News Archive - October 2022

Shanghai Disney closed again with Chinese zero-Covid policy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guests can't leave without providing negative Covid tests.

Train derails, tips over, at Silver Dollar City

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park says seven people were transported for medical treatment.

Artist showing ridable roller coaster as part of exhibition

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

EJ Hill will present his functional coaster at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

Oakwood closed after roller coaster car becomes "loose" and man falls out

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The incident happened on the Treetops roller coaster.

Walt Disney World sued by passholders over reservation system

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The two anonymous passholder say the system is unfair when they still sell single-day tickets for that day.

Ohio Supreme Court unanimously sides with Cedar Fair in passholder class action over Covid calendar

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The court says the company was entitled to adjust their calendar in light of the Covid restrictions, and it did not have to automatically give refunds.

Michigan’s Adventure will extend 2023 season with family Halloween event

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

Tricks and Treats Fall Fest will occur on some Saturdays and Sundays in the fall.

Kings Island to add Adventure Port to the park in 2023

Posted | Contributed by OhioStater

The new area will include new family rides and "enhanced theming" for Adventure Express.

Kings Dominion moving to year-round operation in 2023

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will be open on weekends during the winter months.

SeaWorld Orlando names Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, now under construction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The stand-up B&M roller coaster has been an open secret.

Carowinds going to year-round operation with addition of winter weekends

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attraction availability will vary, but the new schedule starts in January.

Worlds of Fun bans NFL player after he pushes photographer after game

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Las Vegas receiver Davante Adams was banned by Worlds of Fun via Twitter.

Disney increases Genie+ prices in US parks, tickets prices in California

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The increases are typical of the annual cycle.

Joyland auction off, offer reportedly in hand

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owners said they would cancel the auction if a viable offer came in.

New iPhone crash feature said to be calling 911 for people on roller coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Devices mistake ride for a car crash.

Orlando FreeFall tower will be removed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The decision was made in light of the death of Tyre Sampson in May.

Report suggests Reedy Creek successor might be Reedy Creek sequel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Variety says that the Florida legislature will likely replace the special district with another that is largely the same, only with state appointees added to the board.

Disney vloggers accused of exploiting and monetizing Hurricane Ian disaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Actions of the online "personalities" called out in light of the disaster.

MIT students build roller coasters to encourage community engagement

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The famous technology school builds temporary rides on campus.

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