News Archive - November 2006

Launched coaster coming to Lagoon

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Zierer launched tower coaster will open in 2007.

Orca holds trainer underwater at SeaWorld SanDiego

Posted | Contributed by dragonoffrost

Animal grabbed a trainer by the foot and held him underwater twice.

Cause of Tuscora Park Ferris wheel accident "undetermined"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investigators can't make any conclusions about how two children fell out of ride.

Mexico park photos added to ThemeParks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Almost one hundred photographs, featuring La Feria Chapultepec Magico, Six Flags Mexico, and Selva Magica.

Astroland Park sold, will close in 2007, Cyclone to remain

Posted | Contributed by Brother Dave

Plans include a mix of amusements and attractions, including a new roller coaster and a new hotel.

Bell says midway operator negotiated dibs on amusement park property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bell's owner Robby Bell says that Murphy Brothers has clause in contract for right of first refusal to use Bell's property if the amusement park's lease was not renewed.

Mall of America announces Gerstlauer Euro-Fighter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New ride will open in 2008.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #55 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Slow news week, but we ramble on about the Geauga Lake situation, and take a side trip to the nerdy world of video games.

Gatorland reopens after fire

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classic family attraction reopens Friday amid outpouring of community support.

Geauga Lake's X-Flight being relocated to another park

Posted | Contributed by Goccvp1

Cedar Fair won't say which park the ride is going to.

Walt Disney's start in Chicagoland often overlooked

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Author of recent biography points to a Chicago-area high school where Walt went to school.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #54 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cinderella's Castle, IAAPA, Bell's saga, Hard Rock Park, Universal attendance, Shapiro, the new amusement authority.

Tulsa to county: We want fair grounds and Bell's

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City wants to annex property away from the county to benefit financially, and save Bell's.

IAAPA Attractions Expo will go to Las Vegas in 2009

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Show will spend next two years in Orlando, then go to the Las Vegas Convention Center.

IAAPA 2006: Shapiro tells industry to stop thinking it's "mature"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags chief says the industry needs to redefine itself and the way it entertains people.

Tivoli announces architect for hotel and apartment building

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

British architect Lord Norman Foster will design a 102-metre-high hotel and apartment building in the central Copenhagen landmark.

IAAPA 2006: Exhibitor awards announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Zamperla, ProSlide named for their rides.

Developers want new coaster at Coney Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some debate that a steel coaster would harm the feel of the boardwalk.

IAAPA 2006: Big-E Awards announced for entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Trade organization recognizes the best in live entertainment at amusement venues.

Universal Orlando attendance down, but profit and per cap spending up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Resort continues to see decline in attendance through first three months, but manages to keep profit and spending up.

IAAPA 2006: Parksmania.it posts pictures from the show floor

Posted | Contributed by Parksmania.it

Site features images from the this week's trade show in Atlanta.

Hard Rock Park announces ride makers for new park

Posted | Contributed by egieszl

B&M, Premier, Chance-Morgan, Vekoma, Huss and Sally on roster for Myrtle Beach park.

IAAPA 2006: Kinzel and Baker inducted into Hall of Fame

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Legend of today and one of last century honored during trade show.

IAAPA 2006: IAAPA announces Brass Ring Awards for marketing efforts

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

PKI, Dorney, Worlds of Fun and Dollywood among those recognized for Web sites.

Bell's must make its financial case to accountants

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

County officials willing to grant lease if park can prove it's financially stable.

Lightwater Valley officials will plead guilty in 2001 death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park admits responsibility in Reverchon mouse collision that led to death of 20-year-old rider.

IAAPA 2006: IAAPA gives awards for HR programs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Spirit of Excellence Awards recognize attractions for innovative human resource programs.

Disney preps Cinderella Castle for overnight stay by contest winners

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suite inside of the iconic structure was envisioned as Disney family apartment, but it was never finished.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #53 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Quarterly results, Blue Man Group, stay in school, Bell's boot, Cypress Starliner, Six Flags bids.

Nemo musical has soft opening at Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Musical stage production running intermittently before official debut in January.

PKICentral.com adds aerial photos of Kings Island and Great Wolf Lodge

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

86 Photos show the park and the new Great Wolf Lodge indoor water park resort.

Bids for Six Flags parks come in below expectations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Figures fall short of amounts that would make meaningful dent in company debt.

Cypress Gardens announces improvements, including Starliner

Posted | Contributed by Brother Dave

The former Miracle Strip Starliner will open in June 2007, plus perks for pass holders and an extensive concert lineup.

Disney park attendance flat in quarter, but per cap spending up

Posted | Contributed by OHIcOaster

Revenue increased to $8.784 billion from $7.734 billion in the same period last year.

Bell's lease expires, letter reads like eviction notice

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

County official says it depends on whether or not the property will make money for county.

Blue Man Group coming to Universal Orlando (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Popular music and performance art show will find a new home off City Walk in former Nickelodeon Studios building.

New Bravo talk show will air from Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Women's show based around the iVillage.com brand will air on NBC-Universal's Bravo cable network.

Texas FEC operator bought by Australian firm

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Macquarie Leisure Trust Group buys Main Event Entertainment for $45 million, plus a $6 million "earnout" provision.

New Walt Disney biography covers his many contributrions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Author restores the flesh and blood to a man whose name for many has become synonymous with blandness and even corporate greed.

Euro Disney fiscal year underlying net loss narrows

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company confident it can stay afloat in 2007.

Gatorland vows to bounce back after fire

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner says the park will recover following the destruction of offices and gift shop.

Santa's Village property to be redeveloped into retail

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

The site will not likely be another amusement park.

Great Wolf revenue up on per-available-room basis

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue up 7.1% on a "same store" basis per room.

Fire breaks out at Gatorland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Building appears to include gift shop and offices, and no animals.

Disneyland officials unhappy about housing development project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney officials are fearful it could degrade the area.

Six Flags revenue down 1%, attendance down 12%, per cap spending up 13%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says transition year is about "rebuilding trust."

University of Central Florida has theme park specialty

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Professors at UCF's Rosen School of Hospitality take ''Walt Disney Sabbaticals'' and publish scholarly articles about managing long lines.

Silver Dollar City ramps up Christmas celebration

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park decorates and pleases crowds during the holidays.

Conneaut Lake debt rises over $2 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park assumes another $225,000, bringing the total to $2.16 million.

Cedar Fair announces third quarter results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Same park revenue and attendance down slightly as integration of Paramount Parks begins.

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