Theme park news: Newsom vs. theme parks / NYT on WDW / Florida theme park injuries
Six Flags Magic Mountain asked Gov. Newsom to release "achievable" reopening guidelines.
SeaWorld, Aquatica Orlando pass surprise COVID-19 inspection, county says
An Orange County team found both parks to be in compliance with county rules on face masks and physical distancing.
Theme park news: Face mask loophole closed / Volcano Bay injury / Knott’s event extended
“You may remove your face covering while actively eating or drinking, but you should be stationary and maintain appropriate physical distancing," Disney's updated policy states.
Theme park injury report includes heart attack on Disney’s Toy Story Mania
Parks have to report any guest injury or illness that requires at least a 24-hour hospital stay on quarterly basis to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Jungle Cruise boat sinks at Disney World
One of the Jungle Cruise boats at Walt Disney World sank down into the water with guests onboard around 12:30 p.m. Thursday, but Disney says all guests got off safely.
2019 in Central Florida theme park injuries
Central Florida theme parks reported 49 injuries or illnesses that required at least a 24-hour hospital in 2019. Disney World accounted for 27 of those, with 17 occurring at Universal Orlando.
Legoland Florida returns to theme park injury report for 1st time in 7 years
The Winter Haven park made its first appearance since Jan. 2012 on a state report documenting incidents requiring a 24-hour hospital stay for theme park guests.
Disney Skyliner reopens with modified hours 9 days after accident
Disney has still not said what caused the Oct. 5 malfunction that left guests stuck inside the gondolas for nearly three hours.
Report: 3 Disney World guests taken to hospital after Skyliner accident
According to Spectrum News 13, three guests who were evacuated from the Skyliner — including two from the same gondola — were taken to a hospital.