CoasterBuzz Podcast #52 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jeff, Catherine, Artemisa and Mike (and Cosmo) review this week's news in the amusement industry.

Temperature in the 40's, sleet, rain, 40+ mph wind, and people are at Cedar Point?
Bell's lease in question, and it sure doesn't make sense.
Maverick construction continues at Cedar Point, steel erection is complete.
Cedar Fair maintains annual distribution. Jeff sees it going up after the Paramount Parks debt is reduced in a few years.
Mike says the Santa's Village closing was barely on the radar in Chicago.
This week's stupid criminals: Forging hand stamps at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Cedar Fair: The Entertainment Company(TM). And speaking of which, where is the entertainment after dark at Cedar Point? They're leaving money on the table here for resort guests.
When does policy take precedence over common sense? Much disagreement over age versus height for walk-through attractions.
This Beech Bend nonsense is about miserable people.
Automated tolls at Six Flags Great Adventure? Sounds like a good idea.
Busch said their park revenue is up 10%.
Catherine tells the story of the ultimate clueless family trying to board a ride at Hersheypark.