Monday February 27, 2017
Melt
Bar & Grill Opens at Cedar Point this Summer
More than a decade after their first location opened, this new location will
occupy the space previously inhabited by Joe Cool Café, near Planet Snoopy.
What
to eat at Epcot's flower and garden fest
The 2017 edition of the fest will feature 15 “outdoor kitchens,” including two
new marketplaces, Northern Bloom (think Canada) and Berry Basket.
'Frozen'
perfume debuting at Epcot
A perfume inspired by the Disney animated film goes on sale this week at Epcot.
M&D’s
Tsunami rollercoaster removed from theme park - eight months after horror crash
The Tsunami ride at M&D’s in Motherwell derailed at 40mph and injured 10
people when it came off the tracks last June.
Thorpe
Park Half Marathon: Thousands of runners turn out for inaugural dash around
famous theme park
Instead of running to get a seat on Stealth or Colossus, runners descended on
Thorpe Park for its first ever half marathon on Sunday morning
Tuesday February 28, 2017
Cedar
Fair to launch season drink plan
The company has announced a new option to sip even more disposable income from
its season passholders — a season pass drink plan that it will roll out at all
11 amusement parks, including its flagship Cedar Point park in Sandusky.
Seaside
Heights Upgrading Roller Coaster Following Hurricane Sandy
After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, the Jetstar roller coaster in Seaside Heights
became an iconic image of the devastating storm after it was swept into the ocean
off the end of Casino pier. Fast forward four years and a brand new roller
coaster called Hydrus is under construction along with a 131-foot tall Ferris
wheel.
Comcast
Pays $2.3B To Buy Rest Of Universal Studios Japan
Comcast on Tuesday said that its NBCUniversal unit will shell out ¥254.8 billion ($2.3 billion) to snap up the
remaining stake of Universal Studios Japan that it doesn’t already own, buying
out its partners in the theme park that included Goldman Sachs and private
equity firm MBK Partners.
SeaWorld
posts $12 million loss amid attendance drop
The Orlando-based company lost $11.9 million in the last quarter of 2016, up
from $11 million lost in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Wednesday March 1, 2017
Dreamland
to search for seasonal workers to fill 195 jobs
The amusement park in Margate will hold a recruitment fair on Friday, March 17.
Epcot
arts fest coming back in 2018
The event, which debuted in January, will return in early 2018, according to a
post on the official Disney Parks Blog. No dates or addition details were
given.
Thursday March 2, 2017
Coney
Island (Cincinnati) announces renovations
The renovations center around the sunlight pool -- which will be rebranded
"the sunlight water adventure."
Knoebels'
Leanna Muscato Named Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Association President
On February 28,Leanna Muscato, third generation Knoebel family member
became the Pennsylvania Amusement Parks
Association (PAPA) organization’s
first-ever female president.
Tax
break request for Legoland scaled back
The developer behind the proposed $500 million Legoland theme park has scaled
back its request for a 30-year tax break to a 20-year deal, increasing
Legoland's projected payments to $87 million over 30 years instead of $61
million.
Busch
Gardens new president faces headwinds in amusement park industry
After spending more than 30 years working at SeaWorld Entertainment parks
across the country, Busch Gardens' newest park president, Stewart Clark, still
wasn't prepared for the backlash he and his family faced after the release of
the documentary, Blackfish.
SeaWorld
Orlando: New 'Dolphin Days' to replace 'Blue Horizons'
SeaWorld Orlando is replacing a long-running show featuring dolphins doing
tricks alongside acrobats with a new one designed to educate audiences about
the animals’ personalities.
Friday March 3, 2017
Silver
Dollar City confirms 'single biggest thing ever done' is under construction
Aerial photographs taken by the News-Leader on Feb. 15 reveal a vast
construction site adjacent to a Silver Dollar City amphitheater, complete with
concrete footings and a large scaffolding structure.
Six
Flags Over Georgia brings in $301 million in economic impact
The economic impact of Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water rose by
$73 million between 2015 and 2016, according to Cobb Travel & Tourism.
Six
Flags Great Adventure Celebrates Additions Of 3 Baby Giraffes
The theme park announced Friday it is celebrating the birth of three female
reticulated giraffes — Xena, Eddie and Charly.
First
look: Universal's Race Through New York With Jimmy Fallon
The humor of Jimmy Fallon moves into a higher gear with a new attraction at
Universal Studios, which began “technical rehearsals” for its new ride on
Thursday.
Lightwater
Valley to host recruitment day to find staff for the summer season
The North Yorkshire attraction is this weekend hosting its last recruitment day
to find staff for the summer season.
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Friday, March 3, 2017
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Review of the News: Wednesday August 7, 2013
Bay Beach Amusement
Park, Green Bay, WI
The Zippin Pippin plans to mark the 36th anniversary of Elvis Presley's last ride on the historical wooden roller coaster, now in Green Bay.
The Commercial Appeal
The Zippin Pippin plans to mark the 36th anniversary of Elvis Presley's last ride on the historical wooden roller coaster, now in Green Bay.
The Commercial Appeal
Camden Park,
Huntington, WV
Two ride malfunctions occurring a week apart in July 2011 at Camden Park are now the subject of separate lawsuits in Wayne Circuit Court.
Herald-Dispatch
Two ride malfunctions occurring a week apart in July 2011 at Camden Park are now the subject of separate lawsuits in Wayne Circuit Court.
Herald-Dispatch
Casino Pier,
Seaside Heights, NJ
Nine months after Superstorm Sandy virtually destroyed the amusement park at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, the thrills are officially back.
CBS New York
Nine months after Superstorm Sandy virtually destroyed the amusement park at Casino Pier in Seaside Heights, the thrills are officially back.
CBS New York
Holiday World,
Santa Claus, IN
An agreement meant to keep a popular amusement park in the family has sparked a bitter dispute that has reached the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Indianapolis Business Journal
An agreement meant to keep a popular amusement park in the family has sparked a bitter dispute that has reached the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Indianapolis Business Journal
Six Flags St. Louis,
Eureka, MO
Aldermen in the St. Louis County town of Eureka, Mo., area considering a plan to allow limited deer hunting at Six Flags St. Louis.
KY3
Aldermen in the St. Louis County town of Eureka, Mo., area considering a plan to allow limited deer hunting at Six Flags St. Louis.
KY3
Friday, February 22, 2013
Review of the News: Thursday February 21, 2013
Casino Pier,
Seaside Heights, NJ
Casino Pier officials are close to finalizing a contract with New Jersey-based Donjon Marine Co. Inc., to remove the now-iconic Jet Star roller coaster and other rides from the Atlantic Ocean.
Asbury Park Press
Casino Pier officials are close to finalizing a contract with New Jersey-based Donjon Marine Co. Inc., to remove the now-iconic Jet Star roller coaster and other rides from the Atlantic Ocean.
Asbury Park Press
Happy Valley,
Shanghai, China
Shanghai Happy Valley offered migrant workers half-off prices on tickets during Spring Festival. As of Feb 15, over 10,000 had come to enjoy the park.
China Daily
Shanghai Happy Valley offered migrant workers half-off prices on tickets during Spring Festival. As of Feb 15, over 10,000 had come to enjoy the park.
China Daily
Santa Cruz Beach
Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, CA
Over the span of six to eight months, Nerida Rodriguez, a Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk employee, collected tickets at rides, and instead of tearing them in half and handing the stub back to the customer, kept the whole ticket to resell later, Watsonville police told Patch.
Watsonville Patch
Over the span of six to eight months, Nerida Rodriguez, a Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk employee, collected tickets at rides, and instead of tearing them in half and handing the stub back to the customer, kept the whole ticket to resell later, Watsonville police told Patch.
Watsonville Patch
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Review of the News: Tuesday January 8, 2013
Casino Pier,
Seaside Heights, NJ
Police have apprehended a man who apparently climbed the New Jersey roller coaster that was swept into the ocean during Superstorm Sandy and unfurled an American flag.
NJ.com
Police have apprehended a man who apparently climbed the New Jersey roller coaster that was swept into the ocean during Superstorm Sandy and unfurled an American flag.
NJ.com
Disneyland,
Anaheim, CA
Workers at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park took photos of visitors entering the parks Tuesday as part of a new crackdown on abuse of multiday passes.
Los Angeles Times
Workers at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park took photos of visitors entering the parks Tuesday as part of a new crackdown on abuse of multiday passes.
Los Angeles Times
Ferrari World Abu
Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the first Ferrari-branded theme park in the world, is proving to be the latest must-visit attraction for Indian tourists to the UAE, according to a senior official.
Trade Arabia
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the first Ferrari-branded theme park in the world, is proving to be the latest must-visit attraction for Indian tourists to the UAE, according to a senior official.
Trade Arabia
Knott’s Berry Farm,
Buena Park, CA
Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park is honoring those who protect life and property during the entire month of January by offering free admission to all active police and fire personnel.
Hollywood Patch
Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park is honoring those who protect life and property during the entire month of January by offering free admission to all active police and fire personnel.
Hollywood Patch
Lightwater Valley,
North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Bosses at Lightwater Valley, near Ripon, said staff working at the 106-chalet development would be paid a total of £800,000 in wages and the local economy would receive a £10m boost.
The Northern Echo
Bosses at Lightwater Valley, near Ripon, said staff working at the 106-chalet development would be paid a total of £800,000 in wages and the local economy would receive a £10m boost.
The Northern Echo
Ocean Park,
Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Ocean Park today announced news of further expansion with the issuance of a tender invitation to develop a hotel targeted for completion in the third quarter of 2016.
The Phuket News
Ocean Park today announced news of further expansion with the issuance of a tender invitation to develop a hotel targeted for completion in the third quarter of 2016.
The Phuket News
Pleasure Beach, Blackpool,
United Kingdom
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Holdings, the firm who owns the pleasure beach, have said that the appalling weather of the last two summers has taken its toll.
Fresh Business Thinking
Blackpool Pleasure Beach Holdings, the firm who owns the pleasure beach, have said that the appalling weather of the last two summers has taken its toll.
Fresh Business Thinking
Quassy Amusement Park,
Middlebury, CT
Quassy Amusement Park will introduce the Laser Maze Challenge for the 2013 season.
Voices News
Quassy Amusement Park will introduce the Laser Maze Challenge for the 2013 season.
Voices News
Warner Bros Movie
World, Gold Coast, Australia
Sixteen holiday-makers were stuck on a rollercoaster at Movie World after the ride broke down twice in the space of two hours.
Courier Mail
Sixteen holiday-makers were stuck on a rollercoaster at Movie World after the ride broke down twice in the space of two hours.
Courier Mail
Friday, November 30, 2012
Review of the News: Thursday November 29, 2012
Arnolds Park,
Arnolds Park, IA
Arnolds Park Amusement Park "Legend Roller Coaster" is undergoing some renovations.
KCAU 9
Arnolds Park Amusement Park "Legend Roller Coaster" is undergoing some renovations.
KCAU 9
Casino Pier,
Seaside Heights, NJ
One month after Hurricane Sandy dropped the Casino Pier roller coaster into the Atlantic Ocean, just off Seaside Heights, there's no timeline to have it removed.
Examiner
One month after Hurricane Sandy dropped the Casino Pier roller coaster into the Atlantic Ocean, just off Seaside Heights, there's no timeline to have it removed.
Examiner
Darien Lake,
Darien, NY
A 40-year-old Batavia man is facing charges after sheriff’s deputies say he stole from Darien Lake Theme Park.
Henrietta Post
A 40-year-old Batavia man is facing charges after sheriff’s deputies say he stole from Darien Lake Theme Park.
Henrietta Post
Disney Hollywood Studios, Lake Buena Vista, FL
On Nov. 29, Walt Disney World announced The Comedy Warehouse will enjoy a limited-engagement run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the Christmas holiday season.
Examiner
On Nov. 29, Walt Disney World announced The Comedy Warehouse will enjoy a limited-engagement run at Disney’s Hollywood Studios during the Christmas holiday season.
Examiner
Kings Island,
Mason, OH
Kings Island officials say the park’s remaining attractions are still enough to make it a leading regional tourist draw for years to come.
Business Courier
Kings Island officials say the park’s remaining attractions are still enough to make it a leading regional tourist draw for years to come.
Business Courier
Magic Kingdom,
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Disney may be close to announcing details of a dragon-themed attraction.
WKMG Local 6
Disney may be close to announcing details of a dragon-themed attraction.
WKMG Local 6
SeaWorld,
Orlando, FL
SeaWorld has launched their first mobile game called "Turtle Trek" in which users guide a sea turtle into the water with a theme reflecting a new attraction at the theme park.
WKMG Local 6
SeaWorld has launched their first mobile game called "Turtle Trek" in which users guide a sea turtle into the water with a theme reflecting a new attraction at the theme park.
WKMG Local 6
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Review of the News: November 26, 2012
Casino Pier,
Seaside Heights, NJ
A roller coaster swept off a New Jersey amusement pier by Superstorm Sandy won't remain as a tourist attraction partially submerged in the ocean.
New Jersey 101.5
A roller coaster swept off a New Jersey amusement pier by Superstorm Sandy won't remain as a tourist attraction partially submerged in the ocean.
New Jersey 101.5
Joyland, Wichita,
KS
Wichita City Council member James Clendenin confirmed Monday night the Wichita teen who organized Restore Hope in an effort to restore Joyland Park is no longer with the organization.
The Wichita Eagle
Wichita City Council member James Clendenin confirmed Monday night the Wichita teen who organized Restore Hope in an effort to restore Joyland Park is no longer with the organization.
The Wichita Eagle
Tokyo Disneyland,
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Disney Resort has suspended sales of Disney-character balloons, and at least one hospital has suspended use of magnetic resonance imaging due to a shortage of helium.
The Daily Yomiuri
Tokyo Disney Resort has suspended sales of Disney-character balloons, and at least one hospital has suspended use of magnetic resonance imaging due to a shortage of helium.
The Daily Yomiuri
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