• The 2019 Theme Park attendance was announced this week, with most parks staying stable, except for Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China and Islands of Adventure who had solid increases.
• universal studios Beijing is on track with construction, which means a likely opening in the first half of 2021, according to China Daily.
• Rumour has it that a Disney cast memo has stated that at Stitch's Great Escape at Magic Kingdom, Primeval Whirl and Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom are permanently closed.
• Cedar point has introduced a new ride reservation system this week. Cedar Point is now using an "Access Pass" system for Millennium Force, Maverick, Steel Vengeance, and - when it reopens - Top Thrill Dragster
• Legoland florida is now requiring the use of masks inside any indoor facility.
• Hong Kong Disneyland has reclosed this week, although it’s expected to be a short closer due to specific outbreak detected.
• Fuji-Q highlands in Japan has asked for guests to refrain from screaming with the super cute Japanese slogan “scream inside your heart”.
• Water coaster Cheetah Chase has opened at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
• Another wAter ride, Mystic River Falls has Soft-Opened at Silver Dollar City
• Knotts berry farm are opening without rides and shows for the Knott's Taste of Calico food festival for the next two weekends
• Dollywood has stopped requiring guests have advanced reservations for the park.
