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.
Theme park news: SeaWorld San Diego reopening / Seven Seas 2021 / Icon Park attractions progress John Gregory 01/29/2021 Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks, SeaWorld/Busch SeaWorld San Diego can reopen as a zoo now that California's stay-at-home order has been lifted.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Fun Spot Orlando pass county COVID-19 inspections John Gregory 01/07/2021 Disney World, Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks The unannounced visits determine whether theme parks are complying with Orange County, Florida's rules on face masks and physical distancing.
Orlando’s Icon Park sets 2021 opening dates for record-setting drop tower, slingshot rides John Gregory 12/14/2020 Orlando Tourism The two rides were originally scheduled to open in 2020 but were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Theme park news: Morocco pavilion change / Icon Park arcade / Dragon Quest attraction John Gregory 12/12/2020 Disney World, Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks Disney has taken over restaurants and shops in the Morocco pavilion in Epcot that were previously operated by a separate company.