News Archive - November 2016

Universal Creative teases Nintendo collaboration, offers little specifics

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The latest information only indicates that new themed areas will come to Orlando, Hollywood and Japan.

Dollywood evacuates guests from cabins and DreamMore resort as wildfires advance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No buildings are on fire at this time.

Dreamworld planning to reopen after river rapids fatalities

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will begin seasonal promotions to attract guests.

Casino Pier announces new Gerstlauer Euro-fighter and Ferris wheel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new rides are set to open for the 2017 season.

Reedy Creek will build another garage at Disney Springs, other road projects

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The total amount approved for recent road projects exceeds $400,000.

Schlitterbahn to remove Verruckt after fatal accident

Posted | Contributed by ShaneDenmark

Caleb Schwab, a 10-year-old boy, died on the ride last summer.

Planet Coaster game ships, reviews mostly favorable

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The game is credited as being a solid "builder."

Disney planning to rejuvenate Hong Kong park with $1.4 billion expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Frozen and Marvel attractions will be added to the park's lineup.

Disney talks about new Avatar land and teases other theme park updates at fan event

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new information comes from Disney's D23 event, a conference for Disney's biggest fans.

Accesso introduces Prism wearable device

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The wrist-worn device will handle virtual queueing, payments, lockers and room keys.

IAAPA 2016 in pictures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A few interesting notes from this year's attraction expo.

Disney Springs officially announces drone light show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The show will include 300 "show drones" and holiday music.

Central Florida businesses benefit by exhibiting at IAAPA Attractions Expo

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The massive trade show runs this week in Orlando.

Six Flags will likely expand into Saudi Arabia with government-owned parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Specific details with the Saudi government have not yet been worked out.

S&S will build new inverted family coaster for Dutch Wonderland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will be called Merlin's Mayhem.

Busch Gardens Tampa wins 2016 Applause Award

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The award was given at the start of today's IAAPA Attractions Expo in Orlando.

Alton Towers to cut 70 jobs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park has suffered lower attendance since the Smiler accident.

Wild Waves sold to EPR Properties

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

This is the fourth sale for the amusement park in 25 years.

Skyline Attractions announces Skywarp attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Compact single-train roller coaster experience can fit on a small footprint of land.

Family awarded $60k for being stuck on Six Flags America's Joker's Jinx in 2014 for five hours

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The lawsuit was brought against the park when the family members were stuck after the ride stalled 70 feet up.

Disney parks and resorts revenue up despite lower attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CEO Bob Iger also indicated that more hotels are possible.

NBC developing amusement park comedy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks and Rec creators are uniting to bring the show to the screen.

Apex Parks and former Six Flags, Palace and Paramount Parks CEO Al Weber dies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The industry veteran was vacationing in the British Virgin Islands.

Dreamworld will remove water ride where four people were killed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Thunder River Rapids will not reopen.

SeaWorld Entertainment down 2% in revenue, flat attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Florida parks were up about 1.3% despite the soft Latin market and Hurricane Matthew.

Cedar Point workers strike, park says it's unlawful

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park says that it accepted an agreement proposed by the union.

Universal Orlando announces 16-story Aventura Hotel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new hotel is expected to open in the summer of 2018.

Chocolate Emporium serving up exotic milkshakes at Universal Orlando's City Walk

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new restaurant replaces the former NBA City at the shopping and restaurant district.

Disney gets FAA approval to fly drones over theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The exemption is good for four years and includes the Florida and California parks.

Cedar Point will rename Dragster as "Top Thrill Cubster" for two days next spring, losing the World Series bet to Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park made a bet before the baseball contest with its Chicago counterpart.

Universal Orlando intends to reinvent water parks with Volcano Bay

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new park will offer interactive features and virtual queueing.

CNL sells Darien Lake to EPR

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new owners have not revealed any plans for the park.

Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay will include LIM water coaster and free virtual queuing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The resort revealed more details for the new water park in a blog post.

New Zamperla roller coaster to anchor amusement park development in Alabama

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The project is supposed to open by Memorial Day weekend.

Schlitterbahn founder Bob Henry dies at 89

Posted | Contributed by Sawblade5

Henry pioneered the water park concept.

Resorts and attendance drive record results for Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park operator reports record revenue through the first three quarters of 2016.

Universal Orlando releases some details on Jimmy Fallon ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The building and queue will resemble the NBC Studios in New York.

Rumors name nearly every theme park operator as interested in Orlando mall property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The latest claims indicate a theme park developer "with international partners" is looking at the property.

Investigators ready to recreate fatal accident at Dreamworld with test dummies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The investigation into the accident that killed four is expected to take months.

Lawsuit seeks to block development of Universal Orlando's new property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former owner who lost the property in foreclosure says there are restrictions on the land, once set by Universal when it previously owned it.

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