News Archive - June 2023

Emerald Park (formerly Tayto Park) announces €22 million expansion

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Two new Vekoma roller coasters anchoring a highly themed new land.

One dead, nine injured in roller coaster derailment at Grona Lund

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Eyewitnesses said the park's Jetline roller coaster had partly derailed during a ride.

Hybrid roller coaster Zambezi Zinger opens at Worlds of Fun

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The GCI roller coaster features a spiral lift.

Large fire causes evacuation at Europa Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Around 450 safety personnel responded to the fire.

Former Reedy Creek goes silent on firefighters' contract around Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A contract negotiated by the previous administrator has not made it to any board agenda.

Holiday World closes Raging Rapids after three decades

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

The park made an announcement on its Facebook page.

Busch Gardens Tampa retiring the SandSerpent wild mouse roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ride originally ran at the Williamsburg theme park.

Disney CFO departing on medical leave, successor search begins

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Christine McCarthy has been in the role since 2015.

Jollywood Nights holiday party coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

The event will be a night-time, separately ticketed attraction.

Aurora mayor proposes buying Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by BrettV

The property has yet to be developed commercially.

Men with Nazi and DeSantis flags assemble outside of Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A counter protest arrived, and police say there were no arrests.

Florida man arrested for jumping into Busch Gardens alligator pen for selfies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investigative leads led the police to the suspect.

University of Central Florida announces attractions management degree program

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

UCF will offer the course in its college of hospitality management.

Judge recuses himself on Disney First Amendment case because of relative's stock holdings

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A "third-degree relative" owns 30 shares in the company.

Dolly Parton's impact extends beyond her Dollywood theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Employees also enjoy some of the best benefits.

Gay Days begins annual festival in Orlando as parks celebrate Pride Month

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orlando proves friendlier than recent state legislation for the event.

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