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NBC Universal and Comcast get beat up in hearings on merger
Senators and representatives heavily question whether or not the proposed merger is good for consumers.
Posted Today, 1:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Freestyle Music Park closing business offices
Park wants to devote all resources to closing deal with new investors.
Posted Today, 1:38A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 0
Holiday World expects a possible boost from Kentucky Kingdom closure
Will Koch offers mixed reaction to Louisville park closing.
Posted February 5, 2010, 12:58P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 40
Etheredge says he did not intentionally mislead Wild West World investors
Accused says he put everything he had into the failed park.
Posted February 5, 2010, 12:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Former Kennywood employee sues for age and sex discrimination
Woman says she was replaced by a younger, less experienced man.
Posted February 5, 2010, 12:02P | Contributed by ideame | Comments: 11
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom closing over lease issue
Company decides it will not negotiate the land lease with Kentucky State Fair Board.
Posted February 4, 2010, 9:16P | Contributed by crombiedude11 | Comments: 62
Kings Island sponsoring a tax vote "tailgate party"
Park calls out city on what they say is an unfair admissions and parking tax being voted on by Mason's city council.
Posted February 4, 2010, 12:07P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Etheredge testimony: No Wild West World, lots of Jesus
Defendant in the Wild West World fraud trial doesn't talk about the park at all, just his faith.
Posted February 4, 2010, 11:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Six Flags St. Louis sues hotel for trademark infringement, ranked as second dirtiest
TripAdvisor ranks the hotel second dirtiest in the nation while the property uses "Six Flags" in its name.
Posted February 4, 2010, 11:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
Chinese critics skeptical of Shanghai Disney project
Advisory board skeptical of success given the poor financial results at Hong Kong park.
Posted February 4, 2010, 11:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Negotiations for Cypress Gardens/Legoland project were secret and intense
Merlin began considering the park more than a year before the announcement.
Posted February 3, 2010, 12:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Green Bay mayor wants Zippin Pippin
Mayor wants the ride for expansion of the Bay Beach amusement park.
Posted February 3, 2010, 12:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Wizarding World of Harry Potter ad to show during Super Bowl
New Islands of Adventure area set to open this spring.
Posted February 3, 2010, 12:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Etheredge's wife takes stand in defense of husband
Thomas Etheredge will be last to take the stand in his defense in the Wild West World case.
Posted February 3, 2010, 12:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Second largest Cedar Fair owner also opposes Apollo acquisition
Neuberger Berman, with a 9.6% stake in Cedar Fair, said in an SEC filing that they oppose the transaction.
Posted February 3, 2010, 1:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
Tower of Terror groper caught in on-ride photo at Disney's California Adventure
Victim has image showing the alleged groper trying to grab her.
Posted February 2, 2010, 12:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 45
Ehteredge attorney paints accused as good business man in Wild West World case
Accountant and business partners attempt to demonstrate his successes to counter prosecutions picture of a failed scammer.
Posted February 2, 2010, 2:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
CoasterBuzz Podcast #169 posted
Ten years of CoasterBuzz, free track record, Gonch and RCT, Q Investments, Wild West World fraud, Kalahari expansion, Zamperla Island, Legoland Florida, Lego Grand Carousel, Demon Dud.
Posted February 2, 2010, 2:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Europe In The Air opens at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in March
Simulator replaces Corkscrew Hill.
Posted February 1, 2010, 12:25P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Conneaut Lake Park looking for $125k in donations to get Blue Streak running
The wooden coaster has not operated since 2006.
Posted February 1, 2010, 12:25P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26
CoasterBuzz turns ten!
Take a look back at the first decade of roller coasters, amusement parks and news from the "portal to the thrill."
Posted January 30, 2010, 2:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 57
Schlitterbahn announces new mixed-use resort and water park in Cedar Park, Texas
Phase one of the project will open in 2012 near Austin.
Posted January 29, 2010, 12:08P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
King Kong returning to Universal Studios Hollywood as giant 3-D image
Peter Jackson's version of the great ape is making a comeback after being destroyed by a fire in 2008.
Posted January 28, 2010, 12:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Prosecution rests in Etheredge trial
Charged with securities fraud in the financing of Wild West World, Thomas Etheredge's defense will lay out their case next week.
Posted January 28, 2010, 12:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Q Investments a mystery in Cedar Fair deal
The New York Times' Steven Davidoff examines unusual circumstances of the Cedar Fair sale to Apollo, and the third party that now owns 12%.
Posted January 27, 2010, 11:48A | Contributed by slithernoggin | Comments: 34
Cedar Fair continues pursuing Apollo deal after go-shop period ends
An SEC filing said that the company reached out to 32 other potentially interested parties.
Posted January 26, 2010, 11:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Mother of late monorail pilot sues Disney
Suit claims negligence in the accident that killed her son.
Posted January 26, 2010, 11:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Kennywood, contractor settle storm death suit for $2 million
Settlement comes after 2007 liability trial, with this new amount settling before the punitive trial could begin.
Posted January 25, 2010, 10:16P | Contributed by Josh M | Comments: 15
Q Investments reaches 12% ownership of Cedar Fair
Holding company becomes the largest unitholder, plans to vote against the Apollo acquisition.
Posted January 25, 2010, 11:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Debt load forced Cedar Fair's hand for sale
Execs blame poor credit markets and recession.
Posted January 25, 2010, 11:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 47