Tag: Amusement and theme parks
Six Flags park settling lawsuit over fingerprints for $36M
GURNEE, Ill. — Six Flags Great America has settled a class-action lawsuit by agreeing to pay $36 million over the use of fingerprint scanners...
Raptors, twists and drops on Universal’s new Jurassic ride
ORLANDO, Fla. — The creators of the Jurassic World VelociCoaster roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort had more to contend with than just encounters...
After pandemic pause, Avengers swing, soar into Disneyland
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Now that it's getting safer to assemble, the Avengers are at last descending on Disneyland.
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Right at Home: Splashy water toys for patio, pool, yard
Backyards and patios have been working hard all year because of the pandemic, and this summer they can provide new ways to cool off...
Mexico raids building project next to Teotihuacán pyramids
MEXICO CITY — Mexico sent in 250 National Guard troops and 60 police officers Monday to seize land next to the pre-Hispanic ruins of...
East champs no more, the Heat start to look to what’s next
MIAMI — Not even an hour into the offseason, Jimmy Butler was already looking ahead.
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Most Indiana state park pools opening this weekend
IINDIANAPOLIS — Most public swimming pools located in Indiana state parks will open this weekend, as will all beaches operated by the Indiana Department...
Universal hikes base pay to $15 an hour at Florida resort
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort announced Thursday that it's raising the starting minimum wage at the Florida theme park complex to $15 an...
Summer travel forecast calls for longer waits, fewer choices
After a year of coronavirus lockdowns, the start of summer beckons with vacation plans made possible by relaxed COVID-19 restrictions. But a severe worker...
22 people rescued after roller coaster in Arizona gets stuck
<p>PHOENIX — Nearly two dozen people who were stranded after a roller coaster stalled mid-ride at an Arizona amusement park are safe. </p>
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