SeaWorld Entertainment, one of the world’s leading theme park and entertainment companies, announced today a phased reopening (with capacity limitations) for SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando, Discovery Cove, Busch Gardens Tampa, and Adventure Island on June 11, 2020. The reopening of the parks will include enhanced health and safety protocols for cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face covering requirements,…
Cedar Fair fully supports the amendment to HB 665 that was adopted today, June 4, 2020, in the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. The amendment provides for the immediate re-opening of Ohio amusement parks and water parks. Richard Zimmerman, CEO, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company said in a statement, “We fully anticipate and expect having…
After careful preparation, Dollywood Parks and Resorts will reopen beginning with Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa on June 10. Dollywood Theme Park and Splash Country Water Park will open exclusively for season passholders on June 15 and June 16. Then, both parks open to the general public on Wednesday, June 17. “We are excited to…
After delaying opening day for the COVID-19 Pandemic, Silver Dollar City has finally announced a reopening date. Season ticket holders will get first access to the park beginning Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14. The park will then welcome all guests on Monday, June 15. Silver Dollar City will operate with numerous precautions in…
After a delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kentucky Kingdom has lowered its admission prices for the upcoming 2020 season. General admission tickets are now only $29.95. While season passes, which include free parking and many in-park discounts, are now priced at just $49.95. Both season passes and general admission tickets can be purchased…
Select Hotels at Universal Orlando Resort will begin a phased reopening to guests beginning June 2, 2020. The reopening of the hotels will be carefully managed and includes a wide range of new and enhanced best-practice health, safety and hygiene procedures. The phased reopening of the hotels will include: Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando…
Now that its summertime, people all over the world are anxious to get out of their homes and enjoy a fun outdoor activity. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, theme parks, concerts, festivals, and fairs are all canceled or delayed. Thankfully, we are beginning to see theme park announcements for reopening dates. What about Haunted Attractions? Well, good…
Walt Disney World, shut down since mid-March, has revealed their plans for reopening post COVID-19. The plans were presented along with representatives of SeaWorld during the May 27th meeting of the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force. The resort is planing to open with a “staggered opening”. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom would open for…
Gatorland is taking social distancing to the next level with their very own “Social Distancing Skunk Ape!” Who better to remind folks about the merit of keeping a safe distance than this Florida Cryptid, who tends to be even more elusive than his cousin, Bigfoot? Gatorland’s Social Distancing Skunk Ape remains “insistent, that you…
On March 11, 2020 the NBA became the first of several pro leagues to suspend operations in response to COVID-19. In the following weeks, owners and players have negotiated over the proper way to resume the season. After numerous reports came out over the last week detailing proposals about when and where the NBA might…
Today, during a virtual meeting of the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, Universal Studios presented their proposal for reopening the Orlando park. According to the plan, Universal would like to begin a phased reopening of its Florida theme parks on June 1, initially only for its own team members. On June 3 and June…
In the 1980s Kings Island was home to several record breaking coasters: King Cobra, Beast, Racer, and the Screamin’ Demon. The Screamin’ Demon, also referred to as the Demon, was one of the first shuttle loop coasters ever built. The ride was installed in 1977 as part of a $5 million dollar upgrade to the…