News Archive - August 2021

Walt Disney World announces new annual pass program

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The biggest change is the removal of free PhotoPass and a new upgrade offering for water parks and sports.

Park Beyond theme park sim announced for 2022 release

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new game will come to PC's and consoles.

Emperor dive coaster at SeaWorld San Diego now set for March 2022 opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The opening was delayed by the pandemic.

Fuji-Q Highland closes Do-Dodonpa after reports of injury

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park says four customer had "broken bones" on the ride.

Walt Disney World unions agree to vaccination by late October

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

All unionized employees must be vaccinated by October 22, 2021.

Holiday World will cap attendance for the rest of 2021 season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some attractions and restaurants may also have limited availability.

Busch Gardens Tampa will open Iron Gwazi in March, 2022

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The opening was delayed during the pandemic.

SeaWorld Orlando will open Ice Breaker roller coaster in February, 2022

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The opening of the ride was delayed due to Covid.

SeaWorld San Antonio announces Tidal Surge, the largest Screaming Swing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride will open in the spring of 2022.

Fabio says 1999 cuts on Apollo's Chariot caused by camera shattered by goose

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The legend was that he took a goose to the face.

Disney overhauls virtual queue and planning system for domestic parks with Disney Genie and upsells

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The planning tool will create itineraries for you, and also be the gateway to upcharge queue skipping.

SeaWorld Entertainment COO Tom Iven bails after just 40 days

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The chief operating officer formerly worked for Six Flags.

Cedar Point guest hit by Top Thrill Dragster part while in queue

Posted | Contributed by hambone

The woman's condition is unknown.

Man falls about 50 feet from Lagoon Sky Ride

Posted | Contributed by ShaneDenmark

The park says there was no malfunction on the ride.

Disney's domestic parks squeak out profit, international parks post loss

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Domestic parks reported operating income of $2 million while international parks posted a loss of $210 million.

Kings Dominion announces 4-D coaster Tumbili for 2022

Posted | Contributed by Vater

The ride will be the center piece of a new themed area.

Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park will perch roller coaster over 7,000 feet above sea level

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Gerstlauer Eurofighter will open next year on top of a mountain.

Cedar Point announces Wicked Twister will close in September

Posted | Contributed by Bakeman31092

The ride closes for good on September 6.

SeaWorld Entertainment reports record revenue in second quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company generated record total revenues of $439.8 million, record net income of $127.8 million and record Adjusted EBITDA of $218.8 million.

Disney posts Galactic Star Cruiser pricing, and it's unsurprisingly expensive

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pricing starts at $4,809 for two adults, staying two nights.

Cedar Fair announces mid-year results, record pass sales, quarterly loss

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company reported a second quarter net loss of $59 million, or $1.04 per diluted LP unit. This compares to a second quarter 2020 net loss of $133 million, or $2.35 per diluted LP unit.

Review: Bolt roller coaster on Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The coaster at sea is a $15 up-charge attraction.

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