News Archive - January 2013

Cedar Point's GateKeeper is largely made in Ohio

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park says it's proud to see so many Ohio companies go into the making of the ride.

Ed Hart begins assessing state of Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Managers will begin looking at rides and infrastructure at the former Louisville Six Flags park.

Iger to Markey on MagicBand: Your statements are "ludicrous and utterly ill-informed"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney chief Bob Iger tells Congressman Ed Markey that his concerns over the forthcoming RFID system are reactionary and not based on fact.

Fair Board approves lease agreement for Ed Hart's development company to reopen Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investments and loans totaling $45 million will go toward a 2014 opening of the amusement park.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom names new park president

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Don McCoy moves from the Great Escape property to run the Vallejo park.

Great Escape has new president

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Eric Gilbert has worked for Six Flags since 1990.

Minnesota Senate aims to allow Shakopee to issue liquor permit for Valleyfair

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Current state law won't allow the permit, but Cedar Fair would like the option to sell alcohol.

Kentucky governor approves of plan to reopen Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Fair board will vote on the plan involving Ed Hart's company on Thursday.

Sundance film critical of SeaWorld and handling of orca Tilikum

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Documentary film paints the theme park in a poor light following the death of three people involved with the orca.

Circus artists do photo shoot in abandoned Six Flags New Orleans

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The performers were cited for trespassing, but the citations were later waived.

Silverwood adding frisbee-style ride for 2013

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Family-friendly biplane ride will also be new at the Idaho amusement park.

Off-season activity at Cedar Point prepares for opening day

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Maintenance and preparation for the forthcoming season is an enormous effort around one of the world's largest amusement parks.

City and convention bureau offer up to $300,000 annually to potential Kentucky Kingdom operator

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Incentive package part of negotiations with Ed Hard to reopen the Louisville amusement park.

Profile: George Kalogridis, new president of Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The new chief began his career with Disney in 1971 as a 17-year-old.

Dollywood's Splash Country will use Q-band for water park virtual queueing

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The RFID wristbands will be used to reserve times for water attractions.

Filmmaker shoots movie at Disney World without permission

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Film debuts at Sundance after guerrilla filmmaking effort stealthily performed at Walt Disney World.

Miami-Dade wants to build theme park around Zoo Miami

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The county is looking for ideas, and private financing from developers.

The Beach will make $5 million in improvements for comeback season

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Water park will also honor season passes from the prior year.

Indiana Beach owes $347k in taxes to county

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Taxes are used in part to promote tourism in the area.

Apollo and Six Flags reportedly interested in SeaWorld Parks prior to IPO

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Reuters says the theme park company is on a "dual track," considering offers while preparing to go public.

On-property stays at theme parks come with perks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme parks attract benefit oriented guests to their hotels with amenities and privileges not available to others.

Disney continues practice of giving VIP passes to Central Florida leaders

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The company discontinued distribution of passes to public officials years ago.

Locals complain about state of former Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The former amusement park priority appears overgrown as Cedar Fair continues to seek rezoning.

Luna Park at Coney Island fixing about $8 million of damage from Sandy

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Park has about ten weeks left before it opens for the season.

Conneaut Lake faces public auction if taxes aren't paid

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

More than $850,000 in back real estate taxes are due to municipal government.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo installing a new carousel

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Built by Carousel Works in Mansfield, Ohio, the ride will be completely underwritten by the Cleveland Zoological Society.

Exclusive: Where The Roller Coasters Come From

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Video feature looks inside of the steel fabrication plant where B&M roller coasters are made. Includes interviews with Cedar Fair executives.

Knoebels adding 148-foot drop tower for 2013

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The PA park opens on April 27.

Disneyland photographs multi-day ticket users to combat "rental" tickets

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Company is trying to curb the use shared tickets sold by brokers.

Reedy Creek fire fighters bring contract dispute to Disney controlled government

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Board of supervisors hopes to act as a neutral arbiter.

Disneyland resort boss George Kalogridis moves up to run Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

A series of senior management changes in Disney's parks and resorts division will move Kalogridis from west to east.

Disney's Animal Kingdom boss Michael Colglazier promoted to run Disneyland Resort

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Harvard MBA has been with the company since 1989.

Control of Holiday World at stake in legal battle

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Majority control of family-owned Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari in the hands of the widow of the park’s former president. For now at least.

Ouimet says the "staycation" is here to stay

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Cedar Fair's CEO says visits to regional amusement parks are less expensive and easier options.

Man charged with disorderly conduct for climbing Jet Star in the ocean

Posted | Contributed by Rihard

The ride associated with Sandy's destruction was apparently too tempting not to climb on.

Darien Lake settles with family of amputee who died from roller coaster fall

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Daughters of the accident victim will benefit from the settlement.

Matt Eckert named President/CEO of Holiday World

Posted | Contributed by Rihard

Eckert started working at the park in 2000 as the park's controller.

Orlando tourism boosts job count

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Led by theme parks, Central Florida has added thousands of jobs in the last year.

Electronic bracelets at center of vacation management system at Disney Parks

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Disney close to rolling out components of MyMagic+, which analysts believe will cost as much as a billion dollars to implement.

Knott's Berry Farm will close log flume for five months to overhaul

Posted | Contributed by Rihard

The 1969 amusement park ride will get more than a new coat of paint.

Dummy hand grenades found at Downtown Disney

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Harmless objects found in employee parking lot.

California Supreme Court rules amusement parks can't be sued for risks "inherent" to rides

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

Decision arising from a suit over bumper car injuries says participants of some activities and rides assume some risk for potential injury.

Former Kennywood manager Carl Hughes dies at 91

Posted | Contributed by Dutchman

Kennywood expanded greatly under Mr. Hughes' tenure, adding rides such as the Log Jammer and The Laser Loop and buying and opening other parks such as Idlewild in 1983 and Sandcastle in 1989.

Alton Towers neighbors continue to demand road improvements for amusement park traffic

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Traffic rises to three times normal at the peak of the operating season.

SeaWorld Parks shows its books ahead of IPO

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Filing shows per capita spending and capital expenditures for the theme park operator.

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