Orlando theme park attendance: SeaWorld, Animal Kingdom surged in 2018
Central Florida theme parks made up six of the top 15 worldwide and seven of the top 10 in North America in the 2018 TEA/AECOM Theme Index.
Fun Spot enters partnership with Citrus Bowl organizers
The nonprofit organizers of the Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Sports, has announced a five-year partnership with local theme park chain Fun Spot America to make it the official theme park for its bowl games and C... Read More
A look around IAAPA 2018
If you walk into the Orange County Convention Center this week, you’d forgiven for thinking you’re in an indoor theme park and arcade rather than an trade show.
Tuesday was the first day the show floor was op... Read More
Holy Land Experience offers free admission Wednesday
Holy Land Experience will offer free admission Wednesday to preserve its tax-exempt status as a religious entity.
This is the second time this year the theme park opened its doors to the public. It also offere... Read More
Mine Blower coaster opens Friday at Fun Spot Kissimmee
The only wooden roller coaster in Florida to flip riders upside down in a 360-degree barrel roll debuts Friday at Fun Spot America’s Kissimmee location.
The Mine Blower is a hybrid coaster designed with a mi... Read More
Fun Spot Orlando plans to expand
Fun Spot America is expanding its footprint to include 12 acres of undeveloped property across the street from its Orlando park.
A new skyway ride, more roller coasters, water rides and a parking garage are ... Read More
Holy Land Experience announces free date
Holy Land Experience will offer free admission January 25 to preserve its tax-exempt status as a religious entity.
The date, which changes every year, was announced on the theme park’s Twitter account and webs... Read More
Fun Spot planning second wood coaster
Fun Spot America is adding the first barrel roll wood coaster in the Southeast United States to its Kissimmee location next summer.
The $6 million attraction is the second wood coaster for Fun Spot, which also... Read More
Hong Kong Disneyland plans $1.4 billion expansion
The Walt Disney Co. announced plans for a $1.4 billion expansion at Hong Kong Disneyland.
The company’s first venture into the Chinese market opened in 2005 and never thrilled locals. The plan signals Disney’s... Read More