California theme parks to reopen with restrictions, but you can still scream on rides
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California theme parks to reopen with restrictions, but you can still scream on rides

The California Attractions and Parks Association (CAPA) has laid out a “Responsible Reopening Plan” as a companion to the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, which will allow California theme parks and attractions to reopen with limited capacity and modifications to ensure guest and employee safety. Despite what you may have heard, they aren’t limiting guest’s screams.

SeaWorld releases 2020 financial report, visitors down by 16 million
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SeaWorld releases 2020 financial report, visitors down by 16 million

SeaWorld Entertainment has shared its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year of 2020, revealing that attendance declined by 16 million guests from fiscal 2019.

IAAPA releases study on COVID-19’s impact on employment in U.S. attractions industry
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IAAPA releases study on COVID-19’s impact on employment in U.S. attractions industry

IAAPA, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, recently released a study outlining COVID-19’s impact on employment in the U.S. attractions industry.

California theme parks face closures again due to new stay-at-home order
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California theme parks face closures again due to new stay-at-home order

Theme parks in California are not out of the woods just yet, as it appears that many of those that have reopened in the wake of COVID-19 will now have to temporarily cease certain operations, thanks to a new regional stay-at-home order.