Review of the News: Tuesday August 20, 2013

Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
An Ohio amusement park is canceling a wedding contest after a gay couple organized a protest against it.
ABC News

Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, TN
As part of a 10-year, $300 million project, a new “family” roller coaster is in the works for 2014, said Parton, with a resort hotel to follow in 2015.
Today

Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington, UT
A zookeeper at a Utah amusement park was hospitalized after being gored in the leg by a wildebeest.
ABC News

Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, IL
Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Ill., has confirmed that their security guards will no longer wear repurposed military ribbons on their uniforms after a former Marine corporal issued complaints about the policy.
Military Times

Review of the News: Wednesday October 31, 2012

Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
It may not be as bad as the Jersey Shore, but Hurricane Sandy also hit Coney Island’s amusement district pretty hard.
New York Post

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
The Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet has contacted Louisville businessman Ed Hart to discuss his proposal to reopen the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park.
Business First

Lagoon Amusement Park, Farmington, UT
A Utah woman is upset at a theme park for telling her she couldn’t ride a roller coaster because she’s too big.
Fox 2 News

SeaWorld, Orlando, FL
Effective immediately, a single-day ticket for adults is up $4, making it $89.
Central Florida News 13