News Archive - November 2022

Intamin and Sally will collaborate on PortAventura dark roller coaster ride themed to Uncharted movie

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The roller coaster dark ride will open mid-2023.

Florida seeks $250k fine against Orlando drop tower operator for teen death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tyre Sampson fell out of the drop tower in March.

Disney fires Chapek, brings Iger out of retirement

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The board fired Chapek on Sunday night.

Alberto Zamperla, second-generation owner of Zamperla, died unexpectedly on November 17

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company bearing his name announced his death in a press release on Friday.

Steel Pier will add two roller coasters from Premier Rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The rides will be a spinning mouse and a Sky Rocket.

Alice Davis, iconic costume designer for Disney parks, dies at 93

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Her designs can still be found in It’s a Small World and Pirates of the Caribbean.

Lagoon customers concerned about price increases

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some families react to significant hikes in pass and ticket prices.

Disney Cruise Line acquires incomplete Global Dream ship

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company says parts of the ship will be "reimagined" and sport the signature red funnels.

Zamperla reveals its new coaster train at IAAPA for PNE Playland roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The train cars feature a single piece of milled aluminum with no welds.

Six Flags reports decreases in revenue, calls it a transition year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company has made significant gains in per capita spending.

SeaWorld Entertainment posts significant revenue growth for third quarter 2022

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Total revenue was a record of $565.2 million, an increase of $44.0 million or 8.4% from the third quarter of 2021.

Disney posts record park revenue, but misses analyst expectations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks, experiences and products segment posts revenue increase of more than 34% to $7.4 billion during the quarter.

Western Playland bought by flea market operator, will focus on park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park was owned by the same family for 62 years.

Orlando tourism worker union says members need a minimum of $18 to keep up with cost of living

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rent and other expenses on the rise in Orange County.

Zamperla announces Lightning LSM roller coaster for Playland in Vancouver

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new ride will cost $9 million CDN.

Universal Orlando announces closure of child attractions for new "family entertainment"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The announcement to close the Curious George, Woody Woodpecker and Fievel areas was made on social media.

Cedar Fair expects record net revenue and EBITDA in 2022

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The board also declared a quarterly distribution of 30 cents per unit.

Hersheypark announces RMC hybrid coaster Wildcat’s Revenge for 2023

Posted | Contributed by Vater

The roller coaster will be built on the bones of the previous Wildcat.

Girl struck by cell phone on Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The incident happened on the new Wonder Woman roller coaster.

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