News Archive - May 2015

Ouimet on Cedar Fair: "Strongest Memorial Day weekend in a long time"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park company CEO says the business is the strongest it has been in his career.

Survey suggests that Disney is considering dynamic pricing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guests may have to pay more for busier days.

Busch Gardens Tampa announces Cobra's Curse roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The Mack spinning mouse is set to open in 2016.

Universal Orlando announces Volcano Bay water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new on-property water park is the third gate for the complex, opening in 2017.

Duke Energy to build 5 megawatt solar facility near Epcot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney will buy the power output from the new facility.

Bay Beach Amusement Park opening with two more family rides this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Donations are aggressively pushing the park's long-range plans forward.

SeaWorld Orlando announces Mako, the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster will open in the summer of 2016.

Battlestar Galactica reopening at Universal Studios Singapore

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride will now feature 2-across seating instead of 4.

Carowinds plans to retire Thunder Road on July 26

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The wooden roller coaster will close for good.

Disney, SeaWorld experiment with preordering food via mobile apps

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Orlando theme parks are giving guests another way to shortcut waits.

EPCOT: The experimental community that never came to be

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Walt Disney's ambitious dream of a utopian city was never realized.

Review: Twisted Colossus at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The converted roller coaster features nearly 5,000 feet of track.

Lakeside Amusement Park police allegedly clash with disabled using service dogs over boarding miniature train

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A complaint has been filed against the park citing a violation of the ADA.

Hersheypark's Laff Trakk roller coaster opens to the public Saturday

Posted | Contributed by Coasterfantom2

The spinning glow-in-the-dark indoor ride had its media preview this week.

Review: Cedar Point's Hotel Breakers "top family resort in Ohio"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After an estimated $50 million renovation, the hotel is getting high marks.

Six Flags Over Texas debuts Battle For Metropolis

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new dark ride features DC characters and extensive special effects.

"No selfie sticks" signs appearing in Disney theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ban is targeted to the rides, where people have been losing their minds with "narcisticks."

Earth Quest and Grand Texas theme parks still nowhere to be found

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The heavily hyped theme park projects have failed to materialize any trace of progress.

Social media overreacts to behavior at private event at Clementon Amusement Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the park says it won't host any future events where fights and naughty dancing allegedly happened, people online defend the park while others swear it off.

"Disneybounding" is cosplay light for Disney nerds visiting the theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Subtle clothing choices make for tributes to characters.

Total number of families with autistic children suing Disney on discrimination claim at least 58

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Claims say new queue policy implemented in 2013 is discriminatory.

Indiana Jones themed restaurant coming to Disney Springs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The restaurant is part of the expansion and renovation of the former Downtown Disney complex.

Legoland Florida hotel opens in Winter Haven

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

The themed hotel is immediately next door to Legoland.

New this year at Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

This is shaping up to be a big year for Star Wars.

Batman roller coaster opens at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new 4D coaster spins riders

NAPHA says Knoebels is its favorite park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park has been in a constant battle with Kennywood over the title.

BBC mini-doc: Dreamland's roller coaster ride to a brighter future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Short video documents the rise, fall and rebirth of the Margate attraction.

New Jersey to Six Flags Great Adventure: We'll buy the land you want for a solar farm

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State's environmental agency offers to buy the land that some critics don't want cleared for solar.

The Simpsons' Springfield opening at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The set of attractions, shops and restaurants take up a city block.

PointBuzz live blogging opening weekend at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Starting with the first riders on Rougarou, and the first look at the newly renovated Hotel Breakers.

CoasterBuzz Video: Opening Thunderbird

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A look at the process that led to the creation of Holiday World's new roller coaster, Thunderbird.

Nintendo working with Universal on theme park attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While no specific attractions have been announced, the video game maker said it will work with the parks on new experiences.

Universal Orlando announces Skull Island: Reign of Kong

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attraction will open at Islands of Adventure in the summer of 2016.

Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens offering "Virginia Thrills" tickets

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Ticket deals start at $106 for both amusement parks.

Ferrari World announces new record breaking roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Ride will be themed to a famous Italian aviator.

Environmental groups file lawsuit to block solar project at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suits allege improper process for approvals.

Disney profit beats analysts in part due to strong theme park results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Quarterly theme park profit up to $566 million, on a 13 percent rise in sales.

Comcast reports strong quarter for Universal theme parks, says more hotels and attractions on the way

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Operating cash flow for theme parks increased 54.6 percent to $263 million.

Backstage tours at Orlando parks a big draw for people that want exclusive access

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The tours offer everything from behind-the-scenes interaction to premium attraction access.

Kennywood closes early due to disruptive crowd

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Police called to scene where crowd was pushing and shoving.

Indiana Beach adding wave pool for 2015

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Pool is a part of the park's new Beach Bay area.

Universal Studios Hollywood teasing Fast & Furious for June opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride will feature the actors from the film franchise.

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