Airtime fans take note: Candymonium is Hersheypark’s newest roller coaster that’s a must-ride.
Trip Report: Candymonium debuts as the tallest, fastest, longest, and most fun roller coaster at Hersheypark
Theme parks could be safer than your local grocery store for avoiding COVID-19
In some states and counties, people are required to wear masks in public and practice social distancing. But even in those areas, some businesses simply do not enforce the rules. On the other hand, many have praised theme parks, like Universal Orlando Resort, for their safe practices and extensive cleaning processes, including taking the temperature of every guest — something most grocery stores don’t do. We asked you, our readers, what you thought about safety measures in theme parks and at essential grocery stores.
Shanghai Disneyland senior VP gives tour of new safety procedures
The newest Disney theme park in the world, Shanghai Disneyland, temporarily closed Jan. 25, 2020, due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. They will be the first Disney park to reopen, with gates opening tomorrow, May 11, 2020 – over 100 days later. All eyes are on Disney as they make this big step towards re-opening all their theme park destinations.
What to do if you encounter an alligator in the wild
Spring has sprung, and all kinds of animals are becoming more active throughout Central Florida. Alligators are regularly seen in the area, and they will soon become more aggressive and territorial as their mating season begins. [Read more…]
Important tips to beat the heat in Orlando
By Tim Davis, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, National Disaster Medical System, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The peak of summer is nearly here. The hottest summer temperatures for the Orlando area tend to occur at the end of July, according to 30-year averages calculated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. [Read more…]