Tag: Amusement and theme parks
First lady Jill Biden to attend National Spelling Bee
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee will get a visit from one of the nation's most prominent educators:...
Teen on life support after deadly Iowa water ride accident
IOWA CITY, Iowa — A teenager injured in an accident on an Iowa amusement ride that killed his younger brother remained on life support...
As employers struggle to fill jobs, teens come to the rescue
WASHINGTON — The owners of restaurants, amusement parks and retail shops, many of them desperate for workers, are sounding an unusual note of gratitude...
Judge blocks Florida law aimed at punishing social media
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge on Wednesday blocked for the time being a new Florida law that sought to punish large social media...
Jill Biden teams up with NFL great to push vaccinations
DALLAS — Jill Biden played offense Tuesday in the fight against COVID-19, teaming up with an NFL Hall of Fame running back to encourage...
Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary party starts Oct. 1
ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is planning an 18-month celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary.
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French tourism seeks new boost with Disneyland reopening
PARIS — France's tourism sector is taking a further step toward normality with the reopening of Disneyland Paris, two weeks after the country reopened...
Cash payments take center stage in Newsom’s 1st recall ad
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As both summer and the scheduling of a recall election date loom, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to make sure Californians know...
In California, get a vaccination, ride a roller coaster
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California is giving away more goodies to people who get coronavirus vaccinations and plans to make it easier to show who...
Vaccinated visitors soon can take off masks at Disney World
ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World in Florida is making it easier to see smiles again, but guests still can't hug the characters.
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