News Archive - September 2013

Some Orlando residents considered permanent tourists

Posted Monday, September 30, 2013 1:14 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Locals often at odds over political issues around theme parks.

Bay Beach has another big year in Green Bay

Posted Monday, September 30, 2013 1:13 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Zippin Pippin racks up more than 1 million rides.

Ed Hart takes press on a tour of Kentucky Kingdom

Posted Friday, September 27, 2013 12:48 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The new park operator shows progress in restoring the park, which has been closed since 2009 when Six Flags abandoned its lease.

Valleyfair adding Disk'O with new classic midway

Posted Thursday, September 26, 2013 12:32 PM | Contributed by coasterdude318

The Twin Cities amusement park will also relocate a couple of its classic rides.

Ohio Supreme Court agrees to hear Falfas v. Cedar Fair

Posted Thursday, September 26, 2013 12:23 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair agues that courts can't appoint executives of public companies, Falfas argues arbitration outcome is binding.

Chessington bans animal print clothing

Posted Thursday, September 26, 2013 12:22 AM | Contributed by Mike Gallagher

The theme park with animal attractions asserts that it confuses the animals.

Chinese entertainment company plans to build competitor to Shanghai Disneyland

Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2013 1:37 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Wuxi Wanda City theme park planned to open in 2016, a year after Shanghai Disneyland.

Iger touts theme park growth at conference

Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2013 1:30 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Shanghai park a big bet, MyMagic+ rolling out fully in the coming months in Orlando.

Cinema theme park project gains momentum near Rome

Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2013 1:25 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

First phase would open next year with family attractions, and more to follow.

Former Dreamland owners ask court to block purchase of the site

Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2013 1:19 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Local council and trust want to develop the site into a heritage theme park.

Great Wolf Lodge starts construction on New England resort

Posted Tuesday, September 24, 2013 3:43 PM | Contributed by Jeff

New indoor water park and resort will open 45 minutes outside of Boston, in later spring 2014.

Former IAAPA chair and Six Flags COO Gary Story passes away

Posted Tuesday, September 24, 2013 1:23 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Story led the operational side of Six Flags during its building boom .

Electronic music show shut down at Quassy after suspected overdoses

Posted Monday, September 23, 2013 1:25 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Seven people were treated, including four taken to the hospital.

RCT and Transport Tycoon developer Chris Sawyer working to get games on mobile platforms

Posted Monday, September 23, 2013 1:13 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Developer of the beloved RollerCoaster Tycoon series has taken time off from game development.

Disney alters queue policy for guests with disabilities

Posted Monday, September 23, 2013 12:51 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Guests will get return times, similar to FastPass, to experience the attraction.

Woman sheds half of her weight after being denied ride on roller coaster

Posted Thursday, September 19, 2013 1:00 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The 23-year-old, weighing around 300 pounds, would not fit in the restraints of Thorpe Park's Colossus roller coaster.

Keansburg will finish post-Sandy comeback with Oktoberfest

Posted Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:54 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Boardwalk park enjoying a long season after a daunting cleanup.

Locals see activity at former Freestyle Music Park

Posted Thursday, September 19, 2013 12:40 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Park's largest roller coaster seen testing.

20th Century Fox and dinosaurs compete for Zoo Miami theme park proposals

Posted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:26 PM | Contributed by Jeff

The movie studio would pay a lot more for lease, promises thousands of jobs.

Jackie Chan: The theme park

Posted Wednesday, September 18, 2013 1:26 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Marshal arts action star wants to build a theme park in Beijing.

Fun Town Pier owner plans to rebuild after fire

Posted Tuesday, September 17, 2013 1:50 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Despite the fire and Sandy damage, the owner wants to go bigger than before for the seaside amusement park.

NBCUniversal chief pegs parks and resorts business at $10 billion

Posted Monday, September 16, 2013 12:56 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Exec makes evaluation based on stock price of competitor SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment.

Kings Dominion will commemorate 40 years with park improvements

Posted Monday, September 16, 2013 12:25 PM | Contributed by Vater

Restored themed areas, roller coaster improvements in store for the Virginia theme park.

J.K. Rowling signs development deal, includes theme park attractions

Posted Friday, September 13, 2013 1:16 PM | Contributed by Jeff

The Harry Potter author engaged Warner Bros. for further development of films, TV and attractions.

Massive fire consumes part of New Jersey boardwalk, including Fun Town Pier

Posted Friday, September 13, 2013 3:44 AM | Contributed by bjames

High winds blamed for spreading the fire quickly.

New Texas Giant reopens as lawsuit is filed after fatal accident

Posted Wednesday, September 11, 2013 3:01 PM | Contributed by Tom Keener

The Six Flags Over Texas roller coaster opens with new seat belts and redesigned restraints.

Windseeker move from Knott's to Worlds of Fun prompted in part by ladder dispute

Posted Monday, September 9, 2013 1:13 PM | Contributed by Jeff

California regulations for maintenance ladders contributed to the decision to move the ride.

More than a dozen injured when Connecticut carnival swing ride loses power

Posted Monday, September 9, 2013 12:56 PM | Contributed by bjames

Thirteen people hospitalized, five refused treatment.

Carowinds announces two new slides for Boomerang Bay water park

Posted Monday, September 9, 2013 12:52 PM | Contributed by Tekwardo

Wave and bowl slides will open in 2014 at the Charlotte park.

Man arrested on weapons and drug charges giggles about video taping children at Kings Island

Posted Monday, September 9, 2013 12:47 PM | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Suspect admits to the behavior (which is not illegal) during interrogation.

Six Flags New England cancels electronic music festival after overdoses

Posted Saturday, September 7, 2013 1:51 PM | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Park says it cancelled the event after a number of drug incidents at event run by the same promoter.

Keansburg makes "miracle" comeback after Sandy destruction

Posted Friday, September 6, 2013 1:35 PM | Contributed by Jeff

New Jersey boardwalk park bounces back after serious damage from last season's storm.

Disney and Universal do battle for tourist dollars in Orlando

Posted Friday, September 6, 2013 1:35 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Significant capital projects boost the attraction portfolios of the resorts.

Theme park economy on the rise

Posted Friday, September 6, 2013 1:35 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Most theme park operators reporting positive results at the gate and with in-park spending.

Holiday World adding Mayflower swinging ship for 2014

Posted Friday, September 6, 2013 12:32 PM | Contributed by slider37

Ride is part of an $8 million package of improvements to the park.

Camden Park sued by woman who tripped and fell

Posted Thursday, September 5, 2013 4:54 PM | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Suit says the plaintiff fell on cracked asphalt that wasn't properly maintained.

Man booted from Universal Orlando for wearing police shirt

Posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 2:06 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park says it does not permit guests to wear items identifying them as law enforcement.

Cedar Fair reports net revenue is up 6% through Labor Day

Posted Wednesday, September 4, 2013 12:42 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Increase represents $51 million improvement.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg uses sheep to help maintain grounds

Posted Tuesday, September 3, 2013 1:32 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Targeted grazing helps keep the grass trimmed at the theme park.

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