Attention Universal fans: September just got a lot trickier for anyone planning to hit Islands of Adventure after 6 p.m. On Tuesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 18, Universal Orlando’s adrenaline-packed park will be closing its gates at 6:00 p.m., cutting short what could have been an epic evening of rides, wizardry, and Jurassic thrills. No official word has been ...

Earlier this month, bodycam footage of a March 2024 incident at Universal Orlando Resort emerged on YouTube. In the video, children watched as a police officer tackled their mother, who allegedly entered Universal Studios Florida without a valid theme park ticket. Credit: Universal According to the video, posted by the Cop Action On Cam channel, Universal Orlando Resort security noticed ...

An animal has died at SeaWorld Orlando after a freak accident on Pipeline: The Surf Coaster. At least one theme park guest was also injured in the incident. Pipeline: The Surf Coaster is one of the most unique attractions in the Central Florida theme park scene. The “first-of-its-kind surf coaster,” which debuted at SeaWorld Orlando in 2023, sends standing guests ...

Current Challenges in the Theme Park Industry The theme park industry faces significant hurdles as attendance and revenue decline. Recent data indicates that Six Flags, known as North America’s largest theme park company, experienced a staggering $100 million drop in revenue in the second quarter alone. Attendance plummeted by nine percent, with season pass purchases also down by eight percent. ...

Universal Orlando Resort’s Hogwarts Express—one of the most immersive and intricately themed attractions in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—reportedly came to an abrupt halt this week after a guest allegedly jumped from the train while it was still moving. According to a thread posted on Reddit, a rider described being evacuated while the train was still in the station. ...

Recent Trends in Theme Park Attendance The theme park industry in Central Florida is witnessing notable shifts in attendance patterns. Following the much-anticipated opening of Epic Universe, both Disney and Universal are experiencing an influx of visitors, drawing substantial crowds eager to explore new attractions. This recent boost has established Epic Universe as a key player, effectively revitalizing interest in ...

Six Flags Experiences Attendance Crisis Six Flags has recently announced a troubling 17 percent decline in attendance during the year’s first quarter. This significant drop has alarmed North America’s foremost theme park operator stakeholders. Industry sources note that adverse weather conditions have played a pivotal role in deterring visitors. Nationwide rainstorms negatively impacted park attendance, leading to concerns about the ...

Universal’s Epic Universe was supposed to be, well, epic—and in many ways, it still is. As Universal Orlando’s long-awaited fourth theme park, Epic Universe opened in May 2025 to massive crowds and sky-high expectations. With immersive lands based on How to Train Your Dragon, Harry Potter, Universal Classic Monsters, and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, the park made a promise to redefine ...

In a stunning achievement for the Pigeon Forge-based theme park, Dollywood has once again claimed the coveted title of No. 1 theme park in the United States in TripAdvisor’s 2025 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards. This marks the third time in four years that Dollywood has earned the top honor, outshining heavyweights like Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Disney’s ...

Recent Brawl at Theme Park A recent brawl at Six Flags New England has drawn significant attention, as footage of the incident spread rapidly across social media platforms. The chaotic disturbance involved multiple groups and is reported to have lasted approximately three to five minutes. Eyewitnesses described the scene as alarming, with fights occurring in a heavily trafficked park area, ...