2012 NEWS ARCHIVE
Archive of past news articles on theme and amusement parks, thrill rides and attractions.December 2012
Dec 31, 2012
Knott's To Begin Significant Renovation Of Timber Mountain Log Ride
The classic attraction, one of the oldest log flume rides, will undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment at Knott's Berry Farm.
November 2012
Nov 14, 2012
SeaWorld Orlando Shows Off Antarctica Ride Car At IAAPA Trade Show
The ride vehicle for SeaWorld's Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin attraction is unveiled on the tradeshow floor in Orlando.
Nov 13, 2012
Mt. Olympus Adding Upside Down Element To Wooden Roller Coaster
The park will modify Hades roller coaster adding a new upside down roll, overbanked turn and new train for 2013.
Nov 8, 2012
Universal Studios Hollywood Saying 'Hasta La Vista' To Terminator 2: 3-D
Movie theme show attraction based on the 1991 Terminator movie will end its run at the Hollywood park on December 31st.
Nov 1, 2012
Families Will Have Three New Rides At Knott's For 2013
Southern California's Knott's Berry Farm to add new attractions, including a roller coaster and two more family friendly rides.
October 2012
Oct 25, 2012
Photo: Team USA Olympic Gymnasts Visit Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
McKayla Maroney and Jonathan Horton met several of Busch Gardens' animal athletes during a visit to the Tampa park.
Oct 10, 2012
Skycoaster To Unveil New Design At Wet'n'Wild Sydney Water Park
Wind code compliance results in an all-new design for the Skycoaster that is being installed at a new Australia water park.
Oct 10, 2012
Texas Chute Out At Six Flags To Be Imploded
Iconic ride at Six Flags Over Texas will come down with explosives in preparation for a new ride that will replace it.
September 2012
Sep 1, 2012
California's Great America Building Northern California's Tallest, Fastest Wooden Coaster
Santa Clara theme park will debut the custom-designed Gold Striker roller coaster in the spring of 2013.
August 2012
Aug 30, 2012
Fiesta Texas Iconic Wooden Coaster To Become Iron Rattler
Six Flags announced plans to modify the layout and track of the Rattler roller coaster into a high-tech, hybrid coaster for 2013.
Aug 29, 2012
Spinning Roller Coaster Coming To Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Undertow Northern California's only spinning roller coaster will debut at the oceanfront boardwalk in spring 2013.
Aug 9, 2012
Silver Dollar City To Open Record-Breaking Wood Coaster With Three Inversions
Outlaw Run will break the record for angle of descent and become the only wooden coaster in the world to go upside down.
July 2012
Jul 14, 2012
Ohio Woman Celebrates 90th Birthday On Kings Island Roller Coaster
Thelma Gratsch took a spin on the 230-foot tall Diamondback roller coaster racing around at 80 miles per hour on her birthday.
Jul 10, 2012
Photo: NBA Superstar Shaq Meets The Minions at Universal Orlando Resort
Former basketball star Shaquille O'Neal encountered the mischievous minions during his theme park visit at Universal Orlando Resort.
June 2012
Jun 7, 2012
Maryland Six Flags Theme Park Opens First Stand-Up Roller Coaster
Apocalypse roller coaster unleashed so park guests can experience 2,900 feet of thrills at speeds of up to 55 miles-per-hour while standing.
May 2012
May 7, 2012
Cedar Point Shutters Wildcat Roller Coaster Before Park Opening
After 32 years of operation the Sandusky amusement park pulls the plug on the Schwarzkopf roller coaster to expand plaza.
April 2012
Apr 3, 2012
Universal's Superstar Parade and Cinematic Spectacular To Open May 8
New parade and nighttime show at Universal Studios Florida are highlights of Universal's Year To Be Here promotion.
March 2012
Mar 8, 2012
Upgraded Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man Ride Reopens At Universal Orlando
New high-definition animation and other enhancements offer up new thrills for the Orlando theme park's guests.
Mar 1, 2012
Plans To Replace Coney Island Cyclone Coaster Trains Dropped
Operator of the Cyclone dropped plans to replace the world-famous roller coaster's cars and instead restore them.
February 2012
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January 2012
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