ORLANDO, FLORIDA –SeaWorld is opening their first launch roller coaster, the Ice Breaker, that boasts the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida. While their soft opening began in February, in one week the ride broke more than just ground.. Breaking News A 12-year-old boy was one of the lucky pass members whom previewed the ride….
PINELLAS • PASCO – With so many local attractions, including beaches, water activities, and theme parks, it is no wonder that there are so many hotels and motels in the area. But be cautious of where you choose to stay, as many hotels and motels do not properly maintain their properties and allow dangerous conditions to…
The Florida Legislature recently sent a bill to Governor Charlie Crist to allow parents to sign liability waivers for children participating in risky activities. “The initial child waiver legislation “would have let theme parks and adventure attractions waive gross negligence, but the weaker measure protects against only inherent risk, a much lower legal standard” Has…
LAKE BUENA VISTA – A Disney Transportation bus driver is accused of causing the third Disney-related bus crash in two weeks. Authorities say the driver of the Walt Disney World bus struck the back of another car from Ohio that was at a stoplight at World Drive and Buena Vista Drive, near the entrance to…
TAMPA ♦ An employee of Busch Gardens – Tampa Bay was injured after falling 35 feet from a gondola ride while working at the theme park. The park did not immediately release the employee’s name or the extent of his injuries. We do know that the employee was transported to the hospital. The employee was…
ORLANDO – According to the Orlando Sentinel, a Universal Orlando employee was injured this morning while working at the Dueling Dragons roller coaster at the resort’s Islands of Adventure theme park. The employee has been taken to the hospital, Universal spokesman Tom Schroder said, though he declined to provide further details. “It’s too soon to…
According to an investigative report by the Orlando Sentinel, at least 101 Florida theme park lawsuits have been filed since 2004 against Disney, Universal or Busch Entertainment, involving allegations that people were injured by rides or attractions. However, none of the cases have reached a jury, with confidential settlements reached in most of the lawsuits….
