Review of the News: November 30 - December 4

Monday November 30, 2015

NMC Children’s Park functioning as Private Amusement Park
NMC administration and office-bearers usually claim the all NMC services are public-oriented and the NMC charges nominal fees for providing such services. But, it is not true. The NMC has allowed privatization of its services and the private contractors offer the services to citizens’ children at higher cost than what NMC should have charged, and thus they are minting money.

Boy Injured After Climbing Out of Log Ride at Castles N' Coasters
Police spokesman James Holmes said Sunday the boy climbed out of the ride on his own for an unknown reason and his foot got caught. Holmes says the boy was dragged and then fell 30 feet into the water.

Alton Towers 'sack' The Smiler operator after rollercoaster crash
The worker operating The Smiler ride at Alton Towers which crashed seriously injuring four people has reportedly been sacked.  Theme park operators Merlin this week said “human error” was to blame for the horrific smash in which two young women lost legs.


Tuesday December 1, 2015

Judge says mediation needed to settle Conneaut Lake Park's bankruptcy case
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has ordered mediation take place within the next two months in an effort to settle Conneaut Lake Park's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.

Carowinds names Brad Marcy as new general manager
Brad Marcy is the new general manager of Carowinds with the departure of Mike Fehnel, who’s heading back to his home park in the Cedar Fair Entertainment Co. system.

Visitors continue to shun Alton Towers following rollercoaster crash
Merlin Entertainments, the FTSE 100-listed parent company of the Staffordshire-based theme park, said numbers were "significantly below" the previous year, although the rate of decline has been narrowing in recent weeks as punters turned up for Halloween-themed events.

Flamingo Land voices 'massive concern' over spread of fracking
The owners of Flamingo Land, a family-run theme park and zoo near Pickering, North Yorkshire, said they feared visitors could be put off if Third Energy's gas production scheme yards from the resort at Kirby Misperton led to a series of other hydraulic fracturing operations being passed in the area.

Watchdog group calls for state to remove Holy Land Experience mural
The Hold Land Experience park did not get permission from the state to paint the mural on Conroy Exit ramp from I-4.


Wednesday December 2, 2015

Kings Island hiring 4,200 workers for 2016
Kings Island is set to hire 4,200 workers in 2016 for both full- and part-time positions.  The Mason theme park is now accepting applications online at kifun.jobs for the 2016 season, which opens in April.

Orange County commissioners approve zoning for Skyplex
Orange County's Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a zoning grant Tuesday for Skyplex Orlando.

Universal could buy 474-acre property, says Skyplex attorney
Before the Orange County Commission voted to approve Skyplex, attorney Hal Kantor said Universal Orlando opposed the project because Universal is trying to buy a 474-acre property near Universal Boulevard, currently owned by Colony Capital LLC.


Thursday December 3, 2015

Registration for Six Flags 'most kisses under mistletoe' attempt
Six Flags over Georgia is attempting to break a Guinness World Record - and all you have to do is show a little love!


Friday December 4, 2015

Lake Compounce installs 100-foot tree
Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol has brought in a 100-foot Christmas tree this year for its annual 'Holiday Lights' attraction.

Man charged with filming undressing kids at Pa. amusement park for years
There allegedly was no privacy in the dressing room at Dorney Park near Allentown, Pa.  The taping allegedly went on for a decade, stretching from June 2005 to September 2015, the station reports.