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Small News From The Theme Park Industry
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Lukas D
Roller Poster
I remember reading an interview with Merlin's CEO Scott O'Neill somewhere (maybe Blooloop? Don't remember), where he stated his plan was to establish Merlin itself as a more recognizable brand, so I wonder if we will see something along the line of "Merlin Thorpe Park Resort" or "Thorpe Park - a Merlin resort".
spicy
Giga Poster
I can imagine the word "Resort" is definately going to be added as they have referred to themselves as Thorpe Park Resort for a while now.
I believe Thorpe Park is the only Merlin park without "Resort" in the logo? Although Thorpe don't have a 'proper' hotel like all the others do either.
I believe Thorpe Park is the only Merlin park without "Resort" in the logo? Although Thorpe don't have a 'proper' hotel like all the others do either.
Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
New logo has leaked...
Talking about bland and generic. The new one doesn't seem any better.
Efteldingus
Mega Poster
Quite like this actually. Perfectly fits the vacation destination/resort vibe and has a playful tone to it. The current logo might as well be from a mid-2000s tv show for kids.
Lori Marie Loud
Giga Poster
Is that not just their 1979-1998 logo with "Resort" put on the bottom?
A fist fight between two families broke out in front of Disneyland's Storybook Land Canal Boats.
Here's the story and video at WDW News Today
Here's the story and video at WDW News Today
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Giga Poster
For anyone heading to Efteling soon, Joris en de Draak was announced today to be shut until the end of April 2024 starting on October 30th, with one brief operating period during the Christmas holidays. It was originally set to only be shut from the start of November to the holidays, but the park has decided to increase the maintenance work and basically refurbish the entire attraction in one go, including retracking as much as possible with a special type of hardwood that'll hopefully last longer. No additional Titan Track will be put in, however.
www.looopings.nl
Efteling-achtbaan Joris en de Draak dicht tot eind april, met uitzondering van kerst
De Efteling gooit de onderhoudsplanning overhoop. Houten achtbaan Joris en de Draak gaat veel langer dicht dan vooraf was aangekondigd. De...
www.looopings.nl
JackFish
Mega Poster
If their already retracking then why not go with Titan Track? It just doesn't make sense from a financial perspective. I know I dont own the park but it seems like a better choice would be Titan Track so they dont have to retrack it again.For anyone heading to Efteling soon, Joris en de Draak was announced today to be shut until the end of April 2024 starting on October 30th, with one brief operating period during the Christmas holidays. It was originally set to only be shut from the start of November to the holidays, but the park has decided to increase the maintenance work and basically refurbish the entire attraction in one go, including retracking as much as possible with a special type of hardwood that'll hopefully last longer. No additional Titan Track will be put in, however.
Efteling-achtbaan Joris en de Draak dicht tot eind april, met uitzondering van kerst
De Efteling gooit de onderhoudsplanning overhoop. Houten achtbaan Joris en de Draak gaat veel langer dicht dan vooraf was aangekondigd. De...
The managing director of Germany's Freizeitland Geiselwind was arrested on fraud and tax evasion charges. According to the Würzburg public prosecutor's office, he is said to have embezzled €374,000. The charges include fraud and tax evasion in numerous cases. The public prosecutor's office accuses him of paying Romanian employees less salary than promised in 21 cases. He then paid the difference to the agreed wage off the books.
Additionally, the managing director is said to have received short-time work benefits totaling €244,000 euros for 20 of his employees during the coronavirus pandemic. However, the money was paid out incorrectly because, according to the public prosecutor, he used the money for renovation work in the park. There obviously were no short-time workers in the park during the corona-related closure. If all of this can be proven, a prison sentence seems unavoidable. The case will be heard next Thursday. Source (in German)
Additionally, the managing director is said to have received short-time work benefits totaling €244,000 euros for 20 of his employees during the coronavirus pandemic. However, the money was paid out incorrectly because, according to the public prosecutor, he used the money for renovation work in the park. There obviously were no short-time workers in the park during the corona-related closure. If all of this can be proven, a prison sentence seems unavoidable. The case will be heard next Thursday. Source (in German)
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Giga Poster
Not sure if it’s worth bumping the accident thread for this, but the infamous Orlando Freefall is being listed for sale on amusement-rides.com:
www.amusement-rides.com
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Lori Marie Loud
Giga Poster
Coming to a random European park near you!Not sure if it’s worth bumping the accident thread for this, but the infamous Orlando Freefall is being listed as for sale on amusement-rides.com:
Skyfall - Funtime | Used Rides for Sale! | Amusement-rides.com
Find used amusement rides for sale or rental. Worldwide operations. Contact us now! Roller coasters, ferris wheels, carousels, family rides and more! The best rides for your theme park!
CanobieFan
Strata Poster
'used only for 2,5months.'
MaxxForceFan
Roller Poster
Demon lives! All of the rockwork around the loops was removed.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/JiggidyNDG...TqZHWvS8ja85BVgaYHH2Wn42EWNfwdbodUw4trk4LZJUl
Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
Good... Nothing wrong with the ride type or that particular ride... Let's just hope it ends up in the hands of a maintenance team that don't think they know better than the ride's designers and manufacturers...Not sure if it’s worth bumping the accident thread for this, but the infamous Orlando Freefall is being listed for sale on amusement-rides.com:
Skyfall - Funtime | Used Rides for Sale! | Amusement-rides.com
Find used amusement rides for sale or rental. Worldwide operations. Contact us now! Roller coasters, ferris wheels, carousels, family rides and more! The best rides for your theme park!