Fun Spot Orlando given failing grades on COVID-19 safety in secret shopper reports John Gregory 08/13/2020 Orlando Tourism, Other Theme Parks The reports obtained by Theme Park Tribune found many Fun Spot guests were not wearing masks after Orange County, Florida's mask mandate went into effect.
Disney World building COVID-19 testing center in deal with actors’ union John Gregory 08/12/2020 Disney World The testing center will open Friday at Disney’s Maingate office complex in Kissimmee.
Disney World reduces theme park hours starting in September John Gregory 08/07/2020 Disney World The reduced operating hours go into effect on Sept. 8.
Cedar Fair not closing door on reopening Knott’s Berry Farm in 2020 John Gregory 08/05/2020 Cedar Fair 2020 may see a reopening of Knott's Berry Farm "with a little luck," according to its parent company Cedar Fair.
Disney World reopening hurt by Florida COVID-19 surge John Gregory 08/04/2020 Disney World COVID-19 has shifted Disney World's customer base more towards locals and annual passholders.
Universal Orlando COVID-19 impact: 6 attractions temporarily closing, more layoffs John Gregory 07/31/2020 Universal This is the second round of layoffs at the resort since it reopened in June.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg reopening with limited ‘Coasters and Craft Brews’ event John Gregory 07/30/2020 SeaWorld/Busch The hard-ticket event will open only part of the park and six rides, including three coasters.
Universal theme park revenue dropped 94% thanks to COVID-19 shutdown John Gregory 07/30/2020 Universal Turns out shutting down theme parks for months isn’t very profitable.
The next Knott’s Berry Farm food festival opens more of the park, but not the rides John Gregory 07/29/2020 Cedar Fair The Taste of Knott's festival will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Aug. 21 through Sept. 13.