News Archive - July 2014

Man loses 120 pounds, rides first roller coaster in 10 years

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

TV crew takes him to Six Flags Great America to ride Goliath.

Kentucky approves tax incentives for Noah's Ark park, again

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Scaling back the scope of the project after three years, a state agency again gives the project a tax incentive of as much as $18.25 million.

Equinox closed indefinitely at Canobie

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park representative says it's unlikely to return.

Man sues Six Flags Great America for being stuck on Superman for at least 15 minutes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Claiming permanent injuries, he seeks at least $50,000 for negligence.

Mobile apps growing in use to engage theme park guests throughout the day

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Apps are useful for everything from finding your car to wait times.

Two people hurt by cable on Cedar Point's Skyhawk

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says a cable separated from the ride, hospitalizing one of two people treated for injuries.

It's Norway vs. Frozen in a battle for the future of Epcot's World Showcase pavilion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Representatives of the country aren't thrilled with the idea of replacing its culture with fiction.

Holiday World announces Thunderbird, a launched B&M wing roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Launch system will be a first for this manufacturer.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom briefly threatened by wild fire

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park staff finds burning embers on roof of building.

Grand Texas will open water park next Memorial Day, amusement park the year after that

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ambitious project has announced an opening date for its parks.

Lebron James and Cedar Point roller coaster name a complicated affair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Potential licensing, new rides, refurbished rides, all factor into the potential naming issue.

Higher attendance and per capita spending at Universal theme parks boosts Comcast

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holiday timing also helped with the second quarter results.

Six Flags attendance down while per capita spending is up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company blames harsh winter that shifted school calendars for attendance decrease.

Cinecitta World movie theme park opens Thursday in Italy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Italian park hopes to lure an international audience to Rome.

Ninja reopens at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says fallen tree severed a front wheel.

Harry Potter attractions open at Universal Studios Japan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Butterbeer and magic wands now available for Japanese fans of the books and films.

Disney theme parks provide massive cash flow to the company

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says the parks provide 25% of the company's revenue.

TripAdvisor ranks theme parks based on reviews, puts Discovery Cove on top

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The premium experience next door to SeaWorld Orlando was rated the highest by reviewers.

Scale is the secret to Disney's massive theme park profits

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A huge annual customer base leads to the $2.2 billion in profit.

Casino Pier carousel will be auctioned, possibly in pieces

Posted | Contributed by Mike Gallagher

Owner will attempt to sell the historic ride as a whole first.

Six Flags Over Texas and Gerstlauer battle liability over 2013 New Texas Giant death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Family seeks more than $1 million for the death of Rosa Esparza, who fell out of the ride.

Universal Studios Japan expects attendance lift with Harry Potter expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials are hoping for an annual boost of 2 million guests.

Dozens hospitalized following apparent chlorine gas exposure at Michigan's Adventure

Posted | Contributed by ~BRIAN~

Official says two common pool chemicals combined to create a harmful gas.

Disney responds to lawsuit over change in queue policy for kids with developmental disabilities

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says its policy, which changed to prevent abuse of previous system, does not prevent guests with the disabilities from riding.

Man suffers severed fingers after ride on Magic Kingdom's Pirates of The Caribbean

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reedy Creek Fire Department official says the man had his hand on the outside of the boat.

Investigation into Ninja derailment continues, first lawsuit filed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investigators say an entire tree fell on the track, causing the derailment.

AP report shows that SeaWorld animals live longer in captivity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The report looks over decades of statistics, and the findings are contrary to those presented by animal rights activists.

Diagon Alley opens to Harry Potter fans at Universal Studios Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Long lines and enthusiastic fans were found for the attraction's opening day.

Hoffman's Playland will close for good this year, likely auction rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The small kiddie park will be redeveloped, likely with some combination of commercial and residential projects.

Teen dies after fall from Terra Mitica roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by RCMAC

Reports suggest his harness failed.

Ninja partially derails at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Early reports suggest four injuries as fire fighters work with staff to secure and unload a train.

Zumanjaro, tallest drop ride in the world, finally opens at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State clears the ride on Independence Day.

Zumanjaro opening delayed again as state hasn't issued permit to operate yet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Delay is the latest in a series that included difficult weather conditions in the off-season.

Cedar Fair rings closing bell of NYSE, reports 1% increase in early-season revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CEO Matt Ouimet rang the ceremonial bell outside of the company's flagship park, Cedar Point.

Cedar Fair introduces FunTV in queues, partners with advertising unit of Time Warner Cable

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The video and audio system will appear in more than 120 attraction queues at Cedar Fair parks.

Former Great Coasters members form new Skyline Attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Orlando-based company will announce a product or attraction on August 1, according to its web site.

Hotel guests get dibs on first public entry to new Harry Potter attractions at Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The previously booked hotel packages included early entry and admission to the attractions.

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