Review of the News: July 11 – July 15

Monday July 11, 2016

Zippin Pippin rollercoaster reopens
Last month two cars crashed into each other at the station sending three people to the hospital. Those cars were inspected by the manufacturer while the ride was shut down for several weeks.

New high wire attraction opens at Drayton Manor Theme Park
VertiGO is a high ropes attraction that not only helps visitors face their fear of heights, but tests even the most confident of thrillseekers, as it takes them on an aerial adventure within the grounds of the award-winning family theme park.


Tuesday July 12, 2016

Roller coaster cable malfunction prompts Six Flags New England to close ride indefinitely
A cable on the Goliath roller coaster malfunctioned on Monday, prompting Six Flags New England officials to close the ride indefinitely.

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival menus released
New marketplaces include a tomato-inspired booth called Greenhouse Guru, an all-chocolate booth called Chocolate Studio, Islands of the Caribbean, and a booth featuring wines from California called Wine & Dine Studio.


Wednesday July 13, 2016

Cedar Point testing virtual-reality experience on Iron Dragon, part of 'Cedar Point Nights'
Starting this Friday, riders on Iron Dragon will have the option of trying a new virtual-reality experience during the 2-minute ride.

Historic Arnolds Park Inc. plans annual fundraiser for Saturday, August 6
Historic Arnolds Park Inc., announces "Party in the Park," a Fundraiser on August 6th in the Majestic Pavilion to help support and sustain Historic Arnolds Park Inc., a non-profit organization.

Shanghai Disney theme park nears 1 million visitors
Disney Chief Executive Officer Robert Iger on Monday said that nearly a million people have visited the entertainment giant’s theme park opened less than a month ago in mainland China.

Adventureland's new $9 million ride closed for maintenance
“The Monster” opened to the Altoona theme park on June 4, and just one month later, is down for the week.


Thursday July 14, 2016

Bomb squad says Six Flags amusement park safe after threat
Authorities say no threats have been found at Six Flags America in Prince George's County after the amusement park was closed because of a bomb threat.

Anaheim gives Disney a tax break for a new luxury hotel
After lengthy debate, the Anaheim City Council voted to give Disneyland a tax break of about $267 million over the next 20 years to build a luxury hotel on what is now a parking lot near the theme park.

Skull Island officially opens at Universal Orlando
After much anticipation, the legend of King Kong comes to life in this new, unprecedented adventure.


Friday July 15, 2016

How do theme parks compete with Pokémon Go?
Fans are playing all over Disneyland, which has got to be driving arch-rival Universal nuts, as Universal has the theme park rights to Nintendo characters

SeaWorld San Antonio to begin construction on mystery $18 million attraction
SeaWorld San Antonio plans to reveal the new attraction in September, said spokeswoman Lindsey Campbell, declining to elaborate.

Universal Orlando: Sapphire Falls Resort now open
Sapphire Falls, located between the company's Royal Pacific and Cabana Bay Beach resorts, carries a Caribbean theme. It has 1,000 rooms, bringing the total for Universal hotels to 5,200. It's Universal Orlando's first new hotel since Cabana Bay Beach Resort opened in 2014.