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Hartford, CT
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Disney Reportedly Laying Off Up To 1,000 Employees: What To Know Disney Reportedly Laying Off Up To 1,000 Employees: What To Know Disney Reportedly Laying Off Up To 1,000 Employees: What To Know
Disney Reportedly Laying Off Up To 1,000 Employees: What To Know Up to 1,000 Disney employees could lose their jobs as the company increases cost-cutting efforts under a new CEO, according to reports. The layoffs are expected in the coming weeks and will largely affect Disney's marketing division following a recent restructuring. The job cuts were first reported by The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, April 8. The move comes just weeks after Josh D'Amaro took over as CEO in mid-March, replacing Bob Iger after a period of major restructuring and job reductions. Many layoffs are tied to Disney's decision to combine marketing teams…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween
The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween Hersheypark is about to get “Shaq-ified.” Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is teaming up with Hersheypark to transform its popular indoor coaster into the Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk this fall. The ride, inspired by his hit Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, will debut during Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights, running Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 12 to Nov. 2, in Hershey, officials announced. “We’re taking the flavor and the fun of my Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies and blowing it up into a larger-than-life adventure,” Big Diesel (O'Neal) said. “From the second you step inside, this ride bring…

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by Zak Failla
Bowie, MD
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Six Flags America In Bowie Cutting Fright Fest In Final Season Before Permanent Closure Six Flags America In Bowie Cutting Fright Fest In Final Season Before Permanent Closure Six Flags America In Bowie Cutting Fright Fest In Final Season Before Permanent Closure
Six Flags America In Bowie Cutting Fright Fest In Final Season Before Permanent Closure Maryland’s Six Flags America won’t be bringing back its wildly popular Fright Fest this year as the Bowie park heads into its final fall season before closing for good. Six Flags officials announced the change this week, saying the park will “focus on daytime fun” with its family-friendly Kids Boo Fest and thrill rides on weekends starting Saturday, Sept. 6 until the park closes in November.  “After much research and planning, we’ve made the strategic decision to modify our fall operating schedule,” Six Flags officials said. “This means that our spooky Fright Fest event will not return…

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by Zak Failla
Jackson, NJ
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Six Flags Great Adventure, Dorney Park Offer Shared Season Pass For First Time Six Flags Great Adventure, Dorney Park Offer Shared Season Pass For First Time Six Flags Great Adventure, Dorney Park Offer Shared Season Pass For First Time
Six Flags Great Adventure, Dorney Park Offer Shared Season Pass For First Time A historic new deal is helping fans enjoy plenty of thrills at two popular amusement parks. Six Flags Great Adventure and Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom will sell a combined season pass for the first time, the parks announced on Tuesday, July 29. The perk is part of the first anniversary celebration of the merger between amusement giants Six Flags and Cedar Fair. Guests can take advantage of the deal, gaining access to the theme parks that are about 90 minutes apart. "This massive benefit is one that only Six Flags Entertainment can provide with more than 40 amusement, water…

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by Chris Spiker
Goshen, NY
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Spring Break Crowds Flock to Legoland, Now Open With New Attractions Spring Break Crowds Flock to Legoland, Now Open With New Attractions Spring Break Crowds Flock to Legoland, Now Open With New Attractions
Spring Break Crowds Flock to Legoland, Now Open With New Attractions Legoland New York Resort in Goshen kicked off its fifth season on April 10—and it's bursting with family fun just in time to rescue your spring break plans. Kids (2 to 12) can dive into seven Lego-themed lands packed with 40+ rides, shows, and splash zones. The big buzz this year? The brand-new Lego Duplo Peppa Pig Playground—a colorful, 13,000-square-foot play zone where little ones can step into Peppa’s world. Kids can explore Peppa’s house, hop into Daddy Pig’s red car, or sail on Grandpa Pig’s boat Legoland New York Resort It’s not just about Peppa, though. Legoland is back with…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Rutherford, NJ
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American Dream Mall Goes Deep With April Fool's Prank: 'Opening 20-Never' American Dream Mall Goes Deep With April Fool's Prank: 'Opening 20-Never' American Dream Mall Goes Deep With April Fool's Prank: 'Opening 20-Never'
American Dream Mall Goes Deep With April Fool's Prank: 'Opening 20-Never' The American Dream Mall had the internet holding its breath on Tuesday morning — but it turns out the world’s first-ever underwater theme park isn't opening just yet. The East Rutherford mega mall announced on Tuesday, April 1, that it would be launching AquaDream, a fully submerged theme park with rides like Poseidon’s Plunge and Atlantis Racer, where guests could supposedly “race dolphins,” “dodge sharks,” and “ride roller coasters beneath the water.” The catch? It was an April Fools’ joke. "Opening 20-never," the website says. “We haven’t developed an underwater theme park... yet." Whi…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park
Blaze Breaks Out At Disney World, Sends Smoke Towering Over Epcot Theme Park A fire erupted at Walt Disney World's Epcot Theme Park in Orlando, Florida, amid the busy spring break season. The blaze on Saturday night, March 22 created a tower of smoke and forced guests to be evacuated from a ride. The incident began in a backstage area behind the France Pavilion, where a walk-in cooler caught fire, Disney officials confirmed.  The area is restricted to employees and not accessible to guests. The fire was quickly extinguished and did not spread beyond the immediate vicinity. No injuries were reported. Footage shared on social media shows thick black smoke risi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Allentown, PA
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Parkgoers Can Ride Dorney Park's 'Iron Menace' Before Opening Day Parkgoers Can Ride Dorney Park's 'Iron Menace' Before Opening Day Parkgoers Can Ride Dorney Park's 'Iron Menace' Before Opening Day
Parkgoers Can Ride Dorney Park's 'Iron Menace' Before Opening Day Visitors to Allentown's hometown theme park can test out its latest offering before the official start of the 2024 season, management says. Guests can ride the Iron Menace on "Preseason Preview Days" on the weekends of April 27 and 28 and May 4 and 5.  The Iron Menace.  Dorney Park According to the park website, the Iron Menace will whisk riders through the "decrepit shell, rusty relics and wild tales" of a defunct 19th-century steel mill. The 2,169-foot track will take riders up to 64 miles per hour through four inversions, including the "world’s first tilted loop on …

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by Mac Bullock
Briarcliff, NY
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Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Hudson Valley Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Hudson Valley Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Hudson Valley
Here's When Legoland New York Will Open In Hudson Valley It's going to be a “bricktastic” day filled with fireworks, hotdogs, barbecues and Legos in the Hudson Valley. Legoland New York will hold its grand opening in Orange County on Saturday, July 4, 2020 on Route 17 in Goshen. The park will include a theme park and hotel when it opens its gates next summer. Annual passes to the park are currently on sale at $120, while single-day tickets will start at around $63, Merlin Entertainments announced. In total, the park is expected to house more than 15,000 Lego models, dozens of rides, shows and attractions. There will also be themed “lands” based o…

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by Zak Failla