News Archive - February 2016

Chinese investors considering developing sports complex on old Hard Rock Park site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City and county leaders lead effort to attract redevelopment to the defunct theme park site.

Indiana Beach will have significant renovations for 90th season

Posted | Contributed by slithernoggin

The Monticello, Indiana park, which has had issues in recent years, greets the 2016 season with significant improvements by new owner Apex Parks.

Disney introduces variable pricing based mostly on seasonal demand

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Tickets for holidays and certain weekends will cost more.

Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters opening at Disney California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The cars dance in a number of routines, making it a different ride every time.

Sea lion recovering from shark bite at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The animal has been appropriately named "Shark Bite."

SeaWorld admits employees posed as animal rights activists

Posted | Contributed by Hanging n' Banging

PETA last year alleged an employee had infiltrated the group.

Cedar Point will not change Raptor fencing after fatal accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man killed in the incident jumped two fences to retrieve an item.

Merlin will be charged for Alton Tower Smiler accident, but sees slight increase in profit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Prosecutors say the company violated the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Phil Smith, an attorney and Walt Disney World's first employee, dies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Retiring in the 90's, Smith was instrumental in the acquisition of land and the formation of the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Epcot solar farm shaped like giant Mickey

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new solar facility provides the power equivalent of 1,000 home installations.

More fighting, no voting, over Six Flags Great Adventure solar project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Residents continue to pile on in protest of the project.

Ramapo, NY courting Merlin for new Legoland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Proximity to New York City said to appeal to the company.

Cedar Point announced changes for 2016

Posted | Contributed by escKey

Shoot The Rapids will be removed, along with two Challenge Park rides, while new perks will be offered in the park.

Disney details new Star Wars attractions for bicoastal theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Han Solo actor Harrison Ford talks about the attractions in a TV special.

SeaWorld Entertainment makes leadership changes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Top park and zoological operations positions change.

Cancer survivor and Disney cast member supports kids with life-threatening illnesses

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Now 30, Ayesha Kazim knows what it's like to be on the planning side of a Make-a-Wish trip.

Comcast may halt plans for Universal park in Okinawa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Initial announcement came before Comcast had a majority stake in Universal Studios Japan.

Six Flags CEO passes position on to CFO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jim Reid-Anderson remains executive chairman while John Duffey assumes CEO position.

Six Flags sees significant boost in attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Last quarter saw a 22% boost in attendance.

Cedar Fair has record year, net revenue up 7%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance and EBITDA also set records for the company.

Holiday World launches its own podcast

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park leaders offer the inside scoop on what's going on at the park.

No pressure for creative executive: Bring Star Wars to Disney theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Scott Trowbridge is responsible for bringing the science fiction universe to life in Disney theme parks.

Joyland owner sues former employee for classic Wurlitzer organ

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The former employee is currently serving a prison sentence for sex crimes.

Cedar Point reportedly removing Shoot The Rapids

Posted | Contributed by matt.

A Sandusky newspaper reports that the troubled ride started coming down this week.

Universal Orlando single-day ticket rises to $105

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The increase is $3 over the previous price.

Disney Parks have huge quarter, attendance up 10%, per-capita spending up 7%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net income for the company overall was up 32% with the help of some science fiction movie.

Lender agrees to mediation following alleged default by Steel Pier

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The lender wanted to repossess a number of rides, including the Crazy Mouse roller coaster.

One year after DreamVision announcement... nothing happened

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The grand plan for new theme parks hasn't gone anywhere, and no one can speak to the plan's existence.

Six Flags extends accesso contract to 2025

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Business includes online ticket selling and queue products.

Police looking for people who trespassed at Dorney and climbed 200 feet up Dominator to steal flag

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Surveillance photo shows the three suspects.

Dorney allegedly dismisses special needs employee, then offers a job

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mother says her son was dismissed after interview test.

Schlitterbahn announces Massiv, the world's tallest water coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is coming to Galveston this spring.

Dollywood previews Lightning Rod roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride will be the world's fastest wooden roller coaster, and the only launching wooden coaster.

Comcast makes Orlando land purchase declaration in earnings report

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The owner of Universal says it paid $130 million for the land near the Orange County Convention Center.

Universal Studios Hollywood adopts dynamic pricing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The change is happening before it opens its own version of the Harry Potter attractions.

Locals freak out at prospect of solar farm next to Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"It’s an unacceptable location. If something went wrong, it would be catastrophic."

Two women robbed in the ruins of Six Flags New Orleans

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Four men allegedly robbed the women at gun point in the abandoned park.

Solar battle for Six Flags Great Adventure to play out at planning board meeting

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The planning board hopes to take up the issue and vote despite strong opinions.

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