Tag Archives: amusement parks

Former Disneyland President plans new competition for Disney’s Parks

Former Disneyland and Disney Cruise Line President Matt Ouimet has been President of Cedar Fair amusement parks for half a year now. This week he gets the title of CEO as well. The Associated Press has checked in with Ouimet … Continue reading

Posted in Themepark Industry | Tagged , , , , | 9 Comments

Matt Ouimet, Former Disneyland President, to run Cedar Fair Parks

The Paul Pressler/Cynthia Harriss era at Disneyland was controversial among park fans. Many saw it as an era of cuts and rollbacks to the park’s decades of magic. Matt Ouimet was moved over from the very successful Disney Cruise Lines … Continue reading

Posted in Themepark Industry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

IAAPA Attractions Expo hits Orlando

The International Associations of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) swings into Orlando this week for its annual Attractions Expo. Industry leaders, companies and hangers on swarm over the Orange County Convention Center for a week trying out all the new … Continue reading

Posted in Florida Attractions, Themepark Industry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Amusement Today Golden Tickets Awarded

The 11th annual Amusement Today Golden Ticket Awards, which are very coveted in the amusements and attractions industry, were awarded on Wednesday during a ceremony set at Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, FL. Give Kids The World Village … Continue reading

Posted in Themepark Industry | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off

Central Florida Attraction News

What’s next for Central Florida? Could Disney dominance be on the way out? Those are the questions addressed by Chad Emerson at BlooLoop.com a blog dedicated to amusement news. Fight between two smaller International Drive area amusement parks draws near … Continue reading

Posted in Florida Attractions | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off