News Archive - August 2016

Adventureland fined $4,500 following death of worker

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A 68-year-old man fell into a rapids ride while unloading guests and sustained several injuries.

Geauga Lake development more likely with closure of water park

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Wildwater Kingdom will close next week after a nine-year run as a stand-alone water park.

Family sues Disneyland over bedbugs, but no complaints filed with health agency

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No other complaints made, and one inspection this month revealed no issues.

Exclusive: Universal Orlando leaks new pass info, early entry offering

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The briefly published blog post indicates a new, seasonal pass offering, plus early entry for top pass tiers.

Disney passholders feeling left out with program changes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pricing changes have driven some to other parks, or not buying passes at all.

Nintendo optimistic about collaboration with Universal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New attractions are in development, but nothing specific has been announced.

Orlando theme parks begin providing insect repellent to ease Zika fears

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No cases have been reported in the area, but the virus has been found in Miami.

Kid coaster track breaks at fair, adults hold track while kids removed

Posted | Contributed by Thabto

No injuries were reported in the accident.

Backyard roller coasters pop up around the US

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

For a few hundred dollars, kids can ride these creations over and over.

Disney filling in pool in abandoned River Country at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The water park closed in 2002.

Thorpe Park introduces Old Aged Coaster pass for people over 65

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

One retiree describes the program as "brilliant."

Universal Studios patent implies future wand-driven "game" ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The patent describes some kind of attraction where the rider influences the outcome with various control devices.

Locals ready to fight new Legoland in Goshen, New York

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Merlin says it wants an inclusive process to get the project approved.

State report profiles alligator that killed toddler at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The animal appeared to have lost its fear of humans.

IMG Worlds of Adventure nearly complete in Dubai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Huge indoor theme park cost $1 billion to build.

Man drowns at Wild Waves, lifeguards criticized

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The circumstances of the man's death are not clear.

Woman hit in face by object on El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by a_hoffman50

The woman suffered lost and cracked teeth, bloody lips.

Kings Dominion announces Planet Snoopy rides, free pre-K pass

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Three new rides included, while the 3-5 crowd can get a free season pass.

Cedar Fair to close Wildwater Kingdom at Geauga Lake permanently

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

September 5 will be its last operating day.

Worlds of Fun adding two rides, WinterFest in 2017

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classic rides will complement a holiday season festival.

Valleyfair announces 230-foot North Star

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The swing tower will open in 2017.

California's Great America will convert Vortex to floorless Patriot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Last stand-up rides will happen on September 5.

Kings Island will bring back WinterFest in 2017

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New smokehouse restaurant also slated for water park.

Carowinds adding classic rides, Winterfest for 2017

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rides and food options will be packaged in the "County Fair" section of the park.

Dorney Park adding a Huss Troika and bumper cars for 2017

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New show, catering facilities and water park upgrades also announced.

Cedar Point announces Cedar Point Shores Water Park, more Express rooms, new tower for Breakers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The project is a significant change to Soak City.

Theme park attractions mostly based on movie franchises instead of generic themes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The worlds of Harry Potter and Pixar films dominate the new landscape.

Rivers of Light still not flowing at Disney's Animal Kingdom, late hours reduced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The show, originally to open in April, was supposed to be a part of later nights at the park.

LeBron James Family Foundation brings 5,000 people to Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Visit is part of the foundation's Wheels for Education program.

Dollywood's Splash Country announces TailSpin Racer for 2017

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new slide features six lanes for racing action.

Ride safety trends considered after series of accidents

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The annual tradition of questioning amusement ride safety has begun.

Boy falls from Idlewild roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by SVLFever

Reports say he's 3-years-old, and is talking and alert.

Disneyland building new parking garage, pedestrian bridge and transport hub

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A number of existing structures will be or have been removed.

Main Street Electrical Parade ending at Magic Kingdom, will have limited run at Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The parade will make its last run on October 9 before going west.

Former cop arrested for trying to bring gun into Magic Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man's former employer said he was fired two years ago, and should not have police credentials.

Disney reports strong earnings, hotel occupancy, slightly lower attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue up 6.6% for the quarter.

Three children fall from Ferris wheel at Greene County Fair in Tennessee

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The children are alert and responsive in the hospital.

Six Flags adds gaming component to roller coaster VR

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guests "shoot" bad guys with their eyes.

Boy dies on Verruckt slide at Schlitterbahn in Kansas City

Posted | Contributed by Sawblade5

The cause and nature of the death is unknown at this time.

SeaWorld attendance drops sharply at Florida parks, Latin tourist drop partially to blame

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Quarterly attendance was down 7.6% to 5.98 million visits.

Conneaut Lake Park to open kiddie pool, water slide for first time since 2010

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Waterpark is now fully open with lazy river, kiddie pool and slide.

Hulk 2.0 in technical rehearsal at Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The rip-and-replaced roller coasters is now cycling periodically with guests.

Man arrested for allegedly attacking Busch Gardens Tampa flamingo, bird euthanized

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The "dancing" flamingo was 19-years-old.

Exchange workers fired from Carowinds for underage drinking, will return to their home nations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The J1 visa workers will have to return home after losing their jobs.

CoasterDynamix teases Lego-based roller coaster system

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The coaster model company shows an image of the system on Facebook.

Cedar Fair has record first half of 2016

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net revenue and attendance see modest gains.

Hersheypark announces Triple Tower

Posted | Contributed by i305freak

The park will open three drop towers of various sizes for the 2017 season.

Universal Studios Japan announces a Godzilla attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attraction is supposed to open next year.

Cedar Point vague Twitters that Mean Streak will "get the axe"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The axe-ing will happen on September 16, according to a video.

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