News Archive - November 2020

Carowinds GM Pat Jones on being closed for the year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The amusement park on the border of the Carolinas was not able to open due to Covid restrictions.

Disney adds another 4,000 to layoff total

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The cuts come primarily in the Parks, Experiences and Products division.

Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde announces retirement

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

His retirement is effective January 4.

Universal Orlando lets go of 1,123 salary employees, including Universal Creative

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The cuts do not include hourly employees.

Kennywood announces adult chaperone policy for 2021

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Kids under 18 will be required to have an adult chaperone after 4p.m., and all of the holiday events.

Cedar Fair appoints BET executive to board of directors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Louis Carr is president of Media Sales for BET Networks.

Galactic Starcruiser hotel rooms teased by Disney parks boss

Posted | Contributed by OhioStater

Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro showed a mock up of the rooms at this week's virtual IAAPA conference.

Adventureland completes track on Dragon Slayer roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride is an S&S 4D free-spin coaster.

Disney posts $2.8 billion loss for the year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks, experiences and products division suffered another brutal hit, losing $1.1 billion in just the last quarter.

California Covid rules close Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk after just one weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The area moved back into a case range that requires the park to close.

Family builds backyard roller coaster inspired by Disneyland Matterhorn

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride includes waterfalls and rock work.

Disney will furlough more employees in California due to restrictions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Advocates say state guidelines "sentence" workers to poverty.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk among the first to reopen in California

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The state's strict guidelines for reopening theme parks has kept most of them closed.

European theme parks closing again with Covid resurgence, bad news for California operators

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company has not yet been allowed to reopen its California parks.

Cedar Fair posts third quarter results, outlining credit position during pandemic

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance was as high as 35% to 40% in the early summer.

Kennywood to retire four rides

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

angaroo, Paratrooper, Bayern Kurve and Volcano will be removed from the park.

Comcast reports 81% decrease in theme park revenue, believes 2021 could be a break-even year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Third quarter revenue fell to $311 million.

Fire fighters rescue riders from stalled Rescue roller coaster at SeaWorld San Antonio

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The roller coaster stalled at a high point on the ride.

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