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davidm

davidm

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Not sure this has come up on here anywhere else, but the nasty right-wing politicians in charge of nasty right-wing Florida are currently having a pissing-contest with Disney, triggered by Disney (eventually, when pressed by their employees and customers) speaking out against the nasty right-wing politicians policies discriminating against LGBT youth.

www.bbc.co.uk

Florida lawmakers have stripped Disney of special tax status

Governor Ron DeSantis has taken aim at Disney over its opposition to the so-called Don't Say Gay bill.
www.bbc.co.uk

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Reedy Creek Improvement District - Wikipedia

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American politics is just horrible, my sympathies to everyone suffering under it. :(
UK politics is not far behind but we can still save it I think (I hope).
 
Youngster Joey

Youngster Joey

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davidm said:
triggered by Disney (eventually, when pressed by their employees and customers) speaking out against the nasty right-wing politicians policies discriminating against LGBT youth.
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it's worth noting that Disney only spoke out after the bill was passed because of the pressure and they're still getting targeted for it.

Will be curious to see what happens next but the taxpayers just incurred a **** ton of debt.
 
Indy

Indy

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Youngster Joey said:
Will be curious to see what happens next but the taxpayers just incurred a **** ton of debt.
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As a resident of Orange County, I'm not happy at all with this entire situation. However, it's far from over and will almost certainly be challenged in court.
 
Pear

Pear

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Indy said:
As a resident of Orange County, I'm not happy at all with this entire situation. However, it's far from over and will almost certainly be challenged in court.
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I'm a resident as well (albeit pretty new here) and I can't wait for this situation to be over. I pass by the main entrance to Disney Springs on the way to the highway and I've seen far-right nuts protesting Disney and blocking traffic. I feel like this will all subside after the midterms or whenever they find a new made up thing to be mad about.
 
ChristianPalsson

ChristianPalsson

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What a ****show! Disney has all right to oppose that bill but I find it disgusting that Florida wants to punish any opposition. Being allowed to oppose something, whatever it is, is democracy. But in the US neither republicans nor democrats seem to respect this. This whole issue could have so easily died down. Let Disney condemn the bill and after a couple of weeks nobody will care anymore. Instead Florida now wants to mess with Disney in something that really doesn't benefit them.
 
Y. Kim

Y. Kim

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Recently, in Everland, Korea, a lion tried to broke glasses of a Safari World tram car.
While lions are fighting to decide the rank, one male lion was pushed into a tram car, and tried to invade into the tram.
The glasses were shattered, but the 2nd safety system, a film, protected the guests.
So, Safari World is in indefinite closure. Lost Valley, another Safari next to it, is still operating well.
www.joongang.co.kr

에버랜드 트램, 돌진한 사자에 유리 깨져…승객 30명 공포에 떨었다

트램은 관람창 전체가 통창으로 된 객차 형식의 사파리 버스다.
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Thekingin64

Thekingin64

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A guest at Universal studios Beijing has died after riding Decepticoaster. Sounds like a heart attack as opposed to anything mechanically wrong with the ride, but still not good either way.

Source: Roller Coaster Dream on FB
 
Youngster Joey

Youngster Joey

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Indy said:
As a resident of Orange County, I'm not happy at all with this entire situation. However, it's far from over and will almost certainly be challenged in court.
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Debated whether to respond to this or not as we're now delving full into politics not coasters, but the courts are vastly weighted in Florida's favor.
 
Indy

Indy

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Youngster Joey said:
Debated whether to respond to this or not as we're now delving full into politics not coasters, but the courts are vastly weighted in Florida's favor.
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Yeah, understandable. I also attempted to steer clear of a political discussion as much as possible. And you're right. I was simply pointing out that it'll be a minute before the cord is officially cut.
 
cookie

cookie

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JoshC. said:
The rethemed log flume at Toverland is now open:

https://www.facebook.com/160908137285378/posts/5154658717910270

If I've understood the Google translation correctly, it's still having bits added to it too.
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The page on their website says it's basically a "soft-opening phase" in time for the May holidays and that the theming is not completely finished, but the remaining work will be carried out after operating hours. The ride may go down during the day in case work on a specific section can't be carried out at night, however.

Pre-opening Expedition Zork: Maximus zoekt testvaarders

Ga op avontuur in onze magische werelden en beleef een onvergetelijke dag in Toverland!
www.toverland.com www.toverland.com
 
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JoshC.

JoshC.

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Walibi Holland are set to replace their VR experience, NeuroGen, with a Halloween attraction this year. NeuroGen has been closed since the start of the pandemic, and was confirmed to not reopen this year.

scarezone.nl

Walibi Holland bouwt een nieuwe haunted house op de plek van Neurogen - ScareZone

Wil je meer weten overWalibi Holland bouwt een nieuwe haunted house op de plek van Neurogen Op ScareZone.nl staat een uitgebreid overzicht van Nieuws .
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This is located next to the building which houses The Clinic *nods in @Howie's direction*, and in fact they shared the same entrance. I don't think the fate of The Clinic is known yet, so will be interesting to see what happens there. I guess it's possible the new attraction could replace both NeuroGen and The Clinic?
 
Howie

Howie

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JoshC. said:
I don't think the fate of The Clinic is known yet,
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For what it's worth, the swirly signs on the front of the entrance building saying 'Neurogen' and 'The Clinic' have both been removed, so it doesn't look too hopeful unfortunately. 😥
 
Projektion

Projektion

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www.fujiq.jp

FUJIYAMA・FUJIYAMAタワー運休のお知らせ

富士の裾野にあるアミューズメントパークとして“世界一”のアトラクションを多く備え、園内にはテーマパーク「トーマスランド」と「リサとガスパール タウン」も併設し、老若男女を問わずお楽しみいただける遊園地「富士急ハイランド」
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Fujiyama and Fujiyama tower will be closed from mid-May to July so that they can build the slide on the tower.
 
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