Review of the News: June 27 – July 1

Monday June 27, 2016

Tsunami rollercoaster derails at Scotland's M&D theme park
Nine children and two adults were injured and are being treated in hospital, Police Scotland said.


Tuesday June 28, 2016

M&D's Tsunami rollercoaster closed TWICE for repairs in week before crash which injured 10
Bosses at the theme park said the ride was closed due to a “minor electrical fault” the day before it crashed leaving two boys seriously injured


Wednesday June 29, 2016

Work underway to repair DelGrosso's wave pool
A month after DelGrosso's Amusement Park opened Laguna Splash Water Park, the wave pool was shut down. DelGrosso's announced paint was peeling and the pool had to be shut down for repairs.

Zombies offer a sneak peek of Universal Studios Hollywood's 'The Walking Dead' permanent attraction
Dozens of flesh-hungry walkers descended upon Universal Studios Hollywood on Tuesday morning to greet local media as well as current and former cast members from “The Walking Dead,” and a few celebrity super fans who stopped by to check out the all-new permanent walk-through attraction.


Thursday June 30, 2016

M&D's partially reopens after 30ft roller coaster crash
The owners have opened the indoor complex, which houses the Kids Soft Play Area, Bowling and Amazonia, but the rides and roller coasters remain closed.

Kings Island launches construction of new attraction
While park officials wouldn’t comment on speculation that a new wooden roller coaster could be on the way, blueprints that accompanied approved building permits indicate that could be what’s in the works.

Lakefront lot sale means Conneaut Lake Park taxing bodies get nearly $200K
The sale of the first of two lakefront lots by Trustees of Conneaut Lake Park has been completed for $260,000 with the net proceeds of almost $200,000 to be used toward the amusement park's past tax debt of more than $1 million.


Friday July 1, 2016

Suspicious bag forced Holiday World evacuation
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana, will open at its normal scheduled time Friday after the amusement park was evacuated Thursday because of a suspicious backpack.

Dollywood opens autism calming room
Dollywood partnered with Autism Speaks to design the calming room, which has sensory-friendly toys like gently glowing lights and a cozy teepee tent.

Alabama amusement park closes permanently 2 months after opening
Lake City Amusement Park, open only since April, is closing because it has lost its funding source.

Cedar Fair theme parks and the American Red Cross partner to offer blood donors thrilling summer fun
All those who come to donate at select blood drives will receive one free ticket, valid for entry to any U.S. Cedar Fair theme park, including Cedar Point, Kings Island and others, while supplies last.

More details, potential name emerge for Universal Orlando's planned hotel
The hotel, dubbed Project 927, "consists of 600 hotel rooms within one new tower connected to a new parking garage to be constructed south of Sapphire Falls Resort," said city of Orlando documents.

NPH, Whoopi, Cal Ripken Jr. among Candlelight narrators
Walt Disney World has revealed a partial list of its narrators for the 2016 Candlelight Processional, a holiday presentation at Epcot.