News Archive - September 2019

Kings Island removing Vortex

Posted | Contributed by ShaneDenmark

The Arrow looping roller coaster operated for 33 seasons.

Disney sets up leadership strategy for US parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Changes come after Catherine Powell's departure.

Disney Parks president for US and Paris leaving the company

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Her position will not be backfilled.

Walt Disney World workers take a lot of abuse from tourists

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Few guests suffer legal consequences from their actions, though some are banned from the property for life.

SeaWorld CEO Gus Antorcha resigns less than a year into the job

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The new chief executive had only been on the job for seven months.

SeaWorld Entertainment ups roller coaster game in Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new Tampa ride in particular has high potential, being built by fan favorite Rocky Mountain Construction.

SeaWorld Entertainment theme parks are all carrying the Impossible Burger

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The meatless burger is all the rage, and the company is rolling it out at all of its theme parks.

Bell's Amusement Park owner says the park will be rebuilt, they just don't have a location yet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A location announcement could happen this fall.

SeaWorld San Antonio announces Texas Stingray, a wooden roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new coaster is set to open in the spring of 2020.

Busch Gardens Tampa announces Iron Gwazi roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The reimagined Gwazi will open in 2020.

SeaWorld Orlando announces Ice Breaker launched roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The multi-direction launch coaster will open in spring 2020.

Cincinnati's Coney Island removing rides, focusing on water park

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

The park wants to be a "premier swim and play destination."

Flying Ox opens in Pigeon Forge, a hybrid zip line and roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is 1,000 feet long and 80 feet high.

Disney backs Bahamas disaster relief with $1 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney Cruise Line has a private island in the Bahamas.

SeaWorld Entertainment settles EZ Pay class action lawsuit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The suit stems from allegations that passes were automatically renewed without consent.

Cedar Fair pushes record results with gains in all key indicators

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

On a same-park basis, year-to-date preliminary net revenues totaled a record $1.08 billion, up $48 million, or 5%, on a 2%, or 465,000-visit, increase in attendance; a 2%, or $1.08, increase in in-park per capita spending; and a 5%, or $6 million, increase

Orlando theme parks reduce hours ahead of hurricane Dorian

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A tropical storm warning is in effect for the area.

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