Orlando drop tower death blamed on unsafe ‘adjustment’ to seat, safety sensors
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
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
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
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
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
Disney has taken over restaurants and shops in the Morocco pavilion in Epcot that were previously operated by a separate company.
COVID-19 reopening notes: Universal hotels / Disney World, SeaWorld approved / The Wheel
Six of Universal's eight on-site hotels will reopen to guests on June 2.
COVID-19 notes: Universal to present reopening plan / Icon Park reopens / Rumored Disney cuts
The plans, which will be detailed to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, could include a projected date for reopening the resort’s theme parks while the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Coronavirus notes: Orlando theme park reopening suggestions / Disney construction layoffs
Suggestions for theme parks from the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force include mandatory masks and temperature checks for employees and limiting park capacity.