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'It's Not Scared!' Thrill seekers gather for a chance to feed friendly squirrel at theme park

'It's Not Scared!' Thrill seekers gather for a chance to feed friendly squirrel at theme park

A friendly squirrel delighted visitors at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida, on April 7, by taking food directly from park-goers’ hands.

April 8, 2025 2:12pm CDT
Disney World in Florida unveils summer deals, including half-price tickets, new shows, parade

Disney World in Florida unveils summer deals, including half-price tickets, new shows, parade

Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled its latest summer offerings, featuring 50% off 3-day or longer kids' tickets, two exciting new shows, and the return of a nighttime parade—the first in nearly 10 years at the park.

March 26, 2025 7:01am CDT
Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, officials say

Fire sparks backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT, officials say

Disney leaders said a fire broke out backstage at EPCOT's France Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Authorities said no one was injured in the fire, and it has now been extinguished.

March 22, 2025 8:30pm CDT
Tyre Sampson's family awarded $310M in son's deadly fall from Orlando FreeFall ride

Tyre Sampson's family awarded $310M in son's deadly fall from Orlando FreeFall ride

A Florida jury has awarded $310 million to the family of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who died in 2022 after falling from the FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando.

December 6, 2024 5:06am CST
Monsters and Muppets to bring new thrills to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Monsters and Muppets to bring new thrills to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Changes are coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as The Muppets prepare to rock and the world of Monsters, Inc. comes to life.

November 22, 2024 3:05pm CST
Epic Universe opening May 2025: When you can buy tickets, book hotel rooms, new lands and attractions

Epic Universe opening May 2025: When you can buy tickets, book hotel rooms, new lands and attractions

Universal Studios Orlando has announced that Epic Universe, its highly-anticipated fourth theme park in Florida, will open sooner than expected - May 2025. Soon people will be able to purchase tickets to see the new theme park, which will be home to new lands themed after Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and How To Train Your Dragon.

October 17, 2024 5:16pm CDT
Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches

Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches

Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.

October 8, 2024 7:39pm CDT
Disneyland announces $50 kids ticket offer for limited time only

Disneyland announces $50 kids ticket offer for limited time only

The special ticket offer is valid for visits Jan. 7 to Mar. 20, 2025.

October 3, 2024 2:41pm CDT
Watch: Six Flags Mexico riders stranded midair during storm, caught in heavy rain

Watch: Six Flags Mexico riders stranded midair during storm, caught in heavy rain

On August 18, riders at Six Flags Mexico were left dangling mid-air after a storm caused the Sky Screamer ride to stall.

August 25, 2024 7:28pm CDT
Iconic Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster shut down indefinitely

Iconic Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster shut down indefinitely

With the end of NYC summer in sight, the iconic Coney Island Cyclone in Brooklyn was placed out of service indefinitely on Friday after the 97-year-old roller coaster malfunctioned a day prior.

August 25, 2024 1:54pm CDT
Disneyland to remove 'stereotypes' of Indigenous people from Peter Pan ride

Disneyland to remove 'stereotypes' of Indigenous people from Peter Pan ride

Peter Pan's Flight at Disneyland is one of the original attractions that debuted on the theme park's opening day in 1955.

August 22, 2024 3:09pm CDT
Disney announces Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, Monsters, Inc. land at Hollywood Studios and more

Disney announces Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, Monsters, Inc. land at Hollywood Studios and more

Disney unveiled exciting new attractions, cruise ships, lounges, and even a new parade during its D23 event, leaving fans astonished by what's to come over the next couple of years.

August 11, 2024 5:20pm CDT
Disneyland ride malfunctions, car crashes through double doors

Disneyland ride malfunctions, car crashes through double doors

The woman who filmed the video said her car had issues earlier in the ride before it crashed through a set of double doors.

August 7, 2024 10:51pm CDT
Six Flags, Cedar Fair complete merger to create amusement park powerhouse

Six Flags, Cedar Fair complete merger to create amusement park powerhouse

The Cedar Fair-Six Flags merger means operations now spread across 17 U.S. states and three countries.

July 2, 2024 7:38am CDT
Wooden South Carolina amusement park roller coaster left man paralyzed: lawsuit

Wooden South Carolina amusement park roller coaster left man paralyzed: lawsuit

A man said the theme park did not adequately warn customers of potential injuries.

June 30, 2024 7:53am CDT
Nick Cannon, father of 12, reveals how much he spends at Disneyland every year

Nick Cannon, father of 12, reveals how much he spends at Disneyland every year

Nick Cannon recently revealed how much he spends taking his 12 kiddos to Disneyland every year - and the amount may shock you!

December 3, 2023 5:11pm CST
Record-shattering roller coaster simulates falling from cliff with 155 mph speeds

Record-shattering roller coaster simulates falling from cliff with 155 mph speeds

A theme park in Saudi Arabia unveiled a new roller coaster that’s expected to be the tallest and fastest in the world when patrons catch their first ride next year.

November 19, 2023 5:05pm CST
Dollywood temporarily suspends park entry due to nearby wildfire

Dollywood temporarily suspends park entry due to nearby wildfire

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood temporarily suspended entry Thursday into the Tennessee amusement park as wildfire crews on Thursday battled nearby flames.

November 16, 2023 4:34pm CST
Pennsylvania theme park opening largest 'Sesame Street' store in the country

Pennsylvania theme park opening largest 'Sesame Street' store in the country

Sesame Place, the only "Sesame Street"-centered theme park on the East Coast, plans to open the largest retail store dedicated to the popular children’s show this fall.

August 13, 2023 4:53pm CDT
Watch: Amusement park ride spins out of control for 10-plus minutes

Watch: Amusement park ride spins out of control for 10-plus minutes

Video shows the ride spin out of control as confused riders scream and passersby film the ordeal.

July 30, 2023 3:14pm CDT
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