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This Orlando theme park owner spread anti-face mask misinformation. Now his parks require masks

07/06/2020

Fun Spot America owner John Arie shared posts on Facebook that falsely claimed face masks could cause a harmful buildup of carbon dioxide and oxygen deprivation.

Midwest theme park notes: Indiana Beach returns / No reopening date for Six Flags Great America

John Gregory

06/26/2020

Other Theme Parks

Indiana Beach was saved from closure by Gene Staples, a Chicago businessman who bought the 94-year-old amusement park.

Park notes: Hersheypark reopening / Disneyland gate tax? / Universal crowds

John Gregory

06/12/2020

Disneyland, Other Theme Parks, Universal

Pending state approval, Hersheypark would reopen on July 3 and debut its new B&M coaster, Candymonium.

No face mask required as Fun Spot America reopens Orlando location

John Gregory

05/22/2020

Other Theme Parks

Guests are encouraged, but not required to wear face masks, though coverings will be required for the park's food and beverage employees and any workers who handle cash.

LISTEN: Orlando Rising talks theme park journalism, COVID-19 on Kingdoms & Coasters podcast

John Gregory

04/22/2020

Disney World, Other Theme Parks, SeaWorld/Busch, Universal

Orlando Rising owner John Gregory talked about his earliest theme park memories, how theme park blogs can improve and all the unknowns on how the parks can reopen with COVID-19 still a threat.