Riverside Park’s overgrown grounds, crumbling infrastructure and floods have officials ‘screaming’ for funding after years of neglect
Crumbling infrastructure and muddy lakes in Riverside Park have infuriated local residents, who have blamed city hall for failing to provide much-needed funding for the green space for years. In recent months, the Upper West Side has taken on the appearance of a Roman ruin: century-old staircases have crumbled into piles of ragged stones, cobblestone […]
Disney to invest up to $17B in Orlando, Florida, parks
Months after Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ended a bitter legal battle, the two sides are poised to agree to a $17 billion deal that would pave the way for the construction of a fifth mega-theme park at Walt Disney World. The five Disney World district supervisors, appointed by Gov. DeSantis, voted Wednesday to […]
Teen Dies After Drowning In Popular Theme Park’s Pool, Police Say
A 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive in Florida’s Discovery Cove marine-themed park died from an accidental drowning, authorities said, according to multiple reports. The teen, later identified as Anna Beaumont, was found unresponsive in a pool at the Orlando park around 11:25 a.m., Tuesday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) confirmed in a statement […]
Senator blasts federal parks officials for barring American flags
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Central Park’s party-pooper rules baffle New Yorkers — with bubbles, balloons and ‘active sports’ off limits
This will cause the bubble to burst. Bubbles, balloons, tables and chairs, and even tug-of-war are off-limits at the celebration in Central Park, an unflattering ordinance that has left parents perplexed. Parents are speaking out about the arcane rules that must be followed when larger numbers of people gather. than 20. “I received permission for […]
Disney removes ‘problematic’ character from meet-and-greets — and no, it’s not the park’s cross-dressing Evil Queen
Disney has reportedly been working on having cross-dressers play the roles of certain iconic female characters in its parks in recent years. Apparently, the company, increasingly synonymous with box office bombs, seized the opportunity to steal at least one more female role at Magic Kingdom from its actresses. That’s Tinker Bell. Meanwhile, the company is […]
NY judge tosses order restricting transgender players from using county-run parks
An order restricting transgender athletes from using county parks and stadiums in Long Island, New York, was struck down by a judge Friday after a challenge from a roller derby league. In February, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman issued an executive order denying park permits to girls’ teams, leagues and organizations that allow transgender female […]
Your guide to Virginia travel: From theme parks to national parks
Virginia’s motto, “Virginia is for lovers,” captures only part of its charm. The state offers a wide range of activities to suit the needs of solo travelers, groups of friends, and families. Virginia is home to historical treasures such as Colonial Williamsburg, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Top Texas Attractions for the […]
Disney guests who lie about disabilities to cut long lines will face lifetime bans from both parks
The happiest place on earth is to bring the hammer down. Walt Disney World on Tuesday updated its policies to crack down on guests who lie about having a disability in an effort to reduce the park’s notoriously long lines. Anyone caught cheating on the Disability Access Services (DAS) program will be permanently banned from […]
New Yorkers flock to streets, parks and even a cemetery to secure best spots ahead of solar eclipse
New Yorkers are flocking to city streets with their heads facing the sun to watch Monday’s partial solar eclipse. From Manhattan’s Union Square to the Bronx Zoo to Brooklyn’s Greenwood Cemetery, the borough’s biggest appleers have already begun flocking to the city’s green spaces to secure the best seats possible ahead of the afternoon event. […]