News Archive - February 2014

SeaWorld files complaint against OSHA investigator

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company alleges that the investigator shared confidential documents with Blackfish producers.

Ark Encounter exec says they have enough funding to begin construction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bond sale apparently accelerated by recent debate with Bill Nye.

Walt Disney World won't donate to local boy scout troops because of LGBT discrimination

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says its standards of conduct prohibit discrimination.

Universal Orlando follows Walt Disney World with price hike

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

A one-day, one-park ticket is now $96.

Six Flags rolling out biometric scanners for season passholders

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new system will verify season passholders are actually the people using them.

Disney posts POV of Seven Dwarfs Mine Train testing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The video shows side-by-side comparisons with rough computer animation.

Winter Chill Out at Cedar Point, presented by PointBuzz, raises $13k for Give Kids The World Village

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Off-season tour at takes enthusiasts through construction areas of the North Coast amusement park.

Magic Kingdom tickets up to $99 for one-day, $94 for other three Walt Disney World parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The $4 price increase started Sunday, February 23.

Gillian's Funland in Sea Isle City closed for good

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Damage from Sandy ultimately too much to bring the park back.

The Gravity Group pushes wooden roller coaster technology upside down and into China

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Inversions and steering trains are among the innovations that the coaster designer brings to the industry.

Universal Studios Japan operator planning more parks in Asia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company has a number of different sites in mind in Japan, Indonesia, Taiwan and India, and will narrow the list down and target opening in 2020.

Cedar Fair posts record results for 2013

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park operator is up across the board while reducing debt.

Six Flags Over Texas workers may see medical examiner photos in depositions for fatal accident case

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Judge settles several matters in disputes over witnesses.

Six Flags revenue up, profit down in 13Q4

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Admissions revenue up 8%.

AT&T posts tiny cell towers all over Disney properties

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Voice and data capacity and coverage is improved with the small scale technology.

Six Flags sues Gerstlauer over fatal Texas Giant accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags was not specific in the latest filing as to how it believes the roller coaster train was defective.

Universal Orlando staffing up for new Harry Potter, hotel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investment in new attractions and the new Cabana Bay Beach Resort bringing 3,500 new jobs.

Disney spreads campaign money around Florida, but not for current governor

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Political analysts differ on why the company hasn't financially backed Gov. Rick Scott.

Small fire starts on roof of Magic Kingdom's Little Mermaid ride, started by fireworks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The minor fire was put out with fire extinguishers.

Bay Beach considering new ride, cosmetic improvements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some changes to the park include a path under the Zippin Pippin roller coaster.

Cheetah Hunt stalls on hill at Busch Gardens Tampa prompting fire department evacuation

Posted | Contributed by Bombayeclipse542

Workers tried to nudge the ride back so it would roll into the station, but couldn't get it to move.

Walt Disney World workers prepare to negotiate for better wages, benefits

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Union contracts expire at the end of March.

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces another kiddie coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

This will be the 19th coaster overall for the park, and fourth in the kid area.

New parade to debut at Magic Kingdom in March

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Festival of Fantasy has scenes from several classic and modern Disney films.

Admission prices will keep going up as long as the market follows

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While some complain that the theme parks continue to hike prices, it doesn't appear to be stopping people from visiting them.

Maintenance doesn't stop during the harsh winter at Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Off-season employee counts dip to 150, but there's plenty of work to do.

Crawford County moves forward with sale of Conneaut Lake Park

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Today the county commissioners approved engaging a Pittsburgh law firm to begin the process of legally preparing the various parcels of park property for sale

Officials in Maine commission report on theme park feasibility

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

People around Sanford want a slice of Maine's tourism economy.

"Putin World" not finished in time for Sochi Olympics

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Workers are still scrambling to complete the strange hotel and theme park located near the site of the Winter Olympic games.

Disney theme park profit up 16% in fiscal 1Q14

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Operating profit jumped 16 percent to $671 million. Revenue rose 6 percent to $3.6 billion.

Opinion: Walt Disney World visits sub-optimal for non-resort guests right now

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Transition to Fastpass+ somewhat unfair to daily ticket holders and pass holders until the system is fully rolled out.

Disney opposing casino plans for Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the state hasn't authorized any new casino space for Miami, the theme park giant isn't waiting to challenge plans by developers.

Six Flags New England begins building their 400-foot Skyscreamer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will take 5,580 worker hours to assemble and will weigh 570,000 pounds.

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