News Archive - June 2013

Universal Orlando will base Halloween Horror Nights attraction on Cabin in the Woods

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The theme park has hired the movie's director and co-writer to produce the new scares.

Universal Orlando buys land under and around its Wet 'n' Wild water park

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The company has not said what its plans are for the 52 acres on the other side of Interstate 4.

Kentucky Kingdom developer granted lease, targeting May 24 opening

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Ed Hart says there are plans to double the size of the water park and build a new roller coaster.

Cedar Fair revenue, attendance and per cap spending up for year so far

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says revenue is up 5%, per capita spending is up 4% and attendance is up 1% over the same period last year.

Star Wars expansion at Walt Disney World could be of Harry Potter proportions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New and rethemed attractions could dramatically change Disney Hollywood Studios.

Germany's Ring Racer may finally reopen next month

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Troubled S&S air-launched roller coaster is expected to open during a Formula 1 race.

Kentucky Kingdom financing in place, lease vote coming Thursday

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Two days prior to the deadline, Ed Hart's development company says it has the money to operate the park.

Queens carousel designated NYC landmark

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

City commission grants the designation for the Forest Park ride, originally built in 1910.

Review: Magic Mountain's new Full Throttle

Posted | Contributed by Alexatucla

Giant loop compliments three launches on the new roller coaster.

Legal briefs pile up with drama in Holiday World ownership case

Posted | Contributed by The Shark

Allegations of self-inflated salary among the charges leveled between interested parties.

Transformers ride opens at Universal Orlando, continues years of improvements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Construction of the new theme park ride took about one year, and is one of many new areas that include Harry Potter and The Simpsons.

Zippin Pippin likely to serve its millionth rider in the next week

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The ride has been operating for just over two years in Green Bay.

Remembering Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cleveland newspaper describes the rise and fall of the once popular amusement park.

Developer proposes world's tallest roller coaster for Las Vegas

Posted | Contributed by Alexatucla

Ride maker seeks FAA clearance for "work in progress" ride.

Food and merchandise part of Orlando theme park battle

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With new themed areas comes new merchandise and food items related to the themes.

Family of Chinese woman who died in traffic accident outside of Dorney sues park, driver, others

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit says that the park and recruiting agency "failed to give proper guidance and safe housing."

VIP programs becoming standard at theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Up-charge perks and line skipping are widely available.

Roundup: New attractions around North America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Article summarizes many of the new rides and attractions found at theme parks.

Cedar Fair ride boarding policy angers parents of children with autism

Posted | Contributed by Iceman3

Company has always had policy requiring people with disabilities to arrange for a time to return to the ride instead of waiting in the queue, but it was inconsistently enforced.

Busch Gardens Tampa announces Falcon's Fury drop tower

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The face-first drop tower will be the tallest attraction in Central Florida.

Zamperla to build $10 million roller coaster at Coney Island

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The new ride will open next summer.

Zoning officials prohibit nightly fireworks at Dorney Park

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Township sides with residences that the display would be a nuisance.

OSHA fines SeaWorld Orlando $38,500 as "repeat offender"

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Agency says fine is result of follow-up inspection in December, where it found trainers were working too closely with orcas.

Marineland's oldest sea lion dies at 29

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Theme park says the sea lion may have been the oldest in captivity, though critics dispute that claim.

Photo feature: Defunct Central Florida attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>The Orlando Sentinel</i> posts a collection of photos from area attractions that have been closed or removed over the years.

Wet 'n' Wild adds Lo-Q to water parks in Phoenix and Las Vegas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

RFID wristbands let guests know when it's their turn to ride.

Universal Studios Hollywood offers VIP ticket for tiered theme park access

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New $299 package includes meals, line skipping and other perks.

Kentucky Kingdom state requires total refurbishment to open next spring

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Ed Hart's group is confident they can still open the park on time.

Dreamland Trust raises money to restore the Scenic Railway

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Money comes in part from government fund to revive seaside towns.

Indiana Beach relies on "old school" charm

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Nostalgia an important part of the amusement park's appeal.

Cedar Fair unitholders elect board members, including D. Scott Olivet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

D. Scott Olivet joins board as new member, and also serves as CEO of Renegade Brands and executive chairman of RED Digital Cinema.

Steel Pier gets OK for 200-foot observation wheel

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Wheel is part of a $12 million improvement project.

Ghost Town misses opening again, this time due to failed inspections

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Inspectors found cracks in the chairs of the chairlift.

Disney and Universal invested heavily in theme parks during recession

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme parks real the benefits as economy recovers.

Walt Disney World leapfrogs Universal Orlando on one-day ticket price

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While Universal recently raised the one-day price to $92 for one theme park, Disney has set the price at $95 for Magic Kingdom, and $90 for the other three parks.

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