News Archive - October 2018

Filings reveal infrastructure plans for 540 acre Universal Orlando plot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Comcast isn't yet saying what they will build on the land.

Cedar Fair announces results through third quarter, increases distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Preliminary results show 1% increase in net revenue through first ten months, with 1% increase in in-park per capita spending, 5% out-of-park.

Canadian airlines discontinue SeaWorld partnerships

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Air Canada and WestJet will no longer bundle tickets.

Movie Park in Germany evacuated for bomb threat

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

About 11,000 people exited the park for a false alarm.

Six Flags attendance, adjusted EBITDA up, company celebrates upsell to season passes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue was up 7%, attendance up 5%.

Ghost Town in the Sky insists it will open in 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The seemingly cursed park offers a vague message of spring opening.

Walt Disney World to build new resort on Bay Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The unnamed resort will sit between Wilderness Lodge and the campground.

Okapi born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The endangered species was bred as part of a conservation effort.

Fair board approves Kentucky Kingdom roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park earlier threatened to cancel the project as its initial payment for the ride was due.

Sandy Lake Amusement Park closes after 48 years

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

The park was sold to a neighboring landscaping company.

Disney previews new Coronado Springs tower

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The resort released renderings of the exterior and lobby of the new structure, which is currently under construction.

Kentucky Kingdom may drop new roller coaster plans without fair board approval

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The first payment to the manufacturer is due and the board governing their lease has not yet approved.

Walt Disney World hikes parking from $22 to $25

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The changes come as they change ticket and pass pricing, as well as add parking to resort fees.

Legoland Florida announces Lego Movie World for 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New and re-themed attractions will fill this new area of the park.

Disney wants new hearing on autism lawsuits

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The complaints allege that Walt Disney World is not complying to ADA because it doesn't allow instant access to rides.

SeaWorld San Diego announces Tidal Twister roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new dueling figure-eight roller coaster will open in 2019.

Six Flags will operate Magic Waters near Chicago

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will be leased from the Rockford park district.

SeaWorld Orlando announces Sesame Street ride renames, new Aquatica ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The former Happy Harbor is home to the rethemed Sesame Street attractions.

Dreamworld employees sue the park for distress caused by fatal 2016 accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Safety officers and an engineer are claiming "significant psychological injuries."

Hersheypark will install 220-foot roller coaster for 2020 season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will invest $150 million over the next two years.

SeaWorld Entertainment says revenue, attendance up 10% in first nine months of 2018

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company has not yet released full results.

Leaked presentation slide suggests hybrid treatment in 2020 for Gwazi at Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company confirmed that the slide came from inside the company.

Universal Orlando teasing new Harry Potter roller coaster for Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Dueling Dragons replacement is expected to open in 2019.

Kentucky Kingdom taps Gravity Group for new roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will be 1,280 feet long.

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