 A California federal judge approved a $65 million settlement for investors who said SeaWorld had misled them over how much the documentary “Blackfish” hurt the company financially.
The agreement, previously disclosed in a SEC filing in February, marked the end of a six-year legal battle between Orlando-based SeaWorld and its investors. As part of the agreement, SeaWorld did not admit any wrongdoing. FULL STORY
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Kings Island’s associates always keep the park spotless, but did you know they could sing, too? When the amusement park’s guests aren’t riding the brand new Orion coaster, they are being entertained by The Scrub Club, a new pop-up performance that’s making everyone smile – even if your face covering is hiding it. The crew sings pandemic-themed parodies of popular songs like "Keep Those Hands Washed" (to the tune of "Car Wash" by Rose Royce) and "Don’t Stand So Close to Me" (parodying The Police song of the same name). FULL STORY  Quebecers who have spent the summer missing the Goliath’s 170-foot drops are in luck.
The sky-high ride was among more than 40 attractions in operation this weekend as Six Flags Entertainment Corp. reopened its La Ronde amusement park in Montreal following a months-long closure to stop the spread of COVID-19. But the park — and a handful of its counterparts across Canada — are looking a lot different these days as operators unveil a slew of measures meant to keep guests safe. FULL STORY  REDDING, CA
For nearly two months, a back-and-forth battle has been waged between Shasta County health officials and the WaterWorks Park in Redding. The latest salvo comes from the Shasta County Environmental Health Division, which announced over the weekend that it is revoking the park's public pool permit effective July 27. The permit rejection is due to "an immediate threat to public health and safety," the county health department wrote in a press release. FULL STORY  ORLANDO, FL
Walt Disney World is often referred to as the most magical place on Earth.But is it as magical if you're a single Orlando, Florida, local whose favorite date spot is the world-famous theme park? Insider spoke with Casey Maute — a lifelong Disney fan and the host of the highly-rated "Single Rider Podcast" — who is looking for her Prince Charming to learn what makes dating at Disney different than your typical night on the town. FULL STORY  WILLIAMSBURG, VA
There is no firm reopening news to share about Busch Gardens Williamsburg, a spokesperson for the park said Friday. The park has remained closed since the beginning of the pandemic in March. The park's calendar says it will be open on July 29, but the park spokesperson says the calendar's hours don't mean anything until a reopening date is announced. "We continue to hear that the business community is struggling in a lot of areas from our hoteliers, some of restaurants, and other small businesses, and Busch Gardens itself, so we continue to be concerned about the closure of Busch Gardens," James City County Administrator Scott Stevens said. FULL STORY  SANTA CLAUS, IN
Masks will be required at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari starting on Monday, July 27, according to a press release from the theme park. The Santa Claus, Indiana attraction said the requirement follows Governor Eric Holcomb's statewide mask mandate for Indiana, which was issued on July 22. Guests will be required to wear masks or face coverings when they enter the park and any time they go into an indoor space, like roller coaster stations, gift shops and restrooms. FULL STORY  SANDUSKY, OH
Cedar Point is reducing its operating hours next month, and will be closed during the week starting in mid-August. The move is likely due to low attendance numbers, according to industry experts. The park is also having difficulty hiring staff. “Cedar Point is adjusting its operating hours to better align the park operation with the needs of our guests during the pandemic,” said park spokesman Tony Clark. FULL STORY  MASON, OH
Three weeks after opening to limited crowds and a slew of COVID safety measures, Kings Island is dropping one of the most confusing aspects of this summer's operations: its advance reservation system. The Mason, Ohio, theme park announced on its website Monday afternoon that online reservations are no longer required. FULL STORY  BRANSON, MO
With great anticipation of Silver Dollar City’s 2020 promise to present The Tallest Drop on a Water Raft Ride in the Western Hemisphere, Mystic River Falls is now open. The water adventure includes winding, roaring rapids set in an authentic Ozarks mountainous river theme, culminating with a waterfall drop that sends riders down more than four stories of splashing, rafting, family fun. FULL STORY |
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