News Archive - November 2017

Lawsuit says Kennywood water ride caused eye parasite infection

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Complaint says water was "dirty, stagnant and sludge-like."

Elitch Gardens staying downtown, building office

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rumors have implied the park may move out of the lucrative downtown real estate.

Tokyo Disneyland reportedly planning a $2.7 billion expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The busy theme park complex will increase in size by a third.

Disney and union still without agreement at Walt Disney World as deadline approaches

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A federal mediator is handling the negotiations.

CalOSHA requires changes to Knott's Berry Farm log flume after injury

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A report says a water level sensor did not function as intended.

Girl injured climbing on equipment at closed Joyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

She and other kids entered the shuttered park.

Bob Chapek, Disney Parks chief, considered to replace Iger as CEO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Iger plans to retire in July 2019.

Holiday events at regional parks growing this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While destination parks have had events for years, regional players are finding new ways to use their off-season.

Holiday World adding junior slides, wave pool

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new attractions will be ready for the 2018 season.

Retirees from The Villages are dedicated fans of Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Residents of planned community make frequent trips to the resort.

Knott's Berry Farm's HangTime roller coaster opening in summer 2018

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is marketing the attraction as the first "dive coaster" on the west coast.

Sources say Nintendo footprint at Universal Orlando will be bigger than section of studio park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orlando TV station WFTV says that Nintendo attractions may appear in Islands of Adventure and undeveloped areas beyond the existing resort.

Family sues Six Flags Great America over beating

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Complaint says the park did nothing to stop attack.

IAAPA setting up permanent home in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The industry association was previously headquartered outside of Washington, DC.

Six Flags America's Wild One celebrates 100 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The relocated coaster made its debut in Massachusetts in 1917.

Man who stabbed coworker at Universal Orlando sentenced to life

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The fired caricature artist will not have an opportunity for parole.

Universal Orlando announces two value hotels on former Wet 'n Wild site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New inventory will boost on-property units over 9,000.

Arnold's Park receives restoration grant

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The $935,000 grant comes from a state tourism fund.

IAAPA report says US theme park growth slow this year, expected 2% next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hurricane Irma, the Brazilian economy and Latin American perceptions of the US all played a factor.

Kentucky Kingdom will add four attractions in 2018

Posted | Contributed by Blackie

Two rides and two 5D films will join the lineup.

California Screamin' to be renamed the Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The retheme is included in the plans for Pixar Pier makeover.

Cedar Fair has record third quarter revenue, increases distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Board approves increasing distribution by 4%, making current annual yield around 5.5%.

Disney Cruise Line worker accused of embezzling about $275,000 from merchandise stores

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The worker recently took his family on a $35,000 vacation at Walt Disney World using gift cards.

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