Theme park news: Lost Island map / Emperor delay / What flew off Top Thrill Dragster
The Waterloo, Iowa theme park will open in 2022 and feature five themed "realms."
Theme park news: Destination D23 / Contemporary Resort makeover / San Diego Howl-O-Scream
The D23 event is returning to Disney World's Contemporary Resort from Nov. 19-21.
Disneyland not yet allowing vaccinated out-of-state visitors, despite change in state policy
An unexpected change to California guidelines is being interpreted by theme parks to allow vaccinated out-of-state guests.
SeaWorld San Diego reopening rides and coasters April 12
The park will reopen with only one of its coasters, Electric Eel, in operation.
SeaWorld lost $312 million in 2020 as COVID-19 led to 72% attendance drop
On the plus side, per capita revenue, admissions, and in-park spending increased in 2020.
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.
5 biggest new theme park attractions coming to Southern California in 2021
California theme parks have new attractions ready to go whenever the COVID-19 pandemic improves enough to allow for a safe reopening.
California theme park reopening campaign silenced by COVID-19 surge
Counties with major parks have seen dramatic increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations since early November.
How California’s new stay-at-home order may impact theme parks
California theme parks may have to shutter even limited operations under the state's new stay-at-home plans.