News Archive - July 2015

Woman attempts to get family of 10 into Dorney Park without paying

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After getting inside the gates, claiming to meet family members and get their tickets, all 10 take off running.

Carowinds' Fury 325 featured on Travel Channel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Show features the gigacoaster from manufacturing to opening day.

Legoland California planning Ninjago attractions for 2016

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Park will offer more details in September.

Old Town getting $10 million in improvements, rides

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

Parking, concert stage and farmer's market among the new features planned.

Wisconsin won't investigate failed catapult ride at Mt. Olympus

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The state doesn't investigate if there are no injuries.

Conneaut Lake Park to submit bankruptcy plan

Posted | Contributed by VitaminsAndGravy

The trustees of the park will file the plan with the courts this week.

EU investigating Disneyland Paris on complaints about foreign visitor pricing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Complaints allege some visitors charged more for same packages.

Some UK attractions have doubled price in the last decade

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Thorpe Park's family ticket price has increased 207% in the last ten years.

Beech Bend swing ride tips over, injuring 12

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

All injured people were treated and released.

Merlin warns Alton Towers accident could adversely affect profit

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Merlin Entertainments says accident at Alton Towers in June could affect profits by up to £47m.

Rumor insists video game themed third gate for Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rumormonger says that new land has been acquired for the park.

Six Flags follows Disney in applying banhammer to selfie sticks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park chain has instituted a nationwide ban on narcisticks.

Comcast says Universal theme park quarterly revenue up 25.7% over last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue increased $773 million, compared to $615 million for the same quarter last year.

Ireland's Tayto park an ode to potato chips

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is home to the new Cú Chulainn roller coaster.

Six Flags profit down slightly on sliding per capita spending

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guest spending was down 5%.

Disney and Universal battle for best theme parks in the US

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The two theme park complexes continue to up their games.

Six Flags Over Texas director ends 47-year career

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The former director of operations says he's not that anxious to return to the park in a civilian capacity.

Kentucky Kingdom announces Storm Chaser

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The RMC roller coaster will be its second new coaster in as many years.

Magic Kingdom carousel has its roots in New Jersey

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The classic PTC ride is nearly 100 years old.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announces closure of Roar roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride opened in 1999.

Six Flags Over Georgia appeals $35 million verdict holding park responsible for assault outside of park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park says the assault happened too far off the property for it to be liable.

Adventureland fans will miss log ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The classic ride is being removed as the park adds Monster roller coaster.

Disney among the employers adapting to changing appearance expectations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Religious and cultural influence changing the "Disney look."

PETA alleges SeaWorld planted agent among its activists

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Animal rights group says an HR employee of SeaWorld participated in protests.

Shanghai Disneyland themed areas revealed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney chief Bob Iger outlines the new attractions of the new theme park.

SeaWorld invites protesting singer to come see dolphins

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

One Direction singer Harry Styles encourages fans to not visit the aquatic theme parks.

"Walt's Folly" still going strong 60 years later

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disneyland had a difficult opening, but scored its first million guests in just a few months.

Sikh worker allowed to wear turban and beard at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Agreement comes after ACLU advocates on his behalf.

Photographer gets into strange copyright dispute with Miracle Strip

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The photographer says the park used her photos without her permission, then asked her to pay a venue fee for taking the photographs.

Lake Compounce announces triple-launched Phobia Phear roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Premier Rides coaster will open next year.

A look back at Carowinds’ Thunder Road

Posted | Contributed by Amnesiac

The park announced that it will remove the roller coaster this year.

Kings Dominion to retire Shockwave stand-up roller coaster this summer

Posted | Contributed by Mike Gallagher

The ride has been operating since 1985.

Epcot removes Confederate flag from hall at American Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The third flag of the confederacy is pulled down given the recent controversy in South Carolina.

Anaheim approves Disneyland tax deal, mayor is pissed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The deal puts off new admission taxes for 30 years.

Amputee sues Six Flags Over Texas after being denied ride entry

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man, with one leg, says he had been able to ride for years.

Adventureland announces The Monster roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

The coaster will feature a 2500 foot-long steel track, 133 foot vertical lift hill, 5 inversions.

Cedar Fair net revenue up 5% through July 5

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The higher net revenues are a result of a 2% increase in attendance, a 2% increase in average in-park guest per capita spending and a 10% increase in out-of-park revenues, including resort hotels.

Disney sculptor Blaine Gibson dies at 97

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The artist's credits include everything from films to the World's Fair in 1964 to attractions like Pirates and Haunted Mansion.

Woman shot outside of Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Shot appears to have originated outside of the amusement park.

Christine McCarthy named new Disney CFO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

She replaces Rasulo, and was VP and treasurer of the company.

DisneyQuest closing to make room for NBA Experience

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The long running Downtown Disney attraction is out in the continuing evolution toward Disney Springs

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