News Archive - September 2012

LA County approves $1.6 billion update to Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Plans include new theme park attractions, studio expansion and a hotel.

NYC mayor announces plans for world's tallest Ferris wheel on Staten Island

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The new observation wheel will be 625 feet tall.

Boomerang from Six Flags Over Texas moving to Six Flags St. Louis

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Workers are disassembling the roller coaster for transport to St. Louis.

Maggie Valley ponders identity with Ghost Town

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The prospect of the small theme park becoming successful again prompts discussion about tourism.

Son of Beast removal begins at Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After sitting idle for several years, the ride is finally being razed for "future expansion."

The latest Thorpe Park stunt: Requiring breathalyzer tests to find drunk university students

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Those over the limit will be directed to The Swarm roller coaster.

Tivoli attracts protest for partnering with fur trader

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Sponsorship deal "stuns" animal rights activists.

Waldameer unveils long-term plan with purchase of land and a hotel

Posted | Contributed by AJFelice

Land acquisition the first step in a 10-year expansion for the amusement park.

Disney to significantly back off capital expenditures in 2013

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Following massive investments in its theme parks and cruise line, the company will spend significantly less next year.

Legoland Florida available for private events

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Theme park can be bought out for corporate morale events, meetings and parties.

Luigi's Flying Tires: Now without balls

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The new ride at Disney California Adventure had beach balls floating about between tires, but they slowed down the loading process.

Knott's Berry Farm WindSeeker strands riders at top of ride for hours.

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Twenty riders were stranded nearly 300 feet up the tower swing ride.

Disney to assume debt of Euro Disney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Financing deal for about 1.23 billion euros will come with a lower interest rate for the Paris resort.

Kentucky Kingdom suitors get tour of the abandoned amusement park

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Potential operators will get to see the condition of the park first hand.

Former animal trainer delivers Marineland petition

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Allegations of abuse led to a petition drive to address poor conditions for animals at the theme park.

After two weekends of beer sales at Kennywood, nothing happened

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Visitors split on the sales of alcohol at the amusement park, while nothing adverse has actually occurred.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #212 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Community noise, politics, voting up posts, moving, wing coasters, GateKeeper, GKTW, Premier Rides, Kentucky Kingdom, Conneaut, stuff.

Magic Kingdom to finally serve alcohol at forthcoming Be Our Guest restaurant

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the other three Walt Disney World theme parks offer alcohol, Magic Kingdom has traditionally not sold it.

Merlin targets hot tourism region with Legoland Malaysia

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Area exhibiting growth in Orlando-style attractions that include Universal Studios.

Kings Dominion announces bigger Camp Snoopy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Virginia amusement park will add new rides, entertainment and family facilities in the 14-acre themed area.

Kentucky again seeks RFP's for operation of Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State wants an operator for the amusement park, which has seen two false starts since Six Flags abandoned it in 2009.

Father sues Six Flags Great America for daughter's fall in scare zone

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Lawsuit claims that the park had tripping hazards where Halloween scares were taking place.

Disneyland donates Matterhorn cars to roller coaster museum

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Theme park recently replaced the cars in a significant rehab effort.

Chinese Joyland rich in theme without licensing

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Theme park "borrows" themes from video games.

Cedar Fair, other parks using Accesso, will support ticketing via Apple's iOS

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

People will use a feature of the new iOS6 to show tickets via their iPhone.

Maintenance worker killed by roller coaster at Koriyama Culture Park in Japan

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Operator apparently unaware of the worker dispatches ride.

Wonder Wheel operator not thrilled about plan for observation wheel on Staten Island

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Spokeswoman says there is room for multiple roller coasters, but only one wheel.

Q&A: IAAPA's new chief Paul Noland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Incoming CEO of the amusement industry's big trade group brings diverse experience to the post.

Waldameer will add Music Express for 2013

Posted | Contributed by AJFelice

The park is also ordering a major rehab and upgrade to its ferris wheel.

Pittsburgh's White Swan Park founder dies at age 95

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

He was the founder and lifetime operator of the 47 acre park located west of Pittsburgh and seen daily by motorists on their way to the airport.

Valleyfair will be latest park to add Dinosaurs Alive attraction

Posted | Contributed by Timo

The $3.5 million attraction will open for the 2013 season.

Conneaut Lake Park extends its season

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Amusement park was able to "support itself" and hopes to make a profit going forward.

Legoland Florida announces new Star Wars themed area

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Miniland at the theme park will include scenes from the films and Clone Wars series.

Net revenue up 5% through Labor Day for Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park company also says it's on track for a $2 distribution in 2013.

Black Diamond one of many historical features of Knoebels

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania has a rich history with historic attractions.

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