News Archive - October 2014

Tokyo Disney Resort planning $4.5 billion expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park complex hopes to overcome capacity limitations.

Disney Springs parking garage will partially open in late November

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The opening is the first phase for improved parking at the complex formerly known as Downtown Disney.

Disney restructuring its theme park technology group

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While some positions will be cut, others will be created and some work will be outsourced.

Fun Town Pier hopes to rebuild after last year's fire

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner has applied to rebuild the pier in its original footprint.

Conneaut Lake Park hearing to prevent sheriff's sale set for November 24

Posted | Contributed by Carrie J.

Attorney General's office says the park can't be sold at sheriff's sale because it's held within a charitable trust.

Kentucky Kingdom countersues guest over alleged water park injury

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park says that the original suit is claiming false injuries.

Three performers fired at Animal Kingdom over costume issues

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The performers refused to wear their costumes as the clean items were placed with sweaty used items.

Double stabbing in Canada's Wonderland parking lot results in one death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The second victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Sorcerer's hat finally coming down at Disney Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park confirms that the icon that has been there for over a decade will be removed.

NBCUniversal theme park revenue up 18.7% for quarter over last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gains made on the success of the new Harry Potter attractions at Universal Orlando.

Actor calls 13-year-old girls "whores" at Universal Hollywood, according to cell phone video

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The incident happened at the park's Halloween Horror Nights.

Video: On painting Mantis into Rougarou

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The crew charged with painting the Cedar Point roller coaster shows how it's done.

Six Flags posts record revenue growth, but profit slips on stock compensation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company takes a $78 million charge in the quarter for stock compensation.

Six Flags New England hosts food truck and beer festival

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Festival features local vendors from around New England.

Dark ride and roller coaster hybrids all the rage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride manufacturers and theme parks look for ways to combine the two classic ride genres.

Developer intends to build 7 hotels near Disney's Animal Kingdom and Wide World of Sports

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hotels hope to capitalize on more budget-conscious customers, many of which visit the sports venues.

Virgin America drops SeaWorld from points program, nothing actually happens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

PETA claims victory over by influencing a program the parks say has no material impact on attendance.

Battlestar Galactica roller coaster reopening at Universal Studios Singapore soon

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The shuttered ride is likely to open before the end of the year.

Disney spending billions in capital expenditures, mostly at theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Spending on attractions is the engine that drives attendance.

Universal to open $3.3 billion theme park outside of Beijing in 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will be owned by state-run companies along with parent Universal Parks & Resorts.

Gerstlauer exec testifies that Six Flags "only one to blame" in 2013 New Texas Giant death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A director at the German company says the park violated its own policy when sending the train that caused Rosa Esparza to fall to her death.

Hoffman's Playland will move to new home and reopen next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A mix of grants will help fund the small family park's rebirth.

Dreamland to open next year, emphasizing its heritage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The UK park hopes to play to its vintage roots and attract hipsters.

Orlando has lowest median income of top 50 cities due to tourist service economy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City leaders hope to offset budgetary problems with more technology jobs.

Ark Encounter tax incentives in jeopardy over alleged restrictive religious hiring practices

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Kentucky officials say job posting and statement of faith requirements would prevent tax break.

Walt Disney Company will fund Euro Disney, may acquire majority control

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company currently owns 40% of the European subsidiary.

Thorpe Park offers Halloween add-ons, including in-hotel-room scares

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guests can be bagged and blindfolded, and even get a special scare when they return to their hotel room.

Six Flags America increases security, teens in fight reportedly knew there were plans for brawl

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A high school freshman is still in the hospital after surgery to remove part of his skull to reduce swelling.

Disney CEO Iger contract extended to 2018

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The boss of the entertainment and theme park company will go an extra two years.

Roller coaster painters practice their specialty at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A company that brightened up a hundred different coasters is now painting Mantis for its conversion to Rougarou.

PA attorney general files petition to block sheriff sale of Conneaut Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The state's top lawyer says the park is a public trust and can't be sold.

TV show airing this week features amusement parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

First airing will be Oct. 2 on The Great American Country cable network.

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