News Archive - March 2013

SeaWorld Entertainment sees rises in revenue and attendance

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Earnings more than triple in 2012.

Six Flags CEO compensation triples in 2012

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Filing says increases tied to performance of the amusement park company.

Keansburg Amusement Park open in time for Easter after Sandy clean up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owners promised after the storm that the park would be open as it is every year.

Disabled man awarded $8,000 for being stuck on Disneyland's Small World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Stuck in the final tunnel, the park waited to evacuate him until they could move the boat.

Ed Hart says it will cost more than expected to open Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Developer says that the amusement park will still open in 2014.

Kennywood found not liable for injuries on King Kahuna

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Lawsuit from woman with spinal injuries ends in amusement park's favor.

Family feud and lawsuits behind struggle for control of Holiday World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Widow and brother of the late Will Koch at odds over ownership of the amusement park.

Japanese tourist dies in Cambodian roller coaster derailment

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Officials immediately detained several operators of the ride.

Disney surveying guests about Star Wars for theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annual pass holders being asked about their desire for Star Wars themed attractions.

Keansburg's Wildcat will be restored for fair circuit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A Florida carnival company has plans to repair the roller coaster.

Walt Disney World annual passes being updated to use MyMagic+ and entry through new gates

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Passholders will eventually gain access to new features, like Fastpass+.

Playland repairs delayed over bidding process

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

County attorney says that repairs to the government-owned amusement park couldn't be designated as an emergency.

Legoland Florida will open new Chima area this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New attractions will be based on the new themed Lego sets.

Disney will require guests under 14 to be accompanied by someone 14 or older for entry

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says new policy wasn't prompted by any particular incident.

Firefighters contain 10-acre brush fire at Dollywood

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

Fire was apparently started by train.

Construction in high gear for Universal Orlando’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The new resort will open in May 2014 with 1,800 rooms.

Video: Silver Dollar City previews Outlaw Run

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new hybrid roller coaster opens in Branson.

Downtown Disney will evolve into Disney Springs at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Retail, restaurant and entertainment district at edge of the resort will be reimagined after three decades.

Boy dies two days after being pulled unconscious from Disney's Pop Century pool

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 13-year-old from Missouri was vacationing with family.

Disney rules out theme park for India

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says a lack of infrastructure would make development difficult.

Darien Lake granted tax incentives for expansion

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

New York amusement park will get sales and property tax exemptions for $5.2 million in improvements.

Planning room for SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica is nerve center for creative effort

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Models, photos and plans are inspiration for the new attraction.

Petitioners voice opposition to scaling back rides at Playland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Current plans call for reduction in rides, and critics say this will damage the park's heritage.

Green Bay City Council approves purchase of Sea Dragon for Bay Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride, currently on the fair circuit, will cost $670,000 to acquire.

Geauga Lake property back on the market

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Cedar Fair will consider selling smaller portions of the property, instead of the entire thing.

Six Flags Over Georgia retires after 45 years with the company

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Melinda Ashcraft served as a ride operator at the park when it opened, and held many positions around the company through her career.

Keansburg Amusement Park determined to open for Easter

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Despite the damage caused by Hurricane Sanity, the park's owners expect to be open at the traditional start of their season.

Kentucky Kingdom approved for sales tax rebates

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

State approves the incentives for Ed Hart's project to reopen the amusement park.

New rides at Knott's Berry Farm open May 25

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Wild mouse, flying scooters and scrambler will debut with refurbished log ride Memorial Day weekend.

Alton Towers launching companion app for The Smiler

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The mobile app will include a simulation of the new ride.

PointBuzz has complete photo coverage of GateKeeper construction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Point fan site has hundreds of construction photos of the new roller coaster, which formed a complete circuit this week.

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