day. The new animated anthology series focuses on Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) and Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) during the Imperial Era and has ...
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