News Archive - December 2011

Matt Ouimet hopes to attract more families to Cedar Fair amusement parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Incoming CEO wants more family rides and technology that makes connections with guests.

Legoland Florida faces record crowds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new theme park in Winter Haven has to close its doors as it reaches capacity.

Orlando theme parks see capacity crowds around holiday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme parks restrict entry and some even extended hours.

Florida theme parks 2011 year in review

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New attractions open in Central Florida, including an entirely new park, while others close.

Kennywood settles class action suit for printing expiration dates on credit card receipts

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

People who had receipts printed with too much information may be entitled to a free ticket.

Downtown Disney store sees huge souvenir sales on New Years Day

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Store sees about 8 million visitors each year, more than some theme parks.

Miracle Strip at Pier Park will add rides next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Spring will bring more of the original rides back to the park.

Dick Kinzel reflects on 39 years at Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CEO will retire from his position at the amusement park company on January 3.

Second "golden age" beginning for theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New global installations and significant new attractions at existing parks signal big changes.

Arnolds Park trustees consider dropping free admission

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park wants to charge several dollars for entering the park.

Photos of Silver Dollar City's "Old Time Christmas" added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Join Paul and Bond from Negative-G as they head to Silver Dollar City to take in their Old Time Christmas celebration with Thunderation, Powder Keg, Wild Fire and more.

Central Florida 2012 theme park attraction round-up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme parks from Orlando to Tampa prepare new attractions for the coming year.

Magic Springs denied additional alcohol permits

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Opinion piece points to religious leanings of mayor as reason for denial.

Belmont Park operator sues San Diego over rent dispute

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tom Lochtefeld seeks $25 million following his bankruptcy and a dispute with the city over rent terms.

Busch Gardens Tampa pictures added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Update includes 130 new photos including Cheetah Hunt.

Former Disney Vacation Club exec considered for consulting

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jim Lewis was let go for poor financial planning around the Aulani project.

SeaWorld parks sign 10-year deal with Coke

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The soft drink maker becomes the "official refreshment beverage" at the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks.

New Jersey Senate passes bill to exempt amusement park from noise regulation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Changes address situations where new condos were built next to existing amusement parks.

Universal stays out of fight to build casino in South Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parent company has licensing deals with casino developer who also operates a Universal park in Singapore.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg found not liable for sexual assault at water park in 2008

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company not liable in lawsuit following conviction of employee on assault charges.

Corn dog stand goes up in flames at Adventureland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cause of fire at the Iowa amusement park unknown.

Kennywood announces Black Window as Pitfall replacement

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

The new pendulum ride will be provided by Zamperla.

Research firm says theme park industry will grow for next five years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

IBISWorld expects annual growth of 2.5% after theme parks took a hit in 2009.

Q Investments will sell up to 30% of its stake in Cedar Fair over the next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investor currently owns 18.1% of the amusement park operator.

Photos: Abandoned, unfinished Wonderland near Shanghai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park was not finished due to disputes with farmers over property prices.

Six Flags New Orleans site: "not low risk"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Few developers interested in the site because of its location and risk.

Doogie does the Candlelight Processional at Epcot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Neil Patrick Harris talks about his third time narrating the Christmas program, as well as backstage tours around the Disney theme parks.

Boy suffers paralysis after riding Disneyland Paris' Tower of Terror

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Doctors aren't willing to connect the condition to the ride.

Cedar Fair drops suit to challenge 49ers stadium next to California's Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The NFL team praises the amusement park owner for retaining control of the park, which it intended to sell.

Legoland Florida pictures added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Over 120 pictures of the new theme park have been added to the site.

Buyer backs out on California's Great America, Cedar Fair will keep the amusement park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

JMA Ventures decides not to move forward with acquisition of the park.

Harry Potter coming to Universal Studios Hollywood, expansion at Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal hopes to duplicate its success with Harry Potter theme park attractions in the Hollywood park, and will announce expansion plans for Orlando.

Waldameer gets a second train for its railroad

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Erie amusement park will add capacity to its popular transport ride.

Questions answered for Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials confirm project, but details are thin for the new theme park attraction.

Quassy adding spinning cups ride for 2012

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Zamperla ride will be new at the amusement park this spring.

Universal Studios Florida's Jaws closing for good on January 2

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park has not indicated what the space will be used for.

Sources say Harry Potter attraction coming to Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attraction at the California park would not likely open any sooner than 2015.

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