Theme park news: SeaWorld security rejects union / Legoland dark ride / Wolfgang Puck Express
SeaWorld security guards voted 23-10 against joining the same union that represents guards at Disney World.
Knott’s Berry Farm announces Taste of Fall-O-Ween food festival
This is the third food festival event Knott's has run in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic keeps theme park rides shut down in California.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg reopening with limited ‘Coasters and Craft Brews’ event
The hard-ticket event will open only part of the park and six rides, including three coasters.
Knott’s Berry Farm reopens Ghost Town for food and retail event
The hard-ticket event will run for only two weekends from July 17-19 and 24-26.
Orlando favorite Gideon’s Bakehouse opening Disney Springs location
The bakery will serve up its half-pound cookies later this year from a new location in The Landing section of Disney Springs.
Disney World cancels all FastPass+, dining reservations ahead of COVID-19 reopening
Disney says the cancellations are necessary because of the capacity restrictions aimed at limiting the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Park notes: Ice Breaker construction / Citricos refresh / Epic Universe plans
SeaWorld Orlando's next coaster will feature four launches, starting with a backwards launch up a 93-foot-tall spike, when it opens in spring 2020.
Park notes: Regal Eagle host / Legoland, BGTB preschool cards / Universal Lord of the Rings rumors
Sam Eagle of the Muppets will be the host of a new barbecue-themed restaurant, Regal Eagle Smokehouse, opening soon at Epcot's World Showcase.
Park notes: Universal wants $348M tax break / DVC refurbs / Beaches & Cream reopening
According to records obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, Universal Orlando is seeking $348 million in state tax breaks for a new headquarters for Universal Creative.