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State of closure: California’s COVID-19 policies and the impact on tourism

State of closure: California’s COVID-19 policies and the impact on tourism

Jan 28, 2021 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Features, Homepage Slider, Live Shows and Spectacles, Museums, News, North America, People, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on State of closure: California’s COVID-19 policies and the impact on tourism

The impact on tourism was nine times worse than the events of September 11.
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Editorial: Current events and the US attractions industry

Editorial: Current events and the US attractions industry

Jan 19, 2021 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Events, Features, Homepage Slider, Museums, News, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, Water Parks Comments Off on Editorial: Current events and the US attractions industry

"Leisure sector growth is vital to general economic growth. It is inextricably tied to jobs, tourism, travel, retail, regional development, infrastructure development, the arts and more. "
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From classics to high tech: Themed Entertainment Association announces newest Thea Award recipients

From classics to high tech: Themed Entertainment Association announces newest Thea Award recipients

Nov 19, 2020 Asia, Attractions, Business, Europe & Middle East, Events, Homepage Slider, Live Shows and Spectacles, Museums, News, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on From classics to high tech: Themed Entertainment Association announces newest Thea Award recipients

The slate of 27th annual award recipients announced today will be celebrated with a series of Thea Awards Digital Case Studies rolling out from July - December 2021.
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COVID, fires, and theme park reopenings: the Golden State in 2020

COVID, fires, and theme park reopenings: the Golden State in 2020

Oct 07, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Features, Homepage Slider, Museums, News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on COVID, fires, and theme park reopenings: the Golden State in 2020

Tourism spending in California is expected to drop to $66.1 billion in 2020, less than half of the 2019 total
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Theme park storytelling

Theme park storytelling

Sep 28, 2020 #83 - Waterparks and more!, 2020, Business, Education, Features, Homepage Slider, Theme Parks Comments Off on Theme park storytelling

"One of my large-scale research projects involved determining the characteristics of theme park narratives and how they have changed over time."
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When will California’s theme parks reopen?

When will California’s theme parks reopen?

Jul 13, 2020 Attractions, Business, COVID-19, Features, Homepage Slider, North America, Theme Parks, World markets, Zoos & Aquariums Comments Off on When will California’s theme parks reopen?

The parks' plans involve a partnership between the parks, their employees, and their guests. All need to comply with their roles for the system to work.
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Right place, write time

Right place, write time

Jun 30, 2020 #82 - Solving Problems with Innovation, 2020, Features, Homepage Slider, IPM Interviews, News, People Comments Off on Right place, write time

Hollywood screenwriter Bennett Yellin authors a new future in themed entertainment Photo: Bennett Yellin (center) with “Dumb and Dumber” stars Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey By Martin...
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Disneyland Resort phased reopening starts July 9

Disneyland Resort phased reopening starts July 9

Jun 23, 2020 Business, COVID-19, Homepage Slider, News, North America, Theme Parks, Themed Dining/Retail, Themed Resorts/Hotels, World markets Comments Off on Disneyland Resort phased reopening starts July 9

The reopening approach is deliberately fluid and phased, and there are many factors that are helping determine the timing of when various aspects of the business will reopen in a responsible way.
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Around Disney’s Galaxy in 25 minutes

Around Disney’s Galaxy in 25 minutes

Jun 10, 2020 #81 COVID-19 and beyond, 2020, Features, North America, Technology & Media, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Around Disney’s Galaxy in 25 minutes

With Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (RotR) open on both US coasts, many are heralding the attraction as the pinnacle of what Disney does best
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Disneyland’s new “Magic Happens” parade premieres February 28

Disneyland’s new “Magic Happens” parade premieres February 28

Jan 22, 2020 News, North America, Theme Parks, World markets Comments Off on Disneyland’s new “Magic Happens” parade premieres February 28

The “Magic Happens” daytime spectacular celebrates the awe- inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories.
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