Theme park news: California reopening push / SeaWorld San Diego Halloween / Swan & Dolphin layoffs
California cities want Gov. Newsom to allow theme parks in the ste to reopen, and the parks themselves are becoming more critical of the governor.
Theme park news: Comcast CEO on the future of Universal parks/ SeaWorld layoffs
Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said some guests may not return to theme parks until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
Petition seeks memorial for theme park construction worker at Busch Gardens’ Iron Gwazi
21-year-old Jacob Kaminsky, who died in an accident at the Orlando StarFlyer Monday, had worked on Busch Gardens' Iron Gwazi coaster.
SeaWorld Orlando adds a kid-friendly maze to Halloween Spooktacular
The new maze will be included with admission to SeaWorld on weekends through Nov. 1.
Busch Gardens adds new (and physically distanced) scare zones to Howl-O-Scream 2020
Four of the 10 scare zones will be new for this year's event.
SeaWorld turning some temporary furloughs into permanent layoffs
"SeaWorld has determined that it must transition certain park and corporate personnel from a furloughed status to a permanent layoff," the company said in a statement.
SeaWorld, Aquatica Orlando pass surprise COVID-19 inspection, county says
An Orange County team found both parks to be in compliance with county rules on face masks and physical distancing.
Theme parks left out of California’s new COVID-19 reopening plans
"It is a very dynamic conversation, and so we didn't include it in the update today,” said California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Theme park news: Disney World pandemic crowds / No off season at SeaWorld San Antonio
With a greater share of locals visiting Disney World right now, the disparity between weekend and weekday crowds has grown.