 BROOKLYN, NY
A big summer is scheduled at Luna Park in Coney Island, as the amusement complex revealed more details on its new rides that are slated to open later this year. Last October, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to celebrate the park’s expansion and its planned new rides. Now they finally have names. FULL STORY
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 MASON, OH
The Avett Brothers, A Flock of Seagulls, Skillet and 3 Doors Down are headlining this summer's Kings Island concert series at the Timberwolf Amphitheatre as part of the park's 50th anniversary.“Since Timberwolf opened in 1982, some of the most popular performers of our time have taken its stage,” said Mike Koontz, Kings Island vice president and general manager. “We are excited to bring that tradition back to Kings Island this summer.” FULL STORY  ORLANDO, FL
The Guardians of the Galaxy franchise has become known for many things but above all is the music. The soundtrack is key to everything about the Marvel Cinematic Universe versions of the characters and that has bled into the other places you find the characters as well, including theme parks. A new Guardians of the Galaxy roller coaster is about to open at Disney World’s Epcot and, as we would all hope, it’s got a killer soundtrack. Walt Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley, who has become the face of the massive multi-year Epcot redesign, recently posted to Instagram the full track listing for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and while the team apparently tested more than 100 different songs to find the best possible options for the ride, they settled on six excellent tracks. Check them out. FULL STORY  ELYSBURG, PA
A longtime pizza vendor at Knoebels Amusement Resort is retiring. After 40 years Cesari’s Pizza is turning off its ovens for good at the park, which is introducing a new pizza recipe in time for the April 30th reopening. Through the years Cesari’s stand more than doubled as the popularity of its pizzas grew alongside the park’s crowds. “We made our own sauce and shredded the mozzarella cheese,” said Angela Martini, daughter of Cesari’s founder, Carmen “Chuck” Cesari. “What I’ll miss most is coming in every morning to make all of the fresh dough for the day.” FULL STORY  SANDUSKY, OH
Cedar Point plans to reopen two overnight resorts this spring, in an effort to increase time and boost spending at the popular amusement park. Castaway Bay, closed since 2020, is set to reopen May 6, just in time for Cedar Point’s 152nd season, which launches May 7. Sawmill Creek, about 7 miles east of the amusement park, will reopen a month later, on June 13. FULL STORY Florida taxpayers could face a $1 billion Disney debt bomb if its special district status is revoked4/21/2022  ORLANDO, FL
A repeal of Disney’s self-government status in Florida could leave local taxpayers with more than $1 billion in bond debt, according to tax officials and legislators. The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill that would dissolve Disney’s special improvement district, escalating Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attack on the company over its opposition to Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill, dubbed by critics the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. The state Senate passed the bill Wednesday, after it was first introduced Tuesday. It will now go to the governor for his signature. FULL STORY  ARLINGTON, TX
Six Flags Over Texas has plenty of exciting announcements leading up to the summer months, from a new general manager to revamped rides. Sharon Mayo Parker was appointed as general manager of Six Flags Over Texas this week, becoming the first Black woman to hold the role within the company. “Being the first Black female in this role is something I do not take lightly – and my hope is that my experience has paved the way for future minority leaders. As we continue to focus on park enhancements, our priority will be providing an amazing guest experience this season and beyond,” Parker said in a statement. FULL STORY New, Somehow Even Dumber Convoy Commits Felony By Blocking One Of Many Entrances To Disney World4/18/2022  ORLANDO, FL
A new kind of convoy just dropped, this one calling itself the “Patriot Convoy.” It managed to block traffic to the entrance of one of Disney World’s exterior shopping areas in Florida for a few hours over the weekend in support for a bill that has already been signed into law. They should probably be careful however, as blocking traffic as an act of protest is a felony in Florida. In classic Convoy fashion, the people peacocking on social media and claiming victory thought they’d shut down the whole park by blocking the back entrance to a shopping area called Disney Springs, which is mainly used by locals. FULL STORY  MASON, OH
Kings Island is one of those iconic Tri-State locales and the amusement park is celebrating its 50th season this year. he Racer has been at the amusement park since the beginning and even has a brand-new paint job for the 50th season. But there are a lot of rides from when this place opened and that folks experienced through the 70s that are no more. FULL STORY  ORLANDO, FL
Operator error is suspected as the primary cause in the death of a 14-year-old boy who slipped out of his seat on a drop-tower ride at a Florida amusement park and plunged to the pavement, officials said Monday. Nicole "Nikki' Fried, the Florida commissioner of agriculture and consumer services, announced the findings of a forensic engineer's field investigation report on the March 24 incident that killed Tyre Sampson of St. Louis, Missouri, at Orlando's ICON Park. FULL STORY |
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