News Archive - September 2014

Disney gets autism ADA federal lawsuit moved to Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company successfully argued that the people involved with current policy are located there.

Lightwater Valley's Ultimate decapitates deer

Posted | Contributed by slithernoggin

Deer apparently wandered into a low zone overnight.

Orlando companies doing theme park work oversees

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Emerging markets in Asia and the Middle East driving new business.

Three hurt, one in medically induced coma, after Fright Fest fight at Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by Vater

One teenager is in the hospital with critical injuries.

Kentucky Kingdom has solid comeback year, will open more rides next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investors in the park say they'll continue to add rides old and new to the Louisville amusement park.

Halloween Horror Nights kicks off at bicoastal Universal theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New technology pushes scare attractions even further this year at the studio parks.

Rye Playland sees 20% boost in attendance, 24% increase in revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The county-owned park, in the midst of an operational identity crisis, saw significant improvement this year.

Palace sells FEC's to Apex, will focus on gated parks

Posted | Contributed by slithernoggin

Company lets go of 14 family entertainment centers, retains 23 parks.

Walt Disney World nerds cry over the replacement of Maelstrom with Frozen attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some fans predict that this means the end of days.

Quassy survives economic uncertainty after four generations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Significant boost in attendance come from $5 million investment at the amusement park.

Backlot tour closes at Disney Hollywood Studio on Sept. 27

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attraction originally opened with the park in 1989.

Wood designer has dream job at Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Artist makes unique gifts for sale at the amusement park.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg removes severed heads from Halloween theme in response to complaints

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Complaints suggested the props were insensitive in the wake of terrorist beheadings.

Cedar Point announces Rougarou, Hotel Breakers details and new group pavilions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park's beach overhaul will be complete next year, along with a Mantis conversion to floorless trains.

Cedar Point posts video tease for Rougarou, the floorless coaster formerly known as Mantis

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Altered ride is said to "feed on screams."

Ohio Supreme Court says Falfas not entitled to job at Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company is not bound by the arbitration panel's requirement that he be reinstated as COO.

Comcast chief hot on Universal theme parks, says they're "under-hoteled"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The parent company of NBCUniversal says everything about the theme park business has been a pleasant surprise.

Cedar Point announces partnership with Lebron James Family Foundation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will host kids active with the foundation's "Wheels for Education" program and its I PROMISE Network.

MCO says no to anti-SeaWorld PETA ads

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The airport says the ads are "offensive and controversial."

Investor sues SeaWorld Parks, says it lied about reasons for attendance decline

Posted | Contributed by janfrederick

Suit bases argument on position of Blackfish "documentary" film.

Frozen attraction coming to Norway pavilion at Epcot

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The parks will also integrate the animated film into other attractions, including the Cinderella Castle lighting during the holidays.

Zamperla subsidiary interested in operating Playland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With New York's Coney Island under its belt, the company would like a shot at running the county-owned Playland, and install a pendulum ride there.

Mother frustrated by Kings Island disallowing son with partial limbs from riding roller coasters

Posted | Contributed by Walt S

The family says he was able to ride the year before.

Valleyfair expanding its Soak City water park for 2015

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New slides are focal point for the expansion.

Walt Disney World will implement just-announced Apple Pay in time for holidays

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new iPhone-based payment system will be live in October.

Universal Orlando announces fifth hotel, Sapphire Falls

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Loews-operated hotel is expected to open in the summer of 2016.

Six Flags Magic Mountain's Colossus catches fire, suffers damage to lift hill

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride is already closed for its conversion to the new Twisted Colossus.

Premium experiences boosting revenue at Orlando theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Up-charge attractions offer exclusivity and perks above the regular admission.

Wonder Mountain's Guardian gets a Halloween makeover

Posted | Contributed by slithernoggin

At Canada's Wonderland, the park's new for 2014 ride, Wonder Mountain's Guardian, will become Zombies 4-D for 2014's Halloween Haunt.

Lagoon announces Cannibal roller coaster for 2015

Posted | Contributed by Amnesiac

Lagoon officials made the announcement at a podium before a long, bright red, twisty section of track.

Cedar Fair net revenue up 1% through Labor Day, lowers guidance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Results attributed to increase in per capita spending.

Falcon's Fury finally opens at Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says thousands of guests have been on the ride during a soft opening period.

Post-Labor Day crowds make waits for Harry Potter attractions tolerable

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Waits for Escape from Gringotts bottom out at 20 minutes.

Cedar Point announces that Mantis will be "squashed"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A teaser video says the stand-up roller coaster will be squashed on October 19.

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