Theme park news: Destination D23 / Contemporary Resort makeover / San Diego Howl-O-Scream John Gregory 06/24/2021 Disney World, SeaWorld/Busch The D23 event is returning to Disney World's Contemporary Resort from Nov. 19-21.
Disneyland won’t return to pre-COVID staffing levels this summer John Gregory 06/23/2021 Disneyland Disneyland has 15,000 employees now, down from 32,000 before COVID-19 shut the resort down for a year.
Disney World 50th anniversary: Magic Kingdom, Epcot to debut new nighttime shows Oct. 1 John Gregory 06/22/2021 Disney World The announcement comes off after months of relative silence about new offerings for Disney World's 50th birthday.
Theme park news: Howl-O-Scream San Antonio / Salt & Straw at Disney Springs John Gregory 06/21/2021 Disney World, SeaWorld/Busch The 2021 edition of the SeaWorld San Antonio event will feature a brand new haunted house.
Theme park history: A look at past Disney anniversaries ahead of Disney World’s 50th Glen Butler 06/18/2021 Disney World One delayed ride, a repainted castle and some lighting packages doesn't quite live up to past birthday celebrations at Disney theme parks.
Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights icon Jack the Clown returns for 2021 event John Gregory 06/17/2021 Universal Universal Orlando said the HHN icon's "ominous and unrelenting presence will infiltrate every aspect of the event."
Disney parks news: Fireworks return / Animal Kingdom Lodge reopening / Disneyland rides John Gregory 06/15/2021 Disney World, Disneyland Magic Kingdom and Epcot will have their nightly fireworks shows back July 1, while Disneyland's "Mickey's Mix Magic" returns July 4.
Disneyland essentially ends face mask requirement John Gregory 06/14/2021 Disneyland Disneyland Resort says unvaccinated guests are still "expected" to wear face masks, but Disney won't be checking any guests' vaccination status.
Disney World ends indoor face mask requirement — except on transportation John Gregory 06/11/2021 Disney World The official policy states unvaccinated guests should continue wearing masks indoors and on all attractions, but Disney won't be checking anyone's vaccination status.
Universal Orlando essentially drops face mask rules by no longer requiring masks for vaccinated guests, not checking vaccination status John Gregory 05/28/2021 Universal The policy will rely on an honor system, though less than 40% of Florida's population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Six Flags denies Frontier City guest was removed for ‘too small’ shorts John Gregory 05/11/2021 Other Theme Parks Six Flags said the guest, Bailey Breedlove, was removed because of her behavior towards police, employees, and guests, not the length of her shorts.
California governor won’t release findings of state employees’ Disney World COVID-19 trip John Gregory 02/26/2021 Disney World, Disneyland Gov. Gavin Newsom's team visited Disney World weeks before issuing guidelines that have kept California theme parks closed.
Universal Orlando hotel cancels fundraiser for Sen. Josh Hawley John Gregory 01/16/2021 Universal Loews Hotels said it was canceling the event, citing the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Fun Spot America owner downplayed COVID-19 safety concerns: ‘I have no fear of this virus’ John Gregory 11/30/2020 Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks E-mails from Fun Spot's owner denying the severity of the pandemic preceded the Orlando park failing multiple inspections on COVID-19 safety.
SeaWorld delays Sesame Place San Diego until 2022 — which comes with $2,000-a-day penalty John Gregory 11/05/2020 SeaWorld/Busch Aquatica San Diego will instead have one final operating season in 2021.
