On board the Icon of the Seas, a luxury cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean, a water slide malfunction resulted in a dramatic incident that left passengers in distress and one guest injured.
Cham Lee
Cham Lee is an educator and researcher who enjoys travel across the United States. Mrs. Lee is avid in loom knitting, as well as a purveyor in all things non-coffee at Starbucks. You'll often find her in the great outdoors, Pink Drink in hand, wearing a scarf of her own creation.
Why Audiences like the ‘KPop Demon Hunters” Girl Boss Story, And Where Others Fall Flat
Is KPop Demon Hunters a girl boss movie? Well, yes, and also no. Certainly not in the way that’s been infuriating movie goers for years.
Sea World to Addd Two More International Parks as Abu Dhabi Inspires Expansion
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is currently the only Sea World park outside of the U.S., but that is likely to change soon. In the second‑quarter 2025 earnings call, United Parks & Resorts CEO Marc Swanson confirmed that the company plans to replicate the Abu Dhabi model with two international parks and expects to start signing off on plans by the end of 2025.
Six Flags CEO to Step Down Amid Declines in Attendance, Rising Promotions, and Recent Merger
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Richard A. Zimmerman will step down by the end of 2025. The board has launched a search for his successor, and Zimmerman will continue to serve in his role until a replacement is appointed.
Disney’s Fourth Wish-Class Cruise Ship Under Conctruction
Disney Cruise Line marked the beginning of construction on its next vessel. On August 8, 2025, the Meyer Werft shipyard hosted the steel‑cutting ceremony in Papenburg, Germany. Present were Disney Signature Experiences President Joe Schott and Walt Disney Imagineering’s Philip Gennotte.
Disney Begins Draining Rivers of America for Site Preparation at Magic Kingdom
As of early August 2025, draining of the Rivers of America is visibly underway, after it and Tom’s Sawyer’s Island have been permanent closed. Construction barriers have been placed around affected areas, and water levels have dropped significantly over the past two weeks.
Dark Universe Shows Potential for Halloween Activities, Though None Announced Yet for 2025
With back-to-school season upon us, Universal fans are already speculating about what the newly opened Epic Universe may do for Halloween. Universal’s Dark Universe land within Epic has emerged as a natural fit for Halloween-themed festivities.
Disney World Covers or Removes Most Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Signage
Disney World has removed or covered most of the signs for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, a Star Wars-themed hotel that remained in operation for a mere 19 months.
With its closing in September 2023, the Disney company took almost two years to remove the signs.
Universal Studios Great Britain Sparks Local Frustration Over Lack of Consultation With Homeowners
Residents of Kempston Hardwick in Bedfordshire say they have been left in the dark regarding the new Universal Studios Great Britain theme park, set to open in 2031. Those living on Manor Road report minimal direct contact from Universal or local authorities,...
Disney Abu Dhabi Could be a Primarily Indoor Park, Miral CEO Claims Outdoor Theme Park ‘Would Never Work’
Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi has confirmed that the upcoming Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi will not follow the traditional outdoor model used in most existing Disney destinations and will be a primarily indoor theme park.
Parents are Homeschooling Their Kids at Walt Disney World—An Educator’s Perspective on the Positives and Negatives
A growing trend sees some homeschooling families using Disney parks—not as occasional field trips but as their primary classroom. This shift brings both potential benefits and significant downsides.
Dollywood Owner Sells California Theme Park Assets in Strategic Exit
The parent company of Dollywood, Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE), has completed the sale of its California-based park assets. The transaction marks Herschend’s exit from the West Coast market and was confirmed through company filings and public statements.