News Archive - April 2006

Six Flags Over Texas debuts package of family rides

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

Shapiro visits park and reiterates the focus on drawing in families.

Libertyland ownership drama continues

Posted | Contributed by GWHayduke

Memphis says it owns the rides that the fair board wants to sell, third party wants to buy and renovate park.

Food prices drop significantly at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

First the tickets, now food prices drop for 2006 season.

Euro Disney net loss widens threefold

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company attributes loss to restructuring expense.

PointBuzz posts Cedar Point season preview

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Preview looks at upcoming season, including what's new.

Geauga Lake 2006 preview posted to Geauga Guide

Posted | Contributed by SFWoARules!

Geauga Guide has posted 49 photos, including several showing construction progress on Tidal Wave Bay.

Six Flags execs move out of Oklahoma City

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the high-level executives move to New York, those involved with day-to-day operations moving to Texas.

Conneaut Lake opening contingent on land sale

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Land sale would help secure a $250,000 loan.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #29 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Carousels, Shapiro on major cap ex, Greg and Goliath, Wyandot letting go, Indy gets wet year round, Enchanted Village mystery, Will loves his new ride.

Georgia Aquarium beating attendance expectations, Six Flags Over Georgia has record spring break

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Atlanta attraction is having a ripple effect on downtown businesses, Goliath good for Six Flags.

Negative-G shows The Voyage in action at Holiday World

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Photos show the new coaster navigating the visible parts of the ride.

Original Western Playland park uncertain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park owner insists he'll finish out the year at old location then move on.

Future uncertain for Wild Waves & Enchanted Village

Posted | Contributed by SF Critic

Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro says park must get better.

Huge new indoor water park resort planned for Indiana

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New park and resort will cost $65 million to build.

Geauga Lake Today posts off-season photos

Posted | Contributed by X Factor

Recent tour shows construction around the park in Aurora, Ohio.

Six Flags letting go of Wyandot Lake

Posted | Contributed by SF Critic

Company will sell its assets to Columbus Zoo.

Thorpe Park closes gates with capacity crowd

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Stealth ride is packing them in, and the park had to refuse entry to incoming guests.

Shapiro opens Six Flags New England with new focus

Posted | Contributed by JDB

Six Flags chief says it's time to renew focus on making parks a family destination.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #28 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

SFA under a microscope, Cedar Point from the air, Bell's kids, Busch names, Universal Orlando new stuff, Dan Snyder finances, death after Mission: Space, here comes Markey.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #27 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

SeaWorld and Universal in Orlando improve, Conneaut Lake improves with volunteer work, Skiing in Texas, Euro wow, wood stuff in Kentucky and Indiana.

Libertyland carousel could fetch $1 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mid-South Fair Incorporated is trying to sell the carousel after closing its Libertyland amusement park after years of financial struggle.

Woman died of bleeding on the brain after Mission: Space ride

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Medical examiner releases results of autopsy, and indicates woman had severe, long-standing high blood pressure.

Epcot's Mission: Space reopens after death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney says ride was functioning normally after woman died following a ride.

Woman dies after riding Disney's Mission:Space

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney told state inspectors that the woman may have suffered from high blood pressure and other health problems.

Six Flags to reimburse Snyder for most expenses in proxy fight

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Six Flags will pay Dan Snyder $10.4 million to cover his expenses.

Six Flags letting go of Waterworld Sacramento

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Company will not renew lease, putting the park back in the hands of Cal Expo.

Universal Orlando announces new attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

From a new night show at Universal Studios to the re-worked Seuss monorail at Islands of Adventure, the complex has a lot to talk about.

Busch Gardens parks get name tweak

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New names reflect themes instead of location.

NYC water park approved

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New park with 80-foot-tall slides will open near the Triborough Bridge.

Bell's becoming babysitter for unsupervised kids

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Concerned park calls police when large group of kids wait for ride home after close.

Hong Kong Disneyland costumed characters unhappy with pay

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

In the latest round of news from Hong Kong, workers describe wage as "stingy" compared to other positions.

PointBuzz posts Cedar Point aerial photos

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Pictures show park from 1000 feet.

Six Flags America under a microscope as local park to Snyder

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Park opens with change initiatives in motion.

Lagoon celebrates 120 years and plans new coaster

Posted | Contributed by thrillerman1

A new coaster in 2007 will "surpass" everything they have.

Speed video and photos posted to UK Rides

Posted | Contributed by colin mcwilliam

European Coaster Club members get early laps on new coaster.

Kentucky Rumbler construction tour and first ride photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Check out the new Kentucky Rumbler up close and personal and in action.

Speed debuts at Oakwood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride features first "beyond vertical" drop in the UK.

Developers want to build faux winter sport park in Texas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will offer year-round skiing and snowboarding, without the cold.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #26 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Visionland Adventure, Santa's Village, Expedition Everest, Six Flags Over Georgia milks it, Disney resort makeovers, hotel snobbery, Dollywood expansion, Papa John's Flags, BeastBuzz details.

Volunteers finish cleanup weekend at Conneaut Lake Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some volunteers drove hundreds of miles to participate.

Tatsu's circuit completed at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Construction crews installed the final track segment for the new B&M flyer this weekend.

Universal Orlando reports record profit

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Despite an 11 percent plummet in theme park attendance last year, Universal Orlando is reporting an increase in profit to record levels in 2005.

Upgrades adhere to Shamu's schedule

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New set and changes to show venue work around sleep schedule of animals.

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