An appeals court has ruled an insurance company for the defunct Roller Coaster Corporation of America does not have to pay Kings Island $20 million. The ruling stems from a 2005 case over an accident on Son of Beast.

Kings Island sought the money from Admiral Insurance since RCCA had went out of business. RCCA’s commercial liability policy did not include "coverage for harm to the project itself".

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After a few accidents in the past few years, Playland Park plans on being more proactive in warning guests of dangers of not being safe at an amusement park.

Among the plans include staff passing out literature to guests entering the park and improving staff training. Other improvements are being implemented that were recommended in audits of the park’s operations.

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Wild West World, the failed theme park that opened and closed last year in Wichita, has found a potential owner.

Murphy Brothers Exposition of Tulsa, Oklahoma has filed a motion to buy the park with a bankruptcy court. The purchase price is said to be $2 million. Murphy Brothers would like to open the park by the end of summer, but the park has been in a state of disrepair since it closed in July of 2007.

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A viral outbreak at Six Flags Great Escape Lodge &
Indoor Waterpark has begun to slow down, officials report.

The norovirus outbreak at the Queensbury, New York attraction has been an increasing
concern for visitors. Health officials tested clincial specimens and detected
norovirus, also called Norwalk
virus.

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Myrtle Beach, SC – Hard Rock Park is gearing up to rock the beach announcing today that it will go into “Sound Check” on April 15 when the public will be allowed in to sample the Park’s rides, shows and attractions for the first time.  During this three-week “rehearsal,” visitors will become a part of rock history as they get to check out the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park has it springs into life.

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According to reports, Southern California parks had little to cheer over for 2007 as attendance remained flat.  Disney’s California Adventure seems to continue its slide as it experienced a significant drop in visitors according to figures released by Themed Entertainment Assn. and Economics Research Associates. (more…)

Via Press Release:  This week Hard Rock Park announced that legendary rock band, The Eagles, will be making a long term commitment to the park by naming the “Eagles Life in the Fast Lane” roller coaster (previously called Midnight Rider).  Below are all the details of the coaster.  (more…)

The Depot building at Tweetsie Railroad caught fire early Sunday morning.  The fire, which was ruled accidental, might have been started by a lightning strike.

The Depot was destroyed along with a souvenir shop, a food stand and a first aid station.  Most importantly though, the museum was gutted and along with it so many pieces of history from the Blowing Rock, NC park that has entertained families for over 50 years.

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Via Press Release: Hard Rock Park will be making noise in Myrtle Beach, SC this summer with a spring concert line-up that rocks! Hard Rock Park’s daily visitors and Annual Pass holders get the opportunity to jam out to some great rock acts, including Kid Rock, Charlie Daniels, George Clinton, .38 Special, Shooter Jennings and Sister Hazel – all included in the price of admission to the Park; whether you buy a General Admission ticket or already hold an Annual Pass! (more…)

Via Press Release: This Saturday, March 15, at 9 a.m. (CT) the number-one kids’ brand, Nickelodeon, and Mall of America the country’s largest shopping and entertainment destination, celebrate the grand opening of Nickelodeon Universe, a seven-acre theme park featuring 18 new Nick-themed rides and attractions. Nickelodeon Universe is a seven-acre indoor park located in the center of Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. The grand opening celebration of the re-branded, first-ever Nickelodeon theme park will feature special appearances by TEENick talent including: Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly); Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff (The Naked Brothers Band); and Lil’ J.J. (Just Jordan); and a special performance by multiplatinum recording artist, Ashlee Simpson. (more…)