News Archive - January 2023

Hersheypark removes its classic Whip ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride had been purchased in 1937.

Six Flags appoints former Las Vegas executive to board

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Marilyn Spiegel served as president at various Las Vegas casino properties.

Russell Wintner, owner of Cleveland's Memphis Kiddie Park, dies at 70

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A family legacy, the park opened on the day he was born in 1952.

West Edmonton Mall retiring Mindbender roller coaster after 37 years

Posted | Contributed by Vater

The ride is partially known for a derailment and three fatalities in 1986.

Tron Lightcycle Run at Magic Kingdom will open with virtual queue and free lockers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride vehicles will have a small compartment for your phone.

Walt Disney World unions likely to reject contract offer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney offering dollar annual raise, unions want to start with $3 more.

SeaWorld Entertainment promotes executives, with new "chief transformation officer"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company also appointed a "chief accounting officer" separate of the CFO.

Contractor dies working on Adventureland roller coaster construction site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man reportedly fell on ice.

Busch Gardens Tampa will reopen Falcon's Fury drop ride this spring

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park closed the ride after a fatal accident on the drop tower in Orlando.

Splash Mountain closes at Magic Kingdom, rehab starts for Tiana's Bayou Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The closure and reimagining of the ride was announced in June 2020.

Performer hurt in stunt show at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The performer's condition is unknown.

Elitch Gardens owners buy nearby vacant property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The owners have no specific plans yet for the property.

Disneyland sued by family of deceased over Jungle Cruise incident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The disabled woman fell exiting a boat, and later died following surgery for injuries.

Disneyland resume annual pass sales

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The sale is expected to be brief.

Frisco, Texas residents express concerns over mini Universal theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mayor suggests that traffic and crime issues are not concerns.

Universal announces new regional attractions in Texas and Nevada

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Texas location will be kid-friendly, while the other will be a haunt attraction in Las Vegas.

Disney reverses some changes in policy and costs at US parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Resort hotels at Walt Disney World will no longer charge for parking, reservations not necessary for passholders in most cases.

DeSantis reportedly wants to bring Disney's Reedy Creek under state control

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

It's unclear if the Florida governor actually has the authority to do anything under current law.

San Diego still pursuing SeaWorld for rent

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The city says the company still owes rent for 2020.

LA Times previews Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new land is set to open on February 17.

Sparks fly on The Wheel in Orlando when it loses power, three hours pass evacuating guests

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The fire department says 20 cabins were occupied by guests.

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