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 ...

A famous and beloved California theme park has banned all forms of line jumping and what many call “line holding” immediately. Theme Park News: Knott’s Berry Farm in California Bans Line Jumping and Line Holding Nestled in Buena Park, California, Knott’s Berry Farm sprawls across 57 acres, equivalent to 2,500,000 square feet of adventure. Under the ownership and operation of ...

In a tragic and horrifying theme park accident, nearly three dozen guests, including children, were killed this weekend as an entire nation goes into mourning.  Related: Hundreds of Disney Cast Members Barred From Park Entry: Speculation Abounds Theme Park Accident: Amusement Park Goes Up in Flames as Nearly 3 Dozen, Including Children, Sadly Lose Their Lives A tragic fire erupted ...

It’s a weird and sad time for theme park news, as folks wanting to ride some of the world’s tallest and fastest roller coasters are in for a shock. A few of them have begun shutting down unexpectedly, spreading speculation and rumors. Here are some updates that might help clear the air. Theme Park News: Strata and Giga Coasters Close ...

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 ...

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 ...

A Florida theme park facing eviction has officially withdrawn its bid for a restraining order against the local government.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: ...

It would seem that Universal Studios Hollywood had a rough time during an Annual Passholder preview event, leading to zero water for guests and chaos that erupted amongst hundreds of people, leading to long wait times and more. Universal Studios Hollywood Butchers Annual Passholder Event: Chaos Erupts as No Water and Large Crowds Leads to Team Members Taking Action A ...

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 ...

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 ...