News Archive - December 2019

PointBuzz ranks the top 10 news stories about Cedar Point in the last decade

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

From executive changes to massive renovation, these are the big Cedar Point stories of the decade ending now.

Costumed characters at Walt Disney World file police reports over inappropriate touching

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Severity and outcomes vary wildly, according to reports.

Disneyland closes for capacity on Friday after Christmas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park reaches capacity a few times per year.

Micromanaging board behind revolving door of executives at SeaWorld Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orlando Weekly explores the turnover as the company has five CEO's in less than two years.

Throwback: The Michigan Cedar Point that never came to be

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A park set to open in 1976 was derailed by opposition.

Harry Potter invigorated attraction development this decade

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal Orlando's investment was followed by a number huge investments by competitors.

West Coast Racers soft opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The unique dueling roller coaster makes its official debut in January.

Disneyland's Space Mountain will revert to classic theme after an extended Star Wars overlay

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Star Wars version of the ride closes January 7.

Cedar Fair names Daniel Hanrahan as board chair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Matt Ouimet will continue to serve as a director.

Proposed Orlando to Tampa rail line could stop at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Spokesperson says there are advanced talks in progress for the line.

Great Escape battles planning board over ride placement

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The board made extreme requirements to allow the original placement.

Universal Creative will move into new headquarters next to Epic Universe in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The design arm of Comcast's theme park operation will set up a new facility.

Coroner report warns of dangers after Drayton Manor water ride death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The report was passed along to several UK theme parks.

Dogpatch owner abandoning the park after foreclosure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man who tried to revive the park was deeply in debt on the property.

Orlando Sentinel begins series on the working poor in a tourist economy

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The series focuses on the workers who provide services at the regions attractions, hotels and restaurants.

Walt Disney World announces range of opening dates and attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Star Wars-themed immersive "cruise style" resort will open in 2021.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom latest park to light up car park solar plant

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park says it's the first on the West Coast to be powered primarily by solar.

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