News Archive - March 2014

Walt Disney World parking increased to $17

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new fee is $2 higher than the previous amount.

World's tallest drop ride opens at Six Flags Great Adventure on Memorial Day weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 41-story ride is mounted on the face of the Kingda Ka roller coaster.

Palace Entertainment buys the Miami Seaquarium

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The subsidiary of Spanish-owned Parques Reunidos will await county approval for the purchase.

Disney Magic to sail the fjords of Iceland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New itineraries across the Baltic Sea.

I-X Indoor Amusement Park celebrates 25 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The temporary indoor park has more than 100 rides and attractions.

UCF theme park management club unique among universities

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The club, with 75 members, is organized in the Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

Despicable Me Minion Mayhem opening next month at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Simulator film ride brings you into Gru's world of minions.

Walt Disney World MagicBand round up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Orlando Sentinel gives an overview of how the bands are used at Disney's Orlando theme parks.

Universal Orlando starts TV campaign for new Harry Potter theme park attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Three ads began airing nationally on TV.

Developers pitch $60M year-round theme park for Toronto

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While a location hasn't been selected, plans call for a fall 2016 opening.

Disney's big results largely due to price increases

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Much of the increase can be attributed to reversals of discounts offered during economic downturn.

Dutch Wonderland announces Exploration Island, full of dinosaurs

Posted | Contributed by SWTCP

The new attraction will include a dig site, gondola cruise and a relocated turnpike ride.

Dan Koch leads purchase of Alabama's Splash Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The former Visionland is mostly a water park today.

Port Aventura adding a Ferrari themed area for 2016

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attractions include a hotel shaped like a Ferrari wing.

Walt Disney World turns on Fastpass+ for annual passholders

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Passholders can book the attraction queue times online the way resort guests can.

Idlewild's Mr. Rogers converting to Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood in 2015

Posted | Contributed by jml142

The change aligns with the popularity of the PBS show young children are watching today.

New Thunderbolt opening at Coney Island in May

Posted | Contributed by Mike Gallagher

Officials have broken ground for the new roller coaster, which shares its name with a wooden predecessor.

MyMagic+ a billion dollar bet for guests at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

RFID wristbands and a host of IT systems intend to enhance guest experience, and lead park decision making with data.

Man reportedly falls out of Opa roller coaster at Mt. Olympus

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State investigating the accident.

Gerstlauer says Six Flags Over Texas specified New Texas Giant wouldn't have seat belts

Posted | Contributed by Red Garter Rob

Statement is the latest in a series of court filings around the accident.

Comcast CFO describes Universal theme parks as "under-capitalized"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Statements made at a conference imply greater investment in the company's theme parks, which were acquired as part of NBCUniversal.

Legoland Windsor closing over right wing extremist threats to Muslims

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park made the decision after discussions with police.

Lone proposal for Six Flags New Orleans site is to resurrect Jazzland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The committee handling the proposal selection will continue to accept submissions.

Universal Studios reportedly building a resort outside of Beijing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A number of reports say the park will open in 2018.

Houston dinosaur theme park project lands on new site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer says the land is twice the size of the original plot.

Cedar Point announces Lighthouse Point expansion with 52 new cabins

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The cabins will replace the old RV circles of the former Camper Village.

Universal Orlando teams up with Second Harvest to deliver food to OC middle schools

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park resort donated money and other resources to the local effort.

Universal Orlando parking garage locked down, opened, with no explanation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A suspicious car and driver are said to have been in the garage, but no arrests were made.

Development authorities make no statement after deadline for Six Flags New Orleans proposals expires

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The future of the defunct amusement park remains unknown.

Retiree builds replica of defunct amusement park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The model is an attraction for people with fond memories of the park.

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