Epic Universe opening May 2025: When you can buy tickets, book hotel rooms, new lands and attractions

Universal Studios Orlando has announced that Epic Universe, its highly-anticipated fourth theme park in Florida, will open sooner than expected - May 2025. Soon people will be able to purchase tickets to see the new theme park, which will be home to new lands themed after Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and How To Train Your Dragon.

Disney launches Lightning Lane Premier Pass: What to know

The Lightning Lane Premier Pass, which debuts Oct. 23, offers guests skip-the-line service to attractions at both Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure.

Disneyland ticket prices increase - here's how much they cost

The most expensive single-day ticket to Disneyland is now a little over $200, while annual passes will increase by as much as 20%. The price hike applies to both Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure effective immediately.

California mom arrested at Disneyland in front of her crying children

Jessenia Diaz, 26, was arrested for trespassing, according to the Anaheim Police Department, and they say this isn't the first time she has tried get her children into Disneyland without paying.

Bay Area water parks: Here's your splash guide to summer

The Bay Area is home to more than half a dozen water parks. Here’s your summer guide to popular spots where families can splash and cool off from the heat.

Opening date announced for new Bay Area water park

The Bay Area’s newest waterpark, boasting as the largest in Northern California, has announced its opening date this month.

Disneyland Resort opens San Fransokyo Square as newest attraction

San Fransokyo Square, an alternate San Francisco universe, with a Tokyo twist, has officially opened at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim.

6-year-old boy survives 40-foot fall from zipline after harness snaps

A 6-year-old boy is recovering after his harness failed at a Mexican amusement park, where he is seen in video falling off of the attraction.

California's Great America introduces chaperone policy

Popular Bay Area amusement park, California’s Great America, over the weekend implemented a new chaperone policy for its youth guests, as part of an update to its code of conduct.

Popular Walnut Creek splash area shuts off due to CO2 shortage

The popular spray ground at Larkey Swim Center in Walnut Creek turned off its spigots Tuesday after running out of carbon dioxide gas needed to treat the water, officials said Tuesday.

Fairy Winterland at Children's Fairyland in Oakland returns

For the next two weeks, Children’s Fairyland in Oakland will stay open until 7 p.m. for its Fairy Winterland holiday event.

Texas Six Flags roller coaster stops mid-ride, 20 riders rescued

Several riders were trapped Saturday on a roller coaster that stopped in the middle of a ride at the Six Flags Fiesta Texas theme park in San Antonio.

California's Great America in Santa Clara reopens to public

California's Great America in Santa Clara welcomed guests back into the theme park Saturday for the first time since the pandemic forced it to shut down in March 2020.

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Six Flags Discovery Kingdom closed their rides more than a year ago. Today at 11 a.m., the Vallejo theme park welcomed guests back onto their entire array of thrilling rides.