News Archive - November 2015

Bankruptcy to hear objections to two Conneaut Lake Park plans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans are unlikely to satisfy any of the interested parties.

Report suggests operator responsible for Smiler roller coaster accident was fired

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

Report says the worker was "believed to be a woman in her late teens to early 20's."

Boy in medically induced coma after falling from Castles N’ Coasters water ride

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

Report says witnesses saw the boy standing up before falling.

Court throws out Six Flags Over Georgia $32 million verdict for beating that happened outside of the park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Two years after verdict, court orders new trial.

Laid-off Disney IT workers file EEOC complaint for "national origin discrimination"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Several dozen workers whose jobs were outsourced are taking the action.

Alton Towers says Smiler roller coaster accident caused by human error

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park will reopen the ride next year after a number of changes in protocol.

SeaWorld San Antonio splitting off Aquatica as separate gate

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Physical gate changes are underway.

Miracle Strip owners evicted, sued over unpaid rent

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says they owe more than $328,000.

Food at IAAPA 2015 was delicious

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

BeaverTails among the standouts at the annual trade show.

Sally Corporation shopping a Walking Dead dark ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says that it's working on a deal with a theme park.

Environmental group sues Worlds of Fun, alleges excess discharge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Group says the park exceeds it permitted discharge.

Universal Studios Hollywood significantly raises annual pass prices

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Most expensive pass still has blackout dates.

Walt Disney World announced 50 years ago

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The massive resort was announced by its namesake in 1965.

IAAPA Attractions Expo starts this week with over a thousand exhibitors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The industry trade show features the second-largest show floor in its 97-year history.

DelGrosso's testing its wave pool for next spring's opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is exploring wave options for operation next year.

Ark Encounter sets July for opening date

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The controversial attraction in Kentucky will open July 7, 2016.

Owner of troubled water park chains himself to water slide to fend off foreclosure

Posted | Contributed by Uncle Coaster

The owner hopes this will attract an investor to help settle his debt.

The parking in Orlando is as much as $20

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the ticket price increases made headlines, there wasn't as much noise about the parking fees.

Star Wars Weekends done at Disney's Hollywood Studios because Star Wars

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With construction starting for a constant and extensive Star Wars presence, the park won't need its annual event.

Alton Towers may cut as many as 190 jobs after accident thins crowds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Smiler accident has negatively affected attendance and revenue.

SeaWorld will phase out orca show in San Diego

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Executives outline reboot for the company in analyst call.

Jimmy Fallon posts photos of motion capture for his Universal Orlando ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Tonight Show host Instagrams photos from a shoot with ILM.

Former Disneyland Resort worker pleads guilty to offering tickets for sex with underage girl

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The convicted man will serve a year in jail.

Santa Monica congresscritter introduces bill to ban captive orcas

Posted | Contributed by Dutchman

Bill would ban capture and breeding because of "suffering."

Disney attendance up 7% for the fiscal year, guest spending up 1%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The media and theme park giant was firing on all cylinders, including significant gains from ESPN.

SeaWorld attendance and financial slide begins to stabilize, CEO will redirect some budget for non-orca attraction at San Diego

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some of the $100 million slated for the San Diego "Blue Ocean" project will be used on an unnamed attraction.

Six Flags increases dividend by 12%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The stock will now pay $0.58 per share quarterly.

Cedar Fair has record third quarter, ups distribution by 10%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Growth in attendance and per capita spending drives results.

Osborne Family lights begin their last run at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park announced that this will be the last year for the attraction as they break ground for new attractions around Toy Story and Star Wars.

Lionsgate has vision for theme parks based on its franchises, including Hunger Games

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The film company has its sights set on building movie attractions around the world.

Animal rights protesters make monthly stop at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The group is asking the park to release animals to rehab centers or sanctuaries.

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