News Archive - December 2015

Orange County Sheriff adds mounted patrols to Disney Springs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney recently increased the size of their contract with local law enforcement.

SeaWorld sues California Coastal Commission over breeding rules

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit says that the commission is acting outside of its jurisdiction.

Judge tosses out lawsuits that allege SeaWorld used false advertising over treatment of animals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Court rules the cases do not cite specific advertising, and that the company is not obligated to disclose how it treats the animals.

Universal Orlando celebrates 25 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park complex has been on a massive expansion binge in the last few years.

Disneyland will close ten attractions, some permanently, during Star Wars construction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Closures will happen despite recent increase in pass prices.

Fist fight misinterpreted as shooting at Disney Springs, chaos ensues

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rumors of shooting quickly grew out of control.

Investors score Disney Vacation Club points in foreclosures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Buyers sometimes acquire the properties for below market value.

Universal Orlando buys 450 acres, according to seller's attorney

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

The series of properties are near Universal Boulevard.

Universal Orlando offering volunteer vacation packages, including Give Kids The World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Visitors can get package deals at reduced cost in exchange for volunteer time.

PointBuzz reviews top 10 Cedar Point news stories for 2015

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Renovations, a new ride and a tragic accident were among the headlines this year.

SeaWorld Orlando Sky Tower stuck for three hours, loaded

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Nothing bad actually happened to anyone beyond the inconvenience.

Camden Park cited by OSHA for 45 safety violations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fines by the agency total $65,100.

Aladdin ends 13-year run at Disney California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The musical will make way for a Frozen show at the theme park.

Carowinds shows progress on its Carolina Harbor water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 25-acre project will be heavily themed to reflect the Carolinas.

Orlando theme parks add metal detectors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney, Universal and SeaWorld all add the devices at their gates.

California's Great America fined $70,200 for low zone accident on Flight Deck

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cal/OSHA says safety protocols and training were not in place.

Ghost Town In The Sky rebranding and setting new direction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner says they can't compete with places like Dollywood.

Plants vs. Zombies coming to Carowinds, Ouimet says technology spending increasing at Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company is partnering with EA on two video game related attractions.

Man attempts to enter Magic Kingdom with gun, charged for concealed weapon

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

Permit had expired ten years ago, Disney prohibits weapons on the property.

Zoo Miami will add boat ride as part of Everglades attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mission Everglades will feature a boat ride that gets guests close to nature and various animals.

UK's Fantasy Island up for sale

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park has debt of £53.3 million.

Harry Potter opens at Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new themed area will feature similar attractions to those found in Islands of Adventure.

Initial plans for Disney St. Louis park selling at auction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The city was one of the locations under consideration before Orlando was chosen for Walt Disney World.

Cedar Point fined by OSHA for worker injury at Slingshot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The agency did not name the employee or describe the incident.

Man charged with recording child porn at Dorney Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says secret video recording went on for as long as a decade.

Security always a concern at a Central Florida theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local and federal law enforcement work with parks and extraordinary security services.

Universal Orlando said to have contract on huge land parcel on Universal Blvd.

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The properties have the right zoning to provide a blank slate for expansion.

Holiday World featured on HGTV show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

House Hunters takes a couple to Santa Claus, Indiana.

Orange County approves Skyplex in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The project includes a 501-foot tower with a roller coaster on it.

Environmentalists argue about grass in opposition to Six Flags Great Adventure solar project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Planning board issues smack downs to activist lawyer for going off-topic.

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