Review of the News: Tuesday July 2, 2013

California’s Great America, Santa Clara, CA
The blood-curdling screams are being silenced as Great America's latest attraction -- the Gold Striker roller coaster -- was shut down this week after the shrieks got a few decibels too loud for its not-so-amused neighbors.
Mercury News

Luna Park, Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, NY
Coney Island's Luna Park amusement park was evacuated Tuesday evening after reports the Astrotower was swaying, and will remain closed until testing is complete and the tower is deemed stable.
NBC New York 4

Thorpe Park, Chertsey, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
One of Britain's most popular theme parks has been accused of distracting customers and 'switching balls' to manipulate the number of prizes won at its games stalls.
Daily Mail

Review of the News: Sunday June 30, 2013

Kings Island, Mason, OH
The 40 millionth person to ride the Vortex roller coaster at Kings Island did so on Saturday.
WHIO TV

Legoland Florida, Winter Haven, FL
Legoland Florida is set to open its newest attraction to the public Wednesday, when a new area of the Winter Haven theme park designed around the Lego brand Legends of Chima makes its debut.
Orlando Sentinel

Review of the News: Thursday June 27, 2013

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
The group behind the comeback of Kentucky Kingdom announced expansion plans Thursday that include erecting a new roller coaster and doubling the size of the water park in hopes of turning the now-shuttered amusement park into a popular regional attraction.
Star Tribune

Ocean Park, Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Ocean Park announced Friday that entrance fee for adults will be raised to 320 HK dollars (about 41.24 U.S. dollars) and for children to 160 HK dollars, both will be up about 1.4 percent.
People Daily

Review of the News: Wednesday June 26, 2013

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
Starting in September, visitors to Universal Studios Florida will step into the frightening world of "The Cabin in the Woods," the cult 2012 film co-written and produced by Joss Whedon and directed and co-written by Drew Goddard.
Fox News

Universal Studios, Orlando, FL
Universal Orlando has purchased more than 50 acres of land under and around the Wet 'n Wild water park, according to documents filed this week with Orange County.
Orlando Sentinel

Review of the News: Tuesday June 25, 2013

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
Kentucky Kingdom developers have secured the financing to reopen the park.
WHAS 11

Silverwood Theme Park, Coeur D’Alene, ID
Silverwood Theme Park donated more than $22,000 to the Timberlake Fire Protection District in recognition of their diligent service, excellent response and outstanding community involvement.
KREM

Review of the News: Sunday June 23, 2013

Cedar Point, Sandusky, OH
On Friday at 11 a.m., the amusement park is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the development of football's forward pass.
The News-Herald

Kings Island, Mason, OH
Over the years Kings Island has given 50,000 free tickets to seriously ill children and their families and another 4,000 will be handed out Tuesday for the annual A Kid Again day.
Middletown Journal

Pacific Park, Santa Monica, CA
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has launched PacPark Live! -- three new, live streaming, high-definition cameras of what's happening in the Park, on the Wheel, and at the Pier.
Santa Monica Mirror