News Archive - January 2017

DisneyQuest at Disney Springs finally to close July 2, making room for NBA Experience

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The closure was announced last year, but delayed.

Harry Potter fans descend on Universal Orlando for fourth annual event

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The event includes special events in Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

Comcast reports Universal theme park revenue up 32% in 2016

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The parent company reported $1.3 billion in revenue.

Ferrari Land set to open at PortAventura

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attractions open April 7 in Spain.

Activist banned from SeaWorld parks for attempting to enter with activist sign, can't figure out why

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Leilani Munter said “They were so defensive about it.”

Penn State offers club for future theme park engineers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The group provides networking opportunities for students hopeful to enter the narrow field.

New White House press secretary lies, insists Dippin' Dots are not the ice cream of the future

Posted | Contributed by Ensign Smith

Others insist that his statement was just an alternate fact.

History: The amusement parks of Lehigh Valley, PA

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Morning Call looks at the rich history of small amusement parks in the area.

Universal Orlando testing virtual queue on Despicable Me attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park just recently announced the system will be a part of the forthcoming Jimmy Fallon ride.

Jimmy Fallon ride will open in April at Universal Orlando with first virtual line application for the parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following a series of Tonight Show tapings, the new attraction opens April 6 at Universal Studios Florida.

Bill Morey Sr. dies at age 87

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Morey was the co-founder of Morey's Piers.

Schlitterbahn settles with family of boy killed on Verruckt

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The terms of the settlement have not yet been disclosed.

Developer announced underwater attraction with Viacom for The Philippines, environmental backlash instantaneous

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The proposed park would likely disrupt a number of undersea ecosystems.

Disneyland Resort will charge $10 a day for ability to book Fastpass in-park on mobile device

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

The new service will augment the existing service that requires queueing for paper passes at the park.

After 30 years, Star Tours will be updated with new elements from Star Wars Episode VIII

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The popular rides will continue to evolve as Disney releases new films.

SeaWorld San Diego performs its last orca One Ocean show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The orca performance show era has come to an end at the marine life park.

South Dakota doesn't want to administer ride inspections

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A recent law requires inspections, but is ambiguous about how they're reported.

Crime: Counterfeiting for Disneyland, shoplifting for Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The two theme park complexes in Southern California attract different kinds of crime.

Avatar expected to boost Animal Kingdom the way Cars did for California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attractions are likely to rebalance the attendance between the Walt Disney World theme parks.

SeaWorld orca Tilikum dies

Posted | Contributed by DS

The killer whale was estimated to be 36-years-old.

Round up: New Florida theme park attractions for 2017

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Miami Herald gives a summary of everything new coming this year.

Universal Studios Hollywood temporarily closes Monday at record capacity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Experts estimate the park had 40,000 guests when it closed before noon.

RCT3 and Planet Coaster developer Frontier sues Atari for unpaid royalties

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

The game developer believes it's due $2.2 million in royalties for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3.

Fans of Tower of Terror make sad faces for its last day at Disney California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is closing for a Guardians Of The Galaxy theme makeover.

SeaWorld San Diego announces Electric Eel roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will open in early summer 2018.

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