News Archive - March 2020

SeaWorld Entertainment furloughs 90% of employees

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company has not set an end date for the temporary lay-off.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #213 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The COVID-19 and 20th anniversary edition.

Opening dates for attractions under construction could be delayed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa and Universal Orlando all face uncertain timelines.

Universal Orlando extends closure as Orange County issues stay-at-home order

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The original April 1 reopen date was of course too optimistic.

Disney stands to miss out on a half-billion dollars in revenue from theme park closures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The figures are estimated based on previous annual reports and unofficial attendance figures.

Some Japanese amusement parks will resume limited operations while screening guests

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Only a limited number of outdoor attractions will be open.

SeaWorld San Antonio donates 6,000 pounds of food to food bank

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The San Antonio Food Bank accepted the donation.

Wild Water West gets approval for new coaster in Sioux Falls

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The general manager of the park hopes to break ground in April.

Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, to pay employees during closure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Both companies said it would maintain pay during the coronoavirus closures.

Walt Disney World announces closures starting Monday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The closure is scheduled to last through the end of the month.

Disneyland will close starting Saturday after governor limits gathering

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will remain closed through the end of the month.

Iger says Disney "sobered" at shareholder meeting by pandemic

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Chairman says Disney has weathered many crises in its history.

Japanese theme parks extend closures in response to virus

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney parks now targeting a mid-April opening, while Universal considers March 22.

IAAPA postpones Asia Expo to next year due to coronavirus concerns

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The event was scheduled to take place in Macao, China.

Business as usual for now in Orlando theme parks amid coronavirus concerns

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Some conventions cancelled, but individual travel has been relatively unaffected.

Alleged theme park trespasser sets up funding site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 23-year-old posted videos of people trespassing in theme parks, and is charged with two counts at Busch Gardens Tampa.

Palace Entertainment opening corporate office in Pittsburgh area

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The office will support Kennywood and Idlewild.

SeaWorld Entertainment posts 4Q gains, slight increases in attendance and revenue for the year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance was up 0.2% for 2019, while revenue was up 1.9%.

Indiana Beach fans hold rally to "save" park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

There are no known potential buyers for the closed park.

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