News Archive - September 2017

Cedar Fair exec says 2017 has been challenging

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Labor costs are less of an issue than finding the labor, COO Richard Zimmerman says.

Nine people arrested at Six Flags Great America, three sent to hospital, in apparent "mob action"

Posted | Contributed by Blackie

Incident appears to be the result of line jumping.

Knott's Scary Farm has a haunt themed to an abandoned amusement attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

“How have we not done this already?”

Give Kids The World fundraiser could land you in Cinderella Castle for a night

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Donations made through Oct. 13 eligible for entry to win the night stay.

Being a caricature artist is hard

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A writer explains a failing in customer service, not artistic expression.

Sesame Place announces Oscar's Wacky Taxi roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attraction will open in 2018.

Family files suit against Six Flags Great Adventure for alleged injuries on El Diablo ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The suit claims a seat belt disengaged and that the restraint wasn't checked.

Landmark plaque dedicated at former site of Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The amusement park closed 10 years ago.

Health and Safety Executive concludes investigation into M&D Tsunami accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Prosecutors will consider whether or not any charges will be brought.

Legoland gets zoning variance in Goshen, NY

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The enormous project is expected to include a hotel.

Kennywood to retire Log Jammer

Posted | Contributed by YoshiFan

Last rides on the classic log flume will be on September 17.

After Irma, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando open today, SeaWorld tomorrow

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Legoland is without power, and other attractions like the Orlando Eye remain closed.

Cedar Fair extends Peanuts license through 2025

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company features the characters at all of its amusement parks.

Hurricane Irma theme park closures (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Here's a list of Florida theme park closures as they're released.

Universal Studios Florida to retire T2 3-D attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The show opened more than 20 years ago.

Cedar Fair attendance and revenue comparable on same-park basis this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Not including the closed Geauga Lake property, the company nearly matches its results through Labor Day from last year.

Remembering Americana in Southwest Ohio

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

WCPO looks back at the defunct amusement park near Cincinnati.

Village Roadshow wants to sell and leaseback Gold Coast parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company seeks offers of $100 million (Australian).

Unofficial merchandise is a big business for small players that Disney mostly leaves alone

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Small Internet shops largely escape the wrath of Disney's legal arm.

Knott's Berry Farm's "old west" more political than historical, author says

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The western frontier wasn't quite the land of opportunity and riches that theme park lands suggest.

Woman allegedly buys and steals $1 million of theme park tickets from her charter bus employer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The alleged scheme was discovered when auditors noticed more ticket purchases than bus seat sales.

Walt Disney World seeks mediator for negotiation with unions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The two parties have very different expectations for wage increases.

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