Review of the News: March 28 – April 1

Monday March 28, 2015

Opening Day Tickets for Shanghai Disney Are Already Sold Out
The debut of Walt Disney’s Shanghai theme park, the first in mainland China, is off to an encouraging start as tickets for the resort’s June opening date sold out quickly online.

French Marine Park Sued by an Environmentalist activist Group Over Mistreatment of Animals and Environment Pollution
Environmental activists filed a legal complaint against a marine park in France following its treatment on its Orca whales as well as other animals on the park after the said animals were perished during a storm.

Dubai Parks & Resorts presses ahead with Six Flags theme park
The Dubai listed operator has approved plans for a share issue to fund a Six Flags theme park next to the three parks it plans to open near the Sheikh Zayed Road on the outskirts of the city.


Tuesday March 29, 2015

Theme park visitors banned from screaming or shouting on new rollercoaster
Thrillseekers are being urged to keep quiet when riding The Big One at The Big Sheep amusement park in Bideford, Devon, in a bid to keep neighbours happy.


Wednesday March 30, 2015

Westchester extends Playland deal opt-out to April
The management company chosen to run Playland amusement park has gotten a second, and likely final, extension on its deadline to back out of the deal.

Wild West theme park where employee was shot denied gun dealer license
The owner of the Wild West City amusement park can't renew a retail firearms dealer's license in the wake of a bizarre accidental shooting there 10 years ago, a state court has ruled.


Thursday March 31, 2015

Great America readies long-term 'master plan' for more rides, 'entertainment district'
The owners of Santa Clara’s Great America have a message for you: Despite rumors to the contrary, the South Bay theme park is here to stay, and it plans to get a lot bigger and better.

Share-your-fear contest picks first riders for Phobia Phear Coaster at Lake Compounce
With the launch of its Phobia Phear Coaster, Lake Compounce Family Theme Park in Bristol, Connecticut, is inviting guests to share their deepest, darkest fears.  Twelve visitors will be chosen to be the first to ride Phobia on Lake Compounce's opening day, May 7, at 11 a.m.

Ice sculpting duel added to Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival
The addition is part of the festival's food exhibit and takes place in Gwazi Plaza on select days, including April 16, 17, 23 and 24.

SeaWorld Orlando opens manatee-rehab area to guests
Everyday visitors now are allowed into a section named Manatee Rehabilitation, where they can see treatment that puts ailing sea cows back in their natural habitats.


Friday April 1, 2015

Adventureland's Monster roller coaster coming to life
So far, the roller coaster's construction is on track for a June opening. It replaces the much-beloved Log Ride, which crews began removing after Labor Day.

The Last Remaining ‘Back to the Future’ Ride Is Closing
The BTTF ride remained open at Universal Studios Japan until now. It closes there on May 31, despite the fact that the line for the ride remains as long as two hours on some days.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort partners with Autism Speaks to raise awareness
Expanding its efforts to accommodate guests with special needs LEGOLAND Florida Resort is partnering with Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization, to make its iconic, kid-centric theme park a more welcoming place for guests with autism.