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January, 2009

Alton Towers corkscrew car sells for £7,200

E-bay auction attracted 81 bids.
Posted January 30, 2009, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Universal Orlando to run Super Bowl ad with "unprecedented offer"

Resort teases the ad with video of a kid wearing a cape, asks if you're that kid.
Posted January 30, 2009, 9:11A | Contributed by stevesteve8383 | Comments: 5

Euro Disney results mixed, offering Brits option to pay in pounds

Appeal made to address concerns weakness of the pound versus euro.
Posted January 29, 2009, 9:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Coney Island's Rocket ride saved for new NYC park

Rocket will be displayed again at the future version of the park.
Posted January 29, 2009, 9:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Sally Corp. lays off 16 in downturn

Dark ride manufacturer scales back operations as parks stop ordering.
Posted January 28, 2009, 8:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Knoebels buys Golden Nugget from Morey's

Ride may be reintroduced in 2010 at the earliest.
Posted January 28, 2009, 8:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

KIExtreme.com adds aerial photos of newly-completed Diamondback

Photos show the B&M hypercoaster within hours of track completion.
Posted January 27, 2009, 11:36A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 5

Disney optimistic about Shanghai plans

Company stresses it will continue to develop the Hong Kong park as well, which has seen a recent boost in attendance.
Posted January 27, 2009, 11:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #132 posted

Buzz goes 9, alcohol at SFOT, Kings Island and the community, Cedar Fair results and distribution, charming parks, tall animals, Adventureland, Disney and Universal cuts, Coastermania.
Posted January 26, 2009, 7:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Schwarzenegger proposes new state tax on amusement parks

Governor wants to extend sales tax to services that many other states already tax.
Posted January 26, 2009, 7:13P | Contributed by Pagoda Gift Shop | Comments: 21

Disney's new tricks to satisfy interactive expectations

New attractions at Walt Disney World are expected to offer a high level of interactivity to engage younger generations.
Posted January 26, 2009, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 45

Alton Towers driving toward March opening for aquarium

The £4million attraction is targeted to families who can't make it to Florida theme parks.
Posted January 26, 2009, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

KICentral adds photos of nearly complete Diamondback

Only a few connector pieces left until Diamondback is a full circuit.
Posted January 26, 2009, 9:22A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 0

Cedar Fair maintains distribution, will "reconsider" its future

Press release say the company will "reconsider" quarterly distribution to unit holders.
Posted January 23, 2009, 9:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 51

Universal Orlando lays off 70 employees

Resorts confront an increasingly dire economic outlook with job cuts.
Posted January 23, 2009, 9:13A | Contributed by CPJ | Comments: 2

Disney offers buyouts to 600 executives in theme park division

The company said that if it did not get enough volunteers it would implement involuntary layoffs with "a lesser severance package."
Posted January 22, 2009, 9:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Adventureland arrives at Sundance, reviewed

New film shot at Kennywood makes its debut, and the reviews are coming in.
Posted January 21, 2009, 9:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Nathan's hot dog stand could be displaced by Coney Island development

The NY Post stops short of implying that there is scandal afoot in the mayor's development plans.
Posted January 20, 2009, 4:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom buys giraffe from San Francisco Zoo

Park officials have been working to rebuild the facility's giraffe breeding program, which was devastated by the September 2007 fire death of its only male giraffe.
Posted January 20, 2009, 9:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Legoland California plans 250-room hotel

Merlin Entertainment, the park's owner, will seek approval from local planning authorities this week.
Posted January 19, 2009, 9:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Legoland California displays Obama inauguration in bricks

Details include everything from the White House to porta-loos.
Posted January 16, 2009, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Indiana Beach 2008 photos added to Negative-G

Check out Indiana Beach's twisted steel wonder, Steel Hawg.
Posted January 15, 2009, 9:22A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 3

Cedar Fair attendance up 8% in 4Q, 3% for year

Company credits strong fall promotions for growth in the last quarter, per cap spending down about 1%.
Posted January 14, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 52

Universal Studios Japan may go private under Goldman Sachs guidance

Move could free the company from dealing with short-term pressures of public trading.
Posted January 13, 2009, 9:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Disney confirms proposal for Shanghai park

Company working with government on proposal for 3.59 billion USD park for 2014.
Posted January 13, 2009, 9:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

KIExtreme.com posts Kings Island photos from 1972

These 29 photos showcase the park's first opening day.
Posted January 13, 2009, 9:33A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 22

CoasterBuzz Podcast #131 posted

Hard Rock on TV, in-train audio, looking for excitement, Premier Rides fun, multi-day deals, holiday lights, no free beer, Thor v. Mayor, beating suit, Space Mountain.
Posted January 12, 2009, 7:43P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

State judge recommends allowing alcohol sales at Six Flags Over Texas

Despite public objections, judge sees no reason to deny alcohol permit for park.
Posted January 12, 2009, 10:51A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 19

Defense of Animals criticizes Six Flags Discovery Kingdom elephant care

Park makes annual the "Hall of Shame" list from the organization.
Posted January 9, 2009, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Magic Kingdom's Space Mountain closing for rehab

The changes are described as modest compared to those made to the West Coast version of the ride.
Posted January 9, 2009, 9:16A | Contributed by Acoustic Viscosity | Comments: 19

Coaster Community posts Prowler construction update

Work around the Worlds of Fun construction site has picked up since the holidays.
Posted January 9, 2009, 9:09A | Contributed by jive2 | Comments: 0

Shanghai and Disney deny deal is in place for new park

Newspaper report claimed that a deal had been reached to open a new park by 2013.
Posted January 8, 2009, 9:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Beating victim sues Six Flags and his attackers

Suit contends that security knew of altercation inside park, but did not act.
Posted January 8, 2009, 9:16A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 18

Cypress Gardens working out next move

While the park has shuttered its rides, it hasn't announced specifics on its new direction.
Posted January 7, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Street signs serve as reminder of Hard Rock Park failure

Local businesses ready to erase all memory of the spectacular failure.
Posted January 7, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Thor Equities owner may make move on additional property

Competing with the mayor's quest to develop the area, developer may buy adjacent boardwalk properties.
Posted January 7, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Joyland owners selling some rides, doubt park will ever reopen

Vandalism and theft continue to plague the shuttered park.
Posted January 6, 2009, 9:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

No more free beer at SeaWorld or Busch Gardens

Busch Entertainment parks will eventually re-open the "hospitality houses," only without free beer.
Posted January 6, 2009, 9:03A | Contributed by CPJ | Comments: 41

Conneaut Lake debt buyer does not plan to disrupt plans

Winning bidder on tax debt says it plans to work with trustees on payment.
Posted January 5, 2009, 9:04A | Contributed by Ken Jones | Comments: 0

Hard Rock Park files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

With no buyer, the park has no choice but to liquidate its assets.
Posted January 2, 2009, 3:59P | Contributed by SupermanFan1 | Comments: 22

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