News Archive - December 2018

Steel Curtain arriving at Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Steelers themed roller coaster is being delivered to the Pittsburgh amusement park.

Six Flags Over Georgia among others advocating school calendar dates to meet labor demands

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park is one of a number of seasonal businesses that rely on teenagers.

Silverwood workers charged with embezzling $800,000

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Two Silverwood employees were indicted.

Six Flags Great Adventure faces fine over Kingda Ka restraint incident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park may have to pay a fine up to $5,000.

SeaWorld Entertainment breaks ground on new corporate headquarters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The building, next to the Orlando park, is expected to be complete in the fall of 2019.

Walt Disney World holiday transformation is a massive effort led by a relatively small team

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

There are only 41 full-time, year-round cast members in Holiday Services.

Elitch Gardens site rezoned, will eventually be replaced

Posted | Contributed by J.

There are no immediate plans to demolish the park, but its future and possible relocation are uncertain.

Protesters disrupt animal shows at Gold Coast theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A number of arrests were made as the protesters say they were advocating for the animals.

Carnival Cruise Line to introduce the first roller coaster at sea in 2020

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride will be on the new Mardi Gras ship.

DOJ will not charge SeaWorld Entertainment over investor expectations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The SEC, however, fined the company and its former chief executive over comments about the effect of the Blackfish film.

Magic Forest in Lake George changes hands, name

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new owners will call it Lake George Expedition Park.

Universal Orlando sued for death following King Kong ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit says warnings were not posted in Spanish.

Six Flags gets tax abatement and approval to operate Magic Waters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company needed approval from 11 taxing jurisdictions.

Adventureland announces The Phoenix roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by crazyforcoasters

Construction starts in February for the spinning roller coaster.

Construction worker wins lawsuit against Dorney contractor after amputation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair was dismissed from the lawsuit, but the plaintiff will be awarded $2.75 million.

SeaWorld last of the Orlando big three to raise starting wage to $11

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The change follows moves by Disney and Universal Orlando.

Bowcraft Amusement Park rides are for sale

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The New Jersey park is making way for apartments, but you can buy those memories.

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