News Archive - May 2019

NYT Review: Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The epic new theme park area opens on the west coast, with the Florida version to follow.

Doctor sues Six Flags Great Adventure over alledged neck injuries

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The suit claims taller guests may be subject to neck injuries due to the height of the seat.

7-Year-old boy reportedly falls from roller coaster at Lightwater Valley

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The boy was listed in critical condition.

Dorney Park pulls bullets with names on them from merchandise offering

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

A complaint posted on Twitter by a parent prompted the action.

Woman sues Walt Disney World for bird attack that allegedly caused brain injury

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

She seeks damages in excess of $15,000.

SeaWorld Entertainment buys back $150 million in stock

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hill Path Capital will also increase its stake to 34.5%.

Village Roadshow announces $50 million investment in Sea World Australia

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

New land includes three rides, including a wooden roller coaster.

Southern California amusement parks open new and revised attractions with forthcoming Star Wars debut at Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain and SeaWorld San Diego have new or improved attractions on deck.

Three hurt in Castle Park flume accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Three ejected from the boat as it descends without water.

Disney adds UCF to schools for paid education

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company's Aspire program currently pays for education for 40% of the 85,000 hourly employees at Walt Disney World.

Six Flags Great Adventure has the world's tallest pendulum ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wonder Woman Lasso of Truth is 17 stories tall.

Conneaut Lake Park as a nostalgia act

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is in some ways a "working museum."

Universal Orlando teases new Harry Potter roller coaster with brief POV video

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster opens June 13.

Cedar Point improves its food game with two new restaurants

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

A new barbecue joint and Italian restaurant await guests.

Kennywood shows off Steel Curtain roller coaster trains

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster opens this year.

Disney theme parks see 15% increase in operating income for the quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Higher ticket, food and merchandise prices drive the increase.

Kings Island files foundation plans for apparent new roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park isn't saying what they're building yet.

Free beer returns to SeaWorld in 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The announcement came in the company's earnings call.

Cedar Fair controls normal first quarter loss despite longer quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company says it's teeing up another potentially record year.

Universal Orlando releases photo of animatronic Hagrid for new roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster is set to open in June.

SeaWorld Entertainment posts gains in attendance and revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance up 3.6%, total revenue up 1.6% compared to same quarter last year.

Trademark applications imply forthcoming Star Wars themed beers at Galaxy's Edge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new themed areas open this year at Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios.

SeaWorld Orlando VP of design and engineering rides roller coasters to relax

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new VP has been on 835 roller coasters.

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