Here is our weekly review of the news. After this post we'll be bringing you daily updates, at least until the end of the season.
Sunday
August 19, 2012
Busch
Gardens Tampa, Tampa Bay, FL
You won’t find it listed on the park’s website, but a few times a year guests can go behind the scenes and into the savanna on an exclusive tour to capture some great wildlife photography.
Orlando Attractions Magazine
You won’t find it listed on the park’s website, but a few times a year guests can go behind the scenes and into the savanna on an exclusive tour to capture some great wildlife photography.
Orlando Attractions Magazine
Disney
World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
"Bistro de Paris" French restaurant in Epcot has closed to make way for a renamed and less formal eatery that will open by mid-December, and the Beauty and the Beast themed “Be Our Guest” in the Magic Kingdom Fantasyland expansion will begin accepting reservations Aug. 20.
Orlando Sentinel
"Bistro de Paris" French restaurant in Epcot has closed to make way for a renamed and less formal eatery that will open by mid-December, and the Beauty and the Beast themed “Be Our Guest” in the Magic Kingdom Fantasyland expansion will begin accepting reservations Aug. 20.
Orlando Sentinel
Joyland,
Wichita, KS
In wake of a recent fire, impersonators claiming to represent the closed park have been going door asking for funds to help re-open the park.
KSN 3
In wake of a recent fire, impersonators claiming to represent the closed park have been going door asking for funds to help re-open the park.
KSN 3
Walabi
Belgium, Wavre, Belgium
True to its pioneering reputation, the theme park at Wavre in Blegium is about to launch a new app that enables Facebook users to share their favorite rides with their friends in real time.
Internet Retailing
True to its pioneering reputation, the theme park at Wavre in Blegium is about to launch a new app that enables Facebook users to share their favorite rides with their friends in real time.
Internet Retailing
Monday
August 20, 2012
Angry Birds Park, Haining, Zhejiang Province, China
Rovio Entertainment, the developer of the popular Angry Birds game, is considering opening theme parks in China, to gain a slice of the Chinese tourism market.
People’s Daily Online
Rovio Entertainment, the developer of the popular Angry Birds game, is considering opening theme parks in China, to gain a slice of the Chinese tourism market.
People’s Daily Online
Darien
Lake,
Darien, NY
The Genesee County Economic Development Center has approved a $719,000 tax exemption for Darien Lake Theme Park.
The Daily News
The Genesee County Economic Development Center has approved a $719,000 tax exemption for Darien Lake Theme Park.
The Daily News
Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
It was a busy day at the Disney World reservation center Monday, the first day that anxious future guests could make dinner reservations for the Be Our Guest restaurant, the Magic Kingdom eatery inspired by scenes from the animated film "Beauty and the Beast."
Orlando Sentinel
It was a busy day at the Disney World reservation center Monday, the first day that anxious future guests could make dinner reservations for the Be Our Guest restaurant, the Magic Kingdom eatery inspired by scenes from the animated film "Beauty and the Beast."
Orlando Sentinel
Dreamland,
Margate, Kent, United Kingdom
Thanet District Council has been given the go-ahead to serve a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to progress plans to regenerate a disused amusement park in Margate.
Regeneration & Renewal
Thanet District Council has been given the go-ahead to serve a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to progress plans to regenerate a disused amusement park in Margate.
Regeneration & Renewal
Kennywood,
West Mifflin, PA
The Jack Rabbit's biggest fan Vic Kleman takes 80 rides on the classic coaster for his 80th birthday.
WTAE
The Jack Rabbit's biggest fan Vic Kleman takes 80 rides on the classic coaster for his 80th birthday.
WTAE
Land of Make Believe, Hope, NJ
A Watchung man accused of sexually assaulting a child, videotaping children in an amusement park bathroom and possessing child pornography will not be eligible for any plea agreements, a Superior Court judge said Monday.
Warren Patch
A Watchung man accused of sexually assaulting a child, videotaping children in an amusement park bathroom and possessing child pornography will not be eligible for any plea agreements, a Superior Court judge said Monday.
Warren Patch
Legoland, Winter Haven, FL
The Winter Haven theme park plans on adding to its Pirate Cove ski attraction with Pirate Shores, a 1.6 acre adventure with rides, games and retail shopping, according to documents filed with state water management officials.
The Ledger
The Winter Haven theme park plans on adding to its Pirate Cove ski attraction with Pirate Shores, a 1.6 acre adventure with rides, games and retail shopping, according to documents filed with state water management officials.
The Ledger
SeaWorld, San Diego, CA
A 19-year-old female orca arrived at SeaWorld Monday morning after a flight from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Northern California.
Fox 5 San Diego
A 19-year-old female orca arrived at SeaWorld Monday morning after a flight from Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Northern California.
Fox 5 San Diego
Shanghai Disney Resort, Shanghai, China
The first Disney resort on China's mainland will have two seven-story hotels when it opens at the end of 2015, according to the design plan issued by the Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone.
English.Eastday.com
The first Disney resort on China's mainland will have two seven-story hotels when it opens at the end of 2015, according to the design plan issued by the Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone.
English.Eastday.com
Six
Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ
After 38 years of dodging ostriches and hoping the giraffes would not notice sunroofs, drivers will no longer be able to motor through what has been billed as the largest drive-through safari outside Africa when traffic halts at the 350-acre Jackson Township, N.J., preserve as of Sept. 30.
Philly.com
After 38 years of dodging ostriches and hoping the giraffes would not notice sunroofs, drivers will no longer be able to motor through what has been billed as the largest drive-through safari outside Africa when traffic halts at the 350-acre Jackson Township, N.J., preserve as of Sept. 30.
Philly.com
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA
The latest maze to be announced for Halloween Horror Nights is ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Saw is the Law,’ which is based on the original classic horror film.
Examiner
The latest maze to be announced for Halloween Horror Nights is ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Saw is the Law,’ which is based on the original classic horror film.
Examiner
Tuesday
August 21, 2012
Disneyland,
Anaheim, CA
A Compton man allegedly sold used Disneyland tickets on Craigslist to unsuspecting Carson residents who arrived at the amusement park to find they were victims of a fraud, sheriff's detectives said Tuesday.
Daily Breeze
A Compton man allegedly sold used Disneyland tickets on Craigslist to unsuspecting Carson residents who arrived at the amusement park to find they were victims of a fraud, sheriff's detectives said Tuesday.
Daily Breeze
Dollywood,
Pigeon Forge, TN
After more than a quarter century at the helm, industry veteran and park innovator Ken Bell is retiring from his role as President of The Dollywood Company.
Market Watch
After more than a quarter century at the helm, industry veteran and park innovator Ken Bell is retiring from his role as President of The Dollywood Company.
Market Watch
Joyland,
Wichita, KS
Fire officials are seeking the public’s help in finding three teenagers who may have intentionally set a fire at Joyland Amusement Park on Aug. 4.
The Wichita Eagle
Fire officials are seeking the public’s help in finding three teenagers who may have intentionally set a fire at Joyland Amusement Park on Aug. 4.
The Wichita Eagle
Jubilee
Nicco Amusement Park, Jamshedpur, India
Six people were injured when a mob ransacked the amusement park and beat up its employees on Tuesday, official sources said.
The Times of India
Six people were injured when a mob ransacked the amusement park and beat up its employees on Tuesday, official sources said.
The Times of India
Kfar
Kdem,
Hosha'aya Nazareth, Israel
The Israeli theme park specializing in historical reenactments of Talmudic-era Galilee, will make one concession to the present day by attaching Internet routers to several donkeys that rove around the grounds, providing Internet access to parkgoers.
Huffington Post
The Israeli theme park specializing in historical reenactments of Talmudic-era Galilee, will make one concession to the present day by attaching Internet routers to several donkeys that rove around the grounds, providing Internet access to parkgoers.
Huffington Post
Nicco
Park,
Salt Lake, Kolkata, India
Fun turned to horror for visitors at Nicco Park after revelers, many of them minors, toppled from a 20 foot high water slide ride and fell to the solid ground after a portion of the ride broke.
IBN Live
Fun turned to horror for visitors at Nicco Park after revelers, many of them minors, toppled from a 20 foot high water slide ride and fell to the solid ground after a portion of the ride broke.
IBN Live
Rainbow’s
End,
Manukau, Aukland, New Zealand
New Zealand Experience, which owns Rainbow's End amusement park in Auckland, posted a 3.6% fall in full-year profit after a one-time charge to upgrade its facilities offset stronger sales.
The National Business Review
New Zealand Experience, which owns Rainbow's End amusement park in Auckland, posted a 3.6% fall in full-year profit after a one-time charge to upgrade its facilities offset stronger sales.
The National Business Review
The
Red Sea Astrarium, Aqaba, Jordan
A flight simulator has now been added to the list of attractions at the under development $1.5 billion leisure and entertainment destination.
Gulf News
A flight simulator has now been added to the list of attractions at the under development $1.5 billion leisure and entertainment destination.
Gulf News
Rye
Playland, Rye, NY
A resolution for an independent audit of Playland, the 280-acre amusement park and beach facility owned and operated by Westchester County, received approval Tuesday by the Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) Government Operations Committee and will now be set for a full vote at the BOL’s next regular meeting on September 10.
Rye Patch
A resolution for an independent audit of Playland, the 280-acre amusement park and beach facility owned and operated by Westchester County, received approval Tuesday by the Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) Government Operations Committee and will now be set for a full vote at the BOL’s next regular meeting on September 10.
Rye Patch
Sea
World, Queensland, Australia
The Gold Coast theme park has unveiled Seal Harbour, an interactive seal exhibit due to open in time for the Christmas holidays.
GoldCoast.com.au
The Gold Coast theme park has unveiled Seal Harbour, an interactive seal exhibit due to open in time for the Christmas holidays.
GoldCoast.com.au
Wednesday
August 22, 2012
Disney
World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Disney World is pulling the plug on its castle-projection show, "The Magic, the Memories and You," on Sept. 4, only to be replaced by a new show, “Celebrate the Magic,” which will make its debut in mid-November.
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Attractions Magazine
Disney World is pulling the plug on its castle-projection show, "The Magic, the Memories and You," on Sept. 4, only to be replaced by a new show, “Celebrate the Magic,” which will make its debut in mid-November.
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Attractions Magazine
Nicco
Park,
Salt Lake, Kolkata, India
The amusement park where a slide broke down on Tuesday injuring 17 revelers remained closed on Wednesday with a heavy police force and private security guards manning the various sections of the compound.
The Indian Express
The amusement park where a slide broke down on Tuesday injuring 17 revelers remained closed on Wednesday with a heavy police force and private security guards manning the various sections of the compound.
The Indian Express
Quassy
Amusement Park, Middlebury, CT
Tom McGuire of Monroe, Conn., was honored as being the 500,000th rider on Quassy Amusement Park's "Wooden Warrior" roller coaster.
Hartford Courant
Tom McGuire of Monroe, Conn., was honored as being the 500,000th rider on Quassy Amusement Park's "Wooden Warrior" roller coaster.
Hartford Courant
Thursday
August 23, 2012
Hersheypark,
Hershey, PA
An online report at themeparktourist.com indicating that the Roller Soaker was listed on the ride exchange service Rides4U, with a price tag of $799,000, turned out to be a mistake, a park official reported on Thursday.
Lebanon Daily News
An online report at themeparktourist.com indicating that the Roller Soaker was listed on the ride exchange service Rides4U, with a price tag of $799,000, turned out to be a mistake, a park official reported on Thursday.
Lebanon Daily News
Tokyo
Disneyland, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan
Tokyo Disneyland on Friday unveiled a new attraction called Goofy's Paint and Play House.
The Mainichi
Tokyo Disneyland on Friday unveiled a new attraction called Goofy's Paint and Play House.
The Mainichi
Friday
August 24, 2012
Aladin
Amusement Park, Karachi, Pakistan
Aladin Amusement Park has gone to court as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has cancelled its licence for a wireless system which it says it needs for security.
The Express Tribune
Aladin Amusement Park has gone to court as the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has cancelled its licence for a wireless system which it says it needs for security.
The Express Tribune
Disneyland Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France
Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is holding internal discussions on the possibility of buying out Euro Disney SCA (EDL.FR), operator of the Paris Disneyland Theme Park, Time magazine reported Friday, citing people close to Walt Disney.
FOX Business
Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is holding internal discussions on the possibility of buying out Euro Disney SCA (EDL.FR), operator of the Paris Disneyland Theme Park, Time magazine reported Friday, citing people close to Walt Disney.
FOX Business
Dollywood,
Pigeon Forge, TN
During three annual 2012 safety audits, Dollywood’s Splash Country’s aquatics staff received two “exceeds standards” and one “meets standards” ratings from industry experts Ellis & Associates.
Herald Online
During three annual 2012 safety audits, Dollywood’s Splash Country’s aquatics staff received two “exceeds standards” and one “meets standards” ratings from industry experts Ellis & Associates.
Herald Online
Marineland,
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums says it is still in the process of investigating allegations concerning Marineland Canada.
CTV News
The Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums says it is still in the process of investigating allegations concerning Marineland Canada.
CTV News
Universal
Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA
State lawmakers on Friday dropped a last-minute push to change California's environmental law to speed construction of a $1.6-billion expansion of the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and nearby movie and television production facilities.
Los Angeles Times
State lawmakers on Friday dropped a last-minute push to change California's environmental law to speed construction of a $1.6-billion expansion of the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park and nearby movie and television production facilities.
Los Angeles Times
Wild
Adventures, Valdosta, GA
With summer break over and kids back to school, traffic at the Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta is slow and the park is using this time to build new attractions, fix up the park, and much more.
WALB News 10
With summer break over and kids back to school, traffic at the Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta is slow and the park is using this time to build new attractions, fix up the park, and much more.
WALB News 10
Saturday August 25 ,2012
SeaWorld,
San Antonio, TX
A SeaWorld San Antonio employee died around noon Saturday after he apparently received an electric shock while working on a rooftop heating and air conditioning unit at the amusement park.
My San Antonio
A SeaWorld San Antonio employee died around noon Saturday after he apparently received an electric shock while working on a rooftop heating and air conditioning unit at the amusement park.
My San Antonio
Shalal Park, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
The parents of the three girls who sustained moderate to severe injuries Wednesday when they fell off the Octopus Ride at an amusement park in Jeddah said that they would sue those responsible for the accident.
Saudi Gazette
The parents of the three girls who sustained moderate to severe injuries Wednesday when they fell off the Octopus Ride at an amusement park in Jeddah said that they would sue those responsible for the accident.
Saudi Gazette
Space City USA, Huntsville, AL
In the early 1960s, a fantastic Disney-style park was under construction between Huntsville and Madison beside Lady Ann Lake.
The Huntsville Times
In the early 1960s, a fantastic Disney-style park was under construction between Huntsville and Madison beside Lady Ann Lake.
The Huntsville Times
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