Dollywood theme park denies responsibility for woman 'left brain damaged after falling from a ride'
Dollywood amusement park denies responsibility for a woman who was allegedly
left suffering from a brain injury after falling from a revolving swing ride -
and claims she jumped.
SeaWorld adds new leader of investment relations
A new executive has joined the ranks at SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. just days before it will reportedly reveal a new strategy to stabilize and grow the company.
USJ drew record number of visitors in October
The Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka had its best month ever in October, drawing around 1.75 million visitors as Halloween events attracted a large number of non-Japanese and families.
Alton Towers' Fireworks Spectacular is back to dazzle
For the first time in recent years, the show will present new live performance featuring six musicians and an eccentric inventor which will combine illuminated dance, acting and striking special effects. Plus, there is to be "an incredible surprise showpiece" which brings lights, lasers and sound in a "new and memorable way".
Tuesday November 3, 2015
Carowinds donates to Operation Christmas Child
More than 30,000 toys and novelties donated by the Carowinds theme park are headed to children around the world through Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse.
Beginning of the end is near for Osborne Lights at Disney
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, which has become a holiday staple, will run nightly through Jan. 3. The company announced in September that this would be the last year for the lights "in order to prepare for some incredible experiences coming to the park," namely the uplands with "Toy Story" and "Star Wars" themes.
Busch Gardens Tampa raises daily ticket prices
Busch Gardens is pushing ever closer to the $100 admission threshold, with prices for daily tickets purchased at the front gate rising $2 to $99.
Theme park to bring ‘Hunger Games’ to Bartow County Georgia
Developers of the planned special effects-driven Avatron Park near Lake Allatoona announced a deal with the film company Lionsgate that could bring attractions based on films like the Hunger Games.
Sweden to house refugees in Wild West theme park
Sweden’s Migration Agency is now so desperate for rooms in which to house this autumn’s unexpected surge in refugees that it has signed a deal with High Chaparral, an amusement park in rural southern Sweden, to house 400 people.
Wednesday November 4, 2015
20th Century Fox World theme park planned for Dubai
Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, a division of 21st Century Fox, is planning to build a theme park and resort in Dubai that will highlight Fox brands such as “Ice Age,” “Aliens” and “Titanic.”
Thursday November 5, 2015
Cedar Fair Reports Record Third Quarter; Increases Quarterly Cash Distribution By 10%
Cedar Fair, a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, today reported record results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2015 and announced a 10% increase in its quarterly cash distribution.
SeaWorld Entertainment Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $-0.04 EPS
The company reported $1.14 Earnings Per Share for the quarter, missing the analyst consensus estimate by $-0.04.
China to give Disney special trademark before theme park
China will give special trademark protection to Walt Disney Co as the iconic US firm prepares to open its first theme park in mainland China next year, a regulator said on Thursday.
Dubai theme park to have 56m freefall tower called 'Zombieland'
The specifics of two rides have been revealed by the company behind the major leisure development including Zombieland, a 56-metre high free fall tower.
Dreamworld's owner had a big jump in revenue but its shares are tanking
Investors sold down Ardent Leisure despite reporting a 19.3% lift in September quarter revenue to $165.96 million.
Neighbors share opinions on theme park wastewater plans
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality held a public hearing Wednesday evening on a permit request by Michigan's Adventure.
Boy, family seek $2 million from Silver Dollar City for injury on ride
A boy from Republic and his family are seeking medical expenses and $2 million in punitive damages from Silver Dollar City after an accident on a ride injured him last spring.
Friday November 6, 2015
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer returns to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer leads Santa’s sleigh back to Pigeon Forge for Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana (Nov. 7 – Jan. 3).
Coney Island in Ohio plans to make a big splash in 2016
Coney Island is planning to build the most ambitious water attraction in its history to help mark the Cincinnati-area amusement park’s 130th anniversary.
5 new waterslides being added to Quassy
Quassy Amusement Park and Waterpark said five new slides began taking shape on Thursday as part of its Splash Away Bay attraction.
Disney theme parks end 2015 with strong attendance, hotel occupancy
For the fourth quarter ending Oct. 3, Disney's theme park business reported a 10 percent increase in revenue to nearly $4.4 billion from $3.9 billion for the same time last year.
Work begins on Universal's Jimmy Fallon ride
The winds have barely died down from the Twister ride at Universal Studios theme park, and work is already underway on its replacement, Ride Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.
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