Review of the News: Wednesday April 10, 2013

Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
The new LED lighting scheme on Coney Island's tallest structure will be programmable with funky rhythmic displays for shows and concerts.
New York Daily News

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority on Wednesday gave final approval to a project to reopen the Kentucky Kingdom amusement park in Louisville.
The Lane Report

Review of the News: Tuesday April 9, 2013

Disneyland, Anaheim, CA
The late Harrison “Buzz” Price, a trusted aide to Walt Disney, was honored with his own window on Main Street USA this morning.
The Press-Enterprise

Kings Island, Mason, OH
When Kings Island opens April 27, its Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit will have a literally huge new feature: The world’s largest animatronic dinosaur, a life-size Sauroposeidon.
The Cincinnati Enquirer

SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, FL
A federal judge believes SeaWorld had a duty to begin implementing new safety improvements required by workplace safety regulators last July, even while the theme park was fighting the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in court.
WKMG Local 6

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
Orange County officials voted 4-3 to allow an existing community redevelopment area funding mechanism to help pay about $9 million in infrastructure improvements at Universal Orlando Resort including the pedestrian bridge.
Orlando Business Journal

Review of the News: Monday April 8, 2013

Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay, WI
Green Bay city officials are planning another big band dance this spring in the pavilion at Bay Beach Amusement Park.
Green Bay Press Gazette

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
A Kentucky agency is expected to give final approval Wednesday to state financial incentives requested by the group headed by businessman Ed Hart that is seeking to reopen the long-closed Kentucky Kingdom amusement park.
Courier-Journal

Knoebels Amusement Park, Elysburg, PA
Work began Monday morning on erecting what will be the tallest ride at Knoebels Amusement Resort.
News-Item

Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT
With the expansion of Lake Compounce Theme Park's water park, called Crocodile Cove, comes the addition of a Johnny Rockets restaurant located near the brand new wave pool, Bayou Bay.
Hartford Courant

Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong
Riders on Hong Kong's longest roller coaster - the one at Ocean Park - were stranded for about 30 minutes yesterday when a mechanical fault halted the fun seconds after it had begun.
The Standard

Playland Park, Rye, NY
Several Democratic members of the Westchester Board of Legislators say they are not ready to support the deal between County Executive Rob Astorino and Sustainable Playland Inc. to manage and revamp Rye Playland.
Daily Voice

SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, FL
SeaWorld Camps^TM offer something no other camp experience can -- the chance to work alongside some of the best animal care professionals in the world.
WFTV 9

Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark
When Tivoli Gardens amusement park opens its doors for the season on Thursday, it will be debuting three new rides for its guests.
The Copenhagen Post

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
At the same time Universal Orlando is asking taxpayers to pay for a pedestrian bridge that would serve one of its new hotels, the theme park giant wants Orange County to cut its property tax bill.
Orlando Sentinel

Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA
Universal Studios Hollywood will be hosting open call auditions for Studio Tour Guides, a position responsible for leading guests on the theme park’s world-famous behind-the-scenes Studio Tour.
CBS Los Angeles

Review of the News: Thursday April 4, 2013

Legoland California, Carlsbad, CA
The dragons, monkeys, and ladybugs and thousands of other LEGO brick models are ready for their legions of fans to descend for the April 5th opening of LEGOLAND Hotel, the country's first hotel devoted to the hugely popular building block.
NBC News

Playland Park, Rye, NY
A private partnership has tentatively agreed to manage a county-owned amusement park for at least the next 10 years.
NBC New York 4

Review of the News: Wednesday April 3, 2013

Indiana Beach, Monticello, IN
A White County amusement park has reportedly paid nearly $350,000 that it owed the county after neglecting several years’ worth of property and innkeeper’s taxes.
Journal and Courier

Legoland Florida, Winter Haven, FL
Legoland Florida is offering one free day's admission to active-duty members of the U.S. military to be used in 2013.
Orlando Sentinel

Sesame Place, Langhorne, PA
The Middletown supervisors voted 3-1 recently to provide Sesame Place with a full-time police officer for 2013 season.
Philly Burbs

Review of the News: Tuesday April 2, 2013

Darien Lake, Darien, NY
Darien Lake has opened a 2,000-square-feet facility that will mix amusement park fun with conferences and meetings.
The Buffalo News

Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA
Six Flags New England’s grand opening is April 13, and the Agawam amusement park is offering a special admissions price of $20.13 for people who donate six nonperishable food items during opening weekend.
Boston Herald

Review of the News: Monday April 1, 2013

Bay Beach Amusement Park, Green Bay, WI
This weekend, parts for a new ride at Bay Beach Amusement Park arrived in Green Bay.
Fox 11

Holiday World, Santa Claus, IN
The Santa Claus-based attraction was mentioned among the 2013 Travel Award winners by FamilyFun magazine, and the "Mammoth" water coaster was named Best New Water Park Ride by an About.com reader poll.
Inside Indiana Business

Playland Park, Rye, NY
Rye Playland is scheduled to reopen for the season on time this year, despite millions of dollars of damage from Hurricane Sandy.
News 12 Westchester