News Archive - October 2019

Fun Spot America in Kissimmee soliciting names for former Wild Adventures roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The former Viking Voyage will operate at the Florida park.

Six Flags names Michael Spanos, former Pepsi exec, as next CEO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

He replaces Jim Reid-Anderson on November 18.

California man sues Silver Dollar City over name, because it's similar to his seasonal garage attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park says it doesn't believe it should change the name of its Mystic River Falls, opening next year.

Universal's Epic Universe will open in 2023

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The date was mentioned in the context of a quarterly earnings call for parent Comcast.

Disney operating income down, revenue up in parks and products division, despite lower attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Higher per capita spending helped to offset the decrease in attendance.

Six Flags earnings dip despite higher attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The decrease is in part attributed to lower per capita spending.

Nickelodeon Universe at American Dream mall sells out first weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Most of the mall will open in phases over the next year.

SeaWorld Entertainment announces new Sesame Place theme park, opening in 2021 in San Diego

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will be the second dedicated to the classic Sesame Street characters.

Cedar Point closes roads for first time in history as the park reaches capacity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some guests blame the sale of the inexpensive Gold Pass for the large crowds.

New York man sues Universal Orlando following injuries in Volcano Bay

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man suffered paralysis after riding a water slide and blames the resort.

SoCal theme parks offer social media worthy food and beverage options for Halloween

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Spooky treats include sangria in a blood bag at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Universal Studios Florida announces Bourne Stuntacular stunt show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Based on the film franchise, the show will open early next year.

Six Flags considering moving corporate headquarters to Texas Ranger office space in Arlington

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The city is offering to subsidize renovation of the space to the tune of $6 million.

Girl dies in fall from New Jersey carnival ride

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

The cause of the accident is unknown.

Ride parts stolen from Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The police incident report says that parts from Peter Pan and Space Mountain were taken.

Judge denies motion for dismisal in SeaWorld investor lawsuit over allegations the company hid impact of Blackfish

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A federal judge says the claims have merit and should be heard in a jury trial.

Community concerned about the sale and unknown future over Clementon Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park closed early in the season this year and it reportedly for sale.

Skyliners suffer major downtime, loaded, at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Photos on Twitter show cabins jumbled in station.

Reuters reports Cedar Fair rejected Six Flags offer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company says the offer was inadequate, while analysts and fans viewed the possibility as unfavorable.

Autism queue lawsuit against Disney will go to trial in Orlando Federal Court

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The plaintiff says that Disney must accommodate line bypass for people with autism, while the company says all people with disabilities are treated the same.

Reuters is reporting that Six Flags has offered to buy Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The report attributes only anonymous sources.

Clementon Park may be sold

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park closed a week early this year, and an event organizer said she was told the park was being sold.

Chimera roller coaster at La Feria Chapultepec derails leaving two dead

Posted | Contributed by Vater

An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.

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