News Archive - May 2018

Video: Steel Vengeance at Cedar Point is also about love

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coaster crazy couple enjoys the new roller coaster.

Icon roller coaster opens at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is the UK's first double launching coaster.

Massive fire destroys parts of Europa Park

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Fire reportedly started in the Scandanavian-themed area of the park.

Tours of theme park companies to benefit Give Kids The World

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Manufacturers and attractions open their doors for paid tours to benefit the non-profit.

Knott's Berry Farm debuts HangTime roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Set on the former site of Boomerang, the coaster features a 96-degree drop.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge theme park lands have opening seasons

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

They don't quite nail down a date, but expect 2019 summer out west, fall in Florida.

Rumor roundup: Star Trek for Universal Studios theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attraction rumor seems like a logical response to Disney's use of Star Wars.

Six Flags will take over operation of five EPR-owned parks from Premier Parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Darien Lake, Frontier City and three water parks will join the roster.

SeaWorld Orlando will also have free beer this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park follows the lead of sister park Busch Gardens Tampa.

Development on the former Americana property will pay homage to the defunct amusement park

Posted | Contributed by metallik

Plans may include a small museum on the site.

Train catches fire at Six Flags Over Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Two employees sent to hospital.

Camden Park worker pinned under Slingshot, flown to hospital

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

The extent of the individual's injuries were not reported.

Universal Studios Hollywood retiring Jurassic Park ride for Jurassic World ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The boat ride will close September 3.

Wonder Woman single-rail roller coaster set to open at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will open the world's first single-rail coaster.

Legoland Florida announces The Lego Movie World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New attraction area will feature two new rides and a retheme of Quest for Chi.

Ohio considering more regulations on amusement rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The proposed legislation is in response to a fatal accident at last year's Ohio State Fair.

Disney has another strong quarter on parks and resorts growth

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park attendance and hotel occupancy up.

SeaWorld Entertainment posts gains in attendance and revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The first quarter results generally beat analyst expectations.

County reviews management contract for Playland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report finds problems with the deal, passed in 2016.

Florida professor focuses on theme park storytelling in class and academic career

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Everything from Harry Potter to Walt Disney World are worked into her curriculum.

Six Flags Great Adventure hosts event for people with autism

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reduced noise and waits offered for those with ASD.

Schlitterbahn park on North Padre sold at auction to IBC

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The park filed for bankruptcy a year ago.

Unions considering WDW deal that includes eventual $15 minimum

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Deal would potentially cut other benefits.

Cedar Fair net revenue up in first quarter while loss increases

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company says it expects another great year financially.

Busch Gardens Tampa bringing back beer samples on a trial basis

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The program will run through August 5.

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