News Archive - November 2013

Marketing push for Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan already underway

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new theme park attractions open this summer.

IAAPA Expo covers the breadth of attraction related products

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Huge trade show connects vendors and buyers from all over the world.

Legoland Florida announces new hotel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new hotel is expected to open in 2015.

Knott's announces Calico Mine Train refurbishment

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Classic ride will be major attention, along with enhancement of Camp Snoopy.

Story Land announces Roar-O-Saurus roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Gravity Group coaster will open in the spring of 2014.

A few scenes from the IAAPA show floor (2013)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Check out photos of a few interesting subjects at the industry's big trade show.

World's tallest and fastest water slide coming to Schlitterbahn in Kansas City

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park has not given any figures for the official height or speed.

Judge orders Conneaut Lake financial records be turned over to AG

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The PA Attorney General's office wants to give the trustees the boot, accusing them of mismanagement.

Flying Pirouettes: A tour of roller coasters in Russia

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Take a photo tour through thirteen parks in Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

Disney developing a residential neighborhood on-property at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

If you think your homeowners association is restrictive, check this one out.

Grand Texas developer releases renderings for planned theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Many view the project as a replacement for Astroland.

Former Indiana Beach owner Tom Spackman dies at age 100

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The family sold the park in 2008, but Spackman ran the park for decades.

Iger says Star Wars expansion will be bi-coastal, and in foreign markets

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rumors continue to evolve over new attractions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.

Location based games keep guests in Walt Disney World parks longer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure at Epcot and several games at Magic Kingdom are a big hit with guests.

Orlando store has nostalgic theme park stuff

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Moving to a bigger space, the store offers everything from name tags to attraction props.

Lo-Q changes name to Accesso

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Having acquired the ticketing company last year, Lo-Q will now adopt its name.

Lionsgate boss says studio has been approached about Hunger Games theme park attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

No word yet on whether or not kids would be able to kill each other.

S&S touts unique design of new Circus Circus roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The ride will be only the second of its kind in the United States.

Six Flags Over Texas ride op told police of concerns over restraint in fatal accident

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Documents say the employee checked for a safety indicator light, and that the lap bar was secure.

Cedar Fair announces third quarter results, increases distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net revenue up 7% over last year, up 6% through the first three quarters.

Former Chicago Kiddieland carousel going up for auction

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The last PTC carousel made will be for sale, with preview party featuring the horses from the ride.

Man who allegedly left dry ice bombs at Disneyland gets 36 days in jail

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Original charge came with a potential 6-year sentence.

Several Disney theme park execs depart or are laid-off

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While several take on new roles at different companies, two positions were also eliminated.

Big cap ex spending yields big results for Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New attractions, including the forthcoming Harry Potter expansion make for impressive operating cash flow.

Alton Towers closes Smiler after guide wheels strike people on the ride

Posted | Contributed by Raven-Phile

The park says there were no serious injuries.

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