News Archive - September 2021

Walt Disney World announces interactive MagicBand+

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New wearable will react to things in the parks.

LA county makes some concessions in theme park vaccination requirements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

ID and age requirements will compliment a slight delay in enforcement.

With anniversary, Disney recognizes 50-year, opening day cast members

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

About two-dozen employees have worked at the resort since opening.

Universal Studios Japan to expand Nintendo area with Donkey Kong

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attraction will open in 2024.

Six Flags America will close early during Halloween events after fights, vandalism

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park closed early on Saturday night due to fights.

The Gravity Group offers precut track, more durable and faster to install

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company has installed 600 feet of the track on The Racer at Kings Island.

Death of 6-year-old girl on Glenwood Caverns drop ride blamed on operator error

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The girl was not secured, and a seatbelt alarm was reset, according to a report.

Universal Beijing Resort opens in China

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park opened with strict Covid protocols in place.

Interview: Producer and creative director for Universal Orlando's Velocicoaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Go into the details of the creative process for creating the new roller coaster at Islands of Adventure.

LA County to require vaccination or negative Covid test for Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The mandate is part of a broader order covering places where large numbers of people gather.

Disney's Animal Kingdom ditching Nemo musical for "reimagined" show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new show will open some time in 2022.

Cedar Fair appoints Ty Tastepe as new CIO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Charlotte-based executive has held a number of previous technology leadership positions.

Cedar Fair reports "strong performance" so far for 2021

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company says season pass sales for 2022 are also encouraging.

Paraplegic man sues Lagoon for foot injury on Wicked

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lawsuit says his leg was not secured properly in roller coaster.

Police called to Conneaut Lake rally, nothing actually happens

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

An angry man in a pick-up, people holding signs to "save our Blue Streak," and a state police officer.

Six-year-old girl dies on Haunted Mine Drop at Glenwood Caverns

Posted | Contributed by OhioStater

The nature of her injuries has not been released.

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