News Archive - July 2012

Six Flags New England gets approval for 385-foot Star Flyer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New ride will be the tallest of its kind in the world.

New Superman roller coaster stalls on top of ride at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Riders were stuck on the ride for more than an hour.

Cedar Fair subsidiary sells land in Michigan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says the non-core asset, owned for more than three decades, was sold to interested buyer.

Kings Island removing Son of Beast

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park issues a short press release indicating the final demise of the ride.

Photos: Legoland Malaysia, opening this fall

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cnet Asia has posted a number of photos from the park.

Boy hospitalized after bird hits him in the face on Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The ride reopened about a half-hour later.

Beach water park will open next year under new operator

Posted | Contributed by Iceman3

Adventure Holdings LLC says it has signed a long-term lease with an option to buy.

Disney World reducing evening "extra magic hours" for resort guests

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park resort isn't saying why it's changing the perk for guests staying on-property.

Six Flags doubles estimates, last year's profit for quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance and per capita spending were up 12%.

Six Flags New England wants to build 385-foot Star Flyer

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

New ride will require a zoning variance to start construction.

Coney Island: Still not too "tidy"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Critics worried that the classic entertainment district would become too shiny and touristy, but those fears turned out to be unfounded.

Court wants Disneyland to justify Segway ban with study

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 9th Circuit overturns lower court ruling that validated the theme park's use of the devices for the disabled, asks for study.

PA state senator gives up on Kennywood beer opposition

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Politician was worried about maintaining a "family friendly" atmosphere.

Mach Tower at Busch Gardens Williamsburg closed indefinitely

Posted | Contributed by Vater

The theme park says the closure is maintenance related, and not safety related.

Man with one leg denied roller coaster ride at Six Flags Over Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park's rider policy changed in May to require two arms, feet and at least one leg.

Six Flags extends deal with Coke for ten years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coke will be the "beverage sponsor" for the amusement parks, where the drinks will continue to be offered.

Universal Studios Hollywood drops residential plans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Studio's long-term master plan included 3,000 residential units, but the company says it will focus on production and theme park operations.

New book paints SeaWorld in negative light over captivity of orcas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The book <i>Death at SeaWorld</i> makes the case that the captive orcas are dangerous to humans and the animals.

Alabama Adventure has new life as Splash Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owners closed the amusement rides, and will continue to invest in water park.

Cedar Point hosting Give Kids The World fundraiser for last rides on Disaster Transport

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park has announced that the ride will close soon, and is using the opportunity to raise money for the Florida charity.

Adventure World theme park breaking ground in Poland, opening in 2015

Posted | Contributed by Vater

A third of the park outside of Warsaw will operate year-round, while the rest will be seasonal.

Lincoln Park Comet roller coaster dismantled in Massachusetts

Posted | Contributed by Betty Thornson

The NAD roller coaster was built in 1947.

Amputees sue Universal Studios Hollywood for being denied access to roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit says that forbidding amputees from rising The Mummy roller coaster violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Ghost Town in the Sky opens chair lift and zip line

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owner offers visitors a chance to visit the park, which hopes to fully open next year.

DreamWorks throws weight behind troubled amusement park project at Meadowlands

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mall of America developer partners with the studio as it attempts to get the project on track.

Busch Gardens Tampa announces details for Christmas events

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park will have concerts, an ice show and train rides.

Cedar Fair revenue up 5% through July 4

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance up 2%, per capita spending up 4%, hotel revenue up 2%.

Teen jumps off of chair lift at Casino Pier as storm approaches

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Girl said she was convinced she was going to be struck by lightning.

Florida's Marineland turns 74-years-old

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The world's first marine park is now operated by the Georgia Aquarium.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces closure of The Rattler roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Mike Gallagher

The wooden roller coaster, which opened with the park, will give its last ride on August 5.

Universal Orlando announces new Cabana Bay Beach Resort hotel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New on-site hotel will be located just to the south of the Islands of Adventure theme park, and will be managed by Loews with the other three resort hotels.

Detroit mayor's office on zombie theme park: "No"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer's proposal to create a zombie apocalypse theme park in Detroit does not amuse city hall.

Worker dies at La Ronde, struck by roller coaster train

Posted | Contributed by DaveStroem

Investigation aims to find out why the worker was in the restricted zone for the ride.

Knott's pass prices dropped over the last few years while Disneyland's went up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The two Orange County theme parks have approached pass pricing differently in the last few years.

Fire damages roof of old Hersheypark Arena

Posted | Contributed by Vater

A portion of the old arena's roof caught fire Thursday, though the cause is not yet known.

Profile: Denver's Lakeside Amusement Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Vintage amusement park offers family fun.

Theme parks popping up around China ahead of Disney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investors and developers in a rush to build China-centric attractions before the mouse opens its theme park.

The Gravity Group pushes wood coaster engineering for more thrills at Holiday World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Cincinnati-based wood roller coaster design firm shapes the hills just right and accounts for a variety of weather conditions.

Comcast warms up to its Universal theme parks with new investments

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With the acquisition of NBCUniversal, analysts predicted the company would shed the theme parks.

Wichita teen gets non-profit status for effort to restore Joyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Alex East dedicates organization to bringing back the amusement park, which closed in 2004.

Myrtle Beach land for Hard Rock Park hotel auctioned

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Court filings reveal more about how optimistic the developers for the park really were.

Would Walt Disney's vision for EPCOT have worked?

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Urban planner who studied Walt's vision for the experimental city weighs in.

Movie success can be measured by theme park attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The most successful films get theme park rides, sometimes entire new lands.

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