News Archive - October 2012

Hurricane Sandy damages boardwalk and other structures at Rye Playland

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Portions of the boardwalk were floating in Long Island Sound.

Quassy sued for drunk driving accident allegedly caused by man who drank at park

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Driver consumed alcohol at a company event at the park, where alcohol was provided by the company.

Disney to buy Lucasfilm for $4 billion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says it intends to use the intellectual property of the film company in its theme parks. New Star Wars film coming in 2015.

Section of New Jersey's Funtown Pier collapses in Hurricane Sandy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Portions of the pier are washing up on the beach.

Orlando theme park expansion creates thousands of jobs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Capital expenditures at Universal and Walt Disney World, including new cruise ships, have led to new full and part-time jobs in the area.

Lake Winnepesaukah announces water park for 2013

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

This will be the first major expansion for the park since 1960.

Quassy will double water park size for 2013 season

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The amusement park will include new slides in its expansion.

Six Flags profit up on higher attendance and prices

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Third quarter profit up 31% compared to last year.

Tom Hanks will play Walt Disney in film about the making of Mary Poppins

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Film will be partially filmed at Disneyland.

Cedar Fair announces deal with Coke

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coke will be "official softdrink" in the amusement parks for ten years, replacing Pepsi in many of the parks.

Holiday World announces new water slides for 2013

Posted | Contributed by Vater

New rides are part of a $6.5 million upgrade program for the theme park.

Legoland Florida benefits local business in first year

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Winter Haven businesses indicate gains in sales from 15 to 20%.

Ed Hart promises $120 million investment, no request for state funding, for Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investors say timing is critical to get the park open by 2014, and to include a $15 million roller coaster.

Ed Hart sure to submit Kentucky Kingdom proposal, others uncertain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former operator of the park is in, but officials can't say if there are other proposals.

Brothers accused of selling $40k in fake theme park tickets in SoCal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Police say duo copied or manufactured tickets and sold them in meet-ups across several counties.

Cedar Fair units hit record high

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The publicly traded units for the amusement park operator were $6 in 2009.

Village Roadshow announces deal to build and operate water park in China

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Announcement comes after recent announcement to build water park in Las Vegas.

How branded theme parks build brand ambassadors

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

From Ferrari in Abu Dhabi to Angry Birds in Finland, companies are cashing in on the good vibes.

Atari finally releases RollerCoaster Tycoon 3D for 3DS

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The video game will be the first in the series released in eight years.

Dollywood adding shows and extending hours in 2013

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The Tennessee theme park will bring a number of new shows to guests, including an lineup of international acts during its Festival of Nations.

Dania Beach Hurricane closed permanently

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Roller coaster will likely be sold for salvage parts.

Former Kentucky Kingdom employees rally for the amusement park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Group says the park just needs some "love" to get back on track.

Wild West City gets probation in accidental 2006 shooting

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park found guilty for presence of live ammunition that led to shooting in show.

Alton Towers begins teasing Secret Weapon 7

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The new roller coaster will allegedly be the first of its kind, and one of the fastest and longest at the amusement park.

Zebras returning to Kilimanjaro Safari at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The pack of animals will have exclusive reign of the habitat, as they were not compatible with other animals in previous attempts.

Disney packs up California letters for shipment to state fair

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The giant letters spelling "California" that stood in front of Disney California Adventure are being donated to the fair ground.

Rye Playland announces plans to scale back rides

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Historic rides will be kept under the proposal, but some newer rides would be retired.

Disneyland machinist struck by Space Mountain car

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

State officials say an investigation could take six months.

Disneyland resort fighting "rented" multi-day passes

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Ticket brokers are buying the multi-day passes and giving them to customers for use at the theme parks, despite being non-transferable.

Texas Chute Out comes down with a bang at Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Classic parachute ride removed for the Texas SkyScreamer.

Walt Disney World sets opening date for refurbished Test Track at Epcot

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Epcot attraction has been revised to include an interactive experience around designing cars.

Family sues Schlitterbahn after 11-year-old loses part of thumb in wave pool

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Attorney says thumb was caught in a metal grate as a wave pushed her through the water.

Lo-Q sees opportunity in smart phone-based queue reservations

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

New business could supplement or replace its standard Q-bot product.

Six Flags Great America suspends cockroach-eating contest after Florida death

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Chicago amusement park pulls the plug on the contest after a man dies in Florida following a similar stunt at a pet store.

Orlando theme parks donate heavily to political parties, mostly Republicans

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Donations in cash, tickets, food and hotel rooms total millions of dollars.

Kings Island selling pieces of the defunct Son of Beast roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Track pieces, wood and bolts being offered as souvenirs for the ride, which was closed in 2009 and recently torn down.

NBC-U, Fox sued for use of Simpsons music on theme park ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The American Federation of Musicians says use of the music not covered by current agreement.

FCC docs suggest Disney exploring RFID wristband use for admission

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bands could be used for ticketing, Fastpass, or virtually anything to tie an identity to a transaction.

Paramount licensed theme park being planned for the UK

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

If project becomes a reality, the new park could open by 2018.

Marineland closing day met with protests

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

More than 100 protesters made their case against the Niagara Falls theme park for allegations of animal abuse.

California inspectors concerned about Windseeker braking system and evacuation procedures

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

All six of Cedar Fair's high rotating swing rides are closed as an internal review is conducted.

Agassi and Graf work with Village Roadshow to bring water park back to Las Vegas

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The Australian company will assume a 51% stake in bringing Wet 'n' Wild to locals and tourists.

Inspectors give different results on state of animal treatment at Marineland

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Two agencies paint different pictures after complaints allege mistreatment of marine animals at the theme park.

California Supreme Court considers liability limits for amusement parks

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

In injury lawsuit against Cedar Fair, the company says some minor injuries should be an assumed risk, as they are in sports like skiing or football.

Village Road Show willing to go to court against woman who got stuck in Wet 'n' Wild water slide

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Woman wants $400,000 for alleged injury and mental issues.

Exterior replica of Disneyland's Haunted Mansion for sale in Georgia

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Sorry, the interior of the house is not themed.

Six Flags New England seeks approval for drop hatch water slides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will ask for zoning variance because the attraction is 78 feet tall.

Epcot celebrates 30th anniversary

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Walt Disney World's second theme park marks occasion with several special events.

Orca injured at SeaWorld San Diego, PETA files complaint

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The park says the injury occurred in contact with some edge of the pool, while PETA speculates it's from a fight with another animal.

Dolly Parton pulls out of deal with Gaylord to build water and snow park in Nashville

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Changes in Gaylord's company structure caused concerns.

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