Review of the News: July 25 – July 28

Monday July 25, 2016

The 'Tower of Terror' is getting a 'Guardians of the Galaxy' update
Disneyland's Tower of Terror is getting a Marvel makeover. As of next summer, the Twilight Zone-themed elevator ride at the California theme park will become Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: Breakout! News of the updated attraction was shared at Comic-Con this weekend.


Tuesday July 26, 2016

Pokémon GO Takes Over Busch Gardens
Pokémon GO players have a new place to meet up and catch ‘em all courtesy of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. The theme park has announced its intent to become the “ultimate Pokémon GO’ destination this summer.

Universal Orlando lifts blackout dates for rest of summer
Universal Orlando annual passholders can now ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong any day of the week, without worrying about blackout dates. Universal Orlando announced it has lifted all its blackout dates for the remaining of the summer.


Wednesday July 27, 2016

FunTown Pier destroyed by Sandy, fire will not be rebuilt, report says
Seaside Park officials rejected thrill rides taller than 100 feet at a meeting Tuesday and the lawyer for the amusement park owner told the officials that decision seals the pier's fate, according to Shorebeat.

Disney patents system to track Magic Kingdom visitors by their footwear
Using cameras and sensors, the technology would scan people’s footwear upon arrival and follow them as they move throughout the grounds to see what rides, shows or stores peek their interest.

Silverwood launches new water slide
Up at Boulder Beach there's a brand new water slide now open called Riptide Racer that can handle six riders at a time and up to 900 an hour. That means shorter wait times when you come to cool down.


Thursday July 28, 2016

SeaWorld San Diego drops lawsuit over breeding ban
SeaWorld San Diego has dropped a lawsuit against the California Coastal Commission that challenged the agency’s right to impose a ban on the breeding of killer whales at the theme park.