Theme park news: SeaWorld security rejects union / Legoland dark ride / Wolfgang Puck Express John Gregory 10/13/2020 Disney World, Legoland, SeaWorld/Busch 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 John Gregory 09/10/2020 Knott's 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 John Gregory 07/30/2020 SeaWorld/Busch 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 John Gregory 07/15/2020 Knott's 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 John Gregory 06/17/2020 Disney World 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 John Gregory 05/28/2020 Disney World 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 John Gregory 01/22/2020 Disney World, SeaWorld/Busch, Universal 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 John Gregory 01/02/2020 Disney World, Legoland, SeaWorld/Busch, Universal 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 John Gregory 12/13/2019 Disney World, Universal 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.