SeaWorld San Diego is embroiled in another animal controversy. “Controversy” and “SeaWorld” often go hand in hand. With locations in San Diego, Orlando, and San Antonio, the marine park has faced intense scrutiny for years over its practice of keeping marine mammals in captivity, particularly dolphins and killer whales, drawing widespread criticism from animal rights advocates. SeaWorld’s reputation suffered its ...
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A New Destination is Coming For Central Florida’s Crown
For decades, Central Florida was the theme park capital of North America. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando attract millions of visitors to the Sunshine State, sparked by the attractions and to escape the nasty northern weather. Related: While Disney Dwadles, Universal Announces Opening Date for Another New Theme Park Both Universal Studios Orlando and Disney World are bringing major ...
Read More »Coney Island’s Cyclone Roller Coaster Faces New Challenges: What You Need to Know
Coney Island, the legendary amusement park in Brooklyn, New York, has long been a beacon of summer fun, drawing countless visitors to its iconic boardwalk. Among its many attractions, the Cyclone roller coaster stands out as a historic gem, thrilling riders since it first roared into action in 1927. But recently, this classic ride has hit a bump in the ...
Read More »One of America’s Largest Theme Parks Ceases All Operations, Mass Notification Alerts All Guests That They Will Be Denied Entry
One of the biggest theme parks in America turned away every single guest on August 18 as it officially shuttered its gates into both the theme park as well as its water park. Credit: Inside the Magic When a theme park shuts down, typically, thousands are affected. Take Walt Disney World, for example. Many of their theme parks, like Magic ...
Read More »Animal Update: Authorities Seize Custody After Neglect Incident at SeaWorld
The state of Florida has stepped in to claim custody of an animal found at SeaWorld. SeaWorld’s history of controversy over animal rights dates back decades, but it was shifted further into the spotlight with the release of the documentary Blackfish (2013). Related: Is SeaWorld Getting Rid of Its Killer Whales? The film primarily focused on the life of Tilikum, ...
Read More »Tragic Death Sparks Backlash After SeaWorld Confirms “She Did Not Survive”
SeaWorld is once again in the firing line after a tragic death was recorded at one of its theme parks. ‘Controversy’ and ‘SeaWorld’ often go hand in hand. The release of the documentary Blackfish (2013) exposed the reality of life for the theme park chain’s captive orcas – particularly Tilikum, a whale implicated in three deaths during his lifetime, including ...
Read More »New Alliance Unveiled by Dollywood Following Sudden Park Shutdown
Dollywood has announced an alliance that will benefit all its guests days after the theme park was forced to close. As if being a country music legend wasn’t enough, Dolly Parton decided to completely change the game in the 1980s when she invested in a little theme park called Silver Dollar City Tennessee. Parton’s vision was to create a destination ...
Read More »Six Flags Merger Triggers Historic Purge, Eliminates Markup Costs at All Theme Parks
According to reports, the Six Flags and Cedar Fair merger is off to a great start, as a markup cost has been removed from all of its parks effective immediately. Six Flags Merger to Purge Markup Cost Across All Theme Parks Effective Immediately According to a WGN Morning News reporter out of Chicago, the unpopular $1.30 surcharge that was implemented ...
Read More »Amid Controversies, SeaWorld Endorses Surprising New Direction for Theme Park
A new direction has seemingly been confirmed for SeaWorld San Antonio. For 60 years, SeaWorld has built its name on marine animals, attractions, and entertainment. Established in 1964 with the first park in San Diego, SeaWorld has since expanded to include locations in Orlando, Florida, and San Antonio, Texas, with all three parks primarily known for their live shows featuring ...
Read More »Disney Guests Worldwide Face Lockout from Parks and Hotels, Urgent Updates Announced
A mass computer outage has left Disney guests worldwide locked out of theme parks and hotels alike. Chaos broke out worldwide this morning as Microsoft computers and systems crashed due to what some have suggested is an update from the computer threat checker Crowdstrike Falcon. Good morning. Stay in bed today. Early reports suggest Crowdstrike Falcon – a computer threat ...
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