Review of the News: February 13 – February 17

Monday February 13, 2017

Valleyfair names new vice president and general manager
Shakopee amusement park Valleyfair announced Monday that Brad Marcy has been named the park’s new vice president and general manager.

Wild Adventures Announces 2017 Concerts
Wild Adventures Theme Park revealed its complete 2017 All-Star Concert Series Monday with an impressive list of award-winning musical acts including classic country, traditional rock and roll, Christian and pop stars.

Baby giraffe born at North Yorkshire theme park
Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire have welcomed the arrival of a giraffe calf.

Disney Quietly Raises Theme Park Admission Prices Again
In most cases, one-day adult tickets are now $5 more expensive.

Disneyland toy parcel triggers bomb alert
A bomb scare at Hong Kong Disneyland ended after bomb disposal officers found that a suspicious parcel that triggered the alarm was a toy, a Disneyland spokeswoman said.


Tuesday February 14, 2017

Details of Tilikum's death at SeaWorld remain a mystery
As legally required, SeaWorld notified the federal government how its infamous killer whale Tilikum died: of bacterial pneumonia.  Other details about his health and death, such as whether he had injuries, remain unknown. Animal welfare groups have been pushing for a release of Tilkum’s full necropsy.

Dollywood auditions set for Feb. 18, 19
Dollywood Entertainment said they are searching for singers with experience in country, musical theater or pop. The only audition for small bluegrass groups will take place on Feb. 19.

Lego Batman Movie Days set for Legoland Florida
Legoland Florida will have two weekends’ worth of activities tied to “The Lego Batman Movie,” which opened Friday.  The Winter Haven theme park is holding Legoland Batman Movie Days on March 4-5 and March 11-12.


Wednesday February 15, 2017

Cedar Fair shoots to $158 million in profits
Amusement park chain Cedar Fair LP said today that its 2016 profits rose 58 percent to $178 million, or $3.14 a share, on revenues of $1.29 billion.

Extended hours coming for Conneaut Lake Park's water park
The popularity of Conneaut Lake Park's water park in 2016 will mean additional days of operation for it during the upcoming season.

Knott’s Berry Farm is auctioning off a bunch of its old stuff
Knott's Berry Farm has partnered with Heritage Auctions to hold a special auction featuring more than 200 items from the park's archives.

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Ride Opening Date Revealed, Disneyland Announces ‘Summer Of Heroes’
Disneyland Resort has finally revealed the opening date for the Guardians of the Galaxy retheme of Twilight Zone’s Tower Of Terror as part of a grand opening “Summer of Heroes” event which will bring an increased Marvel presence to Disney California Adventure theme park.

Former Tayto Park employee who claimed theme park ride broke her ankle settles High Court case
Helena McDonnell was working at Tayto Park at the time of the alleged accident five years ago but has settled her case


Thursday February 16, 2017

Dorney Park schedules two more job fairs to fill 3,000 seasonal positions
The South Whitehall Township amusement park on Thursday announced it will hold its second job fair of the year from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the Good Time Theater. A third job fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 11 at the park's Chickie's and Pete's.

Universal tests 'photo validation technology' at some rides
Universal Orlando Resort has been testing “photo validation technology” at some attractions within its theme parks.

Amusement park shakes off 'abandoned' rumors in int'l media
Employees at Gaya Land, an amusement park in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, were surprised to see articles had gone viral describing their workplace as "spooky," "abandoned" and "the stuff of nightmares."


Friday February 17, 2017

Worlds of Fun hosting job fair at Union Station, hope to hire 1,200 workers
Worlds of Fun plans to hire more than 1,200 during a job fair Saturday, Feb. 18.  The job fair runs from noon to 4 p.m. at Union Station. Starting wages range from $8 to $10.

Disneyland still open; Knott's is closed for rain, while storm affects horse races, ski resorts
While Disneyland remained open Friday, Knott’s Berry Farm was closed, horse races at local tracks were canceled and skiing at area resorts was limited as heavy rains and high winds kicked in.

Man accused of killing 'Pinky' the flamingo is incompetent for trial
A Hillsborough County judge rules that the Orlando man accused of killing a flamingo at Busch Gardens is too mentally ill to go to trial.

Universal Orlando begins seasonal pricing, increases ticket prices at gate
Adult guests who purchase one-day, park-to-park tickets at the gate will pay $169 – an increase of $14. A park-to-park pass for a child is $164 at the gate. A one-day, one-park ticket purchased at the gate will also increase $14. An adult ticket will be $119, and a child ticket will be $114.

Chessington World of Adventures recruiting TODDLERS for new Gruffalo ride
A job ad for grumpy children to test a new Gruffalo ride was flooded with applicants.

Rotherham approves £37m theme park plan
Gulliver’s Family Theme Parks hopes to begin construction of its development before the end of the year, and the first phase — the main entrance and access roads, theme park hub and core parking — could be open in 2020.

Review of the News: August 15 – August 19

Monday August 15, 2016

Police: Women stole from Kentucky Kingdom
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office arrested two women Saturday accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of items from Kentucky Kingdom.

Disney World Gives Animal Kingdom the Night Off
The addition of several nighttime activities that extended the park's close from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. since Memorial Day weekend will be reversed following Labor Day.


Tuesday August 16, 2016

TailSpin Racer Coming to Dollywood’s Splash Country
This thrilling new attraction allows up to six guests to race each other on mats through the twists and turns of TailSpin Racer’s unique spiraling tube design.

Police charge 8 with pot possession at Dorney Park
Authorities allege one man ate evidence, two men were spotted smoking pot in the parking lot at 11 o’clock in the morning and that three people face charges after the smell of marijuana came wafting out of their locker.


Wednesday August 17, 2016

6 Hurt By Electric Shocks On Connecticut Amusement Park Ride
Police say six people were hospitalized for injuries they sustained when a ride at an amusement park in New London shocked them. Officers were dispatched to the scene at Ocean Beach Park shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday following reports of the injuries.

12 Tourists Injured After Freefall Ride Hurtles to the Ground
Twelve tourists have been left injured after the breaks on a freefall attraction reportedly ‘failed’ – sending the ride crashing towards the ground.

Oakwood launches Olympic challenge
Completed cards can be handed in to staff at the admissions desk and will be entered into a free daily draw to win an annual pass.

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights gets more terrifying with 'American Horror Story' reboot
The park's annual terrifying scare fest just got even bloodier by joining forces with one of the the most gruesome shows on television, FX’s acclaimed-- and controversial-- “American Horror Story" series.


Thursday August 18, 2016

Cedar Point announces new, improved water park
The amusement park announced Thursday that it will transform Soak City into the new Cedar Point Shores Water Park.

Universal Orlando shares backstory on latest CityWalk addition
Universal Orlando Resort guests are still waiting for the new Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen to open, but the theme park is sharing a bit more on the fictional story behind the new CityWalk addition.

Revamped Planet Hollywood will include Guy Fieri burger menu, upgraded visuals
The celebrity-themed restaurant hopes to return to that position in Disney Springs, a dining and entertainment complex that used to be called Downtown Disney.

Kings Island brings back WinterFest for 2017
The park will reopen in the colder months for ice skating, reindeer petting zoo, rides, performances and more.


Friday August 19, 2016

Funfields amusement park to install ‘TornadoWAVE’ next year
Park owner John Verga said the TornadoWAVE was a four person raft ride that will be open for the summer of 2017/18.

Worlds of Fun announces two new rides for 2017
Worlds of Fun has announced it will introduce two new rides in 2017: the Mustang Runner and the Falcon’s Flight.

Worlds of Fun extends its season to celebrate ‘Winter Wonderland’, redesigns front entrance
WinterFest will showcase 14 favorite holiday characters, spectacular light displays, ice skating, and festive live entertainment. The park will be transformed into a winter wonderland for six weeks beginning November 24, 2017.

USF students petition Busch Gardens to restore discount admission
Busch Gardens is canceling its discount admission for students at the University of South Florida, blaming a lack of interest in the half-off, $50 pass good for the academic year.

Great America building floorless roller coaster to replace stand-up Vortex
Named the Patriot, the ride will make its debut in early 2017 at the Santa Clara theme park, spokesman Roger Ross announced Thursday. The coaster will take riders 91 feet in the air before dropping them into a 360-degree loop at 45 mph.

New Valleyfair ride will swing riders 230 feet in the air
True to its Minnesotan roots, the new ride’s name is “to celebrate the region’s affinity to being ‘up north’ and the great outdoors,” Valleyfair says.

Knott’s Soak City Water Park Adding Two New Towers for 2017
According to the official website of Knott’s Soak City, the water park will debut two water slide towers, dubbed Shore Break and The Wedge.

Universal Orlando brings magic back with 4th annual Harry Potter Celebration
The 4th annual Harry Potter celebration at Universal Orlando Resort, a weekend-long event that celebrates everything from J.K. Rowling's fictional wizard world, will happen Jan. 27-29, park officials said.

Carowinds to add winter festival, vintage rides
Carowinds is bringing back its WinterFest holiday celebration for the third time in the park’s history, as well as debuting four new rides to show off in its upcoming “County Fair” section.

New attractions coming to Dorney Park in 2017
The South Whitehall Township amusement park says it's bringing back bumper cars by popular demand. The park is also adding "Kaleidoscope," a circular, spinning ride plus a new showcase called "Cirque Imagine."

Disney digitally alters 'crude' hand gesture in Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
The longstanding Disney's Hollywood Studios attraction has taken heat online in the past for Tyler's thumb-to-ring finger motion he makes in the queue presentation of the ride, with critics saying it is representative of a sexually-driven gesture referred to as "the shocker."

Review of the News: May 2 – May 6

Monday May 2, 2015

Ferris wheel catches fire at new dinosaur theme park in Bangkok
The fire broke out following an afternoon thunderstorm in the Thai capital, says the fire and rescue department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.


Tuesday May 3, 2015

Dollywood turns 30
It was on this day in 1986, Dolly Parton opened the amusement park in Pigeon Forge, TN.  The park originally opened in 1961 as Rebel Railroad with the engine train Klondike Katie as the main attraction.

Westchester lawmakers approve Playland management deal
The Westchester County Board of Legislators approved a management contract with Standard Amusements to operate the county’s Playland Park.

Conneaut Lake Park trustees, tax creditors to file bankruptcy plan by June 3
Trustees of Conneaut Lake Park and its real estate tax creditors plan to submit a joint bankruptcy reorganization for the beleaguered amusement park by early next month.

Legoland Dubai theme park announces new ride
Legoland Dubai has unveiled The Lost Kingdom Adventure ride — the theme park’s flagship attraction in Adventure, one of six themed lands within the venue.


Wednesday May 4, 2015

Kennywood Visitors In For A “Whale” Of A Time This Summer
Workers checked rides for safety, hosed down appliances, and put new faces on old favorites. They’ve also reconstructed the former entrance to Noah’s Ark, that big whale that disappeared 20 years ago.


Thursday May 5, 2015

Santa Monica Pier Ferris Wheel To Go Dark For Light Renovation
The iconic Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel will go dark Thursday and stay dark for 20 days to make way for a $1 million revamp in time for the Pacific Park amusement park’s 20th-anniversary celebration.

Tokyo DisneySea’s Children’s Day jogging event attracts 1,000 entrants
About 1,000 people participated in a jogging event held at Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, on Thursday to mark Children’s Day.

Lake Winnie kicks off 91st season with new thrill ride
Lake Winnepesaukah enters its 91st season with "one of the thrillingest thrill rides" ever to fling riders around the North Georgia amusement park.

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom to double South Whitehall police coverage
Things went so well with an agreement last year between South Whitehall police and a popular Lehigh Valley summertime destination that the township is doubling the amount of protection it will pay for this year.

Bay Beach previews new rides
Park officials and the City of Green Bay are touting overhauled engines for the train ride and two new rides ready to debut this weekend.

Waldameer prepares to open this weekend
It is a sure sign of the summer season, the start of Waldameers 120th year  is this weekend and there are many new things to look forward to this season.

Tourists crowd, trash Shanghai Disneyland weeks before opening
Photos posted to Chinese social media network Weibo show trash and debris left behind in the courtyard, vandalism to a light post and recently planted flower beds that have been walked over.


Friday May 6, 2015

Cedar Point's mysterious Valravn secret revealed
For the first time ever, Cedar Point is creating augmented reality that changes the way its guests see the park.

First-look at spinning ride vehicles of Cobra's Curse
This week, the Tampa theme park gave us our first look as the ride vehicles of Cobra's Curse in action.

Legoland execs negotiating with Orange property owners
Legoland executives are negotiating sale prices with a handful of property owners in Orange County as they seek to settle on a site for the third Legoland Park in North America.

Review of the News: February 22 – February 26

Monday February 22, 2015

Cedar Point Raises Admission, Announces the Closure of Three Rides
As the Valravn roller coaster construction nears completion, the park is also shuttering three rides: Shoot the Rapids water ride, Skyscraper and Challenge Racing.

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi to open Flying Aces coaster this week
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has begun the countdown to unveil its all new record-breaking roller coaster Flying Aces later this week on February 24.

New rides, promotions help Six Flags enjoy record year
The company saw its revenue grow by $88 million, or 7.5 percent, to $1.3 billion over 2014, marking the sixth consecutive year of record financial performance, John Duffey, chief financial officer of the Grand Prairie, Texas-based company, said during a conference call on Thursday.

A theme park is selling a host of unusual items on eBay including a wooden log flume
Dreamland, which is based in Margate, revealed in December that it had debts of £2.9million following a summer of transport problems.  It agreed a five-year deal to pay back its creditors, and is trying to raise £500,000 by selling off some of its items.

Legoland Windsor unveil biggest Lego structure in the UK ever
Theme park staff have unveiled the biggest Lego structure in the UK ever - a scale model of the DEATH STAR.

Disney shares 'first look' at Star Wars lands
A segment during Sunday night's broadcast of "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60," introduced by actor Harrison Ford, showed several "concept renderings" of attractions coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland.


Tuesday February 23, 2015

Autism Speaks Walk moves out of Dorney Park, citing treatment of special needs worker
The annual Lehigh Valley Autism Speaks Walk, which attracts roughly 5,000 supporters, is moving out of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom this year — yet another event cutting ties with the amusement park after the viral story about the treatment of a special-needs worker.

Westchester may commit $58M in amended Playland deal
Westchester County would spend $58 million on 11 construction projects at Playland as part of an amended deal with the company that is set to take over the historic county-owned park, officials said.

Kings Island latest local employer to raise wages
A seasonal job at Kings Island will pay better this year as the amusement park joins examples of other local employers raising wages in a tightening job market with fewer unemployed workers.

Fight over Six Flags solar farm trudges on
There were more hours of opposing testimony on Monday night to Six Flags Great Adventure's controversial plans to construct a solar generation facility on 66 acres of existing woodlands.

Movie World signs up super villains
Super-villains will be centre stage at Warner Brothers Movie World's latest attraction, opening in October.


Wednesday February 24, 2015

Cedar Point won't raise fence in response to death of man struck by roller coaster
Officials at Cedar Point say the park will make no changes in fence height, signage or other safety procedures in response to the death last summer of a man who entered a restricted area under a ride and was hit by an oncoming roller coaster train.

FunPlex Amusement Park opens in Lagos
Fun-seeking children and their parents living in Magodo-Shangisha area of Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State may now heave a sigh of relief as FunPlex Amusement Park has commenced business on the CMD Road, Shangisha.

Two seals, including newborn, die at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park while red panda breaks into giant panda enclosure in trio of incidents
Two seals, including a newborn, have died at Ocean Park in two separate incidents in less than a week, a spokeswoman for the marine theme park confirmed last night.  A red panda also escaped its enclosure and entered a neighbouring enclosure, home to the park’s two resident giant pandas, Ying Ying and Le Le.

Hidden Mickey made of 48,000 solar panels spotted at Walt Disney World
A solar farm arranged into the shape of the famous mouse ears has been built near Epcot at Walt Disney World.


Thursday February 25, 2015

SeaWorld admits employees spied on protesters
Amusement park operator SeaWorld has admitted that it carried on a practice in which employees posed as animal rights activists in order to spy on those groups.

Cedar Fair Declares 2016 First-Quarter Cash Distribution
The distribution, which is payable March 28, 2016 to unitholders of record as of March 14, 2016, represents the Company's 30 consecutive year of paying a cash distribution to its unitholders.

Alton Towers is to be prosecuted over the Smiler rollercoaster crash
The owner of Alton Towers will be prosecuted over the Smiler rollercoaster crash after it left five people seriously injured.

Universal Orlando releases image of Skull Island: Reign of Kong
The 3-D ride, which will be one of the longest ride experiences ever created at Universal, will  bring the next generation of King Kong to life., according to a release from the theme park.

SeaWorld Entertainment Q4 Loss Narrows From Previous Year
The company reported a Q4 adjusted net loss of $9.6 million, or a loss of $0.11 per diluted share, narrower than the loss of $17.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the prior year period but wider than the loss of $0.10 expected by analysts.


Friday February 26, 2015

Theme park closes in Phnom Penh
Dreamland, Cambodia’s biggest amusement park, will close 1 March after the contact expires.  The amusement park posted on its facebook, Tuesday, that it was ending its business 1 March.

Review of the News: February 1 – February 5

Monday February 1, 2015

Construction of new Tivoli attraction put on hold
The construction of Tivoli’s new attraction Fatamorgana, which had been expected to open this summer, has been put on hold because the amusement park lacks the necessary building permits, reports DR.

Man bitten by snake at Gold Coast theme park
The 32-year-old stepped on the snake while visiting Sea World on Monday and suffered a single bite to his foot.


Tuesday February 2, 2015

Epcot: Flower & Garden Festival adds more food plus Huey, Dewey, Louie
Walt Disney World has revealed more details about the upcoming Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, which begins its record 90-day run on March 2.

Jackson residents: 9 complaints on solar farm
For the first time in more than 20 hours of testimony, township residents were able to speak their minds about a proposed solar farm in a forest on Six Flags Great Adventure property.

Giant red dragon arrives at Legoland Dubai
The 4m-long Red Dragon, which is made from 230,000 Lego bricks, will guard treasure as part of a rollercoaster ride.


Wednesday February 3, 2015

Armed man arrested at Disneyland Paris avoids jail
A man who tried to take two handguns into a hotel at the Disneyland amusement park in Paris was sentenced Tuesday by a court to six months wearing an electronic tag for arms possession, after investigators decided not to press terrorism charges.

Comcast Corp. confirms $130M land buy 'adjacent to an existing theme park'
Comcast Corp., the parent company of Universal Orlando Resort, confirmed Feb. 3 it paid $130 million for 475 acres of land "adjacent to an existing theme park" — essentially announcing it now owns the mass of land along Universal Boulevard, even though officials didn't offer additional details yet.

Shanghai Disneyland Unveils Ticket Prices
Standard tickets for Shanghai Disneyland will cost 370 yuan, or $56, with online ticket sales set to begin late next month ahead of June’s planned opening, the company said.

Legoland Malaysia Resort launches experience-based English learning programme
Legoland Malaysia Resort has introduced English Mania, an  experienced-based learning programme for students, in the theme park. 

Universal Studios unveils online ticketing system just in time for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The system, known as EZ Rez, will offer discounts of up to $20 on tickets, depending on the day. Tickets purchased at the gate are $95, but for a non-peak day, advance tickets purchased online can drop as low as $75.

Universal updates virtual-beads Mardi Gras app
The app, available for download for iPhone and Android, has a scavenger-hunt feel that includes four different tracks: music lovers, food lovers, family night and date night.


Thursday February 4, 2015

Wonderla to invest Rs150 crore to expand Bengaluru amusement park
Wonderla Holidays Ltd, an amusement park and resort operator, signed a Memorandum Of Understanding committing to invest Rs 150 crore over the next two years to expand its existing amusement park in Bidadi (Bengaluru), India.

Bronx Woman Suing Six Flags Over Violent Waterslide Collision, Lawsuit Says
A Parkchester woman is suing Six Flags Great Adventure over an ill-fated ride on the amusement park's King Cobra waterslide that left her badly injured, court documents say.


Friday February 5, 2015

Social media reaction to Dorney Park's dismissal of special needs employee
Affter a wave of social media outrage, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom officials on Friday said that a 29-year-old special needs man who has cleaned bathrooms at the amusement park for 12 seasons would not be dismissed after all.

Brooklyn lawmaker again pushes landmark status for Coney Island’s boardwalk
As the city plans to change some of the materials used for the promenade that evokes Jazz Age shenanigans, City Councilman Mark Treyger continues his push to landmark the historic wooden-planked path.

Beijing amusement park gears up for New Year celebrations
Festivities were already well underway on Friday at Beijing's Shijingshan Amusement Park, where revelers are expected to descend en masse for next week's Chinese New Year and Spring Festival celebrations.

Court reschedules deadline for Conneaut Lake Park's bankruptcy plan
U.S. Bankruptcy Court has rescheduled the deadline for Conneaut Lake Park's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan until late March in the wake of a federally-ordered mediation session held last month.

Ocean Park loses over a million visitors in 2015 – biggest drop in years
Ocean Park has seen a dip in visitors of 14 percent over the past year. In 2014, Ocean Park saw a total of 7.8 million visits – the highest number ever recorded. However, ticket sales slumped by over a million in 2015 to 6.7 million.

Alton Towers submit plans to extend Enchanted Village accommodation
Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers has unveiled plans to build extra lodges in its accommodation area, after seeing bookings for the resort soar.

Darien Lake plans new water slide attraction
The newest attraction coming to Darien Lake this summer will be a twisting rush of color pitting up to six racers down a sliding, 300-foot long water-slide raceway.

Islands of Adventure: Hulk roller coaster on way back up
The Incredible Hulk roller coaster is being rebuilt, and theme-park visitors now can see parts of the bright green rail being put back into place inside Universal's Islands of Adventure.

Review of the News: January 18 – January 22

Monday January 18, 2015

Derren Brown reinvents the ghost train in his spooky new Thorpe Park VR ride
The illusionist has unveiled his own Ghost Train attraction at Thorpe Park, which he promises will reinvent the classic indoor thriller.

Dreamworld mourns tiger's death
A tiger from Dreamworld's first litter of cubs born at the Gold Coast theme park has died, aged 17.


Tuesday January 19, 2015

Lunar Makeover for Ocean Park
Ocean Park in Hong Kong is preparing to ring in the Chinese New Year with numerous energetic performances.

Six Flags branded China park breaks ground
Chinese real estate development firm Riverside Investment Group Co. Ltd., broke ground recently on a $4.6 billion mixed-use development that will include China’s first-ever Six Flags-branded theme park.

Necropsy to determine cause of death for SeaWorld dolphin
SeaWorld officials said in a statement that the dolphin named Betsy had recently been eating inconsistently and possibly had a gastrointestinal problem. SeaWorld had relocated Betsy from its San Diego theme park to join other Commerson's dolphins at its Aquatica water park last week.

11-year-old with terminal illness gets roller coaster wish in Vallejo
Some people love the thrill of riding a roller coaster, but for others, like 11-year-old Patrick Partington, they’ve always wanted to see one being built. That wish came true on Monday when Partington, his sister, and their mom who tagged along, was granted a special tour at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom theme park in Vallejo.


Wednesday January 20, 2015

Carowinds to hire 4,000 for expanded theme park
Carowinds is cranking up hiring for the 2016 season a little early this year.  Park execs say they need to hire 4,000 to staff the expanded attractions there.

Dorney Park fined after employees wearing costumes suffered heat-related illnesses
Multiple employees of Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom suffered from symptoms of heat-related illnesses last year because they were exposed to excessive heat while performing shows in encapsulating costumes, the U.S. Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found.

Mediation session on Conneaut Lake Park's bankruptcy case is next week
Conneaut Lake Park’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case is headed to a federally-ordered mediation session next week in an effort to settle the case.

PortAventura launches new website ahead of Ferrari Land arrival
PortAventura World Parks & Resort kicks off the New Year with exciting news and a fresh new corporate image.

Legoland hiring for exclusive builder positions
Legoland's expansion in Polk County continues with a new facility 10 miles from the Winter Haven theme park.


Thursday January 21, 2015

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Fest lineup: Meat Loaf, Huey Lewis, Jordin Sparks and more
Busch Gardens Tampa is once again bringing an eclectic lineup of performers to its annual Food & Wine Festival that spans country, classic rock, pop, soul and Christian genres.


Friday January 22, 2015

Six Flags Over Georgia has 3,000 job openings
Six Flags Over Georgia’s two big new attractions will bring 3,000 new jobs this year.

Frontier City adds new thrill ride for 2016 season
If you are already dreaming about summertime fun, you may want to add a new thrill ride to your list.  Organizers at Frontier City say the newest thrill ride is over 60-feet high and flips, twists and spins 24 riders in an up and down adventure.

Disney: Baymax meets, greets Epcot guests
Baymax and "Big Hero 6" fans can meet and greet the Marvel superhero in Epcot's Future World.

New addition to the team at Drayton Manor Theme Park
The newest recruit at Drayton Manor Theme Park has swapped a fast-paced role with the British transport network for the hustle and bustle of Thomas Land after becoming head of facilities at the popular family attraction.

Mandarin ‘Lion King’ roaring into Shanghai Disney Resort
The Walt Disney Grand Theatre, a new 1,200-seat Broadway-style performance venue in the Shanghai Disney Resort, will host the world premiere of the Mandarin-language version of The Lion King when the resort opens this June.