Review of the News: Thursday June 27, 2013

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
The group behind the comeback of Kentucky Kingdom announced expansion plans Thursday that include erecting a new roller coaster and doubling the size of the water park in hopes of turning the now-shuttered amusement park into a popular regional attraction.
Star Tribune

Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Ocean Park announced Friday that entrance fee for adults will be raised to 320 HK dollars (about 41.24 U.S. dollars) and for children to 160 HK dollars, both will be up about 1.4 percent.
People Daily

Review of the News: Wednesday June 26, 2013

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
Starting in September, visitors to Universal Studios Florida will step into the frightening world of "The Cabin in the Woods," the cult 2012 film co-written and produced by Joss Whedon and directed and co-written by Drew Goddard.
Fox News

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
Universal Orlando has purchased more than 50 acres of land under and around the Wet 'n Wild water park, according to documents filed this week with Orange County.
Orlando Sentinel

Review of the News: Tuesday June 25, 2013

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
Kentucky Kingdom developers have secured the financing to reopen the park.
WHAS 11

Silverwood Theme Park, Coeur D’Alene, ID
Silverwood Theme Park donated more than $22,000 to the Timberlake Fire Protection District in recognition of their diligent service, excellent response and outstanding community involvement.
KREM

Review of the News: Sunday June 23, 2013

Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
On Friday at 11 a.m., the amusement park is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the development of football's forward pass.
The News-Herald

Kings Island, Mason, OH
Over the years Kings Island has given 50,000 free tickets to seriously ill children and their families and another 4,000 will be handed out Tuesday for the annual A Kid Again day.
Middletown Journal

Pacific Park, Santa Monica, CA
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has launched PacPark Live! -- three new, live streaming, high-definition cameras of what's happening in the Park, on the Wheel, and at the Pier.
Santa Monica Mirror

Review of the News: Thursday June 20, 2013

Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay, WI
In the coming days, someone will become the one-millionth rider on the Zippin Pippin roller coaster at Bay Beach Amusement Park.
Fox 11

Holiday World, Santa Claus, IN
New legal filings raise accusations that one Koch family member is silently bankrolling a party in the case and that hundreds of thousands of dollars in Holiday World income was diverted by a suing family member.
Courier-Journal

Kings Island, Mason, OH
Several amusement goers reported Wednesday and Thursday that their credit cards were charged multiple times from purchases made at Kings Island on Father's Day.
News Net 5

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
n this dizzied land of theme park madness, where battles for tourist dollars are fought by fairy tale princesses and fuzzy penguins, Universal Orlando today officially launches the Sunshine State's latest, and by all means loudest, big-thrills offensive, Transformers: The Ride.
Tampa Bay Times

Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO
Some customers at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City are seeing unexpected and expensive charges in their bank statements.
CBS St. Louis

Review of the News: Monday June 10, 2013

Busch Gardens Tampa, Tampa Bay, FL
Falcon's Fury, a dramatic attraction featuring a 300-foot, face-first drop, will open in spring 2014, the theme park announced Tuesday morning.
Orlando Sentinel

Dorney Park, Allentown, PA
South Whitehall Township officials tonight vetoed Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom's plan to set off nightly fireworks, siding with residents who said the shows will disrupt their lives.
Lehigh Valley Live

Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, NY
Coney Island is getting a jolt of excitement, as NY1 has exclusively learned the legendary Thunderbolt roller coaster is making a comeback.
NY1

SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, FL
Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials said they are fining the theme park $38,500 and have labeled it a repeat offender.
WESH Orlando

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
Construction workers at the theme park's Simpsons-based expansion seem to have installed the latest attraction at the park: Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl.
Orlando Business Journal

Review of the News: Thursday June 6, 2013

Efteling, Kaatsheuvel, Loon op Zand, Netherlands
Management at the Efteling amusement park are planning to go to court to find out if some 200 workers have the right to a bonus for working on Sunday.
Dutch News

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
The group planning to reopen Kentucky Kingdom says the rides and buildings have "significantly deteriorated" and need to be refurbished to ensure their safety.
WKYT

Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Ocean Park Corp., the operator of one of Hong Kong’s major tourist attractions, has reached an agreement with the city’s government to begin paying back HK$2.3 billion ($296 million) of debt from 2021 after its current bank loans are repaid.
Skift