Friday 31 July 2020

News in a Minute - 31st July 2020



This week's news:
Universal Orlando has cancelled this year’s Halloween Horror nights. They have opened a tribute store to the event in the park this week, but it’s just a tribute.
Disneyland have cancelled their Halloween party , the oggie boogie bash, as well.
Other California theme parks are getting creative with their inability to open, with Legoland California opening part of their mini land and knotts berry farm extending their food festivals.
Germany's Europa Park today opened its new Pirates in Batavia ride, replacing the former version that was destroyed in a 2018 fire
In financial reporting this week both Six Flags and Universal reported dismal numbers for the second quarter of 2020, with the chains down 96% and 94% compared to the same quarter last year.
Universal has stated that due to this the Development of Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park remains paused
The Walt Disney World Resort is delaying the reopening of a few of its on-site hotels. Including Art of Animation, beach club and the boardwalk.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg is returning August 5th with a Hard-Ticket Event called Coasters and Craft Brews


Friday 17 July 2020

News in a Minute - 17th July 2020




This week's Theme Park News:
The 2019 Theme Park attendance was announced this week, with most parks staying stable, except for Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China and Islands of Adventure who had solid increases.
universal studios Beijing is on track with construction, which means a likely opening in the first half of 2021, according to China Daily.
Rumour has it that a Disney cast memo has stated that at Stitch's Great Escape at Magic Kingdom, Primeval Whirl and Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom are permanently closed.
Cedar point has introduced a new ride reservation system this week. Cedar Point is now using an "Access Pass" system for Millennium Force, Maverick, Steel Vengeance, and - when it reopens - Top Thrill Dragster
Legoland florida is now requiring the use of masks inside any indoor facility.
Hong Kong Disneyland has reclosed this week, although it’s expected to be a short closer due to specific outbreak detected.
Fuji-Q highlands in Japan has asked for guests to refrain from screaming with the super cute Japanese slogan “scream inside your heart”.
Water coaster Cheetah Chase has opened at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
Another wAter ride, Mystic River Falls has Soft-Opened at Silver Dollar City
Knotts berry farm are opening without rides and shows for the Knott's Taste of Calico food festival for the next two weekends
Dollywood has stopped requiring guests have advanced reservations for the park.

Saturday 4 July 2020

News in a Minute - 4th July 2020



This week's news:
Tokyo Disney has reopened this week, with one noticeable difference. The Haunted Mansion has lost it’s pre-show. That means no stretching room.
Japanese newspaper Nikkei is reporting that Universal Studios Japan has decided to postpone the opening of Super Nintendo World indefinitely.
Disney has suspended the Disney college program for the remainder of the year.
The Bourne Stuntacular Debuted at Universal Studios Florida this week, and universal shared a sneak peek video of the attraction.
Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey, is delaying the opening of their Single rail coaster Jersey Devil until 2021.
Kings island released a POV video of their upcoming giga coaster Orion.
Hersheypark gave opened their new coaster Candymonium yesterday after media previews this week.
Annual passholders at Walt Disney World snapped up all available spots for the resort's preview days on June 9th and 10th within minutes of them becoming available this week.