Review of the News: November 7 – November 11

Monday November 7, 2016

Disneyland Security Checkpoint Moving to Include Downtown Disney
The plan is to move the western checkpoint by the end of the year so the Downtown Disney area is inside the secured area.

Police conclude investigations at Dreamworld accident scene
Queensland Police have finished their investigation of the crime scene at Dreamworld, almost two weeks after ride malfunctioned and killed four people.


Tuesday November 8, 2016

SeaWorld announces cost-cutting strategy after 33% decline in profits
The company, which has been struggling to win back customers since the 2013 documentary Blackfish detailed claims of mistreatment of orca whales and other animals, reported that its third quarter income had fallen from $98m to $66m.

Ride technician dies at Universal Orlando
Circumstances of the death are a mystery, as Universal Orlando discovered a ride technician has died while working on the Men In Black attraction overnight.

$200,000 released to families of those killed at Dreamworld
More than $200,000 in donated funds has been released to the families of those who lost their lives at Dreamworld.

Disney World's first drone show to debut for the holidays at Disney Springs
Just days after receiving permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly drones, Walt Disney World has announced what will be its first nighttime show using the unmanned aircraft.

Cedar Point maintenance workers strike
Cedar Point maintenance workers are striking over their work contract.  However, the Sandusky-based amusement park alleges the employees walked out on a contract the union presented to management – and that management accepted.


Wednesday November 9, 2016

Union ends strike, gets new deal from park
Maintenance staff at Cedar Point ended a two-day strike against the Sandusky amusement park Tuesday after agreeing to economic improvements in a new five-year contract.

Dreamworld's Thunder River Rapids ride to be demolished after theme park deaths
Dreamworld has announced it will demolish the water ride at the centre of last month's deadly accident at the theme park on Queensland's Gold Coast.


Thursday November 10, 2016

Shanghai Disneyland Breaks Ground on Toy Story Land
While the new attraction is expected to open in 2018, a new report predicts that China's theme park revenue will surpass the United States' within a few years.

Trump set to join Walt Disney World's Hall of Presidents
Once he takes office, Trump will join the rest of the greats and not-so-greats in the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World in Orlando.


Friday November 11, 2016

Group trapped on Six Flags America coaster gets $60,000
The lawsuit is part of a set of legal actions against Six Flags since the dramatic 2014 rescue made national and international headlines.

Apex Parks chief executive dies
Apex Parks Group’s chief executive, Al Weber Jr., died Tuesday. He was 64. Weber passed away while on vacation in the British Virgin Islands, according to reports. No cause of death was provided.

Alton Towers announces plans to axe up to 70 more jobs
Another 70 jobs are set to be axed at Alton Towers as the resort continues to cut costs following the Smiler crash.

Couple arrested for allegedly stealing 150kg of flowers from Shanghai Disneyland
The arrests came after local police were alerted to damaged flowers planted along main roads in the Shanghai International Tourism and Resorts Zone, where Disneyland is located.