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…
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.
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.
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),…
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.”
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.”
