Theme Park News
Theme Park News Web Sites cover the latest amusement industry news including theme park and roller coaster news. Below, you’ll find the latest headlines from the top Theme Park News Web Sites.
- Six Flags Mexico - New Building Going Up2 September 2010, 11:01 pm
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- Heide Park Track Not FOr Dive Machine2 September 2010, 11:01 pm
... - Six Flags over Georgia - New Dare Devil Dive Coaster Detail2 September 2010, 11:01 pm
... - Internet Fun - TheInversion Podcast2 September 2010, 11:01 pm
... - Conneaut Lake - Blue Streak Reopens2 September 2010, 11:01 pm
... - The Beach - New 2011 Rumor2 September 2010, 11:01 pm
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- Ferrari World opening just 99 days away20 July 2010, 5:54 am
The team behind Ferrari World Abu Dhabi have revealed the park's ride and attraction line up ahead of the grand opening which is 99 days away. Ferrari World will feature more than 20 rides and attractions when it opens later this year, many of which are completely unique to the park. Some of the park's major rides and attractions include: World's fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa 4-D film titled Speed of Magic Virtual trip through the famous Ferrari factory in Maranello V12, a flume ride th... - B&M to launch new design in '1118 July 2010, 11:47 pm
Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) are reportedly preparing to launch a new roller coaster design in 2011, dubbed the X -Raptor. The coaster, which will debut at Gardaland, is said to be around 800 metres long and 30 metres tall. The image released by Gardaland shows a train much like S&S's Fourth Dimensional Coaster, with the seats on the sides of the carriage, level with the track. Gardaland's new coaster will also feature an underground station and various zero-G rolls. Photo: Gardaland... - Merlin reveals LEGOLAND details18 July 2010, 2:11 am
UK-based Merlin Entertainment has recently announced detailed plans for LEGOLAND Florida, soon to be the company's second US park. This will be the newest -- and largest -- addition of the iconic brand. The multi-million investment will ready the 187-square-metre site for over 50 rides, shows and attractions. Included will be thousands of LEGO models and other interactive elements like Darth Vader, Bob the Builder, Thomas the Tank Engine and the White House. Plans have revealed various themed a... - Ferrari World to open on 28 October 201010 July 2010, 10:38 am
ThemeParkNewsDirect.com has been notified that Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is still due to open on 28 October 2010. We apologise for any confusion that we have caused. "We can confirm that Ferrari World Abu Dhabi will open to the General Public on 28 October 2010 at midday, as planned. All quotes attributed to Mr. Bernie Ecclestone, president and CEO of Formula One management and Formula One administration in the article were regarding the F1 theme park in Dubai, which has no connection with Ferrar... - The evolving trend of theme park apps8 July 2010, 9:47 pm
Many theme parks across the US are beginning to release custom-built smartphone applications to their guests. But how do these apps benefit both the visitors and park management? We spoke with Aron Ezra, Chief Executive Officer of MacroView Labs, to find out why these apps are so popular, as well as what guests can expect in the future. The Walt Disney Corporation, Six Flags, PARC Management and Sea World are all on the growing list of theme park companies across the US that have embraced the n... - Universal Orlando app revealed4 July 2010, 12:34 am
This week I downloaded Theme Park Nerd's newest application for the iPod Touch and iPhone, dubbed the Universal Guide. After just a few minutes of testing, this app lived up to and surpassed many of my expectations, and I realised just how much of a time-saver this app would be to those visiting Islands of Adventure or Universal Studios Florida. One of the coolest things about this app is that live wait times are displayed for nearly every ride and attraction. In my opinion, this feature alone ...
- Six Flags Great America Announces Riptide Bay for 20112 September 2010, 4:34 pm
The Best Water Park in the Nation…Just Got Bigger! Six Flags Great America announces plans to add a 3 acre water park expansion for the 2011 season. Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor will boast more slides and attractions than any other in the state featuring the only place to surf on Lake Michigan.... - Six Flags Over Georgia Announces Dare Devil Dive for 20111 September 2010, 4:34 pm
Attention all daredevils, the Southeast's largest theme park Six Flags Over Georgia, is proud to announce a unique new roller coaster for the 2011 season. DARE DEVIL DIVE will be the park's first "euro fighter" coaster, which features a rare ten story vertical lift and the country's first drop that dives beyond vertical as it plummets towards earth.... - Six Flags Magic Mountain Makes Management Change25 August 2010, 6:40 pm
Jay Thomas is leaving his position as park president of Six Flags Magic Mountain and Hurricane Harbor for a position at the company’s corporate office in Dallas, the Valencia-based theme park announced. Bonnie Rabjohn is immediately replacing Thomas, who was named park president in September 2007 and has worked at other Six Flags theme parks in the past. He has about 22 years of experience working with theme parks and 15 years of experience in executive roles.... - Wonderland Gives New Meaning to "HIGH" Intensity with WindSeeker24 August 2010, 1:30 pm
Canada's Wonderland takes excitement to new heights in 2011, with the addition of WindSeeker - a 30-storey swing ride. Towering high above the Park, WindSeeker will ascend 301 feet (91.7M) and spread its metal arms, swinging riders at a 45-degree angle at speeds up to 50 kilometers per hour. WindSeeker will feature 32 two-person swings that will provide riders with a sensational feeling of weightlessness as their feet dangle at heights never experienced before at Wonderland.... - WindSeeker thrill ride to alter Knott’s Berry Farm skyline in 201124 August 2010, 1:28 pm
The 301-foot-tall WindSeeker promises to change Knott’s Berry Farm’s skyline when the spinning swing ride debuts at the Buena Park theme park in 2011. WindSeeker will carry 64 riders in twin-seat gondolas to the top of the tower, where the ride’s metal arms will extend out at a 45-degree angle and spin for one minute at 30 mph.... - New Cedar Point ride's patent being disputed24 August 2010, 1:25 pm
Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky had intricate plans to use the social media site Facebook as the place next week to unveil its newest ride for 2011. But now it appears that an Australian ride manufacturer has revealed it in a patent dispute over its version of a towering thrill ride it calls StarFlyer and a Dutch competitor's version called Wind Seeker....
- Six Flags Over Georgia Announces New Coaster1 September 2010, 10:47 am
A new Gerstlauer Euro Fighter will open at Six Flags Over Georgia in 2011. Dare Devil Dive’s mission begins as [...]... - New Coaster for Hershey Park?31 August 2010, 5:32 pm
Hersheypark officials are seeking special permission from Derry Township for a new “attraction” that would open in the amusement park [...]... - Blue Streak may reopen soon31 August 2010, 4:10 pm
An update was posted on Conneaut Lake Park’s Facebook page concerning the possible reopening of the historic Blue Streak wooden [...]... - Zippin Pippin construction begins30 August 2010, 12:38 am
Work recently began on rebuilding the historic Zippin Pippin coaster at the Bay Beach Amusement Park in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This [...]... - Park People: Underage Drinking at the Park29 August 2010, 6:00 am
As stated earlier, Park People is a new series we’ll be posting. In a nod to People of Walmart, we’ll be showcasing [...]... - Designing a Virtual Roller Coaster26 August 2010, 7:36 pm
Eamon Kelly, whom you may remember from our earlier interview, has been writing programs with Matlab and AutoCAD in order [...]...
- The Big Debate: Was Kings Dominion right to slow down Intimidator 305 after blackout reports?2 September 2010, 2:56 pm
What do Theme Park Tourist readers make of the decision to add trim brakes to the Intimidator 305 rollercoaster at Kings Dominion?... - Six Flags New England to add Wild Mouse rollercoaster for 20112 September 2010, 10:56 am
Six Flags New England has confirmed plans to add a new rollercoaster to the park in 2011, with the ride widely expected to be a relocated wild mouse coaster from the closed Kentucky Kingdom park.... - Mystery new attraction coming to Six Flags St Louis in 20111 September 2010, 12:55 pm
A new attraction is on its way to Six Flags St Louis in 2011, although the precise nature of the ride is still under wraps.... - Dare Devil Dive rollercoaster coming to Six Flags Over Georgia in 20111 September 2010, 10:41 am
Six Flags Over Georgia has confirmed that it will add Dare Devil Dive, a new Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter rollercoaster, for the 2011 season.... - Misbehaving dragon removed from Fantasmic show at Disneyland31 August 2010, 11:24 am
The giant animatronic dragon that features in Disneyland's Fantasmic show has been removed following a dramatic mid-performance collapse.... - Kentucky Kingdom on track to reopen in 201131 August 2010, 11:18 am
The Kentucky State Fair Board says that the Kentucky Kingdom theme park is on track to reopen under a new operator in time for the 2011 season....
- New luxury pet care center replaces kennels at Disney World – Video/Photos1 September 2010, 6:49 pm
Tails were wagging and kitties were purring when Best Friends Pet Care opened the doors to its new luxury pet resort in Walt Disney World. This new space replaces all the former kennels at Disney World. The new one-of-a-kind pet center offers 17,000 square feet of air-conditioned indoor space, 10,000 square feet of covered outdoor [...]... - Musical soundtrack and sound effects added to Space Mountain – audio and video31 August 2010, 8:07 am
When Space Mountain reopened last year after a seven-month refurbishment, it had many new enhancements such as video games, lighting and other queue enhancements. The track was made smoother as well, but many guests were hoping music would be added to the ride like Space Mountain at Disneyland. Well a year later, they have their [...]... - Photo Update: Islands of Adventure – Dinos, Wizarding World and character bands29 August 2010, 10:42 am
Let’s start our photo update back in Jurassic Park. Guests can now meet a 10-week-old Triceratops in the Camp Jurassic area. The baby dinosaur moves and blinks her eyes. You can also sometimes see a doctor examining the dino in the Discovery Center. This new activity was designed by a couple of team members.... - Out of the Loop: WindSeeker will take riders 300 feet up at four Cedar Fair parks29 August 2010, 7:34 am
Column by Andy Guinigundo Amusement park company Cedar Fair announced the addition of WindSeeker to its ride lineup at four Cedar Fair parks for 2011. The high spinning ride will grace the landscapes of Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio near Cleveland, Kings Island near Cincinnati, Ohio, Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif., and Canada’s [...]... - Video: Miss America 2011 contestants visit Disney characters at Magic Kingdom27 August 2010, 6:32 pm
All 53 contestants for the title of Miss America 2011 visited the Magic Kingdom today. Representing 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the ladies restarted the Miss America tradition of walking together down Main Street toward Cinderella Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Cinderella and Belle met the 53 [...]... - Man’s weight loss quest to ride Forbidden Journey a success27 August 2010, 3:58 pm
We were the first to tell you Banks Lee’s story in early June in an article entitled, “Are you too big to ride Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey?”. This young man’s quest to lose enough weight to ride the new attraction in Universal’s Islands of Adventure made national headlines. Today he made his goal. [...]...
- Catch a wave at Great America in 20112 September 2010, 6:15 pm
Six Flags Great America’s Hurricane Harbor is expanding for 2011 and you’ll be able to catch a wave in a new way. The park is expanding and adding Riptide Bay, which will feature a double-sided surfing simulator, Caribbean-inspired activity pool, new water slides and luxury cabanas. Entrance to Hurricane Harbor and Riptide Bay is included with admission [...]... - Six Flags is calling all Dare Devils for its new 2011 coasters1 September 2010, 6:08 pm
Today Six Flags announced two new coasters for the Six Flags over Georgia and Six Flags New England amusement parks for the 2011 season. Six Flags is calling all dare devils to come ride the all new Dare Devil Dive coaster at Six Flags over Georgia next season. It will be the chain’s first “dive” coaster [...]... - Counterfeit bills sting the Jersey shore, Knoebels.26 August 2010, 7:31 pm
Earlier in the summer throughout the Philadelphia region news spread that more real detecting counterfeit bills had infiltrated the region. Throughout August there were reports that these bogus bills have appeared along the Jersey shore and even Knoebels Amusement Park. Knoebels reported the middle of August the park was plagued with $3000.00 in losses one weekend [...]... - Photo trip report: Cedar Point25 August 2010, 10:29 pm
Click the links for pictures! I bought a ticket (saved $7 with a coupon) and walked through the gates at the front entrance. It was before 9 a.m., and the gates were open, which was new to me. Before, they hadn’t opened the gates until 9. But the passholders and resort guests were able to enter [...]... - Photo trip report: Kings Island25 August 2010, 4:53 pm
I got to Kings Island shortly after opening and parked my car in the huge parking lot. I bought my ticket online a few days before and saved $20. Great deal! I entered the park and met up with my friend Bryan, and we headed toward Flight of Fear. He said it's good to hit early because the line gets pretty huge.... - Several Cedar Fair parks will seek the wind in 201124 August 2010, 8:04 am
Cedar Point, Kings Island, Canada’s Wonderland and Knott’s Berry Farm have announced that they will each add an old-fashioned swing ride to their respective parks with a new twist — that it will take you swinging to new heights. Like any other swing ride, WindSeeker will have you swinging at about a 45 degree angle [...]...
- Teagan Marti flown to Florida from Wisconsin2 September 2010, 10:21 am
Victim of Dells Extreme World accident returns to her home state. ... - Dance party ElecTRONica coming to Disney's California Adventure2 September 2010, 10:13 am
Beginning October 8, the interactive, digital world of TRON: Legacy will light up the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. ... - Six Flags Great America announces Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor2 September 2010, 10:13 am
New 2011 attractions will expand the water park by three acres. ... - Six Flags Over Georgia announces Dare Devil Dive roller coaster1 September 2010, 10:35 am
Gerstlauer Euro Fighter roller coaster will open in 2011. ... - Zamperla cleared in 2004 Pigeon Forge civil suit1 September 2010, 10:34 am
Court agreed that liability for fatal fall from Zamperla Hawk at Rockin' Raceway rests with owner. ... - Teen games worker arrested at Carowinds for allegedly stealing money1 September 2010, 10:34 am
Worker admits to putting money from guests in shoe. ...
- Manta Celebrates 1st Anniversary at SeaWorld Orlando15 June 2010, 8:14 pm
To celebrate SeaWorld has posted a video of some cool facts about the popular flying roller coaster.... - Holiday World Loses Park President - Will Koch14 June 2010, 3:26 am
Indiana theme park mourns the loss of their leader who suddenly passed away Sunday evening.... - Aquarists Care For 303rd Turtle Patient at SeaWorld Orlando2 June 2010, 1:10 am
SeaWorld the leader in rescue and rehabilitation of endangered sea turtles has already rescued 304 turtles this year.... - Chaos Ensues All Time Low Performance At Six Flags1 June 2010, 5:11 pm
Security unleashed the pepper spray after fans rush the stage during the All Time Low performance at Six Flags Over Texas.... - Harry Potter Stars Visit Universal To Tour The Wizarding World of Harry Potter20 May 2010, 2:53 am
Stars of the films take a sneak peak tour of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort....
- Riptide Bay: New for Hurricane Harbor2 September 2010, 7:18 pm
Six Flags Great America to add 3 acre waterpark expansion... - Knott's Closed to Public on Saturday2 September 2010, 3:24 pm
Park closed for private event... - Dare Devil Dive in 20112 September 2010, 8:52 am
Gerstlauer Eurofighter coming to Six Flags Over Georgia... - Disney Fantasmic Dragon Off-Line1 September 2010, 9:06 am
Broken dragon removed from the show indefinetly... - Kentucky Kingdom to Reopen31 August 2010, 8:45 pm
Kentucky Kingdom is set to reopen in Spring 2011... - Space Mountain Updated31 August 2010, 7:59 pm
Walt Disney World ride gets new sound...
- Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom Waterpark Given Approval To Reopen17 April 2010, 12:11 am
Redlands Planning Commission approved a conditional-use permit for the shuttered Southern California waterpark.... - Great Wolf Lodge Sets Guinness World Record For Longest Distance Water Sliding9 April 2010, 12:34 am
America's largest indoor waterpark operator held a 24-hour distance water sliding event to celebrate the opening of a new waterslide attraction.... - Indoor Water Park Resort To Make A Splash In Pittsburgh14 January 2010, 9:22 pm
Great Wolf Resorts announced a license and management agreement for a Great Wolf Lodge resort adjacent to popular Pittsburgh shopping mall.... - Wiggles Water World Coming To Six Flags White Water in 201018 November 2009, 3:01 am
The Wiggles will be getting wet next summer as Six Flags uses the popular children's franchise to expand their Atlanta water park.... - Dollywood's Splash Country Wins IAAPA's Must-See Waterpark Award17 November 2009, 8:07 pm
Must-See Waterpark award is given at the amusement industry tradeshow to the world's most outstanding waterparks.... - Water Coaster Construction Subject Of National Geographic Show6 November 2009, 6:07 pm
A television crew from World's Toughest Fixes will film the construction of Wildebeest, the world's longest water coaster at Holiday World's Splashin' Safari waterpark....
