CoasterBuzz News Wire

Universal Studios Florida to retheme portion of park to The Simpsons

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:53:15 GMT

Theme park will update the area around the existing Simpsons ride.

Brit couple travels the world to ride roller coasters in "golden years"

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:57:34 GMT

Couple has spent £60,000 visiting new theme parks.

Universal Orlando makes first move in price hike, to $92 for one-day ticket

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:42:42 GMT

The theme park resort is the first to go above the $90 mark in Orlando.

Brady Bunch actors return to Kings Island

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:53 GMT

The actors that played Greg, Peter and Cindy visit the amusement park 40 years after filming an episode of the show there.

Arnolds Park renovates 1927 Legend roller coaster

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:53:47 GMT

The amusement park has invested about $250,000 in restoring the ride, which is nearly 90 years-old.

Dorney Park denied nightly fireworks by zoning board, appealing decision

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:39:29 GMT

The amusement park planned for the five to seven minute display to run nightly for most of the summer, but faces challenge from local authorities.

Maxis confirms an amusement park expansion pack for Simcity

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:22:09 GMT

Expansion for the simulation game will be available for download May 28.

Former trainer counter-sues Marineland

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:16:46 GMT

Target of defamation suit returns the favor to the theme park, which has sued several former employees over criticism of the park.

Casino Pier adding new ride called Super Storm, some people not amused

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:35:55 GMT

New pendulum ride will be ready soon for summer riders.

Ouimet: Amusement parks solid in tough economy

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:20:40 GMT

Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet tells CNN that local trips are king in a tough economy, and improving economy may bring people back who couldn't afford any trips.

Rich moms hire handicapped tour guides for special access at Walt Disney World

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:44 GMT

Some people with disabilities, who can skip certain lines at the theme park, are hired by the hour to join them.

Great Escape settles for $1.3 million over 2008 water park viral outbreak

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:16:58 GMT

Around 650 people claimed they got sick after visiting the park.

Jet Star finally being removed from the ocean on Jersey shore

Tue, 14 May 2013 04:01:26 GMT

Icon of the destruction caused by Sandy will finally be extracted from the water.

Hints for Disney Star Wars theme park keep dropping

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:46:11 GMT

Iger says in earnings call that the company is exploring "opportunities" for the theme parks.

Dick Kinzel retiring from Cedar Fair board

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:31:41 GMT

Former CEO will hit the mandatory retirement age.

California backs off fines against Disneyland

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:29:36 GMT

Fines were related to accident involving worker cleaning Space Mountain.

Oakwood announces £4 million Neverland area, log flume

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:26:48 GMT

Theme park will add a Peter Pan themed zone that includes Skull Rock, a pirate log flume.

New roller coaster round up for 2013

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:21:07 GMT

USA Today composes a review of the rides debuting this year.

New book recounts the history of Waldameer

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:06:09 GMT

Owner Paul Nelson shares decades of experiences in book.

Breaking: Universal Orlando announces Harry Potter Diagon Alley on Facebook

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:51:38 GMT

The expansion will include both parks and is expected to open in 2014. The London/Diagon Alley portion will be in Universal Studios Florida.