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 ...
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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 ā the resort’s first-ever water park ā permanently ...
Read More »Universal Doubles Down on Child Ban After Viral Incident
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 ...
Read More »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A Florida theme park facing eviction has officially withdrawn its bid for a restraining order against the local government.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 āSeriously Damagingā 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 ā 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 ...
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