Second Mattel theme park announced
Mattel will open a second theme park in 2026, complete with Hot Wheels roller coasters and a “larger-than-life” Barbie Beach House, the company announced this week.
Florida woman suffers 'traumatic brain injury' after riding Universal Orlando roller coaster, lawsuit alleges
A Florida couple is suing Universal Orlando Resort after one of them reportedly suffered a "traumatic brain injury" after a roller coaster at the Universal Studios Florida theme park, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County earlier this week.
Disneyland's Mickey Mouse, Cinderella performers want to unionize
While most of the more than 35,000 workers at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California already have labor unions, about 1,700 performers in parades, character actors and support staff do not.
Active-shooter hoax draws police presence at Disneyland
Disneyland visitors had a brief scare after reports of a possible active shooter – which turned out to be a hoax.
Family mistakenly buys $10K in Disney+ gift cards thinking they were good for purchases in theme parks
A Midwest family’s Walt Disney World vacation almost took a very disappointing turn after they realized $10,000 worth of gift cards they purchased for the trip were not actually for the park.
Snow White's arm hilariously 'stolen' by Dopey in apparent Magic Kingdom ride mishap at Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom is known for its happy and, well, magical, atmosphere, but a recent viral video from one if its popular rides has left guests scratching their heads.
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.
Disney raises prices at California, Florida theme parks
Disneyland's Magic Key annual pass prices also climbed.
Six Flags Over Georgia employee killed in 'car accident' in the park, officials say
An employee of Six Flags Over Georgia is dead after a "car accident" on Sunday night.
VIDEO: Black bear spotted at Disney World's Magic Kingdom released into Florida national forest
An adult female black bear who found her way into a tree near Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Monday has been released into the Ocala National Forest, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.
Ohio amusement park guests evacuate 205-foot-tall roller coaster, forced to walk down
Magnum XL-200, a Cedar Point ride in Sandusky, Ohio, was once the world’s “fastest and steepest complete-circuit coaster.”
Boy falls from coaster at Florida amusement park, rushed to hospital with 'traumatic injuries': officials
A six-year-old child was rushed to the hospital on Thursday with serious injuries after possibly falling off a roller coaster at the Kissimmee Fun Spot amusement park, according to paramedics.
Family of 4-year-old boy nearly killed in Lake Lanier settles for $16 million
The family of a boy who was seriously hurt on Lake Lanier has reached a $16 million settlement with Margaritaville at Lanier Island.
Man dies at Walt Disney World hotel, deputies say
A man died at a Walt Disney World resort on Wednesday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed to FOX 35 News.
Civil rights groups condemn 'Soul Fest' concerts at Georgia park with giant Confederate carving
Civil rights groups are criticizing a concert series with Black performers dubbed "Soul Fest" that is being held at a Georgia park replete with Confederate imagery, including a giant carving of Confederate leaders.
Mattel Adventure Park to open as part of VAI Resort in Glendale
Construction for the VAI Resort in Glendale, a city located west of Phoenix, is well underway, and one of the features for the resort is a first-of-its-kind amusement park for the world.
Oklahoma officials announce $2 billion theme park, resort
The “American Heartland Theme Park and Resort” is scheduled to open in 2026.
Man dies after riding popular Walt Disney World ride: report
Eleven incidents were self-reported by some of Florida's major theme parks in April to June 2023.
This Disney World 'Cinderella pony' will eventually have her own royal duty
A baby white Shetland “Cinderella pony" was recently born at Walt Disney World's Tri-Circle-D Ranch – and in a few short years, she'll be one of the horses pulling Cinderella's very own pumpkin carriage.
Army Corp of Engineers responses to fence along shoreline of Margaritaville at Lake Lanier
The fence was put up just before the summer season at Landshark Landing, citing unspecified safety concerns.