Disney Shares Plummet as Theme Parks Hit Hard by Kamalaflation
The Walt Disney Company warned that its theme parks are facing difficulties as record inflation puts a trip to the Magic Kingdom out of reach for millions of middle- and working-class Americans. The news sent Disney shares tumbling more than 3% through the day on Wednesday. Disney said on its quarterly earnings conference call that […]
Disney warns theme park revenue to fall as quarterly profit slips
The Walt Disney Co. reported a decline in operating profit at its theme parks and predicted a “declining demand” in the coming quarter, overshadowing the success of Pixar’s animated film “Inside Out 2” and its streaming service. Disney shares fell 4.5% on Wednesday after the company warned that its theme parks operating profit would decline […]
Dramatic Video Shows Terrifying Machete Fight At Theme Park In Southend-On-Sea, Six Arrested
Six people have been arrested after video was released showing a terrifying machete brawl at a theme park in Southend-on-Sea on Tuesday, the Daily Mail reports. Machete-wielding youths caused chaos on Tuesday night when they clashed outside Adventure Island theme park in Southend-on-Sea, resulting in six arrests and a violent incident which was filmed. Social […]
NBC Is Gloriously Returning Their Legendary ‘Roundball Rock’ Theme Amid Locking Up NBA Television Rights
NBC went against the corporate mold and actually gave the people what they wanted! When it comes to the NBA’s 11-year, $75 billion television deal, it has to be the league’s return to NBC that is getting people excited the most. And in particular, the television network’s return of their iconic “Roundball Rock” theme. It’s […]
Stabbing Horror Unfolds in Front of Children at New York Theme Park
A tourist on a family vacation at a New York theme park over the Fourth of July weekend was stabbed and left in critical condition, authorities said. Daniel Tomaski, 42, of Long Island, Attacked James Barnes, 47, of Edgewater, Florida, was killed after a family argument at Adventureland amusement park in Farmingdale. Daily Mail report. […]
American flag stolen from beloved theme park days before July 4th fireworks show
A large American flag has been stolen from a popular Wild West theme park that also has a railroad in North Carolina. Tweetsie Railroad Theme Park in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, features classic steam trains, Western-themed shows, more than a dozen rides and activities like gold panning. According to WXII-TV, the flag was stolen sometime […]
North Carolina man sues South Carolina theme park over roller coaster ride
A historic amusement park ride in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, turned into a nightmare that left a man paralyzed, a North Carolina couple alleges in a lawsuit. The couple, identified as Gangia Adhikari and her husband Kuru Sannyasi, Family Kingdom Amusement Park On July 23, 2021, we rode the wooden Swamp Fox roller coaster. “As […]
Valleyfair theme park to close for flooding, not offering refunds to guests
Valley Fair theme park in Minnesota is not offering refunds despite closing three rides and all parking lots due to flooding. According to a statement from Valley Fair, the amusement park, located between the Minnesota River and Blue Lake, was flooded below the “peak.” “Based on forecasts, the Minnesota River will crest on Saturday, June […]
Bear euthanized after injuring Tennessee theme park concession stand employee
A Tennessee black bear was euthanized after a video went viral last week of the wild animal eating gumbo at a theme park concession stand and injuring an employee, wildlife officials said. WVLT-TV reported that the bear attacked a concession stand called “Bear Can” at Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park in Gatlinburg. Governor DeSantis signs bill […]
Lake Compounce in Connecticut is America’s oldest theme park
The oldest theme park in the United States is in Bristol, Connecticut. What began as a lakeside picnic park with gorgeous views has evolved into a theme park with over 35 rides and attractions. Lake Compoons is recognized as the oldest amusement park in the United States by the National Amusement Park Historical Association and, […]