Review of the News: July 18 – July 22

Monday July 18, 2016

8-year-old drowns in pool at Knoebels Amusement Park
An eight-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a Northumberland County amusement park.

M&D's safety officer banned after he gave Tsunami rollercoaster all-clear 16 days before horror crash
The inspector who passed the M&D’s Tsunami rollercoaster as safe 16 days before June’s horror crash has been banned, the Record can reveal.

Two Minors Injured While Visiting Lake Winnie
The two were riding the Fly-O-Plane when officials say they were injured and quickly taken to a local hospital.

Disney intern fired over alligator tweet gets job back
A Walt Disney World intern is back on the job after she was briefly fired for tweeting a photo of a sign telling employees how to respond to questions about alligators in the theme park’s waters.


Tuesday July 19, 2016

Disneyland Resort celebrates 61 years
The Anaheim resort celebrated its 61-year anniversary this week.


Wednesday July 20, 2016

Rye threatens legal action over Playland deal
Any new construction being considered should need approval from the city, Mayor Joe Sack contends. This includes a proposal to replace the decades-old public pool there with a dining patio.

What the truck? Kings Island drops another hint about new attraction
In a unique press release, park officials sent a small blue truck to the newsroom. A stack of logs wrapped in twine was in the toy truck’s bed.

Parents won't sue Disney over son's death by gator
Matt and Melissa Graves of Omaha, Nebraska, said in a statement that they want to focus on their family's future health. A family spokeswoman, Sara Brady, said she couldn't say whether a financial settlement had been reached with Disney World.


Thursday July 21, 2016

Throne, nativity statutes on block at theme park estate sale
A motorcycle, nativity statutes, mannequins and a gold-and-silver-painted throne are among the scores of items being sold off in a massive estate sale by The Holy Land Experience religious theme park as it deals with a financial crunch.


Friday July 22, 2016

Lanarkshire’s M&D’s theme park reopens after rollercoaster crash
M&D’s theme park has reopened almost a month after a rollercoaster crash that left 10 people in hospital.