FunPlex Alief closes: Houstonās iconic amusement and theme park heads to Auction, giving Houstonians a piece of the fun
Read full article: FunPlex Alief closes: Houstonās iconic amusement and theme park heads to Auction, giving Houstonians a piece of the funHouston has lost another landmark. After decades of roller skating, bowling, arcade games, and even a cameo in BeyoncĆ©ās āBlow,ā Aliefās iconic FunPlex has closed its doors for good. The nearly 200,000-square-foot entertainment complex has been sold to a developer, with all of its rides, games, and even the skating rink heading to auction this September.
Alvin Historical Museum opens new Astroworld exhibit on Houstonās long-lost theme park
Read full article: Alvin Historical Museum opens new Astroworld exhibit on Houstonās long-lost theme parkAstroworld wasnāt just a theme park, it was a sacred piece of the Houston community for over four decades.
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Report: Girl wasnāt buckled in before fatal theme park fall
Read full article: Report: Girl wasnāt buckled in before fatal theme park fallA report from Colorado investigators says a 6-year-old girl who died in a fall from a theme park ride this month wasnāt wearing the seat belts, and operators of the vertical drop ride didnāt properly check the restraints.
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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. ā 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 youāve visited. The Magic Kingdom and Disneyās Animal Kingdom parks will open first July 11, with Epcot and Disneyās Hollywood Studios reopening July 15.
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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 whoās been there would likely agree: nothing beats the view from the ground.