News Archive - February 2018

Disney to invest 2 billion euro in Paris studio park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Marvel, Frozen and Star Wars will be part of the massive expansion.

Joel Manby out as CEO at SeaWorld Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

COO John T. Reilly will act as interim COO.

Six Flags launching solar projects for Magic Mountain and Discovery Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Covered car ports and electric vehicle charging will be a part of the project.

Disney offers more theme park expansion details at D23 fan convention

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Paris Rock 'n' Rollercoaster will get an Iron Man treatment.

Walt Disney World unions file complaint over bonus negotiation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The unions say the bonus they're offering most employees will expire if an agreement is not reached.

Six Flags has another record year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Press release cites increases in net income, adjusted EBITDA and modified EBITDA, in case you need more ways to measure success.

IAAPA CEO Paul Noland leaves to run accesso

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Press releases from each organization announce the move.

Toy Story Land opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 30

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Slinky Dog Dash, a family roller coaster, will be part of the new area.

Woman dies after hair pulled off in go kart accident in India

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The victim was 28-years-old.

Cedar Fair revenue up 3%, record Q4 with holiday events

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $479 million declined $2 million, or less than 1%, from the record Adjusted EBITDA achieved in the prior year, due to higher operating costs combined with lower than anticipated attendance growth.

Fire destroys maintenance building at Mt. Olympus

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The building was a total loss.

Disney says Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster at Epcot will be among longest enclosed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The tease was made at its annual D23 fan convention.

Six Flags Over Georgia will run Great American Scream Machine backwards

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The wooden roller coaster first opened in 1973.

Walt Disney World starts the annual Orlando theme park price hikes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Single-day tickets rise $2 to $7, while annual pass rates ride $20 to $50.

Disneyland "social clubs" aren't gangs, except when they are

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lawsuit filed in Orange County accuses club boss of "gangster-like" tactics.

Six Flags will increase dividend, cites tax changes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new amount is $0.78 per quarter, an annualized increase of 11%.

Disney parks and resorts division has record $5.2 billion quarter, attendance up 6%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company also disclosed a $1.6 billion tax benefit from the new tax law.

Kennywood adding a Thomas the Tank Engine themed area

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Area will include five new rides.

Universal Orlando buys 101 more acres

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans suggest the land will be used for offices and warehouse space.

90,000-piece Lego model simulates El Toro from Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The model took more than 800 hours to assemble.

Rebel Yell is now Racer 75 at Kings Dominion

Posted | Contributed by Mr. Six

The name change, of course, causes Internet outrage.

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