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All rights reserved 15 Anaheim's planning commission approves initial plan for Disneyland expansion The changes include moving parking to a multi-level structure and expanding attractions into current parking lot space. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/anaheims-planning-commission-approves-initial-plan-for-disneyland-expansion Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:34:52 GMT Rampage at Alabama Adventure closed in 2024 for steel track conversion Video posted by the park implies the retracking project will be a conversion to steel hybrid. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/rampage-at-alabama-adventure-closed-in-2024-for-steel-track-conversion Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:22:57 GMT Teen shot outside of Six Flags Over Georgia as officers called for "unruly crowd" 15-year old critically injured after gunfire exchanged with police http://coasterbuzz.com/News/teen-shot-outside-of-six-flags-over-georgia-as-officers-called-for-unruly-crowd Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:48:27 GMT Couple sues Universal Orlando for alleged brain injury on Rip Ride Rocket The suit seeks at least $50,000 in damages. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/couple-sues-universal-orlando-for-alegeded-brain-injury-on-rip-ride-rocket Mon, 04 Mar 2024 16:45:12 GMT Fantasy Springs coming together at Tokyo DisneySea Disney shared new details, artwork, and footage from inside the expansion inspired by “Peter Pan,” “Tangled,” and “Frozen.” http://coasterbuzz.com/News/fantasy-springs-coming-together-at-tokyo-disneysea Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:23:46 GMT Six Flags posts lower guest spending on higher attendance for year It also reported a loss for the final quarter of the year. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/six-flags-posts-lower-guest-spending-on-higher-attendance-for-year Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:22:05 GMT Walt Disney World Resort guests will get free time in water park on check-in day in 2025 Booking for next year started today. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/walt-disney-world-resort-guests-will-get-free-time-in-water-park-on-check-in-day-in-2025 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:25:54 GMT Doctor's husband files wrongful death suit against Raglan Road and Disney The suit says the restaurant served his wife nuts and allergies, which caused an allergic reaction that killed her. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/doctors-husband-files-wrongful-death-suit-against-raglan-road-and-disney Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:25:49 GMT SeaWorld Orlando targets spring opening for Penguin Trek The ride will operate in the building for the former Empire of the Penguin attraction. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/seaworld-orlando-targets-spring-opening-for-penguin-trek Fri, 23 Feb 2024 15:28:28 GMT Cedar Fair revenue and attendance down slightly in 2023 The company had a stronger Q4 than last year. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/cedar-fair-revenue-and-attendance-down-slightly-in-2023 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:40:31 GMT Fire tears through Liseberg water park No injuries were reported. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/fire-tears-through-liseberg-water-park Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:30:35 GMT Disney results beat analyst expectations, theme park profit up 8% All overseas parks are profitable, for the first time ever. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/disney-results-beat-analyst-expectations-theme-park-profit-up-8 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 02:22:36 GMT Lakemont Park won't operate historic rides in 2024 The operator is obligated to maintain its roller coasters, one of which is a historic landmark. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/lakemont-park-wont-operate-historic-rides-in-2024 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:11:19 GMT Six Flags Over Georgia announces name for Georgia Surfer roller coaster The new ride features water elements. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/six-flags-over-georgia-announces-name-for-georgia-surfer-roller-coaster Thu, 01 Feb 2024 18:36:50 GMT Federal judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against DeSantis administration The company says it will appeal the decision. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/federal-judge-dismisses-disneys-lawsuit-against-desantis-administration Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:45:19 GMT SeaWorld corporate renames itself to United Parks & Resorts The company will change its ticker symbol from SEAS to PRKS. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/seaworld-corporate-renames-itself-to-united-parks--resorts Tue, 30 Jan 2024 19:53:52 GMT Universal Orlando starts pitching Epic Universe with details about Celestial Park The resort says the new park will be open in 2025. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/universal-orlando-starts-pitching-epic-universe-with-details-about-celestial-park Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:34:43 GMT Disneyland resort installing automated entry gates The $4.8 million project will be conducted in phases. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/disneyland-resort-installing-automated-entry-gates Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:16:05 GMT Alton Towers testing rebuilt Nemesis The track was completely replaced on the ride after almost 30 years. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/alton-towers-testing-rebuilt-nemesis Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:05:34 GMT DOJ reviewing Cedar Fair and Six Flags merger The agency is likely looking at potential anti-trust issues. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/doj-reviewing-cedar-fair-and-six-flags-merger Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:29:37 GMT