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A 100-foot animatronic dinosaur at a Kansas theme park caught fire after a lightning strike, but instead of letting it go to waste, the park is transforming the charred remains into an educational exhibit. Sometimes the best lessons come from unexpected disasters.
A Pennsylvania amusement park quickly reversed a controversial policy that would have restricted face coverings for guests under 21. The park now ensures all visitors can choose to wear masks for health or safety reasons.
Walt Disney World can now power its entire resort—four theme parks, hotels, transportation, and all operations—using only solar energy during daytime hours. It's one of the largest clean energy milestones ever achieved by a vacation destination.
Tokyo's beloved DisneySea theme park is rolling out a sparkling year-long celebration for its 25th anniversary, bringing new shows, ocean-themed decorations, and special treats to millions of visitors. The "Sparkling Jubilee" marks a major milestone for a park that's welcomed over 900 million guests since 2001.
A fully autonomous Olaf robot now greets guests at Disneyland Paris, marking a major leap from traditional audio animatronics. The cheerful snowman walks, talks, and moves just like he does in the Frozen films.
A mother and daughter trapped waist-deep in quicksand on an Essex beach were pulled to safety by quick-thinking theme park workers who rushed to help with ropes and teamwork. What could have been a tragedy became a powerful story of strangers stepping up when it mattered most.
Mexico's Supreme Court ruled that Indigenous Maya communities have exclusive rights to their cultural heritage, blocking Xcaret theme park from using Maya imagery in marketing without proper consent. The decision marks a major victory for cultural sovereignty and sets a powerful precedent for Indigenous rights across Latin America.
Thailand is working to bring the first Disneyland theme park to Southeast Asia as part of a massive development project in the Eastern Economic Corridor. The 2,700-acre park would make Thailand the fourth location in Asia to host the beloved Disney experience.
A lifelike Olaf robot is heading to Disney parks after training 100,000 virtual copies to master the lovable snowman's signature waddle in just two days. Disney says this breakthrough could fill entire theme park lands with interactive characters in months instead of years.
When a mother and daughter became trapped waist-deep in wet sand at an English beach, four quick-thinking theme park workers sprang into action with ropes and training. CCTV footage captured the dramatic rescue that saved both from a dangerous situation.
Quick-thinking employees at Adventure Island saved two people trapped waist-deep in wet sand as the tide rushed in. Their swift action and teamwork turned a dangerous situation into a rescue success story.
After Canada's last marine theme park shut down, 30 beluga whales faced an uncertain future. Now they're headed to new homes in the United States, marking a hopeful turn in how we care for captive marine mammals.
Disneyland is ending its frustrating 11 a.m. park-hopping restriction, letting visitors with multi-park tickets switch between its two California theme parks anytime. The change gives families more flexibility to enjoy their Disney day their way.
The beloved Tennessee theme park just made it easier for electric vehicle owners to visit one of America's most popular destinations. Dollywood installed 14 new EV charging stations plus 10 solar-powered charging umbrellas near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Over 663,000 visitors flooded Hong Kong during Lunar New Year, bringing families together and filling the city with festive energy. Mainland travelers came for the mild weather, theme parks, and cosmopolitan vibe, spending thousands on food, shopping, and memories.
Tokyo just welcomed PokéPark Kanto, the first permanent Pokémon theme park, ending decades of temporary attractions with a place fans can visit year-round. Early tickets sold out instantly, showing how much people love bringing their childhood dreams to life. ---
The world's first permanent outdoor Pokemon theme park welcomes visitors this Thursday in western Tokyo, bringing childhood dreams to life across six acres of forest trails and trainer towns. Presale tickets through early April have already sold out.