News roundup: Icon Park rescue video / RunDisney return / Universal Orlando reduces smoking areas John Gregory 01/03/2023 Disneyland, Orlando Tourism, Universal Drone footage shows just how high fire and rescue crews had to climb when the 400-foot-tall Wheel at Icon Park lost power.
Florida seeks hefty fine for Orlando drop tower death John Gregory 11/22/2022 Orlando Tourism FDACS alleges ride attendants were told to sit "larger guests" in seats with unsafely-altered sensors.
Orlando FreeFall drop tower will be torn down after 14-year-old’s death John Gregory 10/06/2022 Orlando Tourism The ride has been closed since Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March.
Orlando hotel room tour & review: Rosen Centre John Gregory 08/23/2022 Orlando Tourism, SeaWorld/Busch Will this convention hotel make sense for a theme park trip?
Orlando drop tower death blamed on unsafe ‘adjustment’ to seat, safety sensors John Gregory 04/18/2022 Orlando Tourism The ride has remained closed since the fatal fall of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson.
REVIEW: Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport for theme park tourists John Gregory 04/11/2022 Orlando Tourism There are obvious benefits to staying in a hotel located steps away from airport security.
Theme park news: Orlando Slingshot suspended / Beast gets longer / Universal raises culinary pay John Gregory 03/30/2022 Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks, Universal The Orlando Slingshot has suspended operations after a deadly accident on the Orlando Free Fall drop tower operated by the same company.
Orlando drop tower ‘closed until further notice’ following 14-year-old’s death John Gregory 03/25/2022 Orlando Tourism The ride is promoted as the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower at 430 feet.
Theme park news: Peppa Pig rides / Universal attendance up / Night of a Million Lights John Gregory 07/29/2021 Legoland, Orlando Tourism, Universal Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida will open in 2022 with six rides and several themed play areas.