Search :  
Close
RSS Feed

News Archive

January, 2008

Six Flags Launches Media Network

Ad network will span a number of different media channels.
Posted January 31, 2008, 9:16A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 25

Lasitter smelled burning flesh when her feet were severed in Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom accident

Kaitlyn Lasitter, then 13, said she felt like her whole body was hot and on fire.
Posted January 31, 2008, 9:13A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 20

Mall of America's Nick Universe sets opening date of March 15

Several new rides part of rebranding effort using Viacom's Nickelodeon properties.
Posted January 30, 2008, 9:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Area schools will open after Labor Day to help Cedar Point

Park hopes for attendance boost and more hours for seasonals.
Posted January 29, 2008, 9:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31

Disneyland opens $3 million VIP suite

Park will give away free overnight stays in the exclusive location.
Posted January 29, 2008, 9:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

CoasterBuzz Podcast #103 posted

Dreamworks in Dubai, Lo-Q around SF, off-season in Orlando, Darien Lake moto, Cedar Fair distribution, Santa Clara crazy, Georgia water worries, new board member at the Fair.
Posted January 28, 2008, 6:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Six Flags considers selling more parks, eying big budget cuts

SEC filing hints at park sale as possible option.
Posted January 28, 2008, 6:50P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14

Euro Disney edges closer to profitability

Revenues for the first quarter increased 20% to € 340.5 million, reflecting increases in theme parks, hotels and real estate revenues.
Posted January 28, 2008, 9:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Wild Escape plans going nowhere in West Virginia

Ohio County plans held up as officials await permits from Army Corps of Engineers.
Posted January 28, 2008, 9:16A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 7

Goodyear VP C. Thomas Harvie joins Cedar Fair board

Harvie replaces Thomas A. Tracy who retired from the board.
Posted January 25, 2008, 9:38A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 7

Georgia's drought may cause three rides to close at Six Flags Over Georgia

Water restrictions affecting a number of events and businesses in the area.
Posted January 24, 2008, 9:25A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 17

Opposing Santa Clara councilwoman speaks out against stadium, supports Cedar Fair

Op-ed piece in local paper says the project lacks return on investment, and Cedar Fair has yet to be considered in the deal.
Posted January 24, 2008, 9:19A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 7

Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution

Annualized distribution maintained at $1.90.
Posted January 22, 2008, 9:43P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21

Darien Lake announces MotoCoaster for 2008

New Zamperla coaster will make its debut this season.
Posted January 22, 2008, 9:33A | Contributed by SFDLdan | Comments: 12

CoasterBuzz Podcast #102 posted

More Kentucky Kingdom accident details, 49ers Great America, bad ride names, Cypress Gardens owners, the tired versus debate, Six Flags spending cuts, Disaster!, Disneyland gets its way, beer is pukey.
Posted January 21, 2008, 6:03P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Lo-Q extends agreement with Six Flags

Up-charge virtual queue system will expand to additional parks.
Posted January 21, 2008, 9:09A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 0

Dreamworks latest studio to build theme park in Dubai

Dreamworks, makers of the hit movie, Shrek, has signed an agreement to build a theme park in the wealthy nation of Dubai.
Posted January 21, 2008, 9:06A | Contributed by Kick The Sky | Comments: 3

Proposed low-cost housing site in Anaheim sold to hotel developer in resort district

The sale could signal an end to a battle that has divided Anaheim over the last 18 months.
Posted January 18, 2008, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Universal Studios Florida launches re-worked Disaster ride

Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride . . . Starring You! is the full name of the former Earthquake, with a new pre-show.
Posted January 18, 2008, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Six Flags to cut $60 million in expenses after drop in net income and flat attendance

The company had third-quarter net income of $89.7 million, down more than 40 percent from $164.7 million in net income a year earlier.
Posted January 17, 2008, 9:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31

Santa Clara City Council votes to move forward on 49ers stadium, Cedar Fair and other obstacles to follow

The city's governing body took the first step to move forward with the project, though a gap in funding issues and Cedar Fair's use of land remain hurdles.
Posted January 17, 2008, 9:31A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 6

Cedar Point versus Magic Mountain coaster race debate over

Magic Mountain ties for second place in the coaster count with Canada's Wonderland.
Posted January 16, 2008, 9:06P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 35

Local paper interviews new owners of Cypress Gardens

Advisors told the new owners that they "bought history" and had to preserve it.
Posted January 15, 2008, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Kings Island installs new sign, ride name changes on the way

The huge sign visible from I-71 is modified to remove reference to the Paramount name.
Posted January 15, 2008, 9:34A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 33

CoasterBuzz Podcast #101 posted

Looking back at previous shows, construction at Mall of America, Dolly's price, Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Six Flags and Cedar Fair results without context, Legoland dark ride, Snoopy, more Six Flags sponsorships, bad names.
Posted January 14, 2008, 6:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Cedar Fair still biggest obstacle for new 49ers stadium

Santa Clara city manager says go forward based on study, but issues with Cedar Fair, Great America's owner, remain unresolved.
Posted January 14, 2008, 9:47A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 1

Kentucky Kingdom ride operator says she couldn't reach emergency stop

Ride op says responsibility "was too much to handle."
Posted January 14, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 28

Six Flags and Schwarzkopf & Henkel announce multi-brand sponsorship for 2008

got2b, L.A. Looks and Smooth 'N Shine brands will appear along side live events during the 2008 season.
Posted January 10, 2008, 12:52P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Cedar Point announces Planet Snoopy

Seven rides will be featured in this new family area of the park.
Posted January 10, 2008, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28

Cedar Fair puts 2007 attendance at 22 million

First full-year numbers for attendance, per cap spending up 5% over 2006.
Posted January 9, 2008, 3:28P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

LA Times blogger shows concept sketches for Legoland California dark ride

Ride opens at the Carlsbad park in March 2008.
Posted January 9, 2008, 2:37P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Six Flags revenue and attendance up in 4Q

Quarterly revenue up 7%, attendance up 4% over last year.
Posted January 8, 2008, 12:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Disney transitions studio park to new name, dropping MGM

This week marked the change from Disney-MGM studios to Disney Hollywood Studios, in Orlando.
Posted January 8, 2008, 9:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Orlando's Dixie Stampede suddenly shuts down, facility sold

Buyer made an offer Dolly Parton's company couldn't refuse, despite "solid" performance at the show location.
Posted January 8, 2008, 9:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

CoasterBuzz Podcast #100 posted

Six Flags Over Texas beer, the stock roller coaster, Orlando tourism hot, AAA diamonds in Las Vegas, Kent's raw deal, Conneaut conundrum, a look back at a hundred episodes.
Posted January 7, 2008, 8:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Protests over Six Flags Over Texas alcohol permit begins

Application is still in the waiting period, but locals are already expressing their opposition.
Posted January 4, 2008, 11:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25

Conneaut Lake trustees ponder park's future

Inability to open last year had dire impact on area businesses, cash flow makes future uncertain.
Posted January 4, 2008, 11:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Buescher out at Cypress Gardens, Baker Leisure Group in

New owners announce change in management and displace the man credited with bringing the park back from extinction.
Posted January 3, 2008, 9:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

No sign of tough economic times at Orlando-area theme parks

Hotels and theme parks show no sign of slowing down despite slow retail season.
Posted January 2, 2008, 9:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

500 callers oppose beer sales at Six Flags Over Texas

More than 500 people have complained to a state agency that drinking and riding roller coasters don't mix.
Posted January 2, 2008, 9:12A | Contributed by Rihard | Comments: 32

CoasterBuzz Podcast #99 posted

Tony Hawk is still rad, heart attacks and other natural causes, Dubai growth, monorail, the long-term Six Flags, cultural impact of fairs and parks, Sally dark rides, Cedar Fair's power over the 49ers.
Posted December 31, 2007, 5:41P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Current News

©2009 POP World Media, LLC, All Rights Reserved
Legal, privacy and copyright | Contact Us