News Archive - December 2017

The top 10 roller coaster and amusement park stories of 2017

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

These stories attracted the most attention this year on CoasterBuzz.

Disneyland suffers power outage

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Several rides were down for a few hours on Wednesday.

Magic Kingdom closes on Christmas at capacity, also Internet reaction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

People act shocked every year.

Merlin works with New York State on freeway exit renovation for new Legoland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company will shoulder most of the cost of the construction.

Village Roadshow sells land under its Gold Coast parks in lease-back deal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company will pay $6.2 million in rent per year to start.

Robo Trump speech revealed at Magic Kingdom's Hall of Presidents

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The benign speech doesn't sound anything like the usual banter of the Twitterer-in-Chief.

Cedar Fair names Tim Fisher COO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The move comes after the Richard Zimmerman is promoted to CEO after the departure of Matt Ouimet.

Disney will own even more theme park IP with pending acquisition of Fox film and TV units

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Existing licensing deals provide revenue for Disney even if they can't use the properties in their own theme parks.

Union threatens to strike at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Bobbie1951

Dispute is primarily over benefits and paid time off.

Sandusky to shore up pesky water main to Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The water pipe along the causeway has broken a number of times in the last few years.

Walt Disney World shows renderings for new gondola system stations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The official blog details the new transportation system.

SeaWorld and Fun Spot inspectors ride roller coasters every morning

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Riding coasters alone is a daily routine.

Carowinds sued by disabled family for denying access to rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Complaint says they were denied access to ride "not because of legitimate safety requirements."

Meadowlands American Dream park will have two Nickelodeon themed roller coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A Euro-Fighter and spinning coaster will be built at the indoor amusement park.

Former Dogpatch to be leased by conservative entertainment company

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will remain a small theme park.

No one tests water in PA water rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Experts weigh in on water quality following filing of lawsuit.

IAAPA previews its new headquarters in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The project seeks state and county incentives.

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