News Archive - August 2020

Body cam footage released in search for man camping on Disney's former Discovery Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man was found there by deputies in April.

Toshimaen in Tokyo will closed after 94 years to make way for Harry Potter theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park has a wooden carousel first built in 1907 in Germany.

Movie Park Germany announces indoor double-launch coaster

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

The ride will be made by Intamin.

Florida governor calls theme park openings a success story

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Ron DeSantis is considering loosening other restrictions.

SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica returning to daily schedule

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The parks still require reservations.

Coney Island businesses face "financial ruin" in pandemic

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The attractions have not yet been allowed to reopen.

Couple faces arrest for alleged assault against teen worker at Sesame Place

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man is charged with punching the teen after he was instructed to wear his mask.

Opinion: Visit to Walt Disney World safer than visiting the grocery store

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Writer observed relentless mitigation actions and consistent guest behavior.

IAAPA says theme park business has lost $18 billion to Covid

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The hit also includes a 40% reduction in jobs.

Loews suspends operation of two Universal Orlando hotels

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Sapphire Falls Resort and Aventura will close August 21.

Kennywood names Mark Pauls new general manager

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

Palace will move its headquarters to Pittsburgh.

Walt Disney World will reduce operating hours starting September 8

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company did not explain the reason for the reduction in hours.

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa delay new roller coaster openings to next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No specific dates have been given, but both rides appear complete.

Poll says 72% of Americans uncomfortable returning to amusement parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Political bias figures into the results.

Cedar Fair records net loss of $133 million for the quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company missed out on 8 million visits due to the pandemic.

Disney misses out on $3.5 billion in operating profit from park closures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company still posted a profit of 8 cents per share.

Court records say Universal Orlando knew Punga Racers water slide had speed issues that caused injuries

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Depositions were unsealed in an ongoing civil suit.

Cedar Fair adjusts operating schedules, will not open four parks at all this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

California’s Great America, Carowinds, Kings Dominion and Valleyfair will not open in 2020.

Waldameer attendance below expectations

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Operator says they expected more people once the park was able to reopen.

Michigan’s Adventure closes water park following state order

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The water park previously reopened on July 17.

Elitch Gardens decides not to open this year

Posted | Contributed by J.

With no timeline from the state to ease restrictions, the park says it will open next year.

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