When Six Flags Entertainment merged with Cedar Point, theme park fans were cautiously optimistic. The merger of Cedar Point/Six Flags makes the new company the largest theme park operator in North America, with 42 locations. Related: In a Shocking Development, Six Flags to Shutter Corporate Headquarters as Soon as Next Week However, fans were apprehensive when the two sides merged. ...
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Florida Theme Park Undergoes Major Security Overhaul After Violent Incident
You have to hand it to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay fans; they have been vigilant over the last week. After a violent “takeover” at the Tampa theme park last week, Busch Gardens fans took it upon themselves to warn the park and Tampa Police of any upcoming issues, which has worked. Fight yesterday at @BuschGardens during the so called "takeover" ...
Read More »Federal Government Returns Basic Human Right to Disney World Cast Members After DeSantis Took It Away
This week has seen some of the hottest temperatures across the country. However, this week in Central Florida, the feels-like temperature topped 110 degrees several times, causing meteorologists to issue extreme heat warnings for anyone traveling to Walt Disney World. Related: Disney Worked Behind the Scenes to Pass Law That Strips Cast Members of Basic Human Rights Despite those extreme ...
Read More »‘Takeover’ Threat Has Police on High Alter This Holiday Weekend at Florida Theme Park
Last week, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay saw a massive “takeover” of its property. These “takeovers” are orchestrated events that encourage guests to “bring the drama” and encourage them to fight with each other. Fight yesterday at @BuschGardens during the so called "takeover" pic.twitter.com/UvU93iy6Yv — Jake Coasters (@jake_coasters) June 29, 2024 Related: Emergency Update: Another Violent “Takeover” Coming to Florida Theme ...
Read More »Another Violent ‘Takeover’ Promised for This Week at Florida Theme Park
A dangerous new phenomenon has been occurring at theme parks recently. No, it’s not parents putting lifts into their children’s shoes to get them on a roller coaster. This one is more dangerous for everyone at the parks. Recently, guests have been posting on social media, calling for a “takeover” of parks. These “takeovers” encourage guests to “act bad, bring ...
Read More »Boy Dies of ‘Medical Incident’ at Southern California Water Park
An 11-year-old boy who had a “medical emergency” while at the Wild Rivers Water Park in Irvine, California, has died from a rare heart condition. According to news reports, 11-year-old Titus Wininger was at the water park with his youth group when he was found unresponsive. The Orange County Fire Authority responded to the emergency and transported Wininger to a ...
Read More »Historic Flooding Shutters Theme Park, Guests Won’t Get Refunds
This week, the Midwest has seen historic rain storms, which have caused once-in-a-century flooding around parts of the region. Parts of Minnesota have seen 100-year flooding, and infrastructure has started to fail as a result. According to CNN, at least two people are now confirmed dead, and hundreds of people have lost their homes. However, in Southern Minnesota, many residents ...
Read More »Bob Iger Asks Walt Disney For Help Fixing Company’s Issues
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger visited EPCOT this weekend to check out the completed CommuniCore Plaza and CommuniCore Hall. But Bob Iger’s first stop was the Walt Disney “Walt the Dreamer” statue for a photo op with the big boss. Related: After Years of Construction, Disney Gives Fans a ‘Lifeless, Cheap’ New Addition Disney World fans have been less ...
Read More »After Leaked Video Showed Him Claiming Disney Doesn’t Hire White Men, Exec Steps Away From the Company
It must have been quite a weekend for Disney Senior Vice President Michael Giordano. On Friday, a conservative social media outlet leaked a video of Giordano telling an unknown companion that The Walt Disney Company does not hire “white men” and the company passes over white males like himself for promotion. Senior Vice President at Disney: "There's no way we're ...
Read More »Disney Doesn’t Hire ‘White Men’ According to Exec in Hidden Video
When the Walt Disney Company was feuding with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, one of the barbs the governor would throw at Disney was that the company had “gone woke.” This became a rallying cry for those who were against anything Disney did. Related: Florida Attorney General Coming For Disney World Starbucks Locations However, after Governor DeSantis and Disney buried the ...
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