News Archive - July 2022

Lawsuit seeks $25 million in damages from SeaWorld Entertainment for alleged racial discrimination

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Video appears to show a costumed character ignoring two Black girls at Sesame Place.

NBCUniversal posts huge recovery gains for theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Comcast overall beat estimates but added no new broadband subscribers in the quarter.

Theme park fights are being widely reported in the last two years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The unwanted attention may alter the parks' reputations.

Police evacuate Universal Orlando garage after fight

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Orlando police announced the evacuation on Twitter.

Reedy Creek likely to be replaced by another district, according to state official

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Florida bond finance official says it's likely another district will be created with fewer powers, like not building a nuclear plant.

Six Flags Great Adventure doesn't open after a power surge Friday morning

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park intends to open on Saturday morning.

OSHA investigates Silver Dollar City employee death by blunt force head trauma

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The specific ride involved was not announced.

Knott's Berry Farm announces weekend chaperone policy following brawl

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Kids 17 and under will require a chaperone 21 or older on Fridays and Saturdays.

Florida ag commissioner proposes ride safety draft bill

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The legislation comes in response to the death of Tyre Sampson on the ICON Park drop tower.

Review: LEGO Loop Coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The best LEGO roller coaster made to date, review includes a time-lapse and slow-motion.

Disney launches its fifth cruise ship, The Wish

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The largest of its ships will routinely sail from Port Canaveral to the Bahamas.

Girl required 10 stitches after being hit by cell phone on Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 8-year-old returned to the station bleeding and was transported to the hospital for stitches and a CT.

Hersheypark closing Wildcat, last rides July 31

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The announcement was made via social media.

Cedar Fair reposts record revenue through July 4 compared to 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net revenue up 20% compared to 2019.

Glenwood Caverns opens "highest looping" roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Defiance is built on the side of a mountain more than 7,000 feet above sea level.

Tiana’s Bayou Adventure expected to open at Disney Parks in late 2024

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The rides replace the existing Splash Mountains.

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