News Archive - November 2021

Walt Disney World suspends annual pass sales again

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Only the weekday-only pass is available to Florida residents.

Disneyland unions split on new contract

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The California Adventure unit ratified the new contract, while the Disneyland unit did not.

Six Flags appoints Selim Bassoul as new CEO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza is appointed non-executive chair.

Cedar Fair adds Brian Nurse as executive vice president and chief legal officer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The previous counsel agreed to "transition out" after an announcement in June.

Penn State theme park engineering group still strong after 12 years

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

The Theme Park Engineering Group connects students with a love for roller coasters and the inner workings of theme parks.

Video: Scenes from SeaWorld Orlando's 2021 Christmas event

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Includes shots from the Sesame Street Christmas parade.

Disney misses Wall Street expectations, theme park demand continues to rise

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks division has positive operating income for the first time since the pandemic began.

SeaWorld Entertainment announces gains in revenue, income and per capita spending despite decrease in attendance compared to 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Compared to the third quarter of 2019, total revenue per capita increased 23.7%, admission per capita increased 24.4%, and in-park per capita spending increased 22.8%.

Six Flags sees decreases in third quarter compared to 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Higher operating costs contributed to a decrease in net income.

Disneyland Resort not bound by wage regulation, judge says

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Workers disputed the requirement on the basis that they believe Disney received subsidies from city, though city says it does not.

Bell's Amusement Park plans to build in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No expectations have been set for construction or opening.

University of Mount Union student reflects on "Face Your Fear" project to overcome roller coaster fear

Posted | Contributed by OhioStater

The Face your Fear Project returned to Cedar Point after taking a year off due to the pandemic. This is what it is like to face a roller-coater phobia from a participant's perspective.

Cedar Fair revenue up, attendance and EBITDA down compared to Q3 in 2019

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue was up 5%, while attendance and EBITDA saw drops for the quarter.

China locks down Shanghai Disneyland, tests 33,863 for Covid

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

All tests returned negative, as China demonstrates its extreme response to controlling the disease.

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