News Archive - May 2009

Southern Star Amusement wants to develop Six Flags New Orleans site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City says is must resolve conflict with Six Flags before working with anyone else.

Jobseeker accuses Carowinds of discrimination

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Student says grooming policy discriminates against African-Americans.

Six Flags New Orleans symbolic of slow recovery

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Activists say the shuttered amusement park is an example of how far the city has to go after Katrina.

Changes at Six Flags Great America position park for summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New attractions, better service key, says CEO.

Ghost Town gets mixed reviews in mid-bankruptcy opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Roller coaster and drop tower miss opening day.

Freestyle Music Park opens after dramatic off-season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park officials say attendance exceeded expectations for opening weekend.

Waldameer continues to grow under family ownership

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Younger generation continues to operate the PA park.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #141 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Freestyle marketing, Magnum, Kong and 4-D, Texas fair, New Orleans, Ghost Town, Chicago Kiddieland, Manta, Terminator, Epcot Innoventions, Conneaut Lake, cheating.

Animatronic Obama coming to Disney World's Hall of Presidents

Posted | Contributed by ridemcoaster

The robotic likeness of the current US president will debut July 4 in the Magic Kingdom attraction.

ACN covers debut of Terminator Salvation: The Ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Nearly 70 photos from opening weekend of Magic Mountain's latest coaster.

Worlds of Fun and Prowler opening photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Check out GCI's newest ride as well as the rest of the park.

Alton Towers bans high heeled shoes for children

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parents attempt to beat safety height restrictions by making their children seem taller.

Goldman Sachs and others buy up Universal Studios Japan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holding company will buy 2.15 million shares and 39,033 warrants of USJ Co.

Conneaut Lake Park opens after two-year absence

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Blue Streak, concession and game stands will not be open.

Epcot's Innoventions a big score for sponsored exhibits

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The area known as a short cut to bigger attractions hosts lucrative, sponsored exhibits.

Terminator Salvation: The Ride, reviewed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>LA Times</i> blogger says "must ride," but not better than Colossus.

Manta opens at SeaWorld Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

B&M flying coaster opens with a spectacular queue and attention to detail.

Neighbor businesses look for boost from Freestyle Music Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Area has seen economic ups and downs before.

Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier has five new rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New rides intended to let families ride together.

Former HRP owners sue Freestyle for trademark and IP infringement

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit alleges the park has not done enough to rebrand itself.

Chicago Kiddieland will close after 80 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Family dispute will likely lead to liquidation of the company's assets after this season.

Mystery investor helps Ghost Town

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park is granted "enough" to cover the $200,000 needed to open the park.

New Disney hotel could help or hurt DC tourism

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Announcement of new property within view of the Washington Monument draws mixed reaction.

New Orleans says Six Flags removed rides

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

City alleges attractions were removed as recently as this month, and it violates their lease.

Texas State Fair wants year-round midway to compete with Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Profits from next few years will pay for an $8 million roller coaster.

Universal Studios Hollywood intends to bring back King Kong

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

4-D attraction will open in the summer of 2010.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #140 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Basements, bikes, Dippin' Dots, New Orleans v. SIXF, Freestyle plans, Buccaneer Battle, Dollywood show, Monster Mansion, CEO attitudes, opening day at Cedar Point.

Magnum XL-200 the star on Cedar Point's opening day

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Park kicks off 140th season with celebration of 20-year old hypercoaster.

Freestyle Music Park refines it marketing strategy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owners acknowledge the impact that a lack of marketing had on the former Hard Rock Park.

California new attraction round-up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The <i>Mercury News</i> published a run down of all that's new and exciting in California's theme parks.

Six Flags faces make or break year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CEO Mark Shapiro says he's cautiously optimistic about the business this year, despite the tough economy.

Cedar Fair expects attendance and revenue dip for the year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CEO Dick Kinzel told unit holders to expect a hit in the tough economy.

UPDATED: Advisory panel makes suggestions for Coney Island's future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Newspaper report at odds with statements from NYCEDC.

Conneaut Lake board rejects bid for debt

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park still has about $2.4 million in unpaid debt.

Quassy retiring Mad Mouse, building Gravity Group coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park plans to begin construction as soon as this fall.

Kennywood has its roots in trolley line

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park began as little more than a carousel and picnic area.

Chippewa Lake finally coming down

Posted | Contributed by Bozman

Park has remained dormant since 1978.

Renovated Monster Mansion opens at Six Flags Over Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park invests $3 million to makeover decades-old ride.

Dollywood debuts $1 million show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sha-Kon-O-Hey!—Land of Blue Smoke opened with the park and celebrates the heritage and people of the area.

Buccaneer Battle opens at Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Park president claims it is the largest ride of its kind in the world.

Freestyle announces themed areas and entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Stunt and ice shows are paired with new ride names.

New Orleans wins restraining order against Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company may not remove assets from the park, pending litigation.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #139 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Daddy 2.0, the flu, Potter, Wild West idiots, Pilgrim's Plunge, Schmeck, importance, results week, Six Flags improvement, renaming, jobs, expansion plans.

Dippin' Dots doing "coffee dots" after losing millions in patent lawsuit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company's expensive treats struggle in recession, while lawsuits bring down the key patent for its production process.

Terminator Salvation trains arrive at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by WoodFan

Testing expected to begin Sunday.

Six Flags revenue down in quarter on Easter shift and weak Peso

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Per capita guest spending down 2%.

Busch Entertainment sees revenue drop in first quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Discounting helps maintain, while shift of Easter holiday affects results.

Disney closer to investing money in Hong Kong park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Government may reduce stake, but maintain majority.

Six flags details debt for equity exchange

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Company warns that it may need to resort to other measures, including Chapter 11, if this debt restructuring doesn't take place.

Adventuredome: More rides when economy improves

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Las Vegas attraction says it's planning to expand when the economy turns around.

Mr. Six speaks on Twitter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Icon of the Six Flags brand is letting his imagination loose on the micro-blogging service.

Terminator Salvation: The Ride construction nearly complete, ACN posts photos

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Final touches are underway as opening day for Six Flags Magic Mountain's latest coaster approaches.

Disney theme park profit plummets, attendance drops only slightly

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company overall sees worse decline in film business.

Merlin planning third hotel for Alton Towers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New rides and infrastructure also in plans for the park.

Teens compete with adults for summer jobs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags says it has seen more adult applicants this year.

North Myrtle Beach ammends code to promote beach side amusement park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park planners want to try pilot season this fall.

Aurora, Ohio loses hundreds of thousands in tax revenue after closure of Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City expects to receive between $15,000 and $20,000, down from $800,000 in 2001.

Disney reassigns "Flash Mountain" workers

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Cost cutting means naughty onride photos may make it into the public eye once again.

Led Zeppelin becomes The Time Machine at Freestyle

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New theme one of many at the former Hard Rock Park.

Cedar Fair announces first quarter results, comments on debt

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company making efforts to reduce debt, with $17.3 million due in the next 12 months.

Disney discounting expected to maintain attendance at cost of lost revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Iger says "maintaining circulation has long-term benefits."

Ghost Town wants $200k loan to open

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park is asking Maggie Valley to front the loan.

Wild West World investors not surprised by Etheredge's arrest

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Most former friends and investors believe they were lied to.

Progress made in Hong Kong Disneyland expansion talks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Government official says he hopes to have major issues resolved soon.

Schmeck's legacy lives on in coasters around the country

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mid-Twentieth Century coaster designer's rides begin opening for another season.

Holiday World unveils world's tallest water ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pilgrim's Plunge previewed for media.

Wild West World founder arrested for alleged securities fraud

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investigators say Etheredge failed to disclose financial details of park to investors.

Six Flags Mexico closes temporarily at request of government

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Closure is a precautionary measure as an outbreak of swine flu claims lives in the capital city.

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