The New York Times – Travel:
Emma McGuinness suffered “permanent bodily injury” on a visit to Disney World in Florida in 2019, according to a lawsuit that accuses Walt Disney Parks and Resorts of negligence.
Category: Amusement and Theme Parks
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Disney, Challenged Elsewhere, Plans to Spend $60 Billion on Parks and Cruises
The New York Times – Travel:
Amid uncertainty for the company’s film and TV divisions, the investment over the next decade doubles the outlay in the last 10 years.
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Ghibli Park Celebrates “Totoro” And Other Miyazaki Movies
The New York Times – Travel:
The Japanese company Studio Ghibli opened a theme park to celebrate the eccentric, charming animated movies of its founder, Hayao Miyazaki. Could two ‘Totoro’-loving toddlers find happiness there?
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Large Crack in Roller Coaster Beam Prompts Its Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
A visitor to the North Carolina amusement park recorded a crack in a pillar of the ride, Fury 325, which is billed as one of the tallest of its kind.
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Florida Tourism Rolls On Despite Travel Advisories and Political Battles
The New York Times – Travel:
Even as civil rights groups suggest travelers should rethink trips to the state because of policies enacted by its Republican lawmakers, it remains a tourism juggernaut. And some visitors say their spending actually supports opposition to the new laws.
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A Wild New Roller Coaster Opens in Georgia
The New York Times – Travel:
A once sleepy amusement park in Georgia has put itself on the map with the latest ride from an innovative company that has won the hearts of aficionados in thrill-seeking.
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Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ Hotel, Galactic Starcruiser, to Close
The New York Times – Travel:
The planned closure of Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive role-playing attraction, comes as Disney seeks to cut overall costs by more than $5 billion.
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Disney Argues New Florida Law Nullifies DeSantis-Backed Suit
The New York Times – Travel:
The company wants a state court case involving development at Disney World dismissed, saying actions by the Florida governor and his allies made it moot.
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Disney’s Losses From Streaming Narrowed in the Last Quarter
The New York Times – Travel:
Progress in cutting streaming costs was offset by worsening results for Disney’s traditional television channels.