News Archive - May 2017

Wolfgang Puck and other new restaurants coming to Disney Springs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new options are expected to open in 2018.

Nintendo files for Super Nintendo World trademark, calls out kart racing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following the announcement last year to collaborate with Universal, the video game maker has applied for a US trademark.

Guardians of The Galaxy ride sticks out at Disney California Adventure because they meant to do that

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride was converted from a Twilight Zone theme.

Volcano Bay opens at Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new water park offers an immersive experience with a giant volcano as its centerpiece.

Profile: Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Working on recent projects like Pandora, Rohde has been with the company for nearly 40 years.

Gravity Group pushes limits with Mine Blower at Fun Spot Kissimmee

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new wooden roller coaster is supposed to open this summer.

Teens rescued from high stop on Six Flags Over Texas' Joker roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The riders were stuck on the ride for three hours and came down on a fire department ladder.

Kansas one of few states without amusement ride injury reporting requirements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The state recently updated its inspection requirements.

Universal Orlando outlines TapuTapu wearable benefits at Volcano Bay

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

The wristbands will be used for payments, line reservations and features around the water park.

Universal Studios Hollywood adds nighttime Harry Potter show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The show will run several time per night during its summer run.

SeaWorld Entertainment to build another Sesame Place theme park, option for more

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park operator already operates one park in Pennsylvania.

Universal Orlando's Volcano Bay appears unfinished to bloggers, one week before opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A statement from the resort says the new water park will be open on time.

Drop Line opens at Dollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dolly Parton, naturally, says she won't be riding the new drop tower.

Joker 4D roller coaster opens at Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The S&S ride is similar to those installed at other Six Flags parks.

Pandora: World of Avatar opens for previews at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new land inspired by the 2009 film is accepting a limited number of invited passholders and others.

Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Legoland Windsor close their water rides after death at Drayton Manor

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Closure described as a cautionary measure.

Kansas considering delay for its new amusement ride regulations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new law was supposed to go into effect on July 1.

Arnolds Park will receive $12 million in improvements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Half of the money will come from a group of anonymous donors.

Disney parks attendance up 4%, revenue up 9%, operating income up 20% in quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Room reservations are down due to reduced inventory, but rates are up.

11-year-old girl dies after falling out of boat on Drayton Manor ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is closed today and officials say an investigation is underway.

State requires changes to Idlewild roller coaster after boy falls out of it

Posted | Contributed by obxKevin

Rollo Coaster to remain closed for state recommended refurbishments.

Theme park profile: Tivoli

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Copenhagen theme park is profiled by The Telegraph.

Daytona Beach boardwalk rides fading into obscurity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

High insurance among the factors driving the attractions out of business.

Tribal casino operator to open amusement park this summer in Alabama

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is hiring hundreds of seasonal workers.

Government will split cost of Hong Kong Disneyland expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney is a minority owner in the park.

Cedar Fair expects to reach cashflow goals a year early

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

As part of its "FUN Forward" initiative, the company says it will reach its goal of $500 million EBITDA this year instead of next.

Disney previewing Avatar at Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new themed land will open to the general public at the end of the month.

Six Flags Magic Mountain president started working at the park in high school

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bonnie Weber started working in foods at age 16.

Attendance and earnings up for Universal Parks and Resorts

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company had an improved quarter, despite unfavorable timing of holidays.

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