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Join Dennis Speigel of ITPS and Thelma Muro-Dittes of Thelma & Boom (TB) in a discussion about opportunities and clever solutions to meet the current demands in our industry. Covid-19 accelerated and heightened the changes we have all seen coming for years. Finding creative solutions is the way to create new opportunities as the industry settles into the ever-changing new normal.
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak
Daily Update
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Like other theme park operators around the country, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment closed its attractions in mid-March due to the coronavirus crisis. Now that some of those theme parks have been reopened for several weeks, interim CEO Marc Swanson’s message for guests is that it is safe to return -- and, he said, “equally important, you can still have a good time.”
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Kings Dominion is disappointed to hear as part of the Phase 3 announcement that the restrictions applied to smaller indoor attractions and venues are being improperly applied to large amusement parks, such as Kings Dominion. Although we respect the decisions of our state officials, the restriction of limiting our park to just 1,000 guests does not reflect the large volume of space available to accommodate recommended social distancing protocols, and essentially suggests the state will only allow us to have 5 people per operating acre.
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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on Thursday announced plans to reopen next month — but with severe limitations. The Vallejo theme park, which suspended operations on March 13 to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, will welcome guests again on July 2 for a limited-time, animals-only experience.
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Our historical walkthrough of Garfield’s Nightmare answers many important questions, including whether or not Jim Davis – creator of Garfield – ever rode it. I remember the first time I floated slowly through the watery, Day-Glo tunnel emblazoned with pizza, Ruffles chips and foot-tall cans of Mountain Dew.
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IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — New York state’s updated phase four reopening guidelines indicate that amusement parks will not reopen under phase four as previously expected, until further notice.
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The 94-year-old amusement park, located on the shores of Lake Shafer in Monticello, is preparing to reopen Friday for a VIP party and to the general public Saturday after several months of being closed, acquiring a new owner and operating with new guidelines under the coronavirus pandemic.
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The township’s Funplex amusement park, which caters to families with a water park, indoor arcade, go-kart track and more, is reopening as part of the state’s phase two plan for restarting the economy.
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Set in 250 acres of countryside a stones throw from the popular Rother Valley Country Park, just over the border from Sheffield, Gulliver’s Valley boasts 50 attractions for a brilliant family day out or a memorable holiday for those staying longer.
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ALTOONA, Iowa — A hero is stepping up in Adventureland's roller coaster scene next year. A Facebook post from the Altoona theme park depicts what the "Dragon Slayer" roller coaster experience will be like in 2021.
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UK - A popular amusement park will not re-open and will close for good, owners have announced. The team from Leisure Island Fun Park, on Eastern Esplanade, Canvey, issued a statement last night announcing the news, thanking families and guests for their support over the years.
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Six Flags Entertainment Corp. said it has hired a permanent finance chief, a move that comes as the theme-park operator works to draw customers back to its attractions following coronavirus-related closures earlier this year.
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ATLANTA — A mother said Six Flags Over Georgia tried to stop her family from going into the park because they were wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts.
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"We will be opening at 50 percent capacity on Thursday, July 2nd!" the park said on Facebook. "In the next few days we'll be receiving guidelines from the state and as soon as we do we will pass them along. We want to thank you once again for your patience during this time and we can't wait to see you on the rides once again!"
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The Berkshire resort just west of London has introduced rules aimed at keeping its guests safe, including limited tickets available for each day which must be pre-booked.
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This summer it is possible to stay overnight in Toverland. A temporary campsite will be built in the amusement park in July and August. Visitors can bring their own camper, caravan or tent, or rent a furnished tent. A stay at the campsite includes unlimited access to Toverland.
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As New Jersey begins to reopen and tourists return to this premier Jersey Shore destination, Morey’s Piers is ramping up its seasonal hiring in an effort to provide guests with the level of service they have come to expect when visiting Morey's.
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If Bobbejaanland opens again next week, not all attractions will be available. Due to the corona crisis, the Flemish amusement park chooses to close or adjust a handful of attractions. That says general director Yves Peeters in an interview.
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Chuck E. Cheese’s parent company CEC Entertainment said Thursday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after venue closures stemming from the coronavirus pandemic roiled its business.
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At 9:00 sharp on a recent June morning, Peter Campbell stood at the entrance to Naples’ famed National Archaeology Museum. Although the museum had been officially reopened for several weeks since Italy lifted its lockdown, and in normal times can host thousands of visitors a day, the minutes ticked by as the grand, salmon-colored building remained shut. A couple arrived. After 15 minutes, the doors swung open to reveal a guard visibly surprised to see three waiting guests.
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis welcomed donors Wednesday, beginning a slow process of reopening to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic. Museum mascot Rex and the dinosaurs out front wore masks over their snouts. Children walked around in tiny, colorful mask of their own, and their parents used museum-provided wipes to disinfect everything they touched.
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The Philadelphia Museum of Art, closed since March and with a budget decimated by the pandemic-induced shutdown, is moving to cut more than 100 jobs from its staff through furloughs, voluntary departures, and possibly layoffs.
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CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) – The Corning Museum of Glass has released health and safety precautions being implemented as the museum prepares to reopen in New York State's Phase Four.
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The Hands On Children’s Museum, closed since March, is once again abuzz with activity. Summer camps begin July 6, and the museum staff expects to welcome members back to play and learn on weekends beginning July 11, with public and weekday hours planned by August.
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The venue reopened to visitors on Monday, much to the delight of residents looking to cool off as temperatures in Nevada continue to increase. However, videos posted to social media illustrate the lineups of people waiting to get in, all without physical distancing or the appropriate usage of facial coverings.
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Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the popular waterpark, which is the biggest in British Columbia, has not been able to open up the gates yet. That will soon change, as Cultus Lake Waterpark is set to open to the public on Wednesday, July 8.
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As the heat starts cranking across Shanghai's streets and pool season gets steadily underway, here's a bit of good news to come out of Sheshan: Playa Maya Waterpark has just reopened for the summer. The announcement of the park's opening came off the back of the news that popular Shanghai waterpark Dino Beach won't open this season.
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CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (WAVY) — Maui Jack’s Waterpark announced it is reopening to the public on July 1. The park said there will be changes in place as the top priority is the health and safety of guests and employees.
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FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — You won't be able to cool off at the Island Waterpark this summer. That's because the business has decided to cancel its 2020 operating season because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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WACO — Hawaiian Falls Waco will open a new attraction on Thursday, June 25 with city officials and Hawaiian Falls executives on hand to introduce Kona Bay to guests.
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Colchester Zoo's boss has warned passholders who book tickets and don't show could be given a one month visiting ban. When the zoo reopened last week it introduced booking and staggered arrivals to cope with social distancing requirements.
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Drive-thru event to raise money for cash-strapped zoo The Minnesota Zoo premiered a drive-thru event this week to help raise money for the cash-strapped Apple Valley attraction that closed in March because of COVID-19.
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On March 17, the zoo temporarily suspended its operations following Gov. Roy Cooper’s Executive Order 117, which prohibited mass gatherings in reaction to the coronavirus pandemic. And after a nearly three-month hiatus, the zoo opened its doors to guests on June 15, with just five official days of spring — the zoo’s busiest season — left on the calendar.
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NIAGARA FALLS & BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW-TV) — The Western New York region is expected to move into Phase Four of the NY Forward reopening plan next week. That means local attractions like the Aquarium of Niagara and The Buffalo Zoo can once again have visitors.
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On July 4, at 6:30 p.m., guests can ride a mechanical bull shark, feed turtles and stingrays, take part in an aquatic virtual reality experience, and marvel at more than 10,000 aquatic creatures on exhibit.
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CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is headed back to the Jurassic era. Starting on July 1, Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors will kick off at the zoo.
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7. Why the Secrecy Surrounding Zoo Takeover? [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
THIS GUEST BLOG BY: Joyce Rowley is a Zoological Society member, New Bedford resident and retired community planner. While we were hunkering down this past spring, I finally received a response to my request for information on the City of New Bedford's "RFI" that was issued last fall.
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Chester Zoo have issued a message to members who have been struggling to book slots to visit the attraction. A number of visitors have been left frustrated that they've not been able to access tickets to the zoo, who have been operating on reduced numbers since reopening to the public almost two weeks ago.
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Lincoln Park Zoo will re-open Monday with limited capacity, while the Brookfield Zoo plans to re-open to members only on July 1st, with the general public after the July 4th holiday.
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The Welsh Mountain Zoo – the National Zoo of Wales – in Colwyn Bay is facing the biggest crisis in its 57-year history, with gates closed since March 22 due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic.
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According to the 2020 AAA Summer Travel Forecast, Americans are once again making travel plans, but most are being cautious, which has resulted in a 15-percent decline in journeys as compared to last July through September.
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The new policy states that “for any cruises booked by August 31, 2020, for sailings through March 31, 2021, [guests] can rest assured knowing they can change their sail date up to 15 days prior to departure.”
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They seemed such a good idea at the time. There you were, head and shoulders above everyone else, gliding effortlessly from one tourist attraction to the next in iconic cultural cities across the world.
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