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Busch Gardens to open world first all-indoor straddle coaster
Read full article: Busch Gardens to open world first all-indoor straddle coasterBusch Gardens Williamsburg said that strange weather patterns have been recorded near King Ludwig’s abandoned fortress in the cursed castle grounds, and soon, explorers can embark on a dark journey to discover the supernatural forces that are lurking within.
What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbers
Read full article: What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbersORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World is set to once again open its gates to the Magic Kingdom following a lengthy closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. But with most families staying inside and not traveling, how crowded will the theme parks really be when they reopen? Park Capacity Capacity at 25% Magic Kingdom 57,000 people 14,250 people Epcot 34,093 people 8,523 people Hollywood Studios 30,843 people 7,710 people Animal Kingdom 37,671 people 9,417 peopleA park at 25% capacity would mean very minimal wait times. As we can all imagine, visiting a Disney theme park when it reopens will be a new experience for all -- no matter how many times you’ve visited. The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom parks will open first July 11, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening July 15.
Busch Gardens extending memberships, annual passes this season
Read full article: Busch Gardens extending memberships, annual passes this seasonWILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Busch Gardens fans, have no fear! The Williamsburg amusement park announced Monday that all memberships and annual passes will be automatically extended for as long as the current temporary closure lasts. In addition to the extensions, Busch Gardens has granted complimentary membership tier upgrades for all active members for the rest of 2020. Busch Gardens has not yet announced a date to reopen. Click here for more details about memberships and annual passes.
Helicopter pilot shares breathtaking view of Disneyland Resort during coronavirus closure
Read full article: Helicopter pilot shares breathtaking view of Disneyland Resort during coronavirus closureBut one man in California went a step further and was lucky enough to get a birds-eye view of Disneyland Resort without pixie dust, a magic carpet or a lucky feather. Disneyland has a temporary flight restriction that restricts pilots from flying anywhere near the park, within 3,000 feet. During his flight, Muzio visited much of Orange County, which included stops at Angel Stadium, El Dorado Park and Long Beach Airport, to name a few. However, our favorite sight was that of a closed Disneyland park without a single person to be seen. While the view from above is great, anyone who’s been there would likely agree: nothing beats the view from the ground.