Monday March 20, 2017
Nova
Scotia taxpayers chipping in $300K for Upper Clements Park improvements
The province has agreed to put $300,000 towards infrastructure work this
summer. There are no new additions, and the money is for regular maintenance to
the park's existing 60 or so buildings and roughly 30 rides and attractions.
Malaga’s
Tivoli World to receive €300 million makeover
Madrid-based firm Tremon plans to build a complex covering more than 152,000
square metres on the east side of the park, along with gardens and a
2,000-space car park.
Shanghai's oldest
amusement park to reopen on March 31
Covering a total space of 16,800 square meters, the park, comprising of three
four-story buildings and an iconic hexagonal tower, was first established in
1917 by tobacco tycoon Huang Chujiu, and most recently closed down in 2003,
when the city was inflicted with SARS epidemic.
Virtual
reality roller coaster coming to Six Flags New England
The Galactic Attack Virtual Realty Coaster is billed as a fully immersive,
virtual riding experience on the Agawam park's iconic Mind Eraser coaster.
Tuesday March 21, 2017
Judge
Tosses Rye Lawsuit Against Westchester Over Management Of Playland
The City of Rye’s lawsuit against Westchester over management and operational
changes at the county-owned Playland Amusement Park was thrown out by a state
judge on Monday.
Lagoon
Announces Opening Day for 2017
Lagoon will open weekends beginning Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 10:00a.m.
(weather and other factors permitting).
Green
Bay preparing permit application to restore beach at Bay Beach
The city's parks department is currently preparing an application to receive
the necessary permitting to construct the beach. More than $200,000 has already
been spent on engineering design work.
Wednesday March 22, 2017
Thorpe
Park engineers celebrate 200th rollercoaster anniversary by tucking into cake
high above legendary Stealth ride
Maintenance engineers at Thorpe Park perched high above the theme park to
prepare Stealth for this season - and mark the 200th anniversary of the
rollercoaster.
Lakemont
Park closes for summer
Lakemont Park’s amusement rides and related attractions are expected to remain
closed this summer while the park operator undertakes improvements.
Universal
patents hint at possible Harry Potter 'Floo Network' ride, movable puzzle
theaters
The two patents, dubbed "vehicle transportation room system and
method" and "system and method for a moving puzzle theater,"
both show technologies that could be used to bring more elements of the Harry
Potter world to life.
Knott’s
Berry Farm Opening Virtual Reality Ghost Town in April
The immersive VR gaming attraction, titled VR Showdown in Ghost Town, will take
guests on a time traveling adventure to visit a futuristic version of Knott’s
western town of Calico.
Six Flags
Great America announces new virtual reality attraction
The theme park announced Tuesday its plans for Drop of Doom -- a virtual
reality experience on the park's already-operating Giant Drop.
Universal
to build 4,000-room resort on former Wet 'n Wild land
The theme park filed plans with the city of Orlando that show a hotel property
is in the works.
Gold
Coast’s newest roller coaster at Oxenford’s Movie World will be coloured purple
Fuchsia-coloured lengths of track have begun arrived at Movie World which will
become the park’s next big attraction, due to be opened in September.
Thursday March 23, 2017
Busch
Gardens opens for season, InvadR not far behind
Busch Gardens opens for the season Saturday and it won't be long until the
Williamsburg amusement park's newest roller coaster follows suit.
Harry
Potter ride at Universal Studios Hollywood goes high-def
Less than four months after Universal Studios Hollywood removed the 3-D feature
from its Harry Potter flying simulator ride, the park has upgraded the
attraction to include high-definition images of fire-breathing dragons,
enchanted trees and evil flying creatures.
First
look: Eats at Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay
Universal’s third gate will open on May 25 with 60-plus snacks, entrees,
desserts and more to satiate the hungry swimmer.
“The
Music of Pixar Live!” Coming to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in May!
Starting May 26, it will be presented three times nightly at the Theater of the
Stars (this will take place after the regular daily performances of Beauty and
the Beast).
Walt
Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract until July 2, 2019
Iger has served as the CEO of Disney for 11 years.
Friday March 24, 2017
Man
seriously injured after metal beam from roller coaster fell on him at
Funderland amusement park in Cork
According to sources, the worker was standing on top of a stack of tracks for
the roller coaster which had arrived on the site on a big articulated truck. The
tracks were being removed by a crane mounted on another truck when the tracks
began to slide taking the man with them.
Chinese
Group buys Blackstone's stake in SeaWorld
The deal gives with Zhonghong Group gives SeaWorld a path into the growing
Chinese tourism market and a partner with experience in theme-park development
there.
Disney
World, Universal Studios fight tax bills in Florida
To cut tax bills in the tens of millions of dollars, the specialists at
Orlando's famous theme parks have employed methods from the creative - placing
cows on undeveloped land and claiming an agricultural exemption - to the
traditional - negotiating or appealing to a county board.
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Friday, March 24, 2017
Friday, February 10, 2017
Review of the News: February 6 – February 10
Monday February 6, 2017
Coney Island boardwalk could see more rides as city pursues development
A joint request for proposals (RFP) from the New York City Economic Development Corporations and the Parks Department will be released Monday, calling for the development and operation of five parcels along the boardwalk smack in the middle of the amusement district.
Family of girl killed after being flung off amusement park ride to receive 870,000 yuan in compensation
The family of a 13-year-old girl who was tragically killed on Friday afternoon after being thrown from her seat on a spinning amusement park ride will receive 870,000 yuan ($126,000) in compensation.
Tuesday February 7, 2017
Universal Orlando Offering Ticket Deal for Two Free Days
To take advantage of the offer, all four days covered by the offer must be used within one week of the first visit and each day must be used by May 31.
Cannabis farm found in derelict cottage near Legoland theme park
Marijuana plants were found on the property during "routine checks" by the staff at Legoland Windsor on Monday.
Disney World keeping annual passholders' express line awhile
Walt Disney World’s theme parks will be keeping their express line for annual passholders for a while, a spokeswoman says.
Darien Lake offers free park admission for concertgoers
Each ticket purchased for a concert at the Performing Arts Center will include complimentary same day admission into Darien Lake Theme Park.
Dreamland in Margate reveals Arrowgrass Capital Partners to put up £15 million to go towards park's regeneration
The theme park revealed the news today as a loan agreement was extended between Cayman Islands-based investment firm Arrowgrass Capital Partners and the park's operator Sands Heritage.
Wednesday February 8, 2017
Six Flags and Samsung unveil 'mixed reality' rollercoaster
Virtual images blend with the real world via the Gear VR's passthrough camera option.
Disney's 'Star Wars' and 'Avatar' theme parks are coming sooner than you expect
Disney's Star Wars theme parks will open in 2019, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger. Meanwhile, the World of Avatar park will open on May 27 this year.
Thursday February 9, 2017
Judge dismisses man's claims of ownership of Conneaut Lake Park
A federal bankruptcy court judge has dismissed a former owner of Conneaut Lake Park's claims of ownership of the amusement park and its water company.
Disney sets 'Rivers of Light' debut and replaces 'Wishes' fireworks show
Rivers of Light,” the first nighttime spectacular planned for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will debut Feb. 17, Walt Disney World announced Thursday morning. In addition, Disney announced that it was replacing “Wishes,” the evening fireworks show at Magic Kingdom theme park, with a new production called “Happily Ever After.”
Universal's Mardi Gras marches on
The 2017 event will run 50 consecutive nights. That’s 50 bead-throwing, Cajun-food-craving, New Orleans-inspired, complete-with-parade straight evenings at Universal Studios theme park.
Friday February 10, 2017
Kentucky Kingdom holding job fair Saturday in Louisville
Kentucky Kingdom is holding a job fair this weekend as it looks to hire 1,400 workers for the summer season.
Rye Playland construction stalled by city lawsuit
Progress on a slew of multi-million dollar renovations at Rye Playland continue to be hampered by litigation between Westchester County and the city of Rye, as construction at the park gets pushed back.
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Fest: Full Concert Lineup Set
Tampa Bay area residents and visitors eager for next month’s opening of Busch Gardens annual Food & Wine Fest may have a few more reasons to put a trip to the theme park on their agendas.
Disney World rolling out MagicBand 2 gear
MagicBand 2, as Disney has dubbed them, has a thinner design and a pop-out disc that can be inserted into the new MagicKeepers, which carry the disc via carabiner clip or lanyard clip.
Disney bails out European theme park again with $2 billion
Disney said Friday that the operation’s financial position has been “significantly and negatively impacted” by the November 2015 terror attacks in Paris and what it described as “challenging business conditions” in Europe.
Disney World on track to raise ticket prices
Disney will continue to increase single-day ticket prices because, analysts say, the park aims to get the multi-day guest who stays longer and spends more.
Dollywood gives sneak peek at construction projects
The projects range from new rides, including the construction of the 200-foot free-fall ride the Drop Line and kid roller coaster Whistle Punk Chaser, to remodeling restaurants and other buildings in the park.
Coney Island boardwalk could see more rides as city pursues development
A joint request for proposals (RFP) from the New York City Economic Development Corporations and the Parks Department will be released Monday, calling for the development and operation of five parcels along the boardwalk smack in the middle of the amusement district.
Family of girl killed after being flung off amusement park ride to receive 870,000 yuan in compensation
The family of a 13-year-old girl who was tragically killed on Friday afternoon after being thrown from her seat on a spinning amusement park ride will receive 870,000 yuan ($126,000) in compensation.
Tuesday February 7, 2017
Universal Orlando Offering Ticket Deal for Two Free Days
To take advantage of the offer, all four days covered by the offer must be used within one week of the first visit and each day must be used by May 31.
Cannabis farm found in derelict cottage near Legoland theme park
Marijuana plants were found on the property during "routine checks" by the staff at Legoland Windsor on Monday.
Disney World keeping annual passholders' express line awhile
Walt Disney World’s theme parks will be keeping their express line for annual passholders for a while, a spokeswoman says.
Darien Lake offers free park admission for concertgoers
Each ticket purchased for a concert at the Performing Arts Center will include complimentary same day admission into Darien Lake Theme Park.
Dreamland in Margate reveals Arrowgrass Capital Partners to put up £15 million to go towards park's regeneration
The theme park revealed the news today as a loan agreement was extended between Cayman Islands-based investment firm Arrowgrass Capital Partners and the park's operator Sands Heritage.
Wednesday February 8, 2017
Six Flags and Samsung unveil 'mixed reality' rollercoaster
Virtual images blend with the real world via the Gear VR's passthrough camera option.
Disney's 'Star Wars' and 'Avatar' theme parks are coming sooner than you expect
Disney's Star Wars theme parks will open in 2019, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger. Meanwhile, the World of Avatar park will open on May 27 this year.
Thursday February 9, 2017
Judge dismisses man's claims of ownership of Conneaut Lake Park
A federal bankruptcy court judge has dismissed a former owner of Conneaut Lake Park's claims of ownership of the amusement park and its water company.
Disney sets 'Rivers of Light' debut and replaces 'Wishes' fireworks show
Rivers of Light,” the first nighttime spectacular planned for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, will debut Feb. 17, Walt Disney World announced Thursday morning. In addition, Disney announced that it was replacing “Wishes,” the evening fireworks show at Magic Kingdom theme park, with a new production called “Happily Ever After.”
Universal's Mardi Gras marches on
The 2017 event will run 50 consecutive nights. That’s 50 bead-throwing, Cajun-food-craving, New Orleans-inspired, complete-with-parade straight evenings at Universal Studios theme park.
Friday February 10, 2017
Kentucky Kingdom holding job fair Saturday in Louisville
Kentucky Kingdom is holding a job fair this weekend as it looks to hire 1,400 workers for the summer season.
Rye Playland construction stalled by city lawsuit
Progress on a slew of multi-million dollar renovations at Rye Playland continue to be hampered by litigation between Westchester County and the city of Rye, as construction at the park gets pushed back.
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Fest: Full Concert Lineup Set
Tampa Bay area residents and visitors eager for next month’s opening of Busch Gardens annual Food & Wine Fest may have a few more reasons to put a trip to the theme park on their agendas.
Disney World rolling out MagicBand 2 gear
MagicBand 2, as Disney has dubbed them, has a thinner design and a pop-out disc that can be inserted into the new MagicKeepers, which carry the disc via carabiner clip or lanyard clip.
Disney bails out European theme park again with $2 billion
Disney said Friday that the operation’s financial position has been “significantly and negatively impacted” by the November 2015 terror attacks in Paris and what it described as “challenging business conditions” in Europe.
Disney World on track to raise ticket prices
Disney will continue to increase single-day ticket prices because, analysts say, the park aims to get the multi-day guest who stays longer and spends more.
Dollywood gives sneak peek at construction projects
The projects range from new rides, including the construction of the 200-foot free-fall ride the Drop Line and kid roller coaster Whistle Punk Chaser, to remodeling restaurants and other buildings in the park.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Review of the News: March 7 – March 11
Monday March 7, 2015
Magic Springs Theme Park reopening in April
After a long winter, Magic Springs Theme Park is back for family magic and set to open Saturday, April 9.
Red carpet rolled out for premiere of new movie at Legoland Windsor
Celebrities including the X-Files’ Gillian Anderson and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton were among the star studded guests who attended the first ever screening of ‘The Lego Movie 4D A New Adventure’.
Where You'll Find Nintendo's First Theme Park Rides
The companies announced on Saturday that the first rides based on the video game giant’s collection of characters will be located in Osaka, Japan. Universal hopes to have the attraction completed in time for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Hong Kong Disneyland drops bombshell as it announces sudden resignation of managing director for ‘personal reasons’
Hong Kong Disneyland dropped a bombshell late yesterday, announcing that managing director Andrew Kam had resigned “for personal reasons” and would be replaced by the theme park’s vice-president of operations, Samuel Lau.
Fantasy Island: 'Exciting future' for theme park after buyout
Leisure company the Mellors Group, which already owns a theme park in Dubai called Fantasy Island, has bought the attraction for an undisclosed fee.
Universal Studios Japan attracts record number of visitors in fiscal 2015
Universal Studios Japan has attracted a record number of visitors in fiscal 2015, topping the previous 12.7 million mark set the year before, the Osaka theme park operator said Monday.
Tuesday March 8, 2015
Turkey legs no longer at Animal Kingdom
If you're in the mood for a juicy turkey leg, you're out of luck at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. The theme park is no longer selling the jumbo item, which has garnered an urban myth and a fan following that strong enough to inspire a T-shirt sold at Walt Disney World.
Wednesday March 9, 2015
Health of Tilikum the killer whale is deteriorating, SeaWorld says
The health of SeaWorld's killer whale Tilikum is deteriorating, the amusement park said, explaining that the aging whale has become increasingly lethargic.
Coney Island Carousel Finally Receives Historic Status
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced on Tuesday that B&B Carousell was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Warner theme park used pirated music for years, gets small fine
A Spanish theme park operated by Warner Bros., called Parque Warner, has been found guilty of playing unlicensed music to its customers for over six years.
Thursday March 10, 2015
Busch Gardens to open 2016 season March 20
Busch Gardens will open on March 20. The theme park will be open every day for spring break through April 10, according to a news release.
Friday March 11, 2015
Plans For Rye Playland Include New Rides, Restaurants
Soon-to-be operator Standard Amusements LLC said it would add $30 million to the $58 million the county already plans to invest as part of the deal to spruce up the troubled park, lohud.com reported.
Disney looks into $15 resort fee
A Disney spokesperson pointed out the company constantly does guest surveys, and the latest one asks guests if they would be willing to pay a $15 per night resort fee.
Magic Springs Theme Park reopening in April
After a long winter, Magic Springs Theme Park is back for family magic and set to open Saturday, April 9.
Red carpet rolled out for premiere of new movie at Legoland Windsor
Celebrities including the X-Files’ Gillian Anderson and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton were among the star studded guests who attended the first ever screening of ‘The Lego Movie 4D A New Adventure’.
Where You'll Find Nintendo's First Theme Park Rides
The companies announced on Saturday that the first rides based on the video game giant’s collection of characters will be located in Osaka, Japan. Universal hopes to have the attraction completed in time for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Hong Kong Disneyland drops bombshell as it announces sudden resignation of managing director for ‘personal reasons’
Hong Kong Disneyland dropped a bombshell late yesterday, announcing that managing director Andrew Kam had resigned “for personal reasons” and would be replaced by the theme park’s vice-president of operations, Samuel Lau.
Fantasy Island: 'Exciting future' for theme park after buyout
Leisure company the Mellors Group, which already owns a theme park in Dubai called Fantasy Island, has bought the attraction for an undisclosed fee.
Universal Studios Japan attracts record number of visitors in fiscal 2015
Universal Studios Japan has attracted a record number of visitors in fiscal 2015, topping the previous 12.7 million mark set the year before, the Osaka theme park operator said Monday.
Tuesday March 8, 2015
Turkey legs no longer at Animal Kingdom
If you're in the mood for a juicy turkey leg, you're out of luck at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park. The theme park is no longer selling the jumbo item, which has garnered an urban myth and a fan following that strong enough to inspire a T-shirt sold at Walt Disney World.
Wednesday March 9, 2015
Health of Tilikum the killer whale is deteriorating, SeaWorld says
The health of SeaWorld's killer whale Tilikum is deteriorating, the amusement park said, explaining that the aging whale has become increasingly lethargic.
Coney Island Carousel Finally Receives Historic Status
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced on Tuesday that B&B Carousell was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Warner theme park used pirated music for years, gets small fine
A Spanish theme park operated by Warner Bros., called Parque Warner, has been found guilty of playing unlicensed music to its customers for over six years.
Thursday March 10, 2015
Busch Gardens to open 2016 season March 20
Busch Gardens will open on March 20. The theme park will be open every day for spring break through April 10, according to a news release.
Friday March 11, 2015
Plans For Rye Playland Include New Rides, Restaurants
Soon-to-be operator Standard Amusements LLC said it would add $30 million to the $58 million the county already plans to invest as part of the deal to spruce up the troubled park, lohud.com reported.
Disney looks into $15 resort fee
A Disney spokesperson pointed out the company constantly does guest surveys, and the latest one asks guests if they would be willing to pay a $15 per night resort fee.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Review of the News: Tuesday October 30, 2012
Busch Gardens Tampa,
Tampa Bay, FL
When Republican politicians and activists descended on Tampa in late August for their party's national convention, the parent company of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay proved a very generous host.
Orlando Sentinel
When Republican politicians and activists descended on Tampa in late August for their party's national convention, the parent company of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay proved a very generous host.
Orlando Sentinel
Kentucky Kingdom,
Louisville, KY
Louisville investor Ed Hart appeared on WHAS-TV Tuesday to make a public pitch for his plan to reopen the former Kentucky Kingdom theme park.
Biz Journals
Louisville investor Ed Hart appeared on WHAS-TV Tuesday to make a public pitch for his plan to reopen the former Kentucky Kingdom theme park.
Biz Journals
Legoland Malaysia, Johor,
Malaysia
Legoland Malaysia has proven to be a huge success to have attracted 250,000 visitors since its opening one-and-a-half months ago on Sept 15.
MYsinchew
Legoland Malaysia has proven to be a huge success to have attracted 250,000 visitors since its opening one-and-a-half months ago on Sept 15.
MYsinchew
Playland Park,
Rye, NY
A piece of the Rye Playland boardwalk -- complete with a bench and two lampposts -- was floating in Long Island Sound on Tuesday, a striking example of the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy.
Newsday
A piece of the Rye Playland boardwalk -- complete with a bench and two lampposts -- was floating in Long Island Sound on Tuesday, a striking example of the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy.
Newsday
Puteri Harbour, Johor
Baharu, Malaysia
The RM110 million Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park in Nusajaya, which includes the first Sanrio Hello Kitty Town outside Japan, has opened its doors to visitors.
Borneo Post
The RM110 million Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park in Nusajaya, which includes the first Sanrio Hello Kitty Town outside Japan, has opened its doors to visitors.
Borneo Post
Quassy Amusement Park,
Middlebury, CT
A former Litchfield business owner and a Watertown woman are suing Quassy Amusement Park after she was hit by a drunken driver in July 2011.
Republican American
A former Litchfield business owner and a Watertown woman are suing Quassy Amusement Park after she was hit by a drunken driver in July 2011.
Republican American
Friday, October 26, 2012
Review of the News: Thursday October 25, 2012
Coney Island,
Brooklyn, NY
The city’s plan to give the iconic Coney Island Boardwalk a concrete and fake wood makeover could mean big bucks for lawyers, a Brooklyn judge suggested Thursday.
New York Daily News
The city’s plan to give the iconic Coney Island Boardwalk a concrete and fake wood makeover could mean big bucks for lawyers, a Brooklyn judge suggested Thursday.
New York Daily News
Playland Park,
Rye, NY
Democratic Westchester County legislators on Thursday raised questions about the financing of the nonprofit group tapped by Republican County Executive Robert Astorino to run Rye Playland.
Newsday
Democratic Westchester County legislators on Thursday raised questions about the financing of the nonprofit group tapped by Republican County Executive Robert Astorino to run Rye Playland.
Newsday
Friday, October 12, 2012
Review of the News: Thursday October 12, 2012
Darien Lake,
Darien, NY
The Genesee County Planning Board recommended approval Thursday of a site plan for $5 million in proposed improvements at Darien Lake Theme Park.
The Daily News
The Genesee County Planning Board recommended approval Thursday of a site plan for $5 million in proposed improvements at Darien Lake Theme Park.
The Daily News
Disney’s Animal
Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Zebras are being reintroduced slowly to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, where they will be the new finale of the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction that carries guests through an Africa-inspired savanna.
Orlando Sentinel
Zebras are being reintroduced slowly to Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, where they will be the new finale of the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction that carries guests through an Africa-inspired savanna.
Orlando Sentinel
Disney California
Adventure, Anaheim, CA
Truckers are moving Disney's C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A letter statues north to the state fair after a decade in front of the theme park.
The Orange County Register
Truckers are moving Disney's C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A letter statues north to the state fair after a decade in front of the theme park.
The Orange County Register
Rye Playland,
Rye, NY
A beloved but money-losing county-owned amusement park on prime shoreline outside New York City would be refreshed with a small water park, a fieldhouse, ballfields and a "Great Lawn" under a letter of intent signed Thursday.
New York Daily News
A beloved but money-losing county-owned amusement park on prime shoreline outside New York City would be refreshed with a small water park, a fieldhouse, ballfields and a "Great Lawn" under a letter of intent signed Thursday.
New York Daily News
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