Review of the News: Tuesday December 18, 2012

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said the state is closing in on a deal to re-open Kentucky Kingdom.
Business First

Legoland California, Carlsbad, CA
Construction on a new themed hotel at Legoland California Resort is ahead of schedule, with the property now slated to open on April 5, officials of the Carlsbad theme park recently announced.
San Diego Business Journal

Paultons Park, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Paultons Park, the theme park based at Ower near Romsey, is to open a ground-breaking 4D sensory cinema.
Basingstoke Gazette

Playland Park, Rye, NY
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino and the local nonprofit he's tapped to take over Rye Playland said they expect to sign a contract at the end of January, paving the way for the nonprofit to begin work at the beloved public amusement park this summer.
Westchester/Rockland Newsday

SeaWorld, Orlando, FL
SeaWorld was hit with a new investigation from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration, which said its inspectors found more unsafe working conditions at the theme park.
Orlando Business Journal