News Archive - April 2019

SeaWorld Orlando president out in latest executive shakeup

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Discovery Cove's president will serve as interim boss over all three Orlando parks.

Water dummies escape testing roller coaster at Playland's Castaway Cove, hit neighboring hotel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Only the water dummies were hurt in the incident.

Westchester County officials in conflict with Playland operator Standard Amusements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Standard says it hasn't engaged in any improper behavior.

Using roller coasters to combat fear and anxiety

Posted | Contributed by OhioStater

Therapy and thrill rides can mix for positive outcomes.

Swedish private equity firm EQT launches bid to buy Parques Reunidos

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The offer values the whole company at around $1.3 billion.

Schlitterbahn Kansas City shows no signs of opening this year

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Renewal permits have not been applied for and no tickets have been sold.

Yukon Striker opening at Canada's Wonderland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The roller coaster is the tallest vertical drop coaster in North America.

Universal theme park first quarter revenue flat for NBCUniversal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Spring break moved occurred in second quarter this year.

Walt Disney World parks scooters source of lawsuits and conflict

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Accidents resulting in lawsuits involving the scooters are up in the last year.

Abigail Disney finds Bob Iger's pay absurd

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Disney heir says the company doesn't do enough to reward employees who keep it running.

Walt Disney World can now run up to 25% of the resort on solar

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The resort's new 50 megawatt solar farm is online.

Tigris roller coaster previewed at Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Media previews show point-of-view video for the triple launch coaster.

Universal Orlando wins suit that accused resort of stealing idea for chocolate factory restaurant

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The court ordered the plaintiff to pay court costs.

SeaWorld cuts more jobs for "efficiency"

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The company wouldn't say how many jobs were eliminated.

College instructor keeps memories of Geauga Lake and Conneaut Lake Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

He also covers Dover Lake and Euclid Beach Park.

Cedar Fair partners with Feld Entertainment for monster truck experiences

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attraction will start at Cedar Point, then run at Kings Dominion and Dorney Park.

Cedar Fair CEO Richard Zimmerman joins board

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Zimmerman replaces Tom Klein.

In 1976: Six Flags St. Louis opens Screamin' Eagle

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The wooden coaster was advertised as the longest and fastest.

Tribe operating OWA will expand the facility, and hotel properties in Florida and tropics

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Expansion near the park will total $100 million.

Arnold's Park to rebuild classic wild mouse

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is expected to be open by Memorial Day.

Orlando SeaWorld properties are all autism certified

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

SeaWorld joins Aquatica and Discovery Cove as certified autism centers.

The Chris Sawyer Interviews: Go back 20 years to the creation of RollerCoaster Tycoon

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Read a pair of interviews originally posted on PointBuzz (then called Guide to The Point).

Feature: Looking back at RollerCoaster Tycoon, 20 years later

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The game created a legacy of creative endeavors to build simulated theme parks on the screen.

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