News Archive - November 2014

Universal Studios Singapore shows new trains for Battlestar Galactica

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The dueling roller coaster has been closed since July 2013.

Six Flags Magic Mountain shows progress on Twisted Colossus

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The roller coaster is being redeveloped with steel track.

Theme park in Jurassic World borrows heavily from familiar attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The trailer for next summer's movie shows scenes that feel familiar.

Turner and Disney make deal to update Great Movie Ride, promote TCM

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The cable network will plug its brand in an updated version of the ride at Disney Hollywood Studios.

Video: Wicked Cyclone taking shape at Six Flags New England

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new steel-track ride built on the foundation of Cyclone is going up for the 2015 season.

Separate Disney autism lawsuits filed after ruling against group suit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new suits share much of the same text, with specific language for each incident.

Judge yet to rule on sale of Conneaut Lake Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attorney general argues the park can't be sold at a sheriff's sale as a public trust.

Cedar Point removing Good Time Theatre

Posted | Contributed by ~BRIAN~

The former IMAX movie theater will be removed over the winter.

Officials optimistic that Six Flags Over Georgia Christmas event will boost local economy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park will open for holiday season for the first time in 24 years.

Reporter: Gets manic Disney theme park fans after visiting every park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Once understanding only the haters, a reporter changed his tune after visiting every park worldwide.

Knott's Berry Farm founding family member Marion Knott dies at 92

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Knott spent her career on what she, her sisters and brother kept calling "the farm."

IAAPA announces 2014 Brass Ring Awards

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Trade organization recognizes excellence around the amusement industry.

Six Flags and Gerstlauer settle over 2013 New Texas Giant death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

The Gravity Group announces a wooden shuttle coaster: The Switchback Railway

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will be built for ZDT's Amusement Park in Seguin, Texas

IAAPA 2014: In pictures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Check out scenes from the show floor in Orlando.

Skyscraper animation posted, one year after initial announcement

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The developer behind the Orlando "polercoaster" reveals the layout for the new ride prior to the start of IAAPA.

Six Flags revenue and dividend up in third quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue up 7%, mostly on higher admission prices.

SeaWorld Parks earnings down on lower attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance down a half-million for the quarter to 8.4 million.

Knott's Berry Farm adding new dark ride similar to Canada's Wonder Mountain

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

Triotech will handle the video animation and gaming aspects while German-based Art Engineering will install the track and build the ride vehicles.

No-fly zones over Disney parks could be for terrorist threat or avoiding advertisements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The "temporary" regulation was introduced in a 2003 congressional spending bill.

Goldman Sachs leads financing effort for $1.15 billion theme park effort in Dubai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Long-term plan is to bring 20 million tourists every year by 2020.

Court says autism access lawsuit against Disney must be individuals, not group

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Judge says the claims are too diverse to file as one suit.

Disney Parks & Resorts operating income up 20% from previous year's quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Film division drives most of the company's gains for the quarter.

PA AG delays sheriff's sale of Conneaut Lake Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attorney general's office wants extra time for objections to be heard in court.

Cedar Fair declares record quarterly revenue again, ups distribution by 7%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Per capita spending up while attendance is down less than 1%.

Dorney Park adding flyers and new BBQ

Posted | Contributed by RCPete

Enhancements will be ready for the 2015 season.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train roof catches fire, opens a few hours later

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Fireworks debris ignite the top of the attraction.

Kings Island installing new flying scooters, kiddie ride and culinary upgrades for 2015

Posted | Contributed by metallik

Park will claim the title for largest Starbucks in the tri-state area.

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