News Archive - September 2016

Granddaughter of Magic Kingdom construction worker shares photos

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park will celebrate its 45th anniversary this year.

Knott's Berry Farm closes Halloween attraction after mental health advocates complain about content

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Advocates expressed concern over the portrayal of a possessed girl in a hospital as part of a virtual-reality horror show.

Judge rules in 45 autism suits that Disney provided sufficient accommodations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Despite the summary judgment, the attorney representing the families says he'll appeal.

SeaWorld San Antonio announces Wave Breaker: The Rescue Coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The double-launch Intamin ride will debut in summer 2017.

SeaWorld Orlando announces VR experience for Kraken and other new attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The press release boasts that this will be the only VR coaster experience in Florida.

Scientists experiment to see if roller coasters help pass kidney stones

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A silicone kidney in a jar was brought on to Magic Kingdom's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Merlin fined £5 million for Alton Towers Smiler accident that resulted in amputations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The sentencing came down after prosecutors put fault with the employer and not individuals.

Orlando becomes scare capital of the world for Halloween

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Seasonal events at the theme parks draw from all over.

Court finds Alton Towers at fault in Smiler accident, hears ride operated in high winds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

In addition to the human failure of dispatching the loaded train while another had stalled, the court heard that the ride operated in winds higher than it was designed for.

Worker rescued from Six Flags Great America Sky Trek Tower when back pain prevents him from moving

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A fire department crew helped get the man safely down. The man was helping to erect the giant inflatable gorilla on the tower.

SeaWorld drops dividend, stock takes a hit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company announced that it would suspend its dividend, begin buying back shares.

Hotels take design cues from theme park properties

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hotel chains notice the themes and features of theme park resorts.

IAAPA relocating to Orlando, commits expo in town to 2030

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The trade association for the amusement industry will move its headquarters from Virginia.

Theme parks and manufacturers differ on how to accommodate amputees on rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The sensitive issue has been influenced by previous accidents.

Disney says Zika concerns not impacting attendance in Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The mosquito borne disease has been found in a number of cases in South Florida.

Indoor Nickelodeon park announced for Meadowlands project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is one of many offerings proposed for American Dream complex in New Jersey.

Profile: Universal Orlando's new Sapphire Falls resort

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The hotel is the newest of the five on-property resorts.

Dreamworks Animation characters to play a larger role at Universal theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The studio was recently acquired by NBCUniversal.

Video games influencing theme park attraction design

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Screens and interactive technologies are finding their way into more attractions.

Six Flags America evacuated for non-specific threat

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park was cleared Saturday afternoon and did not reopen until the next day.

Walt Disney World now requiring finger scans for child admissions to combat fraud

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The biometric association was already in use for ages 10 and up.

Unions clash with Disney over classification and pay of parade workers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

At issue is whether they're parade performers or dancers, the latter of which gets higher pay.

Facade window at Universal Studios Florida honors Pulse victims

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Window includes the names of six people killed in the shooting massacre, some of whom worked at the theme park.

Judge approves bankruptcy for Conneaut Lake, park will continue to operate

Posted | Contributed by slithernoggin

Park will sell land and continue to make payments on debt.

Cedar Fair having another record year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company sets new high through Labor Day for attendance, per capita spending and out-of-park revenue.

CoasterDynamix launches Kickstarter campaign for Lego-compatible roller coaster model

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Early pricing offers discounts that will score a kit when it goes to production.

Wildwater Kingdom at Geauga Lake closes permanently

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The last rides were administered on Monday.

Opinion: Walt Disney World didn't have a great summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Columnist describes the factors that may have contributed to soft attendance at the resort.

Woman born without arms suing Universal Orlando for being barred from rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The woman is able to drive, fly a plane and scuba dive.

Young male reportedly shot in Carowinds parking lot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The shooting may have happened after an argument inside the park.

Fair ride in Tennessee sends 8 to hospital, early reports totally wrong

Posted | Contributed by Thabto

The cause of the accident isn't clear, but initial reports incorrectly suggested 14 people were thrown from the ride.

Jeffrey Siebert named to top post at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Neal Thurman moves to Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Siebert is well known among roller coaster enthusiasts going back to his days at Kings Island and Americana.

Six Flags announces attractions for every park for 2017

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

It looks like the company scored some BOGO's or bulk discounts.

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