News Archive - January 2012

Blue Diamond roller coaster being relocated to Daytona Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Steel coaster from the Delaware park will find a new home in Florida.

Galveston pier will include amusement park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Historic location will be home to 16 rides, as well as restaurants and retail.

South America added to ThemeParks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Take a virtual tour of a dozen parks in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Uruguay.

Virginia Senate committee maintains "Kings Dominion" law to set school year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Law prohibits school districts from starting school before Labor Day.

Universal Orlando announces enhancements for 2012

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park improvements include a revised Blue Man Group show, new projection and improvements on Spider-Man and a new night show at Universal Studios, narrated by Morgan Freeman.

Thorpe Park's latest publicity stunt: Test dummies lost limbs in testing for The Swarm

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says it dummies were "alarmingly" damaged in test runs.

Walt Disney World allows cast members to have facial hair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Requirements on look remain strict at the theme parks.

Opinion: Kentucky tax breaks for Ark park with cuts in education a bad idea

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Blogger points out a number of flaws in this move by Kentucky's governor.

Legoland Florida will also report injuries to state

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Them park reports six incidents in its first report.

Taxpayer involvement of Nashville park unclear

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tea Party advocates and others concerned about the economic development terms for Gaylord and Dollywood.

Ouimet outlines future for Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park company's new CEO presents results and a future vision for the company.

Dollywood and Gaylord Entertainment partner to bring water and snow park to Nashville

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The $50 million project is scheduled to open as early as the summer of 2014, adjacent to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

SeaWorld San Diego puts Manta car on display, announces opening for new roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster will open May 26, 2012.

President Obama is going to Walt Disney World to promote tourism

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Visit is part of his "can't wait for Congress" effort to push the economy.

Maintenance a year-round job at Lake Compounce

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park profiled for the off-season.

Holiday World owners exploring possibilities to operate Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by WildStangAlex

Statement says the company is strictly in a fact-finding phase.

Indiana Beach owner assures community businesses that he is committed to the park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park owner Bob Moser outlines plans and improvements for the park.

Fun Spot chooses contractors to build $20 million expansion in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will also be renamed Fun Spot America.

Consultant warns council that plans for Dreamland are not realistic

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Thanet District Council wants to buy Dreamland and maintain a "heritage" park there.

Central Florida parks target young children

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme parks renew efforts to attract the youngest of children with new shows and attractions.

Cedar Fair promotes Brian Witherow to CFO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park operator also promotes David Hoffman to Chief Account Officer.

Kings Island "Ghost Hunters" episode to air on SyFy

Posted | Contributed by mark burle

Cable TV show looks into alleged ghost sightings at the Cincinnati amusement park.

Legoland Denmark to build Polar X-Plorer roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Zierer roller coaster will open in May at the theme park.

Dreamland in Margate caught in a tug-of-war for its future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owners don't want to be forced into the sale proposed by local council.

Hong Kong Disneyland loss narrows on surging revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net loss for the theme park was down by two-thirds.

Orlando focus may shift back to Disney with Fantasyland expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Upgrade of the Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland and "Next Generation Experience" may draw attention away from Universal's Harry Potter theme park attractions.

Cedar Fair reaches agreement for 49ers stadium, gets more favorable lease terms

Posted | Contributed by Scottt

Football franchise will pay $12.5 million, park will need to hit a higher revenue threshold for profit sharing with city.

Cedar Fair names Tom Klein to board of directors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Klein is president of Sabre Holdings, the company that runs much of the travel industry's reservation systems.

Cedar Fair beats attendance record with 2011 numbers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park and water park attendance up 2.6% to 23.4 million guests in 2011.

Huss asks court to dismiss Dollywood suit over Timber Tower

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The current incarnation of Huss says it is not liable for faults of the previous company.

Six Flags unveils plan to buy back up to $250 million in stock

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park follows a $60 million repurchase with this larger plan.

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Tamps introduce free preschool pass

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pass will be good for kids 5 and younger for the rest of 2012.

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