3 Charged After Stuffed Animal Theft and Vandalism at Playland Park

They arrived at Rye Playland in the darkness, in a boat they had taken without the owner’s permission, then hopped a fence into the park, where the spree began, officials said.

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Miami Says Farewell to Its Seaquarium

The aquatic park, a South Florida landmark for 70 years and also the subject of complaints over animal rights, drew visitors on Sunday before closing for good.

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Move Over, Mouse Ears: For Disney Adults, There’s a New Obsession

Tiny stuffed animals that use magnets to stay perched on your shoulder have become a must-have accessory for some theme park superfans.

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9-Year-Old Girl Dies in Wave Pool at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania

Lifeguards noticed that the girl was in distress and tried to rescue her, according to the park, which said that the pool remained closed on Friday.

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British Man Is Charged Over Attempted Mock Wedding With Girl, 9, at Disneyland Paris

The French authorities said a 39-year-old had attempted to conduct the ceremony with a minor on Saturday. The British police say he is a convicted sex offender.

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How ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Became One of the Most Profitable Movies in Years

The film was originally aimed for Disney+. But it was rerouted to a theatrical release and is on pace for at least $950 million in ticket sales.

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Disney’s Park Business Grows Despite Consumer Angst

The company’s domestic theme parks have long been seen as a bellwether for consumer confidence. Revenue climbed 9 percent, to $6.5 billion, in the latest quarter.

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Ex-Disney Worker Who Hacked Menus Gets 3 Years in Prison

The fired employee admitted that he changed prices, added profanity, and altered menu items so they appeared to be free of certain allergens.

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Britain Lost Out on Euro Disney. Now It’s Getting a Universal Theme Park.

A yet-to-be-named Universal Studios theme park will be the country’s largest tourist attraction when it opens in 2031. But studio executives have not yet said which characters will be featured.

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A Sneak Peek Inside Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park in Orlando

The new $7 billion theme park in Orlando opens in May. With it, Universal aims to challenge Disney by letting visitors explore lands based on movies and games.

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