News Archive - August 2012

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Full Throttle roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coaster will feature two forward launches, one reverse, and include track over its vertical loop.

Six Flags CEO appears in video round up of new attractions for 2013

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park boss reviews the new roller coasters, shows and other attractions for next year.

Cedar Point's Disaster Transport gone, making room for GateKeeper

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former bobsled-style roller coaster is finally gone from Cedar Point's beach.

Silverwood owner Gary Norton writes, publishes a book about his life

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Self-published book describes the process of building the Idaho amusement park.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces Safari Off Road Adventure

Posted | Contributed by TiggerMan

The former drive-through safari will be a part of regular park admission.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas Announces Record-Breaking Iron Rattler for 2013

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

New "hybrid" roller coaster will be built on the frame of the Rattler.

Epcot rolls out free wi-fi, other Walt Disney World parks to follow

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Epcot joins Magic Kingdom in offering Internet access.

California's Great America announces Gold Striker wood roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New GCI will feature over 3,000 feet of track.

Disney rumored to be considering buyout of Disneyland Paris

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Euro Disney, the parent of the resort complex, is currently a public company, with a Saudi billionaire owning 10%, and Disney owning almost 40%.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk replacing Hurricane with Undertow

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

New spinning roller coaster will take the place of the classic steel ride.

MBA students study failure of 1960's Space City USA theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Failed theme park near Huntsville, Alabama is center of summer project management class.

Old wooden roller coasters endure, even with new steel rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classic roller coasters still a big thrill to millions each year.

Orlando theme parks watching Isaac closely as it approaches Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme parks have plans to handle hurricane conditions, while airport never officially closes.

Amusement parks try to diversify with thrills and family attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks make a point to build attractions to broaden appeal.

Ontario SPCA, others, inspect conditions at Marineland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following allegations of animal mistreatment, advocacy groups conduct investigation.

Hersheypark's Roller Soaker not for sale

Posted | Contributed by Vater

Amusement park says the roller coaster isn't going anywhere this season.

Ed Hart will participate in bid process for Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer will make another attempt at working with the fair board to run the shuttered amusement park.

Eighty-year-old celebrates birthday with 80 rides on Jack Rabbit at Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

Vic Kleman has logged about 4,700 rides on the classic wooden roller coaster.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces end to drive-through safari

Posted | Contributed by Mike Gallagher

The attraction has been around since 1974, but park officials have not revealed what is in store for it next season.

Columbus, Ohio, once home to several amusement parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The state capitol once had several options for amusement parks.

Video rollback: Geauga Lake's, Raging Wolf Bobs, opening in 1988

Posted | Contributed by Walt S

Cleveland TV station WEWS posts a news package from the opening of the new ride.

Former Marineland workers allege animal neglect

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Toronto newspaper interviews a number of former employees who list a number of issues resulting in poor animal care.

Kentucky governor asking if Kentucky Kingdom effort is even worth it

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer Ed Hard disappointed by the governor's statement.

Kalahari considering massive project in the Poconos

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans call for a water park, convention center and hotel.

Tivoli Gardens a summer tradition for nearly 170 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Historic amusement park considered a "symbol of Copenhagen" by many.

Ed Hart back with a $40 million proposal to reopen Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hart and his investment group seek similar terms to those obtained by the Koch family, who withdrew plans to reopen the park.

Santa's Village lives on near Chicago

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With different owners and attractions around the property, the small theme park still operates.

Knott's Berry Farm to close Perilous Plunge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The troubled ride, where an obese woman fell to her death a year after it opened, will close after Labor Day.

Cedar Point announces Gatekeeper, a B&M wing roller coaster, for 2013

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will frame the front gate of the park.

Fun Spot ready to break ground on roller coasters in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New wood roller coaster from Great Coasters International will headline the park known for its go karts.

Burke excited about Nashville Shores upgrades

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Six Flags chief bought the park with investment partners in 2009.

Nashville theme park project in holding pattern, apparently while Gaylord reorganizes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gaylord recently announced layoffs and restructuring.

New Walt Disney World Fantasyland opens at Magic Kingdom on Dec. 6

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Previews begin November 19.

Silver Dollar City announces Outlaw Run

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park says the wooden roller coaster will have the steepest drop and an upside down twist.

Cedar Fair has record second quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue through start of August up 4% on increases in per capita and out-of-park spending.

Dad builds backyard roller coaster for daughter

Posted | Contributed by Aaronosmer

Home-made coaster made of wood and PVC pipe.

Disney theme park division sees 21% boost to quarterly operating profit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company overall sets a new record for largest quarterly earnings, fueled by theme parks, cruise ships and The Avengers.

Universal Orlando testing Q-bot in Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

The rental costs $49.99 for unlimited rides, or $39.99 for one use per attraction. They're calling it "U-Bot."

Joel Manby stops at Darien Lake to promote new book

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CEO of Herschend Entertainment is on a tour of their parks.

Newspaper photographs Coney Island's Luna Park filling water ride from fire hydrant

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says it's in good standing with utilities, FDNY says fines and jail time are possible for using hydrant water.

Knott's Berry Farm will offer up-charge haunt this fall

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attraction will cost an extra $60 for groups of up to six people.

Fire damages building at closed Joyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Preservationists not deterred by damage to the defunct amusement park.

Six Flags Over Texas retiring Flashback, Texas Chute Out

Posted | Contributed by ApolloAndy

Boomerang roller coaster and parachute drop ride will close Labor Day.

Comcast reports revenue boost at Universal theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Harry Potter and Transformers lift revenue and cash flow.

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