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Disney theme parks

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Partial power outage strands riders on Great Escape rides in New York

Jun 27, 2026

The short NBC News clip shows on-site video of a ride halted at Great Escape theme park in Queensbury, New York, after the park lost power. Riders comment on the outage and note people visible on the elevated ride. The video captures the immediate aftermath of the June 26, 2026 incident, with park officials later reporting the Adirondack Outlaw stopped upright carrying 13 guests; evacuation took roughly two hours and no injuries occurred. Coverage draws from park statements and local emergency response.

Source: NBC News

Bloomberg reports on Disney's robotics push for theme parks

Jun 27, 2026

The segment covers Disney Imagineering's development of new robotic attractions as part of a $60 billion parks investment. It highlights autonomous aquatic robots including a Moana manta ray and dolphin-like performers for water shows, Star Wars-themed hovering droid food carts, upgraded Pirates of the Caribbean animatronics with projection mapping, and preparation for Disneyland Abu Dhabi. The report draws from visits to Disney's Glendale R&D facilities, references to hydrofoil and GPS tech, and ties developments to upcoming attractions and the Abu Dhabi project slated for the early 2030s.

Source: Bloomberg News