News Archive - May 2012

Annual "best guess" theme park attendance report posted for 2011

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Report suggests that Universal's Islands of Adventure saw a 29% boost in attendance on the strength of their Harry Potter attractions.

Report says Cedar Point building a B&M wing coaster for 2013

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local paper also indicates that Disaster Transport and Space Spiral will be removed.

Behind the scenes: Mystery Mine at Dollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

At the CoasterBuzz event at Dollywood, the theme park's maintenance supervisor gave the group a tour of Mystery Mine's shop.

Green Bay's Zippin' Pippin shows no signs of slowing down

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City-owned roller coaster continues to provide huge boost to park attendance.

Fun Spot Orlando reveals details on new GCI roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride called White Lightning will open in February, 2013.

Bluegrass Boardwalk opening in question, will not open with roller coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Delays in approval process threaten a 2013 opening for the former Kentucky Kingdom.

First phase of Art of Animation resort at Walt Disney World opens next week

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Originally intended as the first half of decade themes for Pop Century, the resort offers family suites themed to animated movies.

Writer travels across "America's Coaster Belt"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>LA Times</i> writer Brady MacDonald traverses amusement parks across the Midwest and Northeast to ride 70 roller coasters with his family.

Opinion: Adults need amusement park thrills too

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Columnist says that we still need our thrill rides, even beyond our teen years.

Angry Birds themed section opens at Sarkanniemi Amusement Park in Finland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Area of the park themed to the popular mobile video game characters.

New attraction 2012 round-ups

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New rides and attractions are opening all at theme parks all over North America.

Deja Vu to Goliath: Moving a roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The giant inverted boomerang moves from Six Flags Magic Mountain to Six Flags New England.

Disneyland 1-day ticket price jumps almost 9%

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Disney Parks Blog says new attractions make the theme parks a great value.

Universal Parks take on Disney with investment from parent company Comcast

Posted | Contributed by maXairMike

Well received new attractions with Harry Potter and Transformers score press and kudos for the parks in Orlando and Hollywood.

Steel Pier delays opening, new rides not ready

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

Owner said state approval isn't moving fast enough.

American leisure spending way up, including theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park spending up 21% in the first quarter, compared to last year.

Star Wars Weekends start today at Disney Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annual event includes appearances at the theme park by various performers from the films and TV shows.

Six Flags Great Adventure opens SkyScreamer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New 24-story swing ride debuts at the amusement park.

Koch's show TV reporter the inside of Bluegrass Boardwalk

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The former Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom is overgrown and in dire need of paint.

Legoland Florida offers tips to help kids conquer roller coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park partners with psychologist and reminds parents that dismissing fears and berating your child won't get them on a ride.

Developer wants to build hotel and indoor/outdoor water park in Atlantic City Marina District

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

New $123 million complex targeted for 2014 opening.

Man loses more than 100 pounds after being denied ride at Kings Dominion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Customer used inability to close restraint on Volcano roller coaster as reason to lose weight.

Six Flags Great America X-Flight media day pictures posted to Negative-G.com

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

The new B&M wing coaster opened last week at the Chicago area park.

Koch family confident Bluegrass Boardwalk will open one year from today

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Financing and tax incentives in place for May 11, 2013 opening of the former Kentucky Kingdom.

County hopes to find operator for Playland as it opens the park this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Committee chooses three potentially viable proposals for consideration, all of which would grant operators a lease.

Scandia Screamer reopens after dismantling accident in August

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Improper rigging, among other causes, attributed to accident.

Denver amusement parks: Lakeside vs. Elitch Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Newspaper compares and contrasts the two parks.

Indiana Beach opening Saturday with a "facelift"

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Perceptions of the park have changed a bit since it was taken over by Morgan RV.

Six Flags Great America opens X-Flight roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new B&M "wing rider" roller coaster is one of two opening this year in the United States.

Harry Potter coming to Universal Studios Japan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With theme park attractions at Universal Orlando, and plans for new Potter attractions in Hollywood, the wizard will cross the Pacific.

Disneyland allows new members to exclusive Club 33 for first time in a decade

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The price tag for membership at the exclusive theme park venue is $25,000, with yearly dues of $10,000.

Man wanders in to Oblivion tunnel at Alton Towers

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Ride was closed when a member of the public entered the ride's underground section.

New York Post: 2012 new attraction round-up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

From "wing" roller coasters to the new Cars Land, amusement and theme parks have a lot of new attractions to offer this year.

Operating income at Disney's theme park and resort division up 53%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance was up 7%, and per capita spending up 5% at the company's North America theme parks.

Silverwood continues 25 years after rough start

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Northern Idaho amusement park core to the area's tourism.

Beech Bend sees 14.5% boost in attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Drop tower and other attractions are new to the park this year.

The latest from Thorpe Park: Roller coasters cut stress levels

Posted | Contributed by RideMan

A "study" by the park says riding a roller coaster provides for several health benefits.

Hurlbut Amusement Park sale yields historic treasures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The estate of Bud Hurlbut sold the contents of his workshop last weekend.

Euro Disney net loss widens by 22%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company has debt of nearly 1.8 billion euros and has to meet pre-set objectives each year.

Lo-Q CEO talks about virtual queues and company growth

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tom Burnet says his company, which makes the Q-bot, has enjoyed significant growth during his tenure.

Cedar Fair net revenue up 5% in first quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park operator also on track for $2 distribution in 2013.

Alton Towers to again battle noise complaints in court

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Couple has lived next to the theme park since 1968, though previous attempts to take case to court were thrown out.

Sheriff's deputy charged with breaking into car and stealing at Disney Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officer was on duty when he allegedly broke into a minivan in the theme park's parking lot.

Cedar Point announces removal of WildCat

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says the ride has reached the end of its useful life, and it will make room for the new Celebration Plaza.

High school students' K'Nex roller coaster model will be displayed at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Model will be displayed in the amusement park's Town Hall Museum.

Fire and rescue teams use Worlds of Fun water ride to train for flood scenario

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fury of the Nile water ride used to simulate flood water rescues.

Brits fined for stealing penguin from Australia's Sea World theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Men stole the bird after consuming large amounts of vodka while on vacation.

Legoland Florida applies for alcohol permit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park needs exemption due to proximity of churches.

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