News Archive - June 2022

Cedar Fair management contract for Gilroy Gardens ended and no one noticed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The contract expired at the end of last year.

Disney opts out of Brightline rail stop as route will now approach Universal and convention center

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The stop was originally to land at Disney Springs.

Shanghai Disneyland to reopen after more than three months

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The resort was closed in response to spreading Covid cases.

Cedar Fair sells land under California's Great America, will lease back and close park after 11 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company just bought the land in 2019 after it was leased for four decades.

Coney Island Cyclone turns 95

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A celebration is planned for the classic roller coaster.

Litter of Siberian tiger cubs at Six Flags Great Adventure increase endangered population by 1%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Five cubs were born at the New Jersey park.

Cedar Fair reopens Sawmill Creek

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The company bought the property in 2019.

SeaWorld Entertainment names new CFO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Michelle "Chelle" F. Adams will take over the role, effective immediately.

Universal Orlando adding escape rooms to City Walk

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The upcharge attractions will be themed to Back to the Future and Jurassic World.

Autopsy report released in teen death at Orlando Free Fall

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cause of death described as blunt force trauma.

"Disney adults" criticized online, may be misunderstood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dislike for the super fans runs rampant online.

SeaWorld Orlando passholders invited to see expanded manatee rescue facility

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The facility was expanded in response to a rise in manatee deaths on the Indian River.

Universal Orlando raises Florida annual pass prices

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The passes are up between $25 and $40.

Lagoon temporarily closes in response to gun threat

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No weapons were found on the suspects.

Jury awards $250k to man held at Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The jury said security guards had falsely imprisoned him.

Disney Dream leaves Port Canaveral after 11 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ship will sail from Miami, then to Europe next year.

SeaWorld Orlando teasing its 2023 roller coaster with video and surf theme

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While specifics haven't been released, a short teaser video has.

Lost Island delays opening of amusement park by a few weeks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new park is now targeting June 18.

Cedar Fair says revenue up 21% so far over 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Increase attributed in part to rise in per capita spending.

Mario Kart opening early 2023 at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The signature ride of the park's forthcoming Super Nintendo World will be similar to the ride in Japan.

Knoebels adds $1.5 million to payroll to attract and retain workers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Staffing level is above the peak of the prior year.

Six Flags names Gary Mick as CFO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The executive has prior experience working in leadership positions in the food service industry.

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