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UPDATED, 1:30 PM: The long-expected merger of theme park operators Cedar Fair and Six Flags finally has closed, creating what Six Flags called today “the largest and most diverse amusement park operator in North America.” The newly combined behemoth will operate under the Six Flags name and…

Fireworks at Disney's first-quarter earnings amid a bitter proxy fight quieted down in the second and the company's commentary on a call today, especially around the parks business, generated some investor angst and knocked the stock lower. Disney shares are down nearly 10% late morning at about…

Ryan Gosling surprised theme park guests at Universal Studios Hollywood when he made an appearance during a Waterworld pre-show inspired by his latest movie, The Fall Guy. A video shared on social media went viral, which shows Gosling taking part in The Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show ahead of Waterworl…

Fifteen people have been taken to hospital with injuries following a tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood Saturday evening. UPDATE, 2:30 PM SUNDAY: Deputies responded to the lower parking lot of Universal Studios Hollywood regarding a tour tram collision. The collision caused several passengers…

Disneyland cast members who work in the amusement park’s shows, parades and visitor meet-and-greets are a step closer to unionizing: Actors' Equity Association has filed an election petition with the National Labor Relations Board for union recognition. Equity will serve as the bargaining…

After Disney declared victory in its proxy battle with activist investor Nelson Peltz, CEO Bob Iger went on a theme-park offensive during the company’s annual shareholder meeting. Delivering scripted video remarks from a perch overlooking Disneyland, Iger extolled the parks as a key strategic area of…

Disneyland is moving into the future with its Tomorrowland attraction, Autopia, and electrifying its vehicles. The attraction opened with the park in 1955 and as alternative fuel sources have become more prevalent, Disneyland is changing with the times. “Since opening with Disneyland park in…

A select group of Disney California Adventure Park guests were treated to a special appearance from actor Patrick Warburton as they were ready to board the Soarin’ Over California attraction. Warburton has been part of the attraction since it first opened in 2001, providing “important safety tips&#8221…

Universal Orlando Resort is teasing the attractions that will comprise DreamWorks Land being inspired by the animated films Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda. The expansive area, which is set to open this summer, will include Shrek’s Swamp Meet where guests will be able to interact with characters like…

Comcast saw fourth-quarter net income of close to $3.3 billion as revenue passed $31 billion, up, respectively, 7.8% and 2.3%, with the numbers released Thursday beating Wall Street forecasts. Peacock hit some milestones, studio profit surged and theme parks continue strong. Free cash flow was $1.7…

Reports are surging out of Shanghai Disneyland after a child guest reportedly got injured on the new Zootopia-theme ride less than a week after being officially opened to the general public. On Dec. 25, a social media post went viral showing a child pinned under one of the Zootopia: Hot Pursuit…

A Disneyland park guest in Anaheim, California was arrested and escorted off the property by local authorities after stripping off their clothes during the It’s A Small World attraction. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon during the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend. A Disneyland Resort…