News Archive - December 2012

Disney reduces discount for premium annual-pass holders

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Passholders will see merchandise discount drop from 20% to 10%.

2013 roundup: New theme park attractions opening in the coming year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The <i>LA Times</i> has compiled a list of new rides and attractions set to debut in 2013.

Cedar Fair executives get new contracts, higher salaries

Posted | Contributed by Junior

An SEC filing reveals new pay rates and a lift of the cap for bonuses.

Dreamland's future could be a historic comeback, or retail and residential development

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Government, land owners and residents fight for the future of Margate and its historic amusement park.

Farah Land (Jordan) added to ThemeParks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Richard Bannister takes us to another unusual amusement park location in his global travels.

Oakwood announces £4 million in attractions

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The theme park will add a water ride and restaurant, among other improvements.

Ministry of Environment will excavate alleged mass animal graves at Marineland

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Questions raised by Toronto newspaper prompted the action.

Hersheypark's Roller Soaker to be replaced with "sprayground"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The roller coaster will be replaced with a play area for families.

Labor Department wants to know how SeaWorld is keeping trainers safe

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The federal agency is seeking testimony as a follow up to the death of trainer Dawn Brancheau in 2010.

Non-profit expects Playland management contract, Legoland interested

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Local group believes it will have a contract by the end of January, but other county officials are open to other operators, including Legoland Development.

Michigan's Adventure will add flying scooters for 2013

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The regional amusement park will add the classic Larson International ride to its lineup.

SeaWorld Parks reportedly preparing for IPO

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The theme park company, currently owned by Blackstone Group, is said to be heading toward an initial public offering.

Dollywood closing Adventure Mountain, teasing new attractions

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Two Dollywood theme park attractions, Adventure Mountain and Imagination Cinema, will not return for the 2013 season.

MGM Resorts wants to build a water park at Circus Circus

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

New project will be the third of its kind planned for the Las Vegas strip.

Harry Potter cast shooting for theme park attraction

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Cast reunites for what is being described only as a short film for a theme park attraction.

Cedar Point tops off Gatekeeper roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The highest piece of track on the new B&M wing roller coaster has been set.

Coney Island operators seek restoration specialists after Sandy

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Classic rides and arcades are not simple to fix following storm damage.

Disney Parks boss says Avatar Land for Animal Kingdom still in development

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Tom Staggs says they're still in the development stages for a new area themed to the James Cameron movie.

Fire-breathing dragon officially opens new Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The dragon, spewing bursts of fire, flew over Cinderella's castle at the theme park.

Lo-Q paid $22 million for Accesso

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company reveals the price it paid for the online e-commerce provider.

Restoration of Arnolds Park 1927 roller coaster ahead of schedule

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mild weather has given maintenance workers a jump on improving The Legend.

Zynga’s CoasterVille game launches online today

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Social gaming maker draws inspiration from the RollerCoaster Tycoon series.

Lo-Q acquires Accesso

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Virtual queuing company grabs ticketing and e-commerce provider.

New Fantasyland attractions officially open at Magic Kingdom this week

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following a soft opening last month, much of the new area will officially open this week, with the Seven Dwarves Mine Train opening in 2014.

Profile: Cedar Fair CFO Brian Witherow

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CFO magazine profiles the chief financial officer of the amusement park operator.

Cedar Fair investing heavily in hotel improvements at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will spend $15-20 million annually through 2015 to update the properties.

Coney Island Parachute Jump getting LED treatment

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Zamperla gets the contract to illuminate the landmark.

Six Flags New England issued permit for Bonzai Pipelines

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Nearby resident objected to the attraction over noise concerns.

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