After closing because of Coronavirus concerns, WhirlyDome will not be reopening
WhirlyDome, a locally-owned and operated attraction on International Drive in Orlando, Fla., has closed its doors for good amid the ongoing virus crisis.
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A look at the history of the log flume ride
Many of us have an early childhood memory of our very first log flume ride, whether it was a ride through Splash Mountain at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm’s Timber Mountain, or perhaps a local rendition at a nearby state amusement park. There is a sort of shared experience we all have of climbing those rickety…
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#HomemadeDisney and theme park updates – The Attractions Podcast
Join hosts Brittani and Banks as they bring you news and discussion about all things theme parks, as well as their thoughts on the latest movies, television, and video games on The Attractions Podcast.
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Dining | Disney | Television
New series ‘Be Our Chef’ now streaming on Disney+
A new Disney-inspired cooking competition series, appropriately titled “Be Our Chef,” is now streaming on Disney+!
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Guest Editorial: Theme parks need more classic, timeless content
Over the past decade or so, a trend in theme parks has become more and more common. These days, almost all new attractions created are based on modern intellectual properties. But this wasn’t always the case, and I would argue that it’s not always the best thing for the consumer. Yet it’s what’s being given…
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Bob Iger gives up Disney salary, executives take pay cuts amid virus crisis
The Walt Disney Company has shared that executive chairman Bob Iger will give up his entire salary, and newly-named CEO Bob Chapek will take a 50 percent pay cut amid the ongoing global virus crisis.
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Aquatica | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Discovery Cove | SeaWorld Orlando | SeaWorld San Antonio | SeaWorld San Diego | Theme Parks | Water Parks
SeaWorld, Busch Gardens parks to temporarily close due to coronavirus
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment announced today that it will be temporarily closing all their theme parks due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Attractions expert Frank Stanek urges theme park industry to ‘keep moving forward’
The ongoing virus pandemic has caused global tourism to grind to a halt, but at least one industry expert says than now is the time for theme parks and attractions to “keep moving forward.” TEA Lifetime Achievement Award winner Frank Stanek, an executive advisor with The Producers Group (TPG), recently released a white paper urging…
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Gatorland brings animal education home with ‘School of Croc’
Gatorland is bringing its resident animals into your home (virtually, that is) thanks to their new Facebook Live program, “School of Croc.”
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Walt Disney World, Disneyland announce extended closure due to virus
After initially announcing that they would be closed until the end of March due to the ongoing virus crisis, both Walt Disney World and Disneyland have now confirmed that they will be extending their closures “until further notice.”
