News Archive - July 2013

SeaWorld responds to video that suggests pilot whale was suffering

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Author of viral video said audience cried to "save the dolphin," but park says behavior is normal.

Knoebels' Flying Turns "close" to running

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Park is confident that new vehicles will work, and has been testing them this summer.

Regulation and accident reporting varies by state

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Recent death in Texas raises questions about consistency of regulation.

Cedar Fair Windseeker rides close after malfunction at Carowinds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Riders were stuck on the ride for an hour.

Cedar Point GM John Hildebrandt retiring

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dorney GM Jason McClure will assume the role at the end of the year.

Twentieth Century Fox theme park planned for Malaysia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Opening scheduled for 2016.

Opinion: Upcharge perks at theme parks just a matter of supply and demand

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Line skipping, exclusive access, just part of doing business.

Former Wild West World owner busting out of prison

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Convicted for securities fraud, Thomas Etheredge will be released on Monday.

Sustaintable Playland will keep most rides instead of removing them

Posted | Contributed by Keith Iorio

Non-profit chosen to manage the park caused controversy when it made plans to remove a third of the rides.

One-size amusement ride seats may be a problem for guests of various sizes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

News reports suggest that girth may have played a role in the death of a woman in Texas.

Court sides with Disney on Segway ban

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

California appeals court says Disneyland was right to prohibit use of the device in the theme park.

Six Flags six-month results hurt by wet weather

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company also expects potential impact from last Friday's fatal accident at Six Flags Over Texas.

Six Flags Over Texas visitors express safety concerns to Dallas newspaper

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guests describe what they perceived to be safety problems to <i>The Dallas Morning News</i>.

Smiler track appears to separate, ride closed

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDaddy

Photo from Twitter shows minor track section separation.

Dodgem' Cars destroyed by fire at Camden Park

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

Electrical surge caused the fire Sunday morning.

Cedar Point's Shoot The Rapids rolls back off lift, one rider transported to hospital

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Seven people were evaluated by first aid and EMS at the park, one was treated and released at local hospital.

Woman dies riding Texas Giant at Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The circumstances of the death are not clear.

Universal renews deal to keep Coke in the theme parks

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Deal includes joint marketing agreements between the beverage maker and theme park operator.

Gatekeeper reaches one million rider mark

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The millionth rider will enjoy a VIP tour and exclusive access to the ride this season.

Holiday World brings back deep-fried Twinkies

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

With the rescue of the classic snack food comes the restoration of its place on the theme park's menu.

Hydrochloric acid spill temporarily closes Wild Adventures

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Park says more than 200 gallons of the chemical spilled in the water park facility.

Disney theme park discounts and packages help save money

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Internet resources, both from Disney and third parties, help find deals.

NC investigators looking into shoot-out stunt accident

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Actor allegedly hit with shrapnel from gun blast, park may face fines.

Disney says MyMagic+ lifts per cap spending

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New wristband system benefits guests and the company.

Kentucky Kingdom rehabilitation in full swing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The shuttered theme park is being cleaned up and restored, in preparation for opening next spring.

Man arrested at Kings Island for allegedly trying to kidnap child had 4k rounds of ammo

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Police say he had a hidden camera used to record children.

Pennsylvania amusement park and carnival rides inspected by privately hired inspectors

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

State inspectors are certified, but hired privately and may not report all violations, according to report.

Developers secure 600 acres for Grand Texas theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The developers would like to see the park open in 2015.

SeaWorld wants to explore dynamic pricing

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Exec says a model that's easy to understand will likely be embraced by consumers.

Former civil rights activists commemorate the end of segregation at Gwynn Oak Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Forced racial division ended at the now defunct amusement park the same day that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have A Dream" speech.

An anthropological look at the attraction of theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Writer theorizes why people are drawn to these popular entertainment venues.

Round up: Top theme park restaurants

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

List includes restaurants from a variety of parks, large and small.

City says Astrotower will be entirely demolished at Coney Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City removed a portion of the tower after it had been swaying, causing the park to be closed.

Man dies in go-kart crash in Wisconsin Dells

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Officials describe the incident as a freak accident.

Gold Striker at California's Great America temporarily shut down to add noise reducing tunnel

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Ride caused noise above what was permitted in agreement with local office buildings.

BBC investigation alleges Thorpe Park manipulates midway games

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Undercover workers say the difficulty of games was changed to prevent winners.

Roundup: What to do at night at Orlando theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lights, fireworks and other activities fill the evenings at the parks.

Luna Park closed as stability of Astrotower evaluated

Posted | Contributed by Bird Of Prey01

Tower appeared to be swaying more than normal as park is evacuated.

Orlando theme parks score high on TripAdvisor awards

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Discovery Cove ranks ahead of Magic Kingdom in the contest.

Legends of Chima area opens this week at Legoland Florida

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

New themed area includes an interactive water ride.

Denver: Lakeside Amusement Park at night

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local video photojournalist captures the neon and charm of this 105-year-old park at night.

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