Branson's Silver Dollar City Debuts Mystic River Falls Rapids Ride
Celebrating their Diamond Jubilee, Silver Dollar City in Branson, Mo., has opened their brand-new Mystic River Falls attraction. Especially in COVID-19 times, having a brand-new water adventure is ... [read more]
Theme Park Food Events: A Temporary Option to Bring in Guests
Theme parks have used food offerings, at least off and on, during the pandemic as a way to bring guests into the parks, sustaining interest in the attractions themselves and raising some revenue ... [read more]
OABA & NAARSO Partner to Provide Affordable Online Amusement Ride Training Platform
The Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA) and the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO) have partnered to provide the amusement industry with an extremely ... [read more]
Universal Studios Florida Open, but California Theme Park Remains Closed
In California, Universal Studios Hollywood remains closed, while the City Walk Shopping District is open. But in Florida, three Universal theme parks are open to limited capacity numbers – ... [read more]
IAAPA Cancels IAAPA Expo 2020 Due to COVID-19
New Virtual Education Conference to Take Place Nov. 16-18
ORLANDO, Fla., US (Sept. 4, 2020) – IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, today announced the cancellation of IAAPA Expo 2020 in Orlando, Florida. In addition, the ... [read more]
Universal Cancels Halloween Events: Halloween Horror Nights Sit 2020 Out
In the world of theme parks, one of the biggest Halloween season disappointments may be Universal Studios’ cancellation of its annual fright fest, Halloween Horror Nights. Canceled at both the ... [read more]
California's Downtown Disney is Open while Disneyland & Governor Newsom Discussing Opening Plans for Theme Parks
Originally scheduled to reopen July 17th, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., delayed the planned reopening of both Disneyland and California Adventure as well as its hotels due to a lack of ... [read more]
Dollywood Changes Operations During Pandemic; Alters Operation Schedule
Dollywood was one of the first theme parks to reopen as pandemic rules closed and then allowed reduced-capacity reopening of entertainment.Reservations in advance were initially required, but that ... [read more]
Splish-Splash Many Water Parks are Back: Waterparks Across the Nation Reopen with COVID-19 Safety Precautions
Waterparks are one way to stay cool this summer, despite COVID-19. The CDC has issued guidelines for waterparks, from handwashing to social distancing. Masks are not as prevalent, and definitely not ... [read more]
Empire Adventures Hopes to Reopen Fantasy Island Theme Park in 2021
Fantasy Island, the theme and waterpark located in Grand Island, New York closed in February 2020 after 22 years in business. Empire Adventures is currently at work on a 5-year plan to bring back ... [read more]
