Review of the News: June 6 – June 10

Monday June 6, 2016

Cedar Point closes after storm knocks out power
The park closed Sunday following afternoon storms packing winds of up to 60 mph that tore down dozens of trees and power lines in Sandusky.

Alton Towers reveal plans for new rollercoaster
The newly released planning documents which have been submitted to Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, show that a wooden rollercoaster is to be built on the former Flume site at the theme park.


Tuesday June 7, 2016

Cedar Point to reopen Tuesday after storm damage
Cedar Point will officially reopen on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 after storm damage forced the park to close on Monday, June 6.

Universal Orlando removes walls around Skull Island: Reign of Kong
The removal of the walls led to dozens of guests forming a line outside of the attraction hoping to score a test ride.


Wednesday June 8, 2016

Hearing scheduled for July on Conneaut Lake Park’s newest debt reorganization plan
A hearing is scheduled for next month in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Conneaut Lake Park’s newest debt reorganization plan — a joint proposal filed earlier this month by the amusement park’s trustees and its real estate tax creditors.

Kings Dominion names new general manager
Gary Chadwick, who started his career at Kings Dominion in 1999, is back running the theme park in Hanover County.

Legoland throws amazing street party for the Queen - made entirely from Lego
Legoland has built a special construction especially for Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday party. The Windsor theme park threw a street party, complete with little Corgis and jubilant civilians.

SeaWorld's new course begins with Mako coaster opening
SeaWorld Orlando's new Mako coaster will debut on June 10, and that can be the start of a recovery for the marine theme park company.


Thursday June 9, 2016

Disneyland reveals plans for luxury resort
Disney officials have submitted plans to the city of Anaheim, Calif. to begin construction on a new luxury hotel at Disneyland.


Friday June 10, 2016

Four Carowinds rides closed Friday after Thursday power outage
No one was hurt but some riders said they were on the rides for two hours before operators began manually lowering the rides to the ground.

For birthday, special needs child gets Carver amusement park to himself
A teacher's dedication made a boy's birthday wish come true Thursday, with a very special visit to Thomas Land.