News Archive - April 2016

Earffel Tower removed at Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The fake water tower sits on land that will be used for new attractions.

Marty Sklar talks about Imagineering, working with Walt and failure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The famous Disney Imagineer spoke recently for a lecture in Texas about his time developing the theme parks.

Finance guy in phantom Dreamvision project ignores lawsuit, must pay back investor

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Judge sides with investor, who says he was never paid back .

Comcast acquisition of DreamWorks Animation could be play for theme park IP

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

If the deal happens, NBCUniversal will have more rights to characters and movie franchises for its theme parks.

Mass Effect attraction opening next month at California's Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 4D attraction connected to the video game franchise puts Electronic Arts in a theme park setting.

Six Flags diversifying business, may add sports bars

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coming off of a record first quarter, the company talks about its new efforts.

Disney's Animal Kingdom will be washed in color at night

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Photos show a side to the park that hasn't previously been seen.

Early Easter helps Six Flags in first quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Adjusting for the calendar, attendance was up 24% in the quarter.

Father publishes video of kid in roller coaster, alleges broken seat belt

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The video shows a frightened child slide down into the car.

Fans tour site of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's new Joker

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is expected to be previewed in May.

Legoland Florida and Tampa Electric announce new solar energy project

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

The park boasts a number of environmentally themed initiatives.

Disney offers peek into Avatar attraction at D23 Expo

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

Imagineers show off models for the new Animal Kingdom world.

Merlin accepts responsibility in Alton Towers Smiler accident case

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company admits fault for an accident that severely injured five people.

Disney's Soarin' rides will reopen in June

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new installation in Shanghai will open June 16, followed by Disney California Adventure and Epcot the next day.

Chance Rides president Mike Chance dies following battle with depression

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Father and CEO Dick Chance releases statement.

Disney teases new evening attractions at Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Night safari and projection show set to open for Memorial Day weekend, while Rivers of Light opening hasn't been set.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi set to open in 2018

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The billion-dollar project is currently under construction.

Bay Beach will open two rides, third to debut this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Tilt-A-Whirl and the Scrambler will open with the park, while a Rockin' Tug will come later.

Plants vs. Zombies "grows" at Carowinds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Video game franchise comes to the Cedar Fair park as a new attraction.

Atchison out from SeaWorld board, two new members coming on board

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New members come from theme park and live venue experience.

Up-charge extra hours experiment starts tonight at Magic Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guests paying an extra $149 will get an extra three hours in the park.

How some Universal Studios attractions work

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gizmodo explains some of the ride systems at the theme parks.

New Orleans planners want to appraise former Six Flags site before redeveloping

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Board would like to know the value of the property before accepting any proposals.

Disney and Duke Energy producing 5 megawatts with solar farm at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new facility, operated by Duke selling energy back to Disney, has been online since March.

Developer pitches amusement park for former Six Flags New Orleans site

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The project would also include a Noah's Ark replica.

Disney testing up-charge offerings this month at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

From premium parking to extra time before and after normal hours, theme parks are exploring more offerings for benefit-oriented consumers.

Cedar Fair continues to reinvent itself under the leadership of Matt Ouimet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

One of the largest amusement park operators is reshaping the experience it delivers to its guests.

New York Times reports that Staggs didn't have confidence of Disney board

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Iger said to have not ruled out Staggs, but indicated a broader search for CEO successor would continue.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens at Universal Studios Hollywood, increases competition

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Quality of the new attractions brings Universal into SoCal spotlight.

Disney and Universal competition is good for the SoCal market

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Harry Potter and forthcoming Star Wars attractions give theme park fans plenty to be excited about.

Michigan's Adventure granted permit to discharge more sewage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The increase allows for a ten-time increase in on-site treatment.

Universal Studios Hollywood sells out first day for Harry Potter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Online ticket sales hit their cap as the new attractions set to open Thursday.

Universal Orlando installs last piece of replacement Hulk roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The circuit is now complete in the do-over of this popular ride.

Carowinds announces Taste of The Carolinas Food Festival

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Event runs weekends from April 9 to May 1.

Disneyland Paris worker found dead in Phantom Manor, reportedly electrocuted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investigators are interviewing coworkers who found the man.

Thomas Staggs, Disney COO, leaving the company

Posted | Contributed by GoBucks89

Staggs was the assumed successor to CEO Bob Iger, who will leave the company in 2018.

Cooperative wants to resurrect Whalom Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Group is raising money and considering a possible site.

Q&A: ITEC's Marc Plogstedt talks attraction design

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plogstedt's company came out of the Disney building boom of the 70's and 80's.

Last Back To The Future ride will finally close at Universal Studios Japan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The two US versions of the ride closed in 2007.

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