News Archive - June 2014

Six Flags Great Adventure's Zumanjaro scheduled to open July 4

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Weather and other delays put off the opening of the huge drop ride.

Notorious Action Park opens again this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The New Jersey park featured in an Internet documentary for its questionable safety record returns.

Editorial: Paid line skipping a lesson opportunity for kids

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Opinion piece suggests that the premium queue systems can teach kids about fiscal responsibility.

Theme parks "storm ready" to prepare for dangerous weather

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attractions describe their procedures when lightning approaches.

Schlitterbahn delays opening of huge slide for media, citing conveyor issues

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After flying in parts for the raft conveyor system, the park needs more time for test cycles.

Miracle Strip Carousel disputes zoning for potential competitor

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City will hold a hearing for the development of an additional ride park.

Three rides, some parking, closed at Valleyfair due to flooding

Posted | Contributed by sws

Heavy rain in Minnesota has led to flooding at the Twin Cities amusement park.

Six Flags New England announces end for Cyclone roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will offer last rides on July 20.

Six Flags announces partnership to build amusement parks in China

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Details are thin as the company says it will work with a real estate developer there.

Ghost Town opening delayed by water line issues, washed out road

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

North Carolina theme park Ghost Town in The Sky hoped to open last weekend.

Fire at Disneyland unwanted attraction at the theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Firefighters put out the fire in 20 minutes, which started on a loading dock in a backstage area.

Food truck event coming to Downtown Disney at WDW

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gathering will bring vendors from around the Orlando area.

Universal Orlando sets July 8 as opening date for Harry Potter expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attractions in Universal Studios Florida, including the train to and from Islands Adventure, will be open to the general public.

Universal Orlando teasing Harry Potter new attractions this week

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New video segments show what's happening in the new Diagon Alley.

Speculation continues on Six Flags Magic Mountain's true intentions for Colossus

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Enthusiasts hoping for the Rocky Mountain Construction treatment on the roller coaster.

Joyland preservationist group disbands

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Money already raised will be given to other organizations.

Cedar Point celebrating Blue Streak roller coaster's 50th anniversary

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will have a special event with T-shirts and cake.

Jimmy Fallon shooting Tonight Show at Universal Orlando this week

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Shows will include preview for new Harry Potter attractions.

Indianapolis Zoo moves to dynamic pricing

Posted | Contributed by Amnesiac

Admission prices can vary by more than $10.

Great America's Goliath opens Thursday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The delayed roller coaster will debut at Six Flags Great America this week.

New Jersey amusement accidents searchable online

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Newspapers compile the data and post it online.

Permanent Thomas The Tank Engine theme park planned for New England

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans call for a 2015 opening.

New Conneaut Lake plan includes strategy to pay back taxes

Posted | Contributed by Carousel Rabbit

Old trustees out, new alliance in with strategic plan and a four-year plan to pay off over $900k in taxes.

Opening date for Harry Potter attractions at Universal Orlando more intriguing than the attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The resort still hasn't said when the new sections will open, despite the removal of construction walls and scheduling of a media preview.

Playland will continue to be operated by county for foreseeable future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Deal with Sustainable Playland is out, county will continue to operate the park at a loss.

Cedar Point weekend closure boosts Sandusky businesses

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Other attractions and businesses saw greater traffic after the amusement park closed for a water main break.

Water main break not expected to impact Cedar Point financials

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parent company says the closure is "immaterial" to long-term results.

Teen born without hands and feet challenging Six Flags Great Adventure safety restrictions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The family is suing the park because it believes the range of disability rules are too broad.

Construction walls removed at Universal Studios Florida, public sees Harry Potter London scene up close

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Harry Potter expansion into the studio park is one step closer to opening.

Officials skeptical that Sustainable Playland has an adequate plan for the park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After a year and a half, county and other local officials don't think the organization has a viable long-term plan.

Cedar Point closes for weekend after water main break

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDaddy

Safety and sanitary concerns cause the giant amusement park to remain closed.

Mark Hamill appearing at Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios, adding to new film hype

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reprising his role as Luke Sky Walker in the forthcoming Episode VII, there's speculation the Jedi is sporting a look for the film.

Massachusetts Senate passes bill for greater regulation of amusement rides, excludes carousels

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The bill updates the licensing standards for rides and regulation authority for the state.

Two men sentenced to prison for defrauding investors and claiming to have rights to scrap Six Flags New Orleans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The pair had forged documents indicating they were granted rights from local authorities to tear down the abandoned amusement park.

New 570-foot Skyscraper roller coaster coming to Orlando in 2016

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride will be part of a new complex near the intersection of Sand Lake Road and International Drive.

Cedar Fair re-elects three board members, including CEO Matt Ouimet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The board members will serve for three-year terms expiring in 2017.

Jurassic World shooting at former Six Flags New Orleans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The sequel to the Jurassic Park series is the latest film to shoot scenes at the park abandoned after Hurricane Katrina.

Six Flags Magic Mountain to close Colossus in August

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride has been operating at the park since 1978.

Estimated attendance report shows 5.4% growth among major theme park operators

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Growth is particularly significant in Asia.

Walt Disney World workers rally as contract set to expire

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company has offered a starting wage of $10 and to cover 75% of health care premium.

Seven Dwarfs Mine Train attraction brings state of the art tech to attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New animatronics and ride system replace the older attractions that once occupied Fantasyland.

Complaints and privacy questions arise from biometric scans at Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some complain of longer lines for passholders to enter the park.

Anticipatory customer service part of training for Six Flags employees

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Employees asked to look for stress points before they happen.

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