Review of the News: Tuesday April 23, 2013

Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
The world's first Wallace and Gromit ride has opened at Blackpool Pleasure Beach today.
ITV

Marineland, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Marineland has filed a $7-million defamation lawsuit against the Toronto Star and two of its reporters who have been covering concerns about animal conditions at the Niagara Falls theme park since last year.
Sun News

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
Universal Orlando Resort is offering some special savings for Florida residents on visits now through May 23.
Sun Sentinel

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
According to the event's official Facebook page, Horror Nights will happen 27 select nights: Sept. 20-21, 26-29, Oct. 3-6, 10-13, 16-20, 23-27, and 31-Nov. 2.
Orlando Sentinel

Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today tentatively approved a plan Tuesday for NBCUniversal to dramatically expand its Universal Studios theme park with more film and television production facilities.
Hollywood Patch

Review of the News: Sunday April 21, 2013

Drayton Manor, Tamworth, England, United Kingdom
Theme park goers in Staffordshire have broken the record for the largest gathering of people wearing onesies.
Digital Spy

Efteling, Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands
Theme park "De Efteling", the largest theme park in the Netherlands, announced a new musical to be performed in the Efteling theatre: KLAAS VAAK (Sandman).
Broadway World

Review of the News: Thursday April 18, 2013

Conneaut Lake Park, Conneaut Lake, PA
A plan on how Conneaut Lake Park will repay hundreds of thousands in back taxes owed to Crawford County and other governments may be presented next month to the county’s governing board of commissioners.
The Meadville Tribune

Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL
It seems only fitting that when Disney’s Animal Kingdom park turns 15 years old on April 22, it will be happening on Earth Day.
Staten Island Advance

Etnaland Themapark, Belpasso, Italy
Fantasies of a roller coaster ride in the middle of a lush Sicilian olive grove or a spin down the 60-meter-high 'Etnaland Tower' with a breathtaking view of the real-life volcano are coming true this Saturday, April 20, when the largest amusement park in southern Italy will open in Belpasso, just a few kilometres away from Catania.
Gazzetta del Sud

Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach, SC
The park, off Ocean Boulevard at Third Avenue South, has added four new rides, including a Wild Mouse-style steel roller coaster, two kiddie rides and the Kite Flyer, where riders lay face-down in gondolas.
Myrtle Beach Online

Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ
Six Flags Great Adventure will host the seventh annual Walk with Ronald walk-a-thon to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses (RMH) of New Jersey on May 5.
NJ Today

Review of the News: Wednesday April 17, 2013

Indiana Beach, Monticello, IN
This year will mark the 87th year in operation of Indiana Beach Amusement Resort, and it will open May 11 with renovations and park improvements, according to a press release.
Herald Journal

Universal Studios Singapore, Sentosa Island, Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore welcomed its 10 millionth visitor on Thursday with much fanfare.
Straits Times

Review of the News: Tuesday April 16, 2013

Kings Island, Mason, OH
Some of the cast members of the popular 1970's show The Brady Bunch will be returning to Kings Island amusement park in May to mark the 40th anniversary of a classic episode.
WKRC Cincinnati

Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
The city is tacking on another seven years to its leasing agreement with Coney Island’s amusement operator, saying the seaside area was socked so hard by Superstorm Sandy that the firm deserves the break.
New York Post

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
Universal Orlando Resort today unveiled a one-of-a-kind vacation package allowing guests to spend cherished family time in its theme parks and then to create unforgettable memories for children at Give Kids The World Village.
The Wall Street Journal

Review of the News: Monday April 15, 2013

Alton Towers, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
New “super-fast” optic connectivity from BSkyB’s The Cloud has been brought in to enhance the wireless coverage at Alton Towers Resort.
Conference News

Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA
If park staffers shut down the park’s 15 major rides for at least an hour straight due to weather-related reasons, then park customers will be eligible for a free ticket to return to the park on another day in the same year.
Boston Business Journal

Review of the News: Sunday April 14, 2013

Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
Disneyland’s popular Space Mountain roller coaster and another ride are temporarily closed after the company received citations from state regulators last week that prompted a review of its employee safety protocols, a spokeswoman said Sunday.
Los Angeles Times

Drayton Manor, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Drayton Manor, a theme park near Tamworth, is hopping on to the bandwagon, offering visitors this Saturday discounted entry if they turn up donning a onesie.
The Telegraph

Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO
Silver Dollar City dedicated a 30-foot monument in honor of all law enforcement personnel past and present.
News-Leader

Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Disneyland, or TDL to many Japanese, is celebrating its 30th year anniversary today with a commemorative ceremony featuring performances from Disney’s many signature characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck.
Japan Daily Press

Review of the News: Thursday April 11, 2013

Elitch Gardens, Denver, CO
Elitch Gardens is debuting Blazin’ Buckaroo, a new family friendly roller coaster.
Fox 31 Denver

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
Ed Hart said he and his business partners have finalized a budget and have a new plan to restart Kentucky Kingdom with the original $40 million investment.
WAVE 3

Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
Zamperla, the Italian theme park ride company that bought the amusement park at Coney Island in New York City a couple of years ago is participating in the year-long Italy in USA 2013 cultural exchange program, and among its contributions will be "Bici Da Vinci", a ride in which visitors ride magical flying bicycles fashioned after da Vinci's designs.
Huffington Post

Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL
One of the ways Disney has been able to stretch its entertainment options at the theme parks has been the interactive adventure games, and there's a new pirate-themed one set to debut this summer at the Magic Kingdom.
Orlando Sentinel

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
OrlandoInformer.com, a theme park website and blog, shared a picture on Twitter of Universal’s latest maps, which included the new Transformers: The Ride 3-D.
Orlando Business Journal

Review of the News: Wednesday April 10, 2013

Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
The new LED lighting scheme on Coney Island's tallest structure will be programmable with funky rhythmic displays for shows and concerts.
New York Daily News

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority on Wednesday gave final approval to a project to reopen the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park in Louisville.
The Lane Report

Review of the News: Tuesday April 9, 2013

Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
The late Harrison “Buzz” Price, a trusted aide to Walt Disney, was honored with his own window on Main Street USA this morning.
The Press-Enterprise

Kings Island, Mason, OH
When Kings Island opens April 27, its Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit will have a literally huge new feature: The world’s largest animatronic dinosaur, a life-size Sauroposeidon.
The Cincinnati Enquirer

SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, FL
A federal judge believes SeaWorld had a duty to begin implementing new safety improvements required by workplace safety regulators last July, even while the theme park was fighting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in court.
WKMG Local 6

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
Orange County officials voted 4-3 to allow an existing community redevelopment area funding mechanism to help pay about $9 million in infrastructure improvements at Universal Orlando Resort including the pedestrian bridge.
Orlando Business Journal

Review of the News: Monday April 8, 2013

Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay, WI
Green Bay city officials are planning another big band dance this spring in the pavilion at Bay Beach Amusement Park.
Green Bay Press Gazette

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
A Kentucky agency is expected to give final approval Wednesday to state financial incentives requested by the group headed by businessman Ed Hart that is seeking to reopen the long-closed Kentucky Kingdom amusement park.
Courier-Journal

Knoebels Amusement Park, Elysburg, PA
Work began Monday morning on erecting what will be the tallest ride at Knoebels Amusement Resort.
News-Item

Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT
With the expansion of Lake Compounce Theme Park's water park, called Crocodile Cove, comes the addition of a Johnny Rockets restaurant located near the brand new wave pool, Bayou Bay.
Hartford Courant

Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Riders on Hong Kong's longest roller coaster - the one at Ocean Park - were stranded for about 30 minutes yesterday when a mechanical fault halted the fun seconds after it had begun.
The Standard

Playland Park, Rye, NY
Several Democratic members of the Westchester Board of Legislators say they are not ready to support the deal between County Executive Rob Astorino and Sustainable Playland Inc. to manage and revamp Rye Playland.
Daily Voice

SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, FL
SeaWorld Camps^TM offer something no other camp experience can -- the chance to work alongside some of the best animal care professionals in the world.
WFTV 9

Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark
When Tivoli Gardens amusement park opens its doors for the season on Thursday, it will be debuting three new rides for its guests.
The Copenhagen Post

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
At the same time Universal Orlando is asking taxpayers to pay for a pedestrian bridge that would serve one of its new hotels, the theme park giant wants Orange County to cut its property tax bill.
Orlando Sentinel

Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA
Universal Studios Hollywood will be hosting open call auditions for Studio Tour Guides, a position responsible for leading guests on the theme park’s world-famous behind-the-scenes Studio Tour.
CBS Los Angeles

Review of the News: Thursday April 4, 2013

Legoland California, Carlsbad, CA
The dragons, monkeys, and ladybugs and thousands of other LEGO brick models are ready for their legions of fans to descend for the April 5th opening of LEGOLAND Hotel, the country's first hotel devoted to the hugely popular building block.
NBC News

Playland Park, Rye, NY
A private partnership has tentatively agreed to manage a county-owned amusement park for at least the next 10 years.
NBC New York 4

Review of the News: Wednesday April 3, 2013

Indiana Beach, Monticello, IN
A White County amusement park has reportedly paid nearly $350,000 that it owed the county after neglecting several years’ worth of property and innkeeper’s taxes.
Journal and Courier

Legoland Florida, Winter Haven, FL
Legoland Florida is offering one free day's admission to active-duty members of the U.S. military to be used in 2013.
Orlando Sentinel

Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA
The Middletown supervisors voted 3-1 recently to provide Sesame Place with a full-time police officer for 2013 season.
Philly Burbs

Review of the News: Tuesday April 2, 2013

Darien Lake, Darien, NY
Darien Lake has opened a 2,000-square-feet facility that will mix amusement park fun with conferences and meetings.
The Buffalo News

Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA
Six Flags New England’s grand opening is April 13, and the Agawam amusement park is offering a special admissions price of $20.13 for people who donate six nonperishable food items during opening weekend.
Boston Herald

Review of the News: Monday April 1, 2013

Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay, WI
This weekend, parts for a new ride at Bay Beach Amusement Park arrived in Green Bay.
Fox 11

Holiday World, Santa Claus, IN
The Santa Claus-based attraction was mentioned among the 2013 Travel Award winners by FamilyFun magazine, and the "Mammoth" water coaster was named Best New Water Park Ride by an About.com reader poll.
Inside Indiana Business

Playland Park, Rye, NY
Rye Playland is scheduled to reopen for the season on time this year, despite millions of dollars of damage from Hurricane Sandy.
News 12 Westchester