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With most theme parks reopen from the COVID shutdown, everyone is getting used to new social distancing and mask mandates. The big name parks are always in the spotlight when it comes to showcasing their new safety requirements and how they’re handled, but one park that often gets overlooked is SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove. We were invited to the park to see how they’ve changed their experiences to better suit the times.
Hong Kong Disneyland reopened in June, only to close again about a month later in July, but in alignment with the latest guidance from health and government authorities, Hong Kong Disneyland is reopening again on Sept. 25, 2020.
Royal Caribbean is introducing a new way for guests to complete the required ship safety drill without having to gather with other guests. It’s called Muster 2.0.
Airtime fans take note: Candymonium is Hersheypark’s newest roller coaster that’s a must-ride.
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.
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.
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…]
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…]
During a brief test this morning at Universal Studios Florida, metal detectors were placed at the entrance to Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit roller coaster to help keep loose articles from being taken on the coaster. [Read more…]
