The New York Times – Music:
In 1987, the Austrian artist André Heller debuted an avant-garde amusement park with works by Basquiat, Dalí and Haring. Its disappearance was a winding tale. Its return is even more bizarre.
Category: Amusement and Theme Parks
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A Construction-Themed Amusement Park Answers the Question, ‘Can You Dig It?’
The New York Times – Travel:
At Diggerland U.S.A., children can experience the pleasures of heavy equipment firsthand. (Adults like it, too.)
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3 Days. 68 Kids. Snapshots of Summer on Coney Island.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The New York Times for Kids visited the quirky but classic destination.
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After a Political Storm, Gay Days Return to Disney
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
An L.G.B.T.Q. tradition at Disney World took on new significance this year, when Disney was ensnared in a heated cultural debate.
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Disney Apologizes After Employee Thwarts Marriage Proposal
The New York Times – Travel:
A man had been planning for months to pop the question at Disneyland Paris, but the employee instead snatched the ring and ushered the couple off a stage.
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At a Theme Park, Falling Head Over Ferris Wheel
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Leah Koch and Matthew Blumhardt bonded over a mutual love of amusement parks after meeting at her family’s Holiday World theme park in 2018.
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Disney Takes Visitors to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The New York Times – Travel:
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, opening at Walt Disney World, is part luxury hotel, part theme park ride, part role-playing game. But it will cost you.