News Archive - March 2012

Group opposes road improvements for Ark Encounter park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Americans United for Separation of Church and State says the road project violates the state constitution.

Darien Lake investing $5 million for new rides and shows

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Improvements at the amusement park include family rides, shows and new cabins.

Photos and review of Thorpe Park's Swarm added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Update from the theme park also includes 120 new pictures of the park.

Dinosaur installation in high gear at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Animatronic dinosaur attraction is under construction at the Sandusky amusement park.

Dollywood's success said to benefit new Nashville project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Solid track record of the Pigeon Forge attraction helps build enthusiasm for the new project.

Michigan's Adventure maintenance worker recognized by trade org for customer service

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Shane Hafenbrack works second shift at the amusement park, and often assists in customer service issues.

Rollback: 85-year-old woman loves the roller coasters at Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

TV news story from 1996 features woman bound to a wheel chair that loved the rides at the former amusement park.

Cedar Fair designates new corporate VP for food service

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Craig Grimes will assume the new role, overseeing food production throughout the amusement park chain.

Boy who died after visit to Knoebels pool had undiagnosed heart condition

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 6-year-old was found at the bottom of the pool and died at a hospital several hours later.

Six Flags reverses trains on its Mr. Freeze roller coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The launched rides at Six Flags St. Louis and Six Flags Over Texas will launch in reverse.

Great Wolf trading higher than Apollo's $5 per share offer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The CEO of the indoor water park resort chain said Apollo had the best offer, but the market appears to disagree.

Arkansas expands alcohol license for Magic Springs, despite opposition

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park granted permission to sell alcohol in another location after the expansion was denied in December.

The Beach will offer discounts to passholders instead of refunds

Posted | Contributed by mark burle

Closed water park working with area attractions to provide a make-good for customers who already bought passes.

SeaWorld Parks attendance up 5.3% in 2011

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The flagship Orlando theme park had a record year.

British film board says new Alton Towers attraction too scary for children

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will voluntarily keep kids under 12 out of the attraction, described as "neither a ride, performance nor a maze."

Jerome Albert, of Coney Island's Astroland, dies at age 74

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Albert founded and opened the park with his father in the 60's.

Kemah Boardwalk lawsuit settled, described as "nuisance claim" by owner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Five juveniles say they were injured when they exited the roller coaster, which had stalled.

Space City theme park in Alabama never made it out of the 60's

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Planned theme park took money from investors, never got much further than a few sidewalks and concrete piers.

Three-year-old tossed from Houston Rodeo ride

Posted | Contributed by stoogemanmoe

While the girl met the height requirement for the ride, but was able to free herself from the restraint.

Universal Orlando opens its mini-golf courses at City Walk

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hollywood Drive-In Golf is the newest attraction in the City Walk entertainment area at the resort.

Extensive math, physics and planning went into Hersheypark's Sky Rush

Posted | Contributed by Coasterfantom2

The amusement park reveals its process to deliver their 2012 roller coaster.

Round up: Verbolten video previews from Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Busch Gardens in Virginia has posted a number of preview pieces on YouTube featuring their new roller coaster.

Thrill ride designers push limits to beat short-lived records

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Safety and maintenance standards constrain design of roller coasters and other thrill rides.

SeaWorld's first veterinarian, David W. Kenney, dies at age 77

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Doctor pioneered the study and care of marine life for what became the SeaWorld parks we know today.

Apollo agrees to acquire Great Wolf Lodge

Posted | Contributed by Drew2876

Investment company will buy the chain of indoor water park resorts for $5 per share.

Premier Rides to start fabrication of roller coaster for Great Mall of China

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The indoor coaster will be the largest in China.

Cedar Point ramping up nightly show for 2012

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new $6 million show is a pilot the Cedar Fair chain of amusement parks.

Alton Towers expected to pay £100k for road improvements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New rides expected to increase traffic to the theme park.

Galveston's Electric Park was intended for the social elite in the early 1900's

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park stood in the place of the new Pleasure Pier, opening this summer.

Dinosaurs begin sprouting up at Dorney Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Allentown amusement park will open its animatronic dinosaur attraction with the park this spring.

Legoland Florida uses event to promote "girl" blocks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Lego sets include female characters and target girls.

Gaylord-Dollywood project in Nashville may receive 60% tax break

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Legislation cites study that says the water and snow park would generate jobs and sales tax revenue.

The Beach waterpark closes, cites competition, economy

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

Park says it will work out a plan to refund 2012 season passes.

Flower and Garden Festival returns to Epcot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annual event at the Disney theme park pays tribute to everything from Fantasia to Toy Story.

Disney California Adventure improvements opening June 15

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney Parks Blog posts a video preview of the new theme park attractions, including the new Cars Land.

Cheerleader blessing caused Disneyland lockdown

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Encouraging words written on a scroll and placed in a tree at Disneyland, intended to cheer a cheer squad, prompted last weekend's lockdown.

Disney Fastpass time enforcement begins this week

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme parks will enforce return times more strictly, where they used to allow late returns.

Spider-Man at Islands of Adventure reopens with new projection, sets, lighting and sound

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Universal Orlando theme park attraction was given a major overhaul with updated technology.

Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure gearing up for reboot of Spider-Man ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Orlando theme park posted a testimonial from comic book lengend Stan-Lee, as they prepare to reopen the attraction with new high definition animation.

Jolly Roger in Maryland adding only looping water slide on the east coast

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 55-foot-tall slide will drop riders to 37 mph before going through loop.

Windseeker, dinosaur attractions on schedule at Kings Dominion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new tower ride and walk-through dinosaur exhibit are expected to open on time at the Virginia amusement park.

Disney Fantasy cruise ship sets sail this month

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The latest Disney cruise ship was christened on Thursday.

Disneyland locked down for suspicious scroll of paper

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Police, bomb squad called in for what was described as a "good-will, spiritual message."

Palace Entertainment acquires Noah's Ark in Dells

Posted | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod

Company adds the large Wisconsin water park to its portfolio.

Disney closes anti-obesity exhibit because of negative perception

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Critics say the exhibit was negative and portrayed stereotypes of overweight people.

Festival Tennessee: Still nothing, one year later

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After zoning changes were denied, no effort was made to continue pushing the project.

Coney Cyclone trains will not be replaced

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

Zamperla, now operating the ride, says that concern over the rumored replacement of the roller coaster trains is unfounded.

Couple attempts to visit Disney theme parks on both coasts in 24-hour opening period

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

DC couple goes from Orlando to Las Angeles to catch both theme park resorts in the same day.

Lo-Q signs up Zoombezi Bay for virtual queue service

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Columbus Zoo's water park will use the RFID wrist bands for queue management.

Boblo band organ sells at auction for more than $1 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Antique was expected to fetch as much as $1.5 to 2.5 million.

Ghost Town repairs rides and relationship with inspectors

Posted | Contributed by Gromithere

Former owner had poor communication with the state inspectors.

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