Reopening Plans Start Firming Up at Select Theme Parks Across the Country
Wisconsin Dells' Mt. Olympus Theme Park to open as early as May 23
While Disney and other theme park behemoths consider how to enforce the mask- wearing and temperature checks being utilized abroad, Dollywood could become the first theme park to reopen in the U.S., ... [read more]
Walt Disney World, Universal, and Sea World to submit re-opening plans to Orange County
Breaking News: WFTV Channel 9 is reporting that Orlando's major theme parks, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and Sea World Orlando, will be making presentations to the Orange County ... [read more]
Wisdom Rides of America Optimistic about Future - Rolls out new line of Roller Coasters & Ferris Wheels
Jared Davis, head of Wisdom Rides of America, is remaining positive amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to ensuring his company performs “business as usual” for their valued ... [read more]
Vegan Food is Veg-tastic for Theme Parks and Fairs
Can vegans have fun dining at the fair or theme park? A new trend is showing they can indeed – from the Minnesota State Fair to the Black Spire Outpost.At the Minnesota state fair last year, ... [read more]
The Impact of Insurance on the Carnival & Amusement Park Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As the outdoor amusement industry faces a shut-down during the COVID-19 pandemic, the cost of insurance becomes a big question with an abbreviated season. We talked to prominent insurance ... [read more]
Struggling to Stay Jersey Strong amid Quarantine, Parks Face Shrinking Season & Uncertain Future
As the reopening of the American and global economy unfolds, the amusement park industry may well look at the Garden State for inspiration, and perhaps in some sense, a model for recovery after ... [read more]
Ventura County Fair in California Cancelled due to Coronavirus Concerns
May 4, 2020 (Ventura County) - The Ventura County Fairgrounds Board of Directors has voted unanimously to cancel the 2020 Ventura County Fair. The action comes amid unprecedented community ... [read more]
Indiana Paves Path for Fairs & Festivals to Open by July 4
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced his plan today to reopen Indiana in stages, and made it official with new executive orders. The plan, called “Back On Track Indiana” calls for 5 ... [read more]
Orange County Economic Recovery Task Fore Begins to Show the Way to Re-Open Amusement Parks and Events
Updated on May 1, 2020
FLORIDA -- Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, after meeting with President Trump in Washington Tuesday, April 28th, announced Phase I of his plan for reopening Florida on Wednesday, April 29th as his ... [read more]
What Once was Old is New Again: Revamping Old Amusement Park Rides and Attractions
Parks may tear down obsolete rides. They may keep them as nostalgia rides to please regular park guests. And they may rebuild an old attraction with new materials either to preserve and update or ... [read more]
