News Archive - May 2021

Lagoon's Roller Coaster has been running for a century

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of its opening.

Universal Orlando raises base pay to $15 starting June 27

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Unions representing Disney employees negotiated the same rate to take effect in October.

Fun Spot America will bring new RMC roller coaster to Atlanta

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will open in 2022, with details about the ride and its name forthcoming.

Cook County, Illinois, giving away Six Flags Great America tickets for vaccination

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The county health department has 15,000 tickets to distribute on Wednesday.

Cedar Point raises seasonal pay rate to $20, adjusts operating calendar, in response to labor shortage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park announced the new wage on social media.

Theme parks reduce mask requirements on CDC guidance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Most parks will continue to require masks indoors.

Disney theme park revenue down 44% for quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some of the company's theme parks reopened after the quarter's end.

Mom says she was banned by Six Flags for her shorts at Frontier City

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company says she was banned for her behavior regarding the interaction.

Chicago investor behind Indiana Beach negotiating to lease Fantasy Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gene Staples is said to be negotiating the least.

Ballpark and theme park workers have mixed feelings about returning to work

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Workers face both anxiety and excitement over the opening of their venues.

Six Flags Darien Lake and county offer tickets for vaccinations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is giving away two tickets when you get your shot.

Universal Orlando stops temperature checks, reduces social distance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will require only three feet between groups, per CDC guidance.

Marc Swanson named CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Swanson was already serving in the role on an interim basis.

SeaWorld Entertainment reports gains in revenue and per capita spending

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Because of the timing of Covid closures last year and reduced capacity this year, it's hard to compare the quarters.

Amusement parks and hospitality industry face worker shortage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Positions are difficult to fill even with high unemployment.

Cedar Fair posts first quarter results, without significant operations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company burned less cash than expected.

Stunt Pilot roller coaster taking shape at Silverwood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Rocky Mountain Construction coaster has its roots in the theme park.

Florida bans tech companies from "deplatforming," exempts Disney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Likely to be challenged immediately in court, the new law makes it illegal to remove state wide political candidates from social media, unless it's operated by Disney.

Idora Park artifacts displayed at Youngstown mall

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The defunct park closed in the 80's after a major fire.

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