News Archive - July 2018

NBCUniversal says it's "looking at" another gate in Orlando during earnings call

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The comments were made after the company trademarked a new name.

SeaWorld San Diego planning a small roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Filing with planning authority says it will be 22 feet tall.

Disney to eliminate plastic straws from owned theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company plans to complete the change by mid-2019.

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi opens to the public

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 22-acre indoor theme park is the latest to open in the UAE.

Six Flags says it has record first half in 2018

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says quarter revenue is up 5% over last year.

Feature chronicles the rise of the Schlitterbahn water parks and the subsequent tragedy

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Feature chronicles the rise and tragedy of a water park empire.

Universal trademarks "Fantastic Worlds," new park name rumors swirl

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attention is focused on the land acquired in Orlando, presumably for a new park.

Disneyland Resort reaches deal with unions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.

Free guest wifi is free marketing for theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The networks make it easier for guests to share their theme park moments with friends and family on social media.

Kennywood announces Steel Curtain roller coaster as anchor to Steelers Country football themed area

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park says that the new ride will set US records for the number of inversions and inversion height.

Universal patent suggests a real-life version of Pac-Man in the works with bumper cars

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The speculation around Nintendo and video game themed attractions continues.

Cedar Fair revenue and attendance down slightly through July 8

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue was down 2% while attendance was down 3%.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh wrote dissenting opinion in SeaWorld OSHA case following death of trainer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The judge wrote that Dawn Brancheau's job as a trainer was inherently risky and that OSHA should not regulate it.

Construction worker killed at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Initial reporting suggests he was working on or near the new gondola system at Pop Century Resort.

Historic Boblo Island boat burns, owners hope to restore

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The S.S. Saint Clair caught fire in a welding accident.

Disney wins lawsuit disputing taxable value of resorts

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Beach and Yacht Club hotels ruled to be half of assessed value.

Disney endures network outage that affects theme parks, sites and ESPN

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

App outages block guests from reservations and FastPasses.

Guest at Busch Gardens Tampa treated for celebratory bullet wound

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The individual was struck in the shoulder with a bullet that was presumably fired into the air.

SeaWorld Entertainment settles class action suit over annual pass renewal billing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The suit alleges that passes were renewed automatically and without consent, with continued monthly billing.

Mobile games are integrated into Disney theme park experiences

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A new app is designed to make time in the queue more interactive.

Universal Orlando pushing dirt around on its new property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New access roads built and a lot of land grading has begun.

$2 Billion sports and recreation complex planned for Central Ohio

Posted | Contributed by jkpark

Attractions are said to include indoor skydiving, go-karts and other sports.

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