News Archive - April 2018

Theme park earnings up 25% for Comcast's NBCUniversal division

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company says it generated $1.3 billion for the quarter.

Toy Story Land opens at Shanghai Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Seventh themed land is first major expansion since the park opened in 2016.

Lego announces Roller Coaster set

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The set will be generally available June 1 and include 4,124 pieces.

Live coverage: Steel Vengeance media day at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

PointBuzz will offer play-by-play from the crew.

Walt Disney World announces 50 megawatt solar facility

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Generation will be enough to power two of the four parks' electrical needs, 25% of entire resort load.

Kung Fu Panda will replace Shrek at Universal Studios Hollywood with 3D projection mapping tech

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

NBCUnivervsal acquired DreamWorks animation two years ago.

Sesame Place gets certification as autism center

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park has special accommodations for children on the autism spectrum, more employee training.

Disney lobbying for Florida amendment that would defer gambling rights to voters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says company has contributed $4.7 million to committee pushing for the amendment.

Billion-dollar Warner Bros. theme park set to open in Abu Dhabi in July

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park joins a number of other large scale tourist attractions.

GKTW founder Henri Landwirth dies at age 91

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The holocaust survivor and host to thousands of kids with life-threatening illnesses died late Monday.

Fast & Furious Supercharged soft opens at Universal Studios Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride has no announced opening date, but started accepting guests in technical rehearsal.

Idlewild coaster to reopen with new train two years after accident

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

A then 3-year-old boy well from the train and spent two months in the hospital with a head injury.

Universal Orlando acquires more land from Stan Thomas, lifts deed restrictions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The theme park now owns land on both sides of Sand Lake Rd.

Universal Orlando land use lawsuit settled, references new parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reports suggest two large theme parks could be developed on the vacant land.

Schlitterbahn mortgage in danger with Verruckt indictments, according to mortgage holder

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The legal defense along with a potential slide in attendance may put repayment at risk.

Arnolds Park installing new Chance carousel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will be larger than their previous carousel.

Silverwood cancels July 4 fireworks out of wildfire concerns

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park issued a statement concerning the fire risk.

Attraction designers place story over technology

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Award event brings designers from around the world.

Rumors continue around fourth Universal gate in Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Everything from Harry Potter to Jurassic World and Lord of The Rings is on the table.

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