News Archive - February 2017

SeaWorld attendance and revenue down in fourth quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Weather and soft international tourism blamed for decrease in attendance.

M&D's removes Tsunami, says it's not coming back

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride suffered an accidental derailment last year.

Locals say Ark Encounter not helping local economy

Posted | Contributed by slithernoggin

County government and local business haven't seen a boost from the tourist attraction, which was granted a number of tax benefits.

Engadget has a bad experience with Six Flags VR coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

An apparent issue with an incomplete installation on a headset caused a broken experience.

Ghost Town in the Sky is for sale at $4.5 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The property was purchased at auction for $2.5 million in 2012.

Cedar Point officials share plans in off-season fundraiser/tour, but not about Mean Streak

Posted | Contributed by GoBucks89

About 800 people showed up at the park to tour it in the off-season.

Reedy Creek firefighters settle contract dispute pending vote

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Workers for the Disney-owned government say they're happy with the results and pay raises.

Six Flags offsets decline in per capita spending with massive attendance boost

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Per caps were down 7% while attendance grew by 22%.

Universal Studios Hollywood ups prices, following Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park continues to offer variable pricing based on demand.

Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom reportedly spurs massive traffic headache of guests

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Photos on social media show crowds that can't move one way or the other between shows.

Universal Orlando follows Disney with price increases

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The one-day tickets seem expensive, but discounting online and multi-day are significant.

Conneaut Lake Park emerges from bankruptcy

Posted | Contributed by Walt S

The park still owes millions in back property taxes.

Star Wars' BB-8 coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios for character meet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The popular droid from The Force Awakens will meet guests along with Kylo Ren and Chewbacca.

Universal Orlando testing photo validation technology for express passes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The system appears to use facial recognition to confirm the identity of users of the pass.

Fireworks surprise locals as Magic Mountain throws party for company leadership

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park hosted a private event for its park and corporate leadership.

Plans suggest gondola transportation system between Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reedy Creek has filed plans with the state that are vague, but suggest the ski resort-like system.

Cedar Fair has another record setting year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company posted record results in revenue, attendance and per capita spending.

Puppeteers at Disney California Adventure say show closure is over union activities

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company is shutting down the Disney Junior show for one with updated technology and no puppets.

History: Looking back at LeSourdsville Lake and Americana

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The property for the former amusement park was recently sold, after a history spanning decades.

Fire burns 8 cars at Disneyland garage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials estimate about $180,000 in damage.

LeSourdsville Lake property sold to career school

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner Jerry Couch finally ends the long history of the amusement park.

Disney raises theme park prices more modestly than last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Increase ranges from 1.9 percent to 4.9 percent.

Court tosses award in Six Flags Over Georgia beating, state supreme court to hear case

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is also appealing the ruling that it was at fault.

Rivers of Light finally opening at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The long delayed show will begin February 17.

Disney increases stake in EuroDisney, makes offer to buy it outright

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company has already bailed out the Paris attraction, which has struggled for decades.

Disney Cruise Line adding Beauty And The Beast show to the Disney Dream

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company has already replaced other shows with new signature performances on two other ships.

Six Flags Magic Mountain and Samsung use augmented reality on Revolution

Posted | Contributed by obxKevin

The ride will use Samsung's VR Gear headset to combine reality with virtual objects.

Pandora opens at Disney's Animal Kingdom on May 27, Star Wars areas in 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The dates were given as part of Disney's quarterly investor call.

Disney reports parks and resorts up in revenue and operating income

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue up 6% to $4.6 billion for the quarter.

Two men arrested for allegedly growing weed on Legoland Windsor property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The plants were found growing in an abandoned building on the property.

Man says daughter broke her neck on Tayto Park roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Mr. Six

The park says it has investigated and will defend against the allegations.

13-Year-old girl dies after being flung from ride in Southwest China

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investigation suggests a failure of two restraints.

Owa amusement park set to open in Alabama in May

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new park, operated by a Native American tribe, will feature Zamperla rides.

Petition seeks to prevent Trump from speaking in The Hall of Presidents at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attraction is currently closed for refurbishment, presumably to add the 45th president.

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