News Archive - June 2018

Review: Lego Roller Coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jeff reviews the new 4,000+ Lego set released last month.

California Screamin' becomes Incredicoaster with Incredibles theme

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New theme elements surround the recently discovered powers of Jack-Jack

Union reportedly close to deal with Disney for Florida theme park workers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says company has backed off dropping overtime.

Group cancels "die-in" protest at Disney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The protest was in response to Disney's contributions to NRA-supporting politicians.

Pixar Pier overhaul opens this weekend at Disney California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The reskinning of the themed area includes characters from the Pixar animated films.

Massive yoga class held pre-dawn for Disney cast members at Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

At least 1,000 cast members participated in the class as part of the company's wellness program.

Investigator says emergency stop button may have prevented deaths in 2016 deaths at Gold Coast Dreamworld

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says operators were instructed not to use button, or didn't know what it was for.

Demolition of Lesourdsville Lake/Americana to begin soon

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Remaining buildings and ride structures will be removed for future development.

New Universal Studios Florida night show to focus on park IP

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The previous incarnations of the show focused mostly on Universal specific films, while the new show includes Harry Potter and Dreamworks Animation properties.

Lake Winnepesaukah fined for improper injury reporting, former employee calls for more training

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says the park was fined three times in two days.

Tokyo DisneySea to expand in 2022

Posted | Contributed by Tekwardo

New hotel, new areas for Frozen and Peter Pan are planned.

Riders thrown when Daytona Beach roller coaster derails

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Six taken to hospital, two fell 34 feet.

Remembering the studios in Disney's Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The former Disney-MGM Studios once aspired to being an alternate location to create movies.

Coaster Campout at Knott's Berry Farm will benefit Boys & Girls Club of America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The event includes two-day admission for four, breakfast and camping.

Six Flags Great Adventure debuts Cyborg Spin

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The gyroscopic ride rotates riders around every axis.

Walt Disney's boyhood hometown features museum

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Marceline, Missouri, is said to have inspired the Main Street USA's of the theme parks.

Raptor "Blue" coming to Islands of Adventure Jurassic Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The movie character joins the existing attraction at the theme park.

Richard Gerth, greeter at the Grand Floridian at Walt Disney World, has died

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Known for years as one of the first people you would meet at the Grand, Richard was 92.

Two Schlitterbahn maintenance workers charged in water slide death case

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Investigators asked why a brake mechanism was not repaired after falling off, according to the report.

Star Wars resort will be tied right in to Disney's Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The immersive new hotel will be integrated with the theme of the Galaxy's Edge area.

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