News Archive - November 2012

New CEO of Hershey Entertainment talks about the future

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Theme park boss says the company will continue to concentrate on its core products.

Casino Pier's Star Jet may remain in the ocean

Posted | Contributed by Mike Gallagher

Seaside Heights mayor suggests the submerged roller coaster may make for an interesting tourist attraction.

Marineland intends to sue former employee for abuse allegations

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Attraction says it looks forward to getting the truth out after the employee made negative statements to a Toronto newspaper.

Son of Beast lift hill comes crashing down

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The tallest part of the troubled wooden roller coaster is pulled down at Kings Island

Cedar Fair sells San Diego water park to SeaWorld

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Knott's Soak City - San Diego is sold, proceeds will benefit refreshment of hotel properties at Cedar Point.

Theme parks consider dynamic admission pricing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Discussions at last week's IAAPA conference suggest new revenue opportunities.

Classic carousel survives Hurricane Sandy on Casino Pier

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The ride also escaped a fire in the 30's, and was not on the portion of the pier that was washed into the ocean.

Five years and $10 million later, environmental theme park still a fantasy

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Proposed Houston park hasn't materialized, and the developer went bankrupt, despite millions in public funds spent.

IAAPA Attractions Expo shows off new rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Exhibitors show off everything from portable zip lines to freestyle surfboard rides.

Worlds of Fun latest Cedar Fair park to add Dinosaurs Alive

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

About three-dozen dinosaurs will be featured in the park's new up-charge attraction.

West coast theme parks win themed attraction awards at IAAPA

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Transformers at Universal Studios Hollywood and attractions at the Disneyland resort recognized by Themed Entertainment Association.

Schlitterbahn announces tallest and fastest water coaster for Kansas City

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

New water ride will be the tallest and fastest of its kind.

Documentary film covers the closure of Coney Island's Astroland and the battle for developing the area

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Film uses Zipper as a backdrop to the conflict between developer Joe Sitt and the Bloomberg administration.

Off-site learning opportunities very popular at IAAPA

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orlando area attractions offer attendees a look inside of their operations.

SeaWorld Orlando teases Antarctica attraction at IAAPA

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New ride will open at the marine theme park in the spring.

Zoo association issues report on Marineland, says animal care is adequate

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Canadian zoo association says that everything at the theme park, which has been under attack by activists, was in order at the time of inspection.

Disney ends fiscal year with record revenue and profit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Avengers movie, EPSN, new cruise ship and better Disneyland attendance benefit the company.

Disneyland Resort requiring ID with tickets to fight third-party rental of multi-day tickets

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Recent publicity over resale of non-transferable theme park tickets prompted the move.

Feds say orca at SeaWorld San Diego was injured by enclosure, not another animal

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Report invalidates complaints by animal rights activists.

Epcot's revised Test Track opens next month, this time with Chevy sponsor

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Disney and GM announced partnership for the theme park ride in January.

Euro Disney posts big loss due to debt refinancing costs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says loss for the fiscal year clocks in at €85 million.

Cedar Fair announces results, will raise distribution to $2.50 in 2013

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Board approves raising the annual distribution from $1.60 to $2.50 per unit.

Speculation and excitement rises for Star Wars in Disney theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While no specific plans have been announced following Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm, fans are excited by the prospects.

Private equity firm Investindustrial buys up the rest of PortAventura

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Italian company buys the other half of the Spanish theme park.

Photos: Destruction on the New Jersey shore and amusement piers caused by Hurricane Sandy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The <i>Daily Mail</i> compiled photos showing the aftermath of the storm that destroyed several piers and the boardwalks.

Keansburg Amusement Park targets April opening date following hurricane damage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owners have five months to clean up the park and make repairs.

Universal Orlando announces Transformers: The Ride - 3D

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Florida resort plans to open the ride at Universal Studios Florida in the summer of 2013.

Cedar Fair outlines 2013 capital expenditures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park operator reviews new attractions for the coming year.

Knott's Berry Farm announces new family roller coaster, two more rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New additions also include a Scrambler and gliders.

State wants meeting for Hart's Kentucky Kingdom proposal

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

State won't discuss reason for meeting request.

Silver Dollar City posts Outlaw Run animation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park's inverting wooden roller coaster set to debut in 2013.

Coney Island rides damaged from storm surge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Electrical systems may need replacement, signature rides like Cyclone appear structurally sound.

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