News Archive - July 2019

Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces multi-launch roller coaster Pantheon

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride is set to open in 2020.

Universal Orlando starts teasing "epic" announcement for August 1

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rumors range from a single new attraction to a new park in the acquired land south of the existing parks.

NBCUniversal reports 7.5% increase in theme park revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Timing of holidays and increased spending account for the increase.

Hersheypark announces 2020 roller coaster Candymonium

Posted | Contributed by TR

New B&M roller coaster will be 210 feet tall, 4,636 feet long and reach 76 mph.

Ohio increases ride inspection fees to better fund department

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The budget change comes two years after a fatal accident at the Ohio State Fair.

Chicago tourist allegedly punches Tower of Terror ride op for invalid FastPass

Posted | Contributed by Vater

The ride operator declined to press charges.

Walt Disney World Skyliner gondola system to open September 29

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The system connects Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and four resorts.

Virgin Holidays stops selling SeaWorld tickets, SeaWorld blasts them for caving to activist pressure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company reminded everyone in a statement of its record on conservation and rescue.

Two die in India on pendulum ride that failed during operation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

At least 27 other people were injured.

Steel Curtain debuts at Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 220-foot-tall roller coaster is themed to the Pittsburgh Steelers football team.

Big theme parks offering unusual deals for locals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After price increases this year, it's a mixed signal that the parks are offering discounts.

SeaWorld San Diego gets green light for Mako, a B&M dive roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride needed special permission given its height.

New Star Wars attraction Rise of the Resistance will open in Florida first, in December

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

California version will open in January at Disneyland.

Rabid cat sets off warning near Epcot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Florida Department of Health issued a warning after two cast members scratched.

Disneyland wait times down, park says Star Wars land adds 20% capacity

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Visitors are observing shorter wait times.

Hagrid roller coaster in Universal Orlando still operating inconsistently

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Harry Potter roller coaster is operating fewer hours than the park overall.

SeaWorld Orlando parking lot floods, damaging cars

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Several inches of rain fell in the area in the span of 20 minutes.

Cedar Fair net revenue up 3% through July 7

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The period generally accounts for 40% of the company's annual revenue.

New Orleans mayor wants to demolish the abandoned former Six Flags park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park was mostly abandoned after Hurricane Katrina.

Tron roller coaster taking shape at Magic Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster sits on the edge of Tomorrowland, next to Space Mountain.

Ghost Town In The Sky is for sale again

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The asking price is just under $6 million.

Girl reports being shocked riding Hoosier Hurricane at Indiana Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The report comes days after a 12-year-old boy died from issues not related to the ride.

Jurassic World ride opens at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Christian G

The ride is a significant rehab of the classic Jurassic Park ride.

Merlin agrees to purchase by Lego's controlling parent, will go private

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Kirkbi Invest says it has the money and experience to "realise the company's potential to grow".

Cedar Fair acquires Sawmill Creek resort near Cedar Point, closes on California's Great America land and Texas Schlitterbahn

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company issued three press releases on these purchases.

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