January, 2008
Ad network will span a number of different media channels.
Posted January 31, 2008, 9:16A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 25
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
Several new rides part of rebranding effort using Viacom's Nickelodeon properties.
Posted January 30, 2008, 9:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Park hopes for attendance boost and more hours for seasonals.
Posted January 29, 2008, 9:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31
Park will give away free overnight stays in the exclusive location.
Posted January 29, 2008, 9:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
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
SEC filing hints at park sale as possible option.
Posted January 28, 2008, 6:50P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14
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
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
Harvie replaces Thomas A. Tracy who retired from the board.
Posted January 25, 2008, 9:38A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 7
Water restrictions affecting a number of events and businesses in the area.
Posted January 24, 2008, 9:25A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 17
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
Annualized distribution maintained at $1.90.
Posted January 22, 2008, 9:43P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
New Zamperla coaster will make its debut this season.
Posted January 22, 2008, 9:33A | Contributed by SFDLdan | Comments: 12
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
Up-charge virtual queue system will expand to additional parks.
Posted January 21, 2008, 9:09A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 0
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ride op says responsibility "was too much to handle."
Posted January 14, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 28
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
Seven rides will be featured in this new family area of the park.
Posted January 10, 2008, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
First full-year numbers for attendance, per cap spending up 5% over 2006.
Posted January 9, 2008, 3:28P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Ride opens at the Carlsbad park in March 2008.
Posted January 9, 2008, 2:37P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Quarterly revenue up 7%, attendance up 4% over last year.
Posted January 8, 2008, 12:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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