News Archive - September 2015

Officials contemplate new Legoland park north of New York City

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Negotiations are in progress with Merlin Entertainments.

Comcast will buy majority stake in Universal Studios Japan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The deal values Universal Studios Japan at $6.2 billion.

Orlando parks vary price and perk strategies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

SeaWorld prices hold steady while Disney and Universal set increases.

Mock theme park and art exhibit brings $30 million to UK town

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The five-week run has drawn more than 150,000 people.

Disney opening temporary Star Wars attractions this fall

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The list includes a temporary Hyperspace Mountain re-theme.

Disney flips switch as Downtown Disney officially becomes Disney Spring

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The shopping and entertaining district is in the midst of massive overhaul.

TV report says there's no proof that DreamVision exists

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Offices, web site and company officials are nowhere to be found.

Walt Disney World cities sign deal with Orange County Sheriff's Office

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The cities will pay $7.6 million for the coming fiscal year, $8.3 million the year after, increasing their law enforcement coverage to include renovations at Disney Springs.

Atari shows more of RollerCoaster Tycoon World, working with Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Game publisher listening to feedback, tweaking gameplay.

Miracle Strip selling, observation wheel in its future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Buyer yet to be revealed, but said to have plans for $7 million wheel.

Reedy Creek can't agree with firefighter union on contract

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The parties continue to dispute pay increases and access to benefits.

Man banned from Walt Disney World after meth lab joke and room raid

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orange County and Disney security raided his Pop Century room in the middle of the night.

Merlin sales take significant hit in the wake of Alton Towers accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Not including new properties, sales were down 11.2% compared to previous period.

Conneaut Lake Park revising bankruptcy disclosure as creditors want more detail

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The public trust running the park was ordered by judge to revise the plan.

Universal Studios Japan owners may sell stake to NBCUniversal/Comcast

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Goldman Sachs among stakeholders wanting to sell.

Valleyfair adding Flying Eagles and All Wheels Extreme for 2016

Posted | Contributed by sws

Valleyfair will celebrate its 40th anniversary with the return of the Flying Eagles and a new entertainment venue.

Universal Studios to build Beijing theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The target opening date is 2019.

Opinion: Disney's Hollywood Studios will get worse before it gets better

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Star Wars and Pixar attractions are coming years down the road, while the park closes more existing attractions.

Maintenance worker dies at Tulsa Fairgrounds

Posted | Contributed by Bombayeclipse542

Two men fall in harnesses when Sky Ride equipment fails, one suffers severe head injuries and later dies.

Firefighters honored for role in Alton Towers accident rescue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Victims of the Smiler accident reunited for the first time.

Baby born at Legoland Windsor granted lifetime pass

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Paramedics assisted in the birth in the staff parking lot of the theme park.

PBS documentary on Walt Disney won't skirt darker side

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The film says there was more to Disney than "old Uncle Walt."

Universal Orlando suing county, hotel over use of retention pond

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

County official feels it's a slap in the face.

Cedar Fair continues to see gains in net revenue, attendance and per capita spending

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Year-to-date net revenue tops a billion, attendance up 5%, resort accommodations driving out-of-park revenue.

Some past Disney attractions sucked, pressure is on for new Star Wars stuff

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the theme parks have had some huge hits, some have been expensive failures.

Islands of Adventure's Incredible Hulk roller coasters closes for extended rehab

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New vehicles and a swirl of rumors surround the improvements to the ride.

Cedar Point announces record breaking dive roller coaster, Valravn

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster has over 3,400 feet of track and opens in 2016.

Kings Island's carousel band organ a source of passion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Feature talks about the classic instrument.

Orlando is last in median wages, number one in tourism

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Area's median wage is about $29,781.

SeaWorld backing out of deal to receive beluga whales captured in Russia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Georgia Aquarium is currently trying to acquire the animals and would loan several to the theme park.

LA Times wraps up 2016 new attraction announcements for Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company unleashes its annual list of improvements.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces Total Mayhem roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new 4D coaster is set to open in 2016.

Six Flags Magic Mountain's Revolution roller coaster losing the shoulder restraints

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After decades of pain, the park is ready to reinvent the trains on the classic ride.

Kings Dominion Law still forces Virginia schools to start after Labor Day

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 1986 law intended to keep tourism going later in the summer season.

Apex Parks Group acquires Indiana Beach

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

This is the company's second large addition since being founded last year.

Universal Orlando begins airport shuttle, no one is sure why

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new service is $35 round-trip, and is apparently similar to the private offerings already available.

Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet talks about the future of roller coasters in the company's parks

Posted | Contributed by slithernoggin

The theme park boss talks about everything from coasters at the gate to rehabs and renovations.

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