Monday March 27, 2017
Disney
will debut food ordering system in Pandora
Satu’li Canteen, a fast-casual eatery coming to Pandora — The World of Avatar
at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, will debut the company’s Mobile One
system, which will use the existing My Disney Experience app.
Tuesday March 28, 2017
Legoland
Park Includes ‘Quiet Rooms’ And Other Features For Guests With Autism
Legoland Resort Florida has been teaming up with the North and Central Florida
chapter of the organization Autism Speaks since early 2016 to make its
amusement park more friendly for guests on the autism spectrum.
Wednesday March 29, 2017
City
of Myrtle Beach honors historic wooden roller coaster
This week, city officials recognized the historic significance of the Swamp Fox
roller coaster on its 51st anniversary.
Six
Flags New England to offer lights, rides and shows during Christmas season
Six Flags New England, which has historically been a spring through Halloween
attraction, will be open in November and December for the new Holiday in the
Park celebration.
SeaWorld
San Diego Slashes Prices for Limited-Time Tickets
The marine amusement park unveiled a couple of value ticket options: a
single-day, $55 ticket, valid on weekdays now through June 16, and a new
“any-day” ticket, valid now through June 11, for $69.
Dreamland
opening date delayed as further expansion plans announced
The opening of Margate's Dreamland has been pushed back four weeks until
Friday, May 26, following further expansion of its 2017 plan.
Joyland
carousel may spin again in 2018
The carousel salvaged from the defunct Joyland amusement park may be whirling
again as soon as next year, the executive director of the Botanica gardens said
Tuesday.
Disney World
changing the location of their metal detectors for an enhanced arrival
The metal detectors and bag checks that greeted visitors right before entering
Magic Kingdom now take place at a location closer to where you park. They will
be located at the Transportation and Ticket Center starting Monday, April 3rd.
Thursday March 30, 2017
Cedar
Point hiring 5,000 people for Summer 2017 season
The Sandusky, Ohio amusement park is looking to hire more than 5,000 people
this summer. Jobs include everything from ride operations and security to park
services and accommodations.
Drunk
thug bites ear of M&D's security guard after being denied entry
A drunk thug bit part of the ear off a security guard at M&D’s after he was
denied entry to the amusement area.
New
Festival of Wonder at Silver Dollar City
The all-new Festival of Wonder opens April 6, presenting acts of curiosity and
larger-than-life performances, all billed as “A Most Amazing Entertainment
Experience.”
Universal
Orlando Announces Ticket Prices For New Volcano Bay Theme Park
Visitors to the new Volcano Bay water park will spend $67 for a one day ticket
– which is $5 more than Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World. A one day pass to
all three Universal Orlando parks will cost $219 for each person.
Santa
Cruz Beach Boardwalk seeks permit for two new rides
The proposed new rides stand 20 and 25 feet above city 40-foot height limits
for park zoning, but will keep company amidst the neighboring 125-foot Double
Shot and 70-foot Giant Dipper.
Canada's
Wonderland set to hire 4,000 seasonal employees
As Canada's largest single-location employer of youth (hiring more than 4,000
associates annually), Canada's Wonderland is now accepting applications for a
variety of positions including Food and Beverage, Operations, Admissions,
Retail, Aquatics, Entertainment, Security and more.
HK$350
million proposed for struggling Hong Kong Disneyland by US parent company
Walt Disney has agreed to inject an extra HK$350 million into its Hong Kong
theme park’s six-year expansion plan and waive part of its management fees for
two years after renewed public outcry over the deal’s “unequal” financing.
Halloween
Horror Nights: American Horror Story returning in 2017
The FX television series will be featured in a new haunted-house maze at this
fall’s event at Universal Studios theme park. It will include three
installments from the anthology.
Friday March 31, 2017
KS
House votes to strengthen inspection rules for amusement park rides
Kansas legislators are accelerating work on stricter regulations for amusement
park rides following the death last summer of a lawmaker's 10-year-old son on a
giant water slide.
Disney,
Universal ramp up spending amid intense competition
The parent companies of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando are on spending
sprees as they build increasingly elaborate attractions to compete with each
other.
Universal:
How to check out 'Tonight Show' musical acts
If you don’t have a ticket to see a taping of the “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy
Fallon” during its stay at Universal Orlando, you can still be part of the
experience. The talk show’s musical acts will be taped on the Music Plaza Stage
inside Universal Studios theme park.
Paultons
Park puts £10,000 towards new playground in Copythorne
Owner and managing director of Paultons Park, Richard Mancey, donated the cash
to kick-start the fundraising process after hearing about the local cause.
Ferrari
World officially opens its latest rollercoaster
The rollercoaster 'Turbo Track' was officially launched at a high-profile
inaugural event attended by Miral Chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Miral
CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi and Ferrari Chief Brand Officer Luca Fuso, among
other distinguished guests.
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Friday, March 31, 2017
Review of the News: March 27 – March 31
Friday, April 19, 2013
Review of the News: Thursday April 18, 2013
Conneaut Lake Park,
Conneaut Lake, PA
A plan on how Conneaut Lake Park will repay hundreds of thousands in back taxes owed to Crawford County and other governments may be presented next month to the county’s governing board of commissioners.
The Meadville Tribune
A plan on how Conneaut Lake Park will repay hundreds of thousands in back taxes owed to Crawford County and other governments may be presented next month to the county’s governing board of commissioners.
The Meadville Tribune
Disney’s Animal
Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL
It seems only fitting that when Disney’s Animal Kingdom park turns 15 years old on April 22, it will be happening on Earth Day.
Staten Island Advance
It seems only fitting that when Disney’s Animal Kingdom park turns 15 years old on April 22, it will be happening on Earth Day.
Staten Island Advance
Etnaland Themapark,
Belpasso, Italy
Fantasies of a roller coaster ride in the middle of a lush Sicilian olive grove or a spin down the 60-meter-high 'Etnaland Tower' with a breathtaking view of the real-life volcano are coming true this Saturday, April 20, when the largest amusement park in southern Italy will open in Belpasso, just a few kilometres away from Catania.
Gazzetta del Sud
Fantasies of a roller coaster ride in the middle of a lush Sicilian olive grove or a spin down the 60-meter-high 'Etnaland Tower' with a breathtaking view of the real-life volcano are coming true this Saturday, April 20, when the largest amusement park in southern Italy will open in Belpasso, just a few kilometres away from Catania.
Gazzetta del Sud
Family Kingdom
Amusement Park, Myrtle Beach, SC
The park, off Ocean Boulevard at Third Avenue South, has added four new rides, including a Wild Mouse-style steel roller coaster, two kiddie rides and the Kite Flyer, where riders lay face-down in gondolas.
Myrtle Beach Online
The park, off Ocean Boulevard at Third Avenue South, has added four new rides, including a Wild Mouse-style steel roller coaster, two kiddie rides and the Kite Flyer, where riders lay face-down in gondolas.
Myrtle Beach Online
Six Flags Great
Adventure, Jackson, NJ
Six Flags Great Adventure will host the seventh annual Walk with Ronald walk-a-thon to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses (RMH) of New Jersey on May 5.
NJ Today
Six Flags Great Adventure will host the seventh annual Walk with Ronald walk-a-thon to benefit the Ronald McDonald Houses (RMH) of New Jersey on May 5.
NJ Today
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Review of the News: Monday January 21, 2013
Disney World,
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Under a sweltering sun in August 1971, a 17-year-old just out of high school waited in a long line leading to an office trailer in a cleared palmetto thicket, and forty-two years later, Disney has a new assignment for George Kalogridis: president of the entire operation.
Sun-Sentinel
Under a sweltering sun in August 1971, a 17-year-old just out of high school waited in a long line leading to an office trailer in a cleared palmetto thicket, and forty-two years later, Disney has a new assignment for George Kalogridis: president of the entire operation.
Sun-Sentinel
Dollywood, Pigeon
Forge, TN
Lo-Q has announced that the company's virtual queuing solution for water parks, Q-band, is coming to the Smoky Mountains.
Market Watch
Lo-Q has announced that the company's virtual queuing solution for water parks, Q-band, is coming to the Smoky Mountains.
Market Watch
Family Kingdom,
Myrtle Beach, SC
The largest amusement park along Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach is upgrading for the summer season by adding four new rides and renaming its oceanfront water park.
Charlotte Observer
The largest amusement park along Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach is upgrading for the summer season by adding four new rides and renaming its oceanfront water park.
Charlotte Observer
Legoland Florida,
Winter Haven, FL
Teachers for grades K-12 are eligible for the free Standard Annual Pass to the 150-acre Winter Haven theme Park with rides, restaurants and a water park.
Sun-Sentinel
Teachers for grades K-12 are eligible for the free Standard Annual Pass to the 150-acre Winter Haven theme Park with rides, restaurants and a water park.
Sun-Sentinel
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