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The image is divided into two parts: on the left, a police car's siren lights flash against a blurred city nightscape; on the right, a person operates machinery inside a dimly lit gold mine shaft, suggesting an air of urgency beneath the surface.

1 Dead, 23 Trapped After Elevator Failure at ‘Gold Mine’ Attraction

By Eva Miller
A large blue sign at the entrance of Cedar Point amusement park with the text "Welcome to Cedar Point" in white. Above the sign, people are experiencing an exhilarating roller coaster ride, soaring through the air with the blue track in clear view against a bright sky as PETA advocates nearby.

Strange Encounter: Families Spot Prophylactic Device at Theme Park

By Emmanuel Detres 1 Comment
A group of people ride a large blue roller coaster under a dramatic, cloudy sky at Kings Island. The coaster's track curves steeply downward, and the riders raise their arms, experiencing the thrill. The coaster is supported by towering white beams.

Destructive Winds Lead to Theme Park Shutting Its Doors

By Emmanuel Detres
A colorful Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with numerous roller coasters, featuring twists, loops, and steep drops. The sky overhead is dark and stormy, creating a dramatic contrast with the vibrant rides. Lush green trees are in the foreground, and a building labeled "Iron" is visible.

Florida Theme Park at Epicenter of Deadly Storm Gives Major Update to Millions

By Emmanuel Detres

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A large, carved pumpkin decoration with a shocked expression stands prominently in the foreground. In the background, people are seen sitting in a park-like setting within a theme park, surrounded by trees and additional pumpkin decorations. The scene appears festive at Kings Dominion.

Hundreds Face “Immediate Termination” Warnings from Major Theme Park: What Happened?

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 24, 2024September 26, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres
Stormtrooper stare ahead in the Rise of the Resistance queue

Disney Backtracks in Galaxy’s Edge: ‘Star Wars’ Ride Brings Back Axed Line

in Walt Disney World, Star Wars

Posted on September 21, 2024September 22, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
A night scene showing the back view of a family wearing Mickey Mouse hats, gazing at the illuminated Spaceship Earth at EPCOT.

EPCOT Changing Operations Over the Holidays, Theme Park Receives Big Update

in Walt Disney World

Posted on September 21, 2024September 22, 2024 by Chloe James
Fireworks over Cinderella Castle at Tokyo Disney Resort

Disney Parks Finally Restore Fireworks After Axing Them Two Months Ago

in Disney Parks

Posted on September 21, 2024September 22, 2024 by Chloe James
An entrance gate to Sesame Place amusement park.

Abuse Charges Made Against Former ‘Sesame Street’ Theme Park Character Worker

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 20, 2024September 21, 2024 by Chloe James
A red roller coaster ascends a tall, steep slope against a backdrop of a vibrant blue body of water and lush green trees at Cedar Point. The sky above is cloudy and overcast, adding a dramatic tone to the scene.

Fear Looms as North America’s Fastest, Tallest Tilt Coaster Prepares To Terrify Riders

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 20, 2024September 21, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres
Mickey Mouse walking away sad on top of a picture of the entrance of Toy Story Land at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Warning: Disney Park Will Block Guests From Three Entire Lands This Weekend

in Disney Parks

Posted on September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 by Chloe James 2 Comments
An orca swims in a pool at SeaWorld Ohio.

Update: SeaWorld Land Sold, Will Be Replaced by New Park

in SeaWorld

Posted on September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 by Chloe James 2 Comments
A family of four, including two young children, is seated in a log flume ride at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Stabbing Sparks Strict New Rules at Busch Gardens, Entry Restrictions Unveiled

in Busch Gardens

Posted on September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 by Chloe James
Entrance to SeaWorld Orlando, Florida theme park

SeaWorld’s Legal Woes Deepen, Controversial Theme Park Must Pay Over $11 Million

in SeaWorld

Posted on September 18, 2024September 19, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
Mickey Mouse celebrating in front of the monorail.

Shock Disney Opening: Attraction Restored for the First Time Since the Pandemic

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on September 14, 2024September 15, 2024 by Chloe James
The image shows the main entrance of Disneyland Paris under a bright, clear sky. The building features ornate architecture with a sign reading "Disneyland Paris" and is decorated with gold-painted accents and floral arrangements. In the background is the Disneyland Railroad.

Family Trapped After Grandfather Suffers Cardiac Arrest at Disney

in Disney Parks

Posted on September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 by Chloe James
A family of four eating at Scat Cat's Club.

Disney World Confirms Sudden Port Orleans Closure, Starting in Less Than Two Weeks

in Walt Disney World

Posted on September 14, 2024September 15, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
Country Bear Theater Jingle Bell Jamboree animatronics in Christmas sweaters

Disney’s Restoring Country Bear Jamboree Show After Five Years

in Disney Parks

Posted on September 13, 2024September 14, 2024 by Chloe James
A colorful parade float at Tokyo Disney Resort features Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters dressed in festive holiday attire for Christmas.

Disney Park Confirms 2024 Is the Final Year for This Christmas Staple

in Disney Parks

Posted on September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 by Chloe James
Concept art for the new nighttime spectacular at Disneyland Paris featuring fireworks, projections, and drones. This new Disney Park will have a new entrance at Disneyland Paris.

Farewell to Magic: Disney Announces Permanent Closure of Beloved Nighttime Show

in Disney Parks

Posted on September 12, 2024September 13, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
The globe at the Universal Studios Japan entrance

Universal Cranks up Annual Pass Prices (But Still Offers Better Value Than Disney)

in Universal Studios

Posted on September 12, 2024September 13, 2024 by Chloe James
Trainer on orca at Miami Seaquarium

UPDATE: Florida Theme Park Fights Government Eviction, Insists It Offers the “Highest Standards of Care”

in Theme Parks

Posted on September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 by Chloe James
Four people are walking on a wooden bridge at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Chaos Erupts at Busch Gardens: Massive Brawl Breaks Out, Police Rush In

in Busch Gardens

Posted on September 11, 2024September 12, 2024 by Chloe James
Man and boy ride Manta

Mass Animal Deaths Heat up Fight To Permanently Halt SeaWorld Operations

in SeaWorld

Posted on September 7, 2024September 8, 2024 by Chloe James 1 Comment
The hitchhiking ghosts of the Haunted Mansion attraction

Disney Continues To Edit Haunted Mansion, Another Change Reported at Classic Attraction

in Walt Disney World

Posted on September 7, 2024September 8, 2024 by Chloe James 2 Comments
A group of excited teenagers, including a boy in sunglasses and a striped shirt, screaming with joy on Disney Thunder Mountain roller coaster.

Mass Chaos at Disney World: Guests Restricted, Blocked From Multiple Rides

in Walt Disney World

Posted on September 7, 2024September 8, 2024 by Chloe James
A man and a woman enjoy drinks while standing in front of a roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a Florida theme park.

Busch Gardens Prepares for Permanent Closure After Week-Long Delay, Guests Say Final Goodbyes

in Busch Gardens

Posted on September 7, 2024September 8, 2024 by Chloe James
Hong Kong Disneyland's Main Street, U.S.A. at dusk

Disney Park Closes: All Guests Removed Two Hours Early, Tomorrow’s Reopening Remains a Mystery

in Disney Parks

Posted on September 5, 2024October 12, 2024 by Chloe James
Mickey Mouse shocked in front of Center Street Boutique entrance

Disney Park Mandate: Guests Now Need Special Pass to Buy Some Merch

in Disney Parks

Posted on September 3, 2024September 4, 2024 by Chloe James
Walt Disney Studios Park entrance

Final Performance: Disney Park Officially Ends Show (Potentially Forever)

in Disneyland Paris

Posted on August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 by Chloe James
Decorative blue entry arch bearing the "downtown disney" sign above a walkway leading to various shops and eateries, with people walking and green trees under a clear sky, where Starbucks employees staged a walkout.

Donald Trump’s Chef Is Moving Into Disneyland, Taking Over Two Locations ASAP

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 31, 2024September 1, 2024 by Chloe James 2 Comments
A large and ornate castle with spires, surrounded by lush greenery and a colorful garden with umbrellas, under dark, dramatic clouds in the sky. People are walking around the castle, enjoying the park.

Disney World Guest Admits to Taking Images at Florida Park to Create Illegal AI Child Abuse Content

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 31, 2024September 1, 2024 by Chloe James
A large sign with colorful flags and bold white text reading "Six Flags World Headquarters" stands amid manicured landscaping with red flowers and green bushes, signifying the new policies on guest access. A building and a parked vehicle are visible in the background.

Six Flags Merger Leads to Nationwide Restriction, Thousands of Families To Be Impacted

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 31, 2024September 1, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres
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Big Damage Reported at Disney World After Vehicle Smashes Into Sign

in Walt Disney World

Posted on August 31, 2024September 1, 2024 by Chloe James
Guests ride Jurassic Park: The Ride at Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Backtracks on Total Theme Park Closure, Update Given

in Universal Studios Japan

Posted on August 30, 2024August 31, 2024 by Chloe James
Disneyland Paris New Year's Eve Fireworks

Disney Castle Crumbling: Shocking Damage Inflicted Upon Park’s Icon

in Disney Parks

Posted on August 30, 2024August 31, 2024 by Chloe James
Killer whales jump out of the water at SeaWorld San Diego

Controversial SeaWorld Releases Three More Animals, Even More Heading back Into the Wild Soon

in SeaWorld

Posted on August 30, 2024August 31, 2024 by Chloe James
Guests ride the Storybook Canal Boats (Le Pays des Contes de Fées) in Disneyland Paris

Disney Ride Debuts with Disappointing ‘Frozen’ and ‘Up’ Overlays, Guests Furiously Slam Changes

in Disney Parks

Posted on August 30, 2024August 31, 2024 by Chloe James 2 Comments
An image of the Top Thrill 2 roller coaster at an amusement park shows people riding in the front car, just starting to descend a steep drop. The background displays more rides, trees, and bodies of water. Overlaid text in red reads, "CLOSED INDEFINITELY.

World’s Tallest, Fastest Triple-Launch Coaster Shut Down Confirmed, No Opening Date in Sight

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 27, 2024August 28, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres
A group of people is ascending the tall, vertical roller coaster track of Top Thrill 2 with red and white sections at Cedar Point. A blue structure with a waving red flag is in the foreground, and the sky is clear and blue.

Disney and Universal Prepare for Next Top Theme Park

in Universal Orlando, Disney Parks

Posted on August 24, 2024August 25, 2024 by Emmanuel Detres 7 Comments
A family walking through Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with a roller coaster in the background at this Florida theme park.

Busch Gardens Confirms Permanent Closure in September, Offers Guests a Chance To Say Goodbye

in Busch Gardens

Posted on August 23, 2024September 3, 2024 by Chloe James 8 Comments
A roller coaster filled with people twists upside-down on a track at Chessington World of Adventures.

Summer of Theme Park Violence Continues: Two Men Stabbed, “Major Trauma” Inflicted

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 23, 2024August 24, 2024 by Chloe James
A large blue sign at the entrance of Cedar Point amusement park with the text "Welcome to Cedar Point" in white. Above the sign, people are experiencing an exhilarating roller coaster ride, soaring through the air with the blue track in clear view against a bright sky as PETA advocates nearby.

Dad Slapped With Child Endangerment Charge After Taking Kids to Cedar Point Post-Six Flags Merger

in Theme Parks

Posted on August 23, 2024August 24, 2024 by Chloe James
Mickey Mouse looks annoyed next to the Universal Orlando Resort globe.

Universal Abruptly Changes Entire Resort System, Borrows Idea From Disney World

in Universal Orlando

Posted on August 23, 2024August 24, 2024 by Chloe James 7 Comments
Mickey and Minnie stand outside Disney Explorers Lodge with Rituals products in a circle to the left of them.

Disney Officially Offloads H2O+ Products at Resorts, Brand-New Replacement Unveiled

in Disney Parks

Posted on August 22, 2024August 23, 2024 by Chloe James
Mickey Mouse stands on top of a pumpkin in a Halloween parade at Hong Kong Disneyland

Halloween 2024 Upheaval: Disney Pushes Back Spooky Season, Delays Event Start Date

in Disney Parks

Posted on August 21, 2024August 22, 2024 by Chloe James
Brightly colored water fountains light up at night during World of Color beneath a Ferris wheel with a large Mickey Mouse face in the center at Disney California Adventure Park.

Only Three Weeks Left: Disney Park Braces for Replacement After Closure of Beloved Nighttime Show

in Disneyland Resort

Posted on August 17, 2024August 17, 2024 by Chloe James
Dolly Parton holds a microphone while standing in front of the Dollywood theme park sign. She wears a colorful, patterned outfit, fitting right into the vibrant atmosphere of Dollywood.

The Dollywood Decline: New Park Overtakes Dolly Parton as America’s Favorite

in Theme Parks, Travel

Posted on August 17, 2024 by Rick Lye
Guests scanning their magic bands at Disneyland Paris.

New Disney Park Guests Rejected at the Gates, Warning Issued

in Disney Parks

Posted on August 16, 2024August 17, 2024 by Chloe James
Live performance of "Festival of the Lion King" at Hong Kong Disneyland.

Disney Park Confirms Plans to Shutter ‘Lion King’ Show, Last Performance in Two Weeks

in Disney Parks

Posted on August 16, 2024September 12, 2025 by Chloe James
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