After 50+ Years, Florida's Most Controversial Theme Park Confirms It's Closing Forever

After 50+ Years, Florida's Most Controversial Theme Park Confirms It's Closing Forever

It’s the end of an era for one Florida theme park as its owners confirm that it has officially closed down for good. The Sunshine State’s theme parks have faced several controversies over the years, from Disney’s clash with Governor Ron DeSantis over the “Don’t Say Gay” law – a war that spanned several years, lawsuits, and the restructuring of Disney’s Reedy Creek district – to more specific dramas within the theme park community, such as the ba…

Entire Florida Theme Park Now Permanently Closed, Land For Sale

Another Florida theme park has quietly shut its gates for good—this time under the weight of controversy, financial trouble, and a growing outcry over animal welfare. Gulf World Marine Park in Panama City Beach has officially closed, marking the end of operations at one of The Dolphin Company’s most heavily scrutinized properties. The closure follows months of turmoil for the company, which also owns Miami Seaquarium and Marineland Dolphin Adven…