News Archive - October 2015

Former Six Flags Discovery Kingdom employees file wrongful termination suit, allege dangerous conditions for animals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Statement says the plaintiffs "fully support zoos and aquariums."

Grand Texas development at the infrastructure stage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer says the project is still going, but most of the work has been underground.

Jimmy Fallon: The Ride coming to Universal Studios Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attraction will replace Twister, which closes November 2.

Orange County, New York executive wants residents to help pitch location for Legoland park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

County is having discussions with Merlin about a new park there.

Universal Orlando Halloween actor says he was kicked in the face, workers say they tire of guest harassment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Police seek battery charge against guest.

Disney ready to make a Tower of Terror movie

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following in the footsteps of Haunted Mansion and Tomorrowland, the company will fashion a movie from the drop rides found at its various theme parks.

British Paramount themed park gets £100m investment from Chinese company

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

SinoFortone makes announcement to invest in the project.

ZDT's Amusement Park opens Switchback roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The wooden shuttle coaster is the only one of its kind.

Attendance up 9%, revenue up 6% for Six Flags in third quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance for the year also up 9%.

Epcot Soarin' to close January 4 for overhaul

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride expected to reopen next summer.

Walt Disney World announces Star Wars opening night event

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Star Wars film will be screened at the AMC theaters in Disney Springs, followed by an after-party at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Zoning commission denies Orlando Skyplex and its 501-foot roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal Orlando was outspoken about denying the height variance. UO can't build over 200 feet.

Email trail says Florida agency removed SeaWorld links from DOE site without knowledge of commissioner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After PETA claims responsibility, investigation shows former employee removed link without commissioner involvement.

Walt Disney World revises request to build on more wetlands

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney says its analysis shows they will need more land to accommodate plans.

Six Flags Great Adventure reduces solar project from 90 to 66 acres

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Original plans drew criticism over environmental concerns.

Chippewa Lake property goes on sale in Ohio

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The former amusement park, which closed in 1978, has not been developed since.

Measuring fear of scare zones and roller coasters with an Apple Watch

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

An Ars Technica author takes his device to Thorpe Park to measure his heart rate.

Passengers trapped on monorail for hours at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some guests evacuated at the stopping point, most towed back to station.

California Coastal Commission approves new SeaWorld orca habitat, prohibits breeding, legal challenge possible (updated)

Posted | Contributed by janfrederick

The government agency says the company may not add to its whale population. Lawyers argue the commission doesn't have that authority.

Plants vs. Zombies attraction coming to Carowinds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The video game property will open in 2016.

Disney fans having an Internet tantrum over pass price increases

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Many of the most dedicated fans don't want to, or can't afford to pay more.

Florida DOE removes, then restores link to SeaWorld, PETA claims responsibility

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The web link is used in a list of options for field trips.

Activists plan to boycott Disney parks over H-1B hiring

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Activists say Disney is replacing American jobs with foreign workers on the H-1B visa program.

Opinion: Disney price hikes about more than profit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Crowd control and attendance management are a big part of the higher prices.

Universal Orlando follows Disney in raising pass prices

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Prices rise $25 to $60, and parking hits $20.

Smaller attractions in China struggle even as theme park business booms in tourist hubs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Only the theme park heavyweights are thriving.

Disney significantly increases annual pass prices in US parks, considering dynamic ticket pricing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company's theme parks are adjusting for rising demand.

Publisher of Mass Effect video game says California's Great Adventure will build themed ride

Posted | Contributed by ApolloAndy

Ride is described as a "dynamic 3D adventure."

Bay Beach considering adding... a beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Study commissioned to explore feasibility.

Conneaut Lake considering return of water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The lazy river and slide haven't been used in 10 years.

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