News Archive - May 2014

Fire breaks out at Dreamland, Scenic Railway roller coaster not affected

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Historic roller coaster, damaged in a 2008 fire, is spared any further damage.

Cedar Fair announces offering of $450 million senior unsecured notes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Proceeds will be use in part to redeem notes due in 2018.

Giant dragon lowered into place at Universal Studios Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Harry Potter attractions are one step closer to opening.

Q&A: Six Flags CEO Jim Reid-Anderson

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Six Flags boss brings financial expertise to the company.

Relocated Windseeker opening delayed at Worlds of Fun

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Weather interfered with construction timeline.

Walt Disney World increases per capita spending with evening food events

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Offering meals, desserts and beverages extends guest days and increases spending.

Three Disney parks kick off summer with 24-hour run

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The parks will be open from 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday.

La Ronde at odds with Quebec over biometric scanner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The province says the park needs to make a request to store this data.

Disney executive who ran NextGen is leaving the company

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Nick Franklin has been with Disney since 1996, and is leaving on his own accord.

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa last to hike ticket prices

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Single-day tickets will go up $3 for the Central Florida parks.

Pennsylvania putting amusement ride safety records online

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride inspections are largely conducted by certified park employees.

Kentucky Kingdom preparing for an ambitious reopening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ed Hart's refurbished amusement park at Louisville is scheduled to open May 24.

Goliath topped off at Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster construction was delayed by weather.

Disneyland Resort single-day price goes to $96, no new SoCal passes offered

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Move to eliminate passes intended to control crowd size.

Giant Dipper roller coaster turns 90 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

The Dipper was designed by Frank Prior and Frederick Church and built in 1924 by Arthur Looff.

Zumanjaro opening delayed at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Weather delayed construction of the tall ride.

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment widens quarterly loss, expects record year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Easter holiday shifted into second quarter this year.

Lake Winnepesaukah granted tax incentives from state

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The tourist destination is the first to receive the new sales tax refund.

Arnolds Park opens with renovated Legend roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Over 700 feet of track replaced.

Six Flags New England opens SkyScreamer, the tallest swing ride in the world

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is more than 400 feet tall.

Universal Orlando releases more on new Harry Potter attraction, does not set opening date

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attraction (to no surprise) will be themed around the Gringotts bank.

New slides open at SeaWorld's Aquatica

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Three new drop-floor slides and one fast slide open on International Drive in Orlando.

Alleged shooter at CityWalk in Hollywood shot dead by police

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Police responded to a disturbance at a club where a fight broke out.

Walt Disney World room booking up 3% on 6% higher rates and higher ticket prices

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Analysts ponder the future effects of expansion at Universal Orlando.

Joyland artifacts dispersing to collectors and preservationists

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Joyland owner has already donated the park's carousel.

Fatal fire at Six Flags Great Adventure remembered 30 years later

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Eight teenagers trapped inside of Haunted Castle attraction died in the fire.

Berlin wants to bring back amusement park abandoned for 13 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Photos show what time and weather has done to the shuttered park.

Walt Disney World offering free dining plans for fall and winter visitors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The plans vary by resort, and are only available with non-discounted rooms.

Cedar Fair anticipates another record year after first quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net loss for the quarter was significantly reduced compared to last year, despite movement of Easter holiday.

National conservative group campaigning against Columbus Zoo tax levy

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

The levy would impose an extra $23 per $100k in property value annually.

Forbes profile: Hersechend Family Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company is worth about $1 billion, with an estimated $400 in annual revenue and an estimated $150 million in earnings.

Disney sets earnings record, says MyMagic+ is still affecting theme park profitability

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company reports that they're seeing benefits from the technology, which helps to distribute guests around the park.

Walt Disney World rolling out more refinements over the next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With the New Fantasyland expansion wrapping up, there are changes coming to the parks and resorts.

Highly anticipated Goliath will open a week late at Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new wood-steel hybrid roller coaster construction was affected by adverse weather.

Nickelodeon Universe to add zip line

Posted | Contributed by sws

Nickelodeon Universe in the Mall of America will be adding a zip line this summer.

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