News Archive - February 2022

Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser previewed for media

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Invited guests spend time in the immersive experience, and most still comment on the cost.

SeaWorld Entertainment reports higher revenue and net income despite lower attendance compared to 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Compared to fiscal 2019, total revenue increased by $105.5 million or 7.5%.

Attendance, net income and EBITDA down for Six Flags compared to 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance was 28 million guests, a decrease of 5 million guests compared to full year 2019.

State ends investigation of Top Thrill Dragster accident at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The investigation did not find any fault in the park's maintenance or operation.

SeaWorld Orlando expands rescue capacity for manatees

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Last year was a record for manatee deaths in the Indian River, mostly from starvation.

Bell family apparently doesn't even have rights to land for new park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The developer that owns the land says they have no arrangement with Robby Bell.

Disney and Universal drop indoor mask requirement for vaccinated guests in US parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme parks presumably are relying on the honor system for vaccination.

Cedar Fair results show improvement, but still below 2019 attendance and revenue for 2021

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Higher operating costs and partial park closures contributed to the results.

SeaWorld Entertainment says in brief statement there's "no path" to Cedar Fair transaction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No further details were given in the terse press release.

Adventureland will open under Palace Entertainment with 9 new rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new operator wanted to emphasize family rides.

Kings Dominion's Avalanche roller coaster renamed Reptilian

Posted | Contributed by Vater

New paint and theme accompanies the new name.

Former Kennywood Laser Loop headed to Niagara Amusement Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The coaster has made its way back up to Western New York from Mexico.

Video: Hybrid roller coaster Iron Gwazi opens next month at Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The RMC hybrid roller coaster opens March 11.

Herschend starts tuition program for Dollywood and other parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The GROW U program will cover the cost of tuition, fees and books.

Six Flags Great Adventure will reopen El Toro after partial derailment incident last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The roller coaster is expected to open with the park this spring.

Disney beats estimates, US theme park revenue for quarter was $4.8 billion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Earnings per share significantly beats analyst estimates, revenue, Disney+ subscriptions also exceed expectations.

Holiday World announces drone and fireworks show for summer 2022

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The show will make its debut June 18 and run through July 31.

New road signs replacing old purple signs around Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The old signs date back to the Eisner era of Disney.

No criminal charges filed in fatal Glenwood Caverns accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The district attorney does not believe he could prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

Disney Imagineer Morgan Pope profiled for work on flying Spider-Man

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Research scientist says he's working on a "magic trick."

Former Fantasy Island hopes to reopen amusement park this spring

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Niagara park only offered the water park last year.

The Wrap publishes feature about the history of Star Tours

Posted | Contributed by hambone

The popular Disney attraction is 35-years-old, and its history is deep.

SeaWorld Entertainment makes unsolicited $3.4 billion bid to buy Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says a transaction is uncertain.

Video: In-depth look at design and planning for SeaWorld's IceBreaker roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Planning involved building around existing utilities and repurposing existing structures.

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