Amusement And Theme Parks

May 18, 2018

New attractions in Orlando power jump in park attendance

The arms race to build new theme park attractions in Orlando is paying dividends


May 17, 2018

Miami-Dade approves megamall that would be largest in US

A gigantic $4 billion retail and entertainment complex near Miami and close to the Everglades that would become the largest mall in North America has won government approval after years of debate.


May 16, 2018

Trump Indonesia project gets Chinese government partner

A Chinese government-owned company has signed on to build a theme park in Indonesia that also features a Trump hotel and condos


May 14, 2018

Official: Lyft drivers at Disney World can join union

Drivers who are summoned by passengers using the Lyft app at Walt Disney World can join a union


May 10, 2018

Record 72 million tourists came to Orlando last year

More than 70 million visitors came to the Orlando area last year, setting a record despite the closing of its theme parks and airports during Hurricane Irma.


May 2, 2018

Universal Studios Japan coaster stalls with riders hanging

Sixty-four passengers were left hanging in the air for up to two hours after a roller coaster made an emergency stop at Universal Studios Japan


Apr 18, 2018

Abu Dhabi's Warner Bros. indoor amusement park opens in July

Abu Dhabi's new Warner Bros. indoor amusement park opens in July as massive Dubai park faces $300 million shortfall


Apr 2, 2018

North Carolina "Oz" theme park reopening for summer tours

A failed North Carolina theme park based on "The Wizard of Oz" will be reopening for tours in June


Mar 13, 2018

Water park duct collapse injures 5 in Ohio

Part of a ventilation shaft has fallen into the pool area of an Ohio water park, injuring five people


Jan 30, 2018

Boom in small ship cruising: 'It's not about the slides'

Big ships carrying thousands of people have gotten all the headlines in cruising in recent years but there's also been a boom in small ships, river cruises and expedition cruising