Wednesday, October 21, 2026

SeaWorld's Mako reopens | Disney ride progress | Savannah Bananas coming

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SeaWorld's Mako reopens | Disney ride progress | Savannah Bananas coming

Mako coaster reopens at SeaWorld after closure following Goliath incident in Ga.

The park has closed the coaster on Oct. 13 out of an abundance of caution following the death of a man on a similar Georgia coaster.

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Disney teases updates to Carousel of Progress, new Monstropolis and Tropical Americas

In a display at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the company teases updates to Carousel of Progress, plus the new Monstropolis and Tropical Americas lands.

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Savannah Bananas coming to Walt Disney World next year for Banana Ball tournament

All 6 teams in the Banana Ball league will come to Walt Disney World for a four-day tournament with four teams facing off in April.

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Latest roller coaster death puts spotlight on safety restraints

SeaWorld’s Mako shut down after the fatal accident on a nearly identical ride at Six Flags Over Georgia. The hypercoaster design uses just a single lap bar so that riders can enjoy a feeling of weightlessness.

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¡Salud! Celebrating International Gin & Tonic Day at Disney

This classic pairing originated in British-occupied India, but it was the Spanish who took it to another level … to the point where no “and” is needed. In Spain, it’s the gin-tonic. And on Oct. 19, we celebrate it. Internationally.

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State theme park report: Injuries on 2 coasters, 3 water rides in third quarter

Guests reported injuries on six different attractions at Florida’s major theme parks in the third quarter of 2026.

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Roller coaster rider’s death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

Florida’s largest theme parks are exempt from state safety inspections, unlike smaller venues and fairs.

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Disney strikes $20-million deal for Character.ai’s assets as AI startup files for bankruptcy

Character.ai said before the bankruptcy filing it struck an agreement with Disney in which the entertainment company agreed to pay $20 million to license certain intellectual property.

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SeaWorld Orlando closes Mako coaster after death at Six Flags Over Georgia

Both Mako and the reported coaster from the Six Flags incident were built by same company.

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Epcot Food & Wine Festival: What would it cost to eat everything?

The annual tasting and sipping event happens through Nov. 21 and offers nearly 230 items — including 96 food menu items and 110 alcoholic drinks — across 46 distinct festival locations.

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Gators, Ghosts and Goblins: Halloween high jinks, Skunk Ape return to Gatorland

The eighth annual “Gators, Ghosts and Goblins” is back this month at Gatorland with included-in-admission Halloween festivities for the whole family.

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