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 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.
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: 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.
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.