News Archive - March 2016

Parents of girl who died in 2004 Oakwood Hydro accident upset over ads featuring the ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Television ads feature the ride from which their daughter fell.

Scalpers reselling tickets for Shanghai Disneyland's opening day (also: aerial photos)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Demand for the park's first day, coming in June, is very high.

California's Great America turns 40, GM says they'll take park to "the next level"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park features ice skating for its winter festival.

Manby says SeaWorld pivot was necessary to avoid "losing battle"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The CEO of SeaWorld explains why and how the company will change, concentrating on conservation themes.

Virtual reality added to more than a dozen roller coasters for 2016

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Two companies lead the way in these thrill ride additions.

Rocky Mountain Construction says it's not sure when Dollywood's Lightning Rod will open

Posted | Contributed by bunky666

Co-owner makes statement on the company web site.

Jackson approves Six Flags Great Adventure solar farm

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After nearly a year of controversy, the planning board granted approval for the project.

Preview: Planet Coaster alpha version

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The preview doesn't have coaster building enabled by default.

Universal Studios Hollywood increases ticket prices as much as 20%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park is set to open its new Harry Potter themed attractions.

Six Flags will license brand to new parks in Vietnam

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The licensing deal adds to a portfolio that includes projects in Dubai and China.

Small fire in Festival of The Lion King show at Disney's Animal Kingdom causes evacuation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The fire appeared to occur under one of the stage pieces used in the show.

Smiler reopens at Alton Towers nine months after accident

Posted | Contributed by Bobbie1951

The roller coaster reopens to the public following an accident that resulted in serious injuries, including two leg amputations.

Photographer posts photos of abandoned River Country water park at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Photos show nature taking back the former River Country.

New York's Coney Island attractions cancel opening ceremonies due to snow storm

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Weather proves uncooperative for opening weekend.

Six Flags Great Adventure will open with new Joker roller coaster, baby animals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new 4D roller coaster will be the amusement park's 14th.

Universal Studios Hollywood's biggest challenge will be managing crowds, not attracting them

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The opening of the new Harry Potter attractions there are sure to pack in the guests.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces wooden coaster for 2017

Posted | Contributed by Vater

Park is soliciting votes for the name of the new ride.

Keansburg working to reopen dark ride damaged by Sandy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The classic dark ride was severely damaged in the 2012 storm.

Smiler accident victims wish ride would remain closed longer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride opens nine months after an accident that caused amputations.

SeaWorld announces end to orca breeding

Posted | Contributed by GoBucks89

The company will continue to care for the existing animals, but will not breed them going forward.

Matt Ouimet: Consumers prioritizing experiences over possessions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair's CEO talks about why the theme park industry is doing so well.

Six Flags Over Texas debuts VR on Shockwave

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Riders will wear virtual reality headsets on the roller coaster.

Universal Orlando teases new King Kong vehicles at Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Official blog post outlines the driver characters that will take guests through the attraction.

Universal Orlando opening Chocolate Factory on City Walk, inspired by, but apparently not licensed to Wonka franchise

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Styling of the restaurant invokes the Depp version of Willy Wonka.

Legoland Florida announces cottages, new Triotech ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New accommodations will be built on Lake Dexter, across the street from the theme park.

Universal Studios Hollywood to add permanent Walking Dead attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Halloween-style attraction was previously seasonal.

Disney said to be testing "resort fees" in surveys

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company says it's simply soliciting feedback.

New Orleans board considers sale or auction of former Six Flags site

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Mayor's administration won't take on maintenance of the abandoned park.

Skaters allegedly cause $20k damage to tornado water slide at Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Tommytheduck

Park says the ride will have to be repaired before use.

Universal Studios Japan will open Nintendo land by 2020

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Opening will coincide with Tokyo Olympics.

SeaWorld Parks announces new division for resort development

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park company will be the latest to get into the resort development business.

Disney's America project in the 90's was challenged at every turn

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

From addressing slavery to competing with the real history in the DC area, the proposed theme park was heavily criticized.

Six Flags to add virtual reality to nine roller coasters this season

Posted | Contributed by slithernoggin

Rides will be updated with VR headsets.

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