News Archive - March 2019

Kings Island to restore glockenspiel on Festhaus

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The restoration should be in place by the opening preview.

Dorney Park has busy off-season maintenance before reopening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park refurbishes its many rides while the park is closed.

Disney bans smoking at US Disney parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ban goes in effect May 1.

Woman falls from roller coaster at Las Vegas Adventuredome

Posted | Contributed by Vater

Investigation has not yet determined a cause.

Cedar Fair to acquire the land under California's Great America for approximately $150 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park has rested on leased land from Santa Clara since its inception in 1976.

Cedar Fair rolling out seasonal parade and festival at four parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Grand Carnivale will take place for a limited time at Kings Dominion, Kings Island, Worlds of Fun and Dorney Park.

Copperhead Strike debuts with double launch at Carowinds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park opens for the season this weekend.

Disneyland selects its Star Wars employees with fanfare

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Chosen cast members will be replaced with new hires around the park.

SeaWorld Orlando diversifying food offerings with Chef Héctor Colón

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New dishes in rotation with various festivals throughout the year.

Man sues New York and Cyclone owners after allegedly being struck by bolt waiting for ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man was transported to the hospital and says he suffered headaches and neck pain.

Walt Disney World raises prices for busiest times of year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Single-day tickets for the holidays now rests at $159.

IMG Worlds of Adventure reportedly exploring sale or IPO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The indoor Dubai theme park is said to have lower than expected attendance.

Contract worker dies in fall behind Epcot France pavilion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man worked for SunBelt rentals.

Universal Orlando teases new Harry Potter roller coaster in video for Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster will open in June, 2019.

Six Flags announces CEO Jim Reid-Anderson intends to retire in 2020

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company has started the search process to replace him.

Lawsuit says E.T. ride crushed boy's foot at Universal Studios Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Brazilian family seeks $15,000 in damage.

Disney completes acquisition of land for second private island cruise retreat

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The second Bahamas location will help ease the pressure on Castaway Cay as the company brings three more ships to its fleet.

Disney announces partial opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The dates are May 31 at Disneyland Resort and August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Contractor reportedly severs hand inspecting Windseeker at Carowinds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says his hand was caught in a pulley.

SeaWorld Entertainment eliminating foam food service items from its parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The material is difficult to recycle and does not readily decompose in landfills.

Disney begins showing Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to press

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The new areas open this summer in California, fall in Florida.

Busch Gardens Tampa to give Gwazi the Rocky Mountain Construction treatment for 2020

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says the new ride will be the fastest and steepest hybrid in the world.

Lagoon is building a new attraction, not sharing anything about it

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park has not even given a specific opening date, but construction is underway.

SeaWorld Entertainment annual attendance and total revenue up 8.6%, EBITDA improved by 35%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company also repurchased $98 million in stock.

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