Former employee says Six Flags DK unprepared

An expert marksman and former employee with Six Flags Discovery Kingdom says the park is under-prepared for dangerous animal escapes. The ex-employee, Dale Udell, was part of the park's rifle team tasked with last-resort shootings in the event of an escaped animal that could... [More]

Is Disney working on a 'Lost' attraction?

At this year's PaleyFest—a gathering of broadcast industry leaders—executive producers of the ABC hit show "Lost" fielded questions about the last season of the show. The most interest bit to come out of this? Disney is considering a 'Lost Island' for Disneyland. If they... [More]

Disney's Wide World of Sports reopens to public

Disney's massive sports complex in Walt Disney World has reopened to the public under a new moniker: ESPN Wide World of Sports. The complex was relaunched with much fanfare, seeing in attendance everyone from Florida governor Charlie Christ to New Orleans Saints kicker Garrett... [More]

Disney takes up $2.25 billion credit agreement

Walt Disney Co. on Thursday entered into a new $2.25 three-year credit agreement with unspecified (at least as far as the AP release is concerned) lenders. The new agreement replaces one of the same amount--but spanning the time of four years--that expired Monday of... [More]

SeaWorld trainer felled by killer whale

A trainer at SeaWorld Orlando was fatally injured by a killer whale in her care. The 40-year-old trainer, Dawn Brancheau, is described as being one of SeaWorld's most experience trainers. Later reports point to Brancheau's ponytail as being the primary cause for the attack,... [More]

Sea Lion shot in face soon to live at Six Flags

A sea lion, now named Sgt. Nevis, shot in the face by a Sacramento fisherman last year will soon call Six Flags Discovery Kingdom "home." The fisherman was arrested on charges of alleged animal cruelty in relation to the shooting and is awaiting a... [More]

Captain EO returns to Disneyland

The Captain EO attraction has finally returned to Disneyland after a 13-year suspension from the public eye. Fans lined up in droves at 10 a.m. on Tuesday to be the first to witness the 17-minute epic for the first time in over a decade.... [More]

Universal searching for 'Wizarding World' hires

Universal Orlando has begun its hunt for peppy new employees to fill the "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" ranks prior to the area's grand opening. Park management is looking for employees who can handle attractions operations, food sales, or merchandise sales. Click through for... [More]

Walt Disney World providing wait times by text

Disney has opened a web portal where Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort guests can sign up to receive up-to-date wait times, operating hours, and more via text message. Would-be guests can sign up for the text notifications and select what day or days... [More]

Disney working on $1 billion 'next gen' project

Walt Disney Co. is quietly working on a highly secretive technology project that is expected to catapult the company's theme parks and resorts into the 21st century. While details on the project are slim, it is internally being called the "next generation experience" or... [More]

Disney unveils retro merch for 55th anniversary

Disney recently unveiled their merchandise lineup for 2010. 2010, as many of you may know, is the 55th anniversary of the opening of Disneyland park and Disney is celebrating with a full lineup of retro-styled merchandizing. The retro-themed lineup includes a photo album, jumbo... [More]

Six Flags may soon exit bankruptcy

Reuters is reporting that Six Flags Inc. could exit bankruptcy status as early as March, 2010. The amusement company is in negotiations to secure financing in the sum of $830 million. $150 million is coming from a financing deal struck with Time Warner Inc.--suppliers... [More]

Disney developing 'Lost' ride?

Though firmly grounded in the rumor mill, it seems likely that Disney is workshopping a ride based on the popular ABC (which Disney owns) show Lost. The rumor comes courtesy of Movieline's unnamed mole who stated that some Imagineers were gossiping about the ride's... [More]

Late Michael Jackson getting own theme park

Construction of a theme park in honor of the late Michael Jackson is expected to begin this year. The park will be a 100-acre entertainment complex located in MJ's hometown of Gary, IN. In addition to the zoo, ferris wheel, bumper cars, and other... [More]

Legoland Cali getting water park, 4-D movie

Legoland California has let loose details of two new additions to the brick-person resort: a water park and new "4-D" video experience. The 4-D, 10-minute video stars Clutch Powers, a manly lego-man who sets off into the galaxy to save the universe "one brick... [More]

Hulk Hogan to appear at Universal's CityWalk

Hulk Hogan will be making an appearance this Sunday at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville in Universal Orlando's CityWalk. The appearance is part of the Hulkster's new partnership with TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling. The meet-and-greet starts at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3 and Hogan will... [More]

OSHA fines Walt Disney Co. for monorail crash

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Walt Disney Co. following the death of a monorail driver in the collision that took place at Walt Disney World in July 2009. OSHA has proposed a fine of $44,000 in penalties against Disney. The fine... [More]

SealWorld San Diego offers 2-for-1 annual pass

SeaWorld San Diego is offering a 2-for-1 deal on the park's annual passes. Guests who purchase an annual pass between now and December 31, 2010 will receive a two-year annual pass for the price of one. At $109 for the two-year annual pass, guests... [More]

Omaka Rocka water slide coming to Aquatica in 2010

A new water slide by the name of Omaka Rocka is coming to Aquatica in spring 2010. The interesting part of this is that the attraction will feature tubes and funnels that will propel riders forward and backward up walls at high speeds. It... [More]

Goliath reopens, Batman: The Ride closes

Six Flags Magic Mountain announced via Twitter yesterday that the Goliath roller coaster has finally reopened after the completion of a much needed paint job begun in November 2009. The roller coaster was originally supposed to reopen November 25, but ended up nearly missing... [More]