News Archive - April 2014

Imagineers reveal animatronic characters on Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new characters for the roller coaster ride raise the bar for animatronics.

Sikh and Muslim groups file complaint against Boomers in California over headgear

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Complaint says the FEC denies gokart rides for people wearing turbans and hijabs.

Busch Gardens Tampa posts video of new Falcon's Fury drop tower

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride features a face-down angle during the drop.

Disney announces $800 million increase for Shanghai Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The additional investment is intended to boost overall capacity of the park.

Service economy jobs at odds with cost of living in Orlando area

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local hotels complain of workers living in their rooms.

Knoebels installing new roller coaster for 2015, small improvements this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Assembly of the new Zierer ride will begin after the park closes in the fall.

Disney reportedly considering a Small World movie

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Movies based on attractions, aside from Pirates of The Caribbean, have not been very good.

Legoland Florida runs on renewable energy for Earth Day

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park partners with local utility, will power a portion of the park permanently with renewable energy.

Six Flags attendance and revenue down as Easter pushed to 2nd quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Per capita spending up 7% as first quarter loss narrows.

Blog covers the history of Arrow Dynamics

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Features include rare photos and literature from the manufacturing company that once dominated the amusement industry.

Cedar Fair sets stage for another record year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park operator is spending $145 million on capital projects this year.

Exploding prize basketball injures woman at Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Woman suffers from bruises after ball bursts under her arm.

Universal Orlando takes bigger piece of the tourist pie with Harry Potter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

According to estimates, Disney and SeaWorld's percentage of theme park attendance declined.

Six Flags Great America accused of denying pass refund for deceased husband

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says the park offered the refund after media involvement.

Long lines for Banshee and on the freeway for King Island's opening day

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Perfect weather, a new ride and opening day bring the crowds out to the Ohio park.

Disney trades 25% higher starting wage and 401(k) style match for pension

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

The unions oppose the removal of the pension plan.

CoasterImage posts photos and video from Banshee media day at Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The world's longest inverted roller coaster opens a day early for the media and enthusiasts.

New Splash Adventure owners make a dramatic point to remove parking fees

Posted | Contributed by Vater

Dan Koch takes a page from the Holiday World playbook by offering free parking.

Finger scans now required for Six Flags passholders

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The technology can't be used to recreate a fingerprint.

Adventure Island adopts a shirt required policy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials say they're taking the American approach of covering man boobs and beer bellies.

Ohio Supreme Court hears Cedar Fair v. Falfas case

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Common Pleas ruled reinstatement not necessary, but Court of Appeals did. Company argues the law does not allow for it.

New Jersey amusement parks open in time for Easter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks and boardwalks prepare for the season with new attractions.

SeaWorld loses appeal in OSHA whale proximity case

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A panel of judges ruled 2-1 that the agency was within its power to uphold a ban on close contact with the animals.

Six Flags branded park coming to Dubai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The project is expected to open in late 2017.

Family quits, then continues, offering pony rides at Bay Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After making up their minds to discontinue serving the park since the 20's, families get them to change their minds.

State says parts were worn on Mt. Olympus Opa! roller coaster at time of accident, park will remove ride

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The park disputes the findings but says it will remove the ride.

Families of autistic kids sue Disney over queue policy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit claims that the company doesn't do enough under the ADA to accommodate kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which often have difficulty waiting in lines.

Universal Studios Hollywood will be 70% new in two years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parent Comcast investing over $1.6 billion in the Hollywood theme park.

Emotions run high on future of Playland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The publicly owned park in Rye, New York, is cherished by many, but opinions vary on what to do with it.

Minion Mayhem brings Despicable Me to life at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Designers were challenged with bringing the yellow characters from the screen to real life.

Disney's Small World celebrates 50 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The multi-lingual theme park attraction is a half-century old.

Employee break area goes up in flames at Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials total the value of the loss at $60,000.

Zumanjaro topped off at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

World's tallest drop ride is attached to the tower for the KingDa Ka roller coaster.

Investors looking for return on investment from Disney's "billion dollar bracelets"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attention turns to results as the "Next Gen" system reaches most guests at Walt Disney World.

Battlestar Galactica roller coaster closed for good at Universal Studios Singapore

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says a new ride will take its place.

Two proposals for former Six Flags New Orleans involve resurrecting Jazzland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Committee will consider the plans for the defunct site, which never reopened after Hurricane Katrina.

Advocacy group drops involvement in Playland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The money losing, county owned park continues to be surrounded by controversy.

Charmland announces MagicCharmBracelet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new service brings guest experience to an entirely new level at the popular theme park.

Cabana Bay Beach Resort opens at Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The fourth on-property hotel features a retro vibe.

MyMagic+ rolls out to all guests of Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The program is no longer limited to resort guests or passholders.

A brief history of the business of building roller coasters

Posted | Contributed by Draegs

A look back at the long history of building the amusement rides we love.

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