News Archive - July 2006

CoasterBuzz Podcast #40 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Skyhawk tech, winter economics at PKI, Geauga Lake vs. Kennywood, Cypress Gardens success, Wild Escape in Wheeling, let's talk about weight.

Hilton Head may lose its only water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Condominiums are on the plans for property.

Christian music festival expected to draw 70,000 to Six Flags Darien Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Five stages will be active over four day event.

Rochester company planning park for Michigan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Main Street USA theme park could cost $160 million.

Woman falls from Magic Springs coaster

Posted | Contributed by Rihard

No word yet how she got out of the train.

Wild Escape Theme Park announced for Wheeling, WV

Posted | Contributed by PerrysburgGuy

One third of park scheduled to stay open year round.

Girl hit with loose object on coaster at Iowa Adventureland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Loose board was not a part of the ride.

Cypress Gardens huge success with water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park expects to easily exceed attendance expectations for the year.

Malaysian company bids on Universal Singapore project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Genting International hopes to partner with Universal to build multi-day resort.

Geauga Lake and Kennywood battle with ads

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Parks try to win the hearts and minds of regional customers.

Lawsuit alleges Son Of Beast improperly maintained prior to accident

Posted | Contributed by rhinozero8

Suit filed on behalf of two of the injured.

Water park where boy lost legs partially re-opens

Posted | Contributed by greatwhitenorth

Owner making repairs to fix violations found by provincial work safety board.

Teacher does special effects at Six Flags Over Texas in summer

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

High school theater director gets to "blow stuff up" in the summer.

Kings Island cancels Winterfest

Posted | Contributed by CoastersNSich

Attendance was low for last year's event.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #39 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Magic Annexation, SOB speculation, insurance companies as inspectors, no Paramount Park in China, Alton Towers accident, food is more interesting than violence.

Skyhawk pneumatic system profiled in trade magazine

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Giant swing generates 73,000 pounds of thrust.

Teen injured in gang rumble at Thorpe Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Boy suffered severe head injuries after fight between two gangs.

Marineland of the Pacific finally comes down for good

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former theme park will be replaced with a resort.

29 People hurt in Alton Towers accident

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Runaway Mine Train carriage separates from rest of train.

Cedar Fair will not build Paramount Park in China

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says the ongoing talks are not part of the acquisition deal.

Delaware rides inspected by insurance companies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No state agency, but state official says insurance companies have most at stake.

Great Wolf launches video game inspired vacations

Posted | Contributed by onceler

World of Warcraft inspiration for vacation quests.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #38 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Son of Beast beats people up, while other accidents cause much worse.

Coaster fans ponder the future of Son of Beast at PKI

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Enthusiast say they think a better coaster should take its place.

Santa Clarita wants to annex Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

City offering incentives to Six Flags for annexation.

Hard Rock theme park breaks ground

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New park expected to open in spring 2008 and add thousands of jobs.

Hersheypark announces The Boardwalk for 2007

Posted | Contributed by greatwhitenorth

New themed area will feature new water park attractions, food and retail.

Alcohol sales boost margins at theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guests say alcohol offerings create vacation feel.

PKI answers questions about Son of Beast incident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Confusion in mainstream media has led to a number of inaccuracies and conspiracy theories about Sunday's events.

Boy loses both legs below knee in water-park accident

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Boy's leg sucked into intake in bottom of pool.`

Six Flags says guest satisfaction at five-year high

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Surveys tell of strong improvement in overall park operation.

Stricker's Grove media posted on Coasterimage.com

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

29 New photos and a video added.

Two girls injured falling from carnival Zipper

Posted | Contributed by TopWeb01

Witnesses said the girls fell about 25 feet.

Son of Beast accident at PKI sends dozens to hospital

Posted | Contributed by madfan0569

Cause of rider discomfort not yet known.

Dollywood announces details on Mystery Mine

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park posts specs for Gerstlauer themed ride.

Shapiro faces uphill battle, analysts say it's a long-term project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags CEO painted bleak picture in conference call for turn around, but fans and analysts feel it's a long-term project to turn around the company.

Locals not thrilled about potential Six Flags Magic Mountain closing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Area residents would rather have the park than another housing development.

Columbus Zoo optimistic about acquisition of Wyandot Lake

Posted | Contributed by Trick Track

Columbus Zoo talks about future of Wyandot Lake and that they may close the park for a year to renovate.

Fun with Gravity: The story of John Fetterman

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

At the age of 52, John Fettermen discusses Flying Turns, and his obsession with coasters.

Fun Spot coaster stuck upside down

Posted | Contributed by j_o_e_y__

Police said 12 riders were trapped on the Afterburner roller coaster.

Six Flags wants out of New Orleans, offers the city a deal

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Company doesn't thing the park has long-term viability.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #37 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair closes on Paramount Parks deal, news, and BeastBuzz 2006 audio.

Cedar Fair completes acquisition of Paramount Parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will assume control of parks immediately.

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