News Archive - October 2023

Man with guns, bombs, apparently killed himself instead of attacking Glenwood Caverns

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The man was found dead in a bathroom at the park.

Shenzhen Happy Valley ordered to close after roller coaster train collision

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A launched train appears to have rolled back into the station.

Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea will open June, 2024

Posted | Contributed by Sharpel007

The new area will include themes for Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan.

Comcast reports financial gains for Universal theme parks in third quarter of 2023

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The unit reported higher revenue and EBIDTA compared to the year prior.

Six Flags Great America retiring Revolution and Mardi Gras Hangover

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The rides will make way for "future expansion."

Tourism district board asks court to throw out Disney's state counter-lawsuit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The board says that Disney can't demonstrate any damages.

Universal Studios Hollywood will divert screams from its Fast and Furious roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A "sound wall" will be erected to reduce screaming sounds.

Playland Fresno at risk of shutting down

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Low attendance is making the business untenable.

Residents of children's home working at Bushkill Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park has been slowly restoring rides since floods in the early aughts.

Disney increases prices at US parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The increases are part of a typical annual cycle.

Orange County approves special tax district for Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Shingle Creek Transit and Utility Community Development District will have only two land owners, including Universal.

Disney offering discounts for child tickets at US parks in first part of next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

There will also be discounts for dining plans for the kids at Walt Disney World.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg "reimagining" Loch Ness Monster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride will open next year with about 900 feet of new track.

SeaWorld San Antonio installing 4.3MW solar plant in parking lot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The plant will account for about 16% of the park's electricity consumption.

Disney to subpoena documents from governor's office in what it calls a First Amendment lawsuit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

DeSantis' administration has asked the judge to dismiss the suit.

Fun Spot Kissimmee reopens Galaxy Spin after accident, no problem found with ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The state ordered that riders under 10 must be accompanied by someone 14 or older.

Busch Gardens Tampa announces swinging family roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will be built by B&M.

Woman sues Disney for injuries sustained on water slide

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The suit seeks $50,000 in damages.

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