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All rights reserved 15 Universal Orlando previews Isle of Berk at Epic Universe The portion of Universal Orlando's newest park is themed to the How To Train Your Dragon series of movies. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/universal-orlando-previews-isle-of-berk-at-epic-universe Thu, 28 Mar 2024 14:06:39 GMT Walt Disney World and special district agree to settlement, drop state lawsuits The settlement comes years after a battle for control over the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/walt-disney-world-and-special-district-agree-to-settlement-drop-all-lawsuits Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:14:13 GMT Merlin buys Orlando Eye, will call it Orlando Eye The company bought the attraction from ICON Park. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/merlin-buys-orlando-eye-will-call-it-orlando-eye Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:55:53 GMT RollerCoaster Tycoon at 25 inspired real coaster designers Game creator Chris Sawyer and real-life designers talk about the icon 1999 game. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/rollercoaster-tycoon-at-25-inspired-real-coaster-designers Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:12:44 GMT Disney Destiny announced as third Triton-class ship in Disney Cruise Line fleet The ship is expected to be delivered in 2025. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/disney-destiny-announces-as-third-triton-class-ship-in-disney-cruise-line-fleet Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:48:09 GMT Kansas City area will be home to a Mattel theme park The park will open in 2026. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/kansas-city-area-will-be-home-to-a-mattel-theme-park Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:48:05 GMT NC records show findings for Carowinds' Fury-325 support crack The report includes photos of the damaged support. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/nc-records-show-findings-for-carowinds-fury-325-support-crack Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:48:00 GMT Wildcat getting vertically laminated track treatment at Lake Compounce The effort is being led by The Gravity Group. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/wildcat-getting-vertically-laminated-track-treatment-at-lake-compounce Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:47:53 GMT Cedar Point settles EEOC suit over age restricted employee housing The company will pay $50,000. http://coasterbuzz.com/News/cedar-point-settles-eeoc-suit-over-age-restricted-employee-housing Wed, 20 Mar 2024 16:12:02 GMT 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