New Rides Ahead at Universal Orlando: The Secret VelociCoaster and Nintendo World
The Jurassic Park Coaster should be ready to give a dinosaur roar when the multi-launch ride with a raptor theme is complete in 2021. After a long wait, Universal Orlando Resort has finally ... [read more]
Long-abandoned Lake Dolores Waterpark has been approved for new life
Route 66 attractions make a comeback
Originally created in the 1960s, the park closed in 2004; becoming a backdrop for many Instagram photos. People frequently ignore "no trespassing signs" to pose in front of a dried-out pool or ... [read more]
Florida Theme Parks Permitted To, But Have Not Increased Capacity Yet
Theme Parks Across the Country Host Scaled Back Halloween Events
Phase 3 of reopening in Florida means theme parks can increase capacity as long as social distancing protocols are maintained. Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and others can, according to the ... [read more]
Major theme parks take second quarter hit, but attendance on the rise
While business is certainly not where it was last year at this time, theme parks and water parks are still attracting guests despite the Covid-19 pandemic. In Orlando, Fla., Universal Studios is a ... [read more]
Magic Springs Theme and Water Park Attendance Wave is Building as Other Waterparks also Reopen
While keeping attendance numbers confidential, despite limited admissions capacities required at Arkansas theme and water parks, Michael Wampler, director of sales and marketing at Magic Springs ... [read more]
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]
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]
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]
