Showing posts with label Silver Dollar City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Silver Dollar City. Show all posts

Friday, March 31, 2017

Review of the News: March 27 – March 31

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.

Friday, March 3, 2017

Review of the News: February 27 – March 3

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.

Friday, November 6, 2015

Review of the News: November 2 – November 6

Monday November 2, 2015

Dollywood theme park denies responsibility for woman 'left brain damaged after falling from a ride'
Dollywood amusement park denies responsibility for a woman who was allegedly left suffering from a brain injury after falling from a revolving swing ride - and claims she jumped.

SeaWorld Orlando's general-admission prices increased $2 today, the theme-park company announced.  Single-day admission now costs $99 for adults. Tickets cost $94 for children younger than 10. Discounts are available for advance purchases online, the park said.

SeaWorld adds new leader of investment relations
A new executive has joined the ranks at SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. just days before it will reportedly reveal a new strategy to stabilize and grow the company.


USJ drew record number of visitors in October
The Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka had its best month ever in October, drawing around 1.75 million visitors as Halloween events attracted a large number of non-Japanese and families.


Alton Towers' Fireworks Spectacular is back to dazzle
For the first time in recent years, the show will present new live performance featuring six musicians and an eccentric inventor which will combine illuminated dance, acting and striking special effects. Plus, there is to be "an incredible surprise showpiece" which brings lights, lasers and sound in a "new and memorable way".



Tuesday November 3, 2015

Carowinds donates to Operation Christmas Child
More than 30,000 toys and novelties donated by the Carowinds theme park are headed to children around the world through Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse.

Beginning of the end is near for Osborne Lights at Disney
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, which has become a holiday staple, will run nightly through Jan. 3. The company announced in September that this would be the last year for the lights "in order to prepare for some incredible experiences coming to the park," namely the uplands with "Toy Story" and "Star Wars" themes.


Busch Gardens Tampa raises daily ticket prices
Busch Gardens is pushing ever closer to the $100 admission threshold, with prices for daily tickets purchased at the front gate rising $2 to $99.


Theme park to bring ‘Hunger Games’ to Bartow County Georgia
Developers of the planned special effects-driven Avatron Park near Lake Allatoona announced a deal with the film company Lionsgate that could bring attractions based on films like the Hunger Games.


Sweden to house refugees in Wild West theme park
Sweden’s Migration Agency is now so desperate for rooms in which to house this autumn’s unexpected surge in refugees that it has signed a deal with High Chaparral, an amusement park in rural southern Sweden, to house 400 people.



Wednesday November 4, 2015

20th Century Fox World theme park planned for Dubai
Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products, a division of 21st Century Fox, is planning to build a theme park and resort in Dubai that will highlight Fox brands such as “Ice Age,” “Aliens” and “Titanic.”


Thursday November 5, 2015

Cedar Fair Reports Record Third Quarter; Increases Quarterly Cash Distribution By 10%
Cedar Fair, a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, today reported record results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2015 and announced a 10% increase in its quarterly cash distribution.

SeaWorld Entertainment Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $-0.04 EPS
The company reported $1.14 Earnings Per Share for the quarter, missing the analyst consensus estimate by $-0.04.


China to give Disney special trademark before theme park
China will give special trademark protection to Walt Disney Co as the iconic US firm prepares to open its first theme park in mainland China next year, a regulator said on Thursday.


Dubai theme park to have 56m freefall tower called 'Zombieland'
The specifics of two rides have been revealed by the company behind the major leisure development including Zombieland, a 56-metre high free fall tower.


Dreamworld's owner had a big jump in revenue but its shares are tanking
Investors sold down Ardent Leisure despite reporting a 19.3% lift in September quarter revenue to $165.96 million.


Neighbors share opinions on theme park wastewater plans
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality held a public hearing Wednesday evening on a permit request by Michigan's Adventure.


Boy, family seek $2 million from Silver Dollar City for injury on ride
A boy from Republic and his family are seeking medical expenses and $2 million in punitive damages from Silver Dollar City after an accident on a ride injured him last spring.



Friday November 6, 2015

Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer returns to Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer leads Santa’s sleigh back to Pigeon Forge for Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana (Nov. 7 – Jan. 3).


Coney Island in Ohio plans to make a big splash in 2016
Coney Island is planning to build the most ambitious water attraction in its history to help mark the Cincinnati-area amusement park’s 130th anniversary.


5 new waterslides being added to Quassy
Quassy Amusement Park and Waterpark said five new slides began taking shape on Thursday as part of its Splash Away Bay attraction.


Disney theme parks end 2015 with strong attendance, hotel occupancy
For the fourth quarter ending Oct. 3, Disney's theme park business reported a 10 percent increase in revenue to nearly $4.4 billion from $3.9 billion for the same time last year.


Work begins on Universal's Jimmy Fallon ride
The winds have barely died down from the Twister ride at Universal Studios theme park, and work is already underway on its replacement, Ride Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Review of the News: Tuesday December 10, 2013



Ghost Town in the Sky, Maggie Valley, NC
Ghost Town in the Sky has been cited for safety violations by the North Carolina Department of Labor stemming from an injury during one of the amusement park’s theatrical gun fights.
Smoky Mountain News

SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, FL
The rock band Heart joins an expanding group of musical artists who’ve cancelled scheduled performances at SeaWorld — they’ve all cited by the documentary Blackfish, which depicts the dark side of orcas living in captivity at the marine park, for leading them to this decision.
TIME

Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO
A minor fire broke out at Branson theme park Silver Dollar City late Tuesday night.
Ozarks First

Monday, April 15, 2013

Review of the News: Sunday April 14, 2013


Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
Disneyland’s popular Space Mountain roller coaster and another ride are temporarily closed after the company received citations from state regulators last week that prompted a review of its employee safety protocols, a spokeswoman said Sunday.
Los Angeles Times

Drayton Manor, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Drayton Manor, a theme park near Tamworth, is hopping on to the bandwagon, offering visitors this Saturday discounted entry if they turn up donning a onesie.
The Telegraph

Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO
Silver Dollar City dedicated a 30-foot monument in honor of all law enforcement personnel past and present.
News-Leader

Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Disneyland, or TDL to many Japanese, is celebrating its 30th year anniversary today with a commemorative ceremony featuring performances from Disney’s many signature characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck.
Japan Daily Press

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Review of the News: Tuesday March 12, 2013


Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
When the park’s Anton Schwarzkopf Wildcat Coaster was removed in 2011 and then the installation of the park’s 16th roller coaster, Gate Keeper, displaced the park’s Disaster Transport (formerly Avalanche Run) attraction near the front gate Cedar Point knew the history of those iconic attractions should be preserved so they called the National Roller Coaster Museum (NRCMA) to help.
Point Buzz

Darien Lake Amusement Park, Darien Lake, NY
The region’s largest seasonal employer is looking to fill 1,600 open positions across its entire operation, including the amusement park, water park, lodging, entertainment, food, and retail areas.
The Daily News

Legoland Florida, Winter Haven, FL
Legoland Florida will share details of another expansion next Tuesday at the theme park, a Legoland official said today.
Orlando Sentinel

Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO
Silver Dollar City’s newest ride at the park, Outlaw Run, debuts this Friday.
Branson Tri-Lakes News

Universal Studios Hollywood, Studio City, CA
Universal Studios Hollywood announced on Monday, March 11 that a new 3D HD experience would be alighting at the hillside park not this summer but next.
NBC Los Angeles

Wild Adventures, Valdosta, GA
Hundreds of employees are busily preparing for the season opening Saturday, March 16 readying two new rides, more live shows and concerts and more than a dozen new animal experiences.
PR Web