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February, 2005

Vallejo plans to unload Six Flags Marine World

City wants to make attractive offer to finally sell park to Six Flags.
Posted February 28, 2005, 11:26A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 12

Six Flags New England workers end strike

Workers will continue to try and unionize.
Posted February 25, 2005, 1:40P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 2

Massachusetts ride owners claim tougher rules threaten their business

Owners say rules hurt the flexibility of doing business based on weather and other variables.
Posted February 25, 2005, 1:37P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3

Michigan's Adventure water deal may lead to expansion

Cedar Fair finance VP Bruce Jackson says the pending deal could lead to improvements at the park.
Posted February 25, 2005, 1:25P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11

Six Flags Over Texas announces three new shows

Park says the new shows are "world-class."
Posted February 25, 2005, 1:22P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7

Former Viacom exec and investors approached company about selling park unit

Tom McGrath, former head of Viacom's Paramount Enterprises, is said to have got the backing of several investment firms.
Posted February 25, 2005, 9:27A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7

Disney considers park near Seoul

Company allegedly looking to expand its presence in Southeast Asia.
Posted February 25, 2005, 9:25A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9

Snyder: Six Flags wouldn't listen to me

Redskins owner's suggestions clashed with management after acquiring 8.8% stake in company.
Posted February 25, 2005, 9:22A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 16

Hildebrandt returns to Cedar Point as new GM

Former VP of marketing returns to Sandusky after less than a year as Dorney GM.
Posted February 24, 2005, 3:51P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11

Disney-MGM will host Star Wars weekends around release of Episode III

Meet a Wookiee, learn to use a light saber.
Posted February 24, 2005, 9:57A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 16

PowderKeg action photos posted to MidwestInfoGuide

Photos show the new S&S/Arrow ride during testing.
Posted February 23, 2005, 9:20P | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 17

Six Flags America announces water park makeover

Park gets Hurricane Harbor name, two new slides and kids play area.
Posted February 23, 2005, 9:15P | Contributed by Coaster Lover | Comments: 30

Massachusetts official calls for sweeping changes to regulate fair rides

Commissioner asks for more frequent inspections, certification of workers and more liability insurance.
Posted February 23, 2005, 11:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Myrtle Beach mayor, councilman and development corp continue battle over Pavilion

All of the interested parties in the redevelopment project come to blows at council meeting.
Posted February 23, 2005, 11:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Six Flags New England announces spinning coaster and new slide

Mr. Six's Pandemonium, a spinning coaster, will open with a coaster-style water slide.
Posted February 23, 2005, 11:18A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 30

RollerCoaster Tycoon branded toy debuts at trade show

The $160 kit comes with a number of prefabricated track pieces.
Posted February 23, 2005, 11:13A | Contributed by WILLDOG | Comments: 13

Legoland California builds another record-breaking Lego tower

More than 400,000 Lego bricks make 92-foot tower.
Posted February 22, 2005, 8:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Detailed photos of Golden Kingdom posted at GAdv.com

New set of aerial photos gives overview of the new section at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Posted February 21, 2005, 9:55A | Contributed by Chewman | Comments: 28

Euro Disney shares up on capital increase

New share issue last step in plan for profitability.
Posted February 18, 2005, 9:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Cypress Gardens pushes forward with water park expansion

Better than expected ticket sales push up ground breaking of new attractions.
Posted February 17, 2005, 11:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Sacramento water park branded with Six Flags, adds half-pipe

Six Flags Waterworld Sacramento will add the U-shaped Honolulu Halfpipe.
Posted February 17, 2005, 11:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Disabled man considers legal action against Universal for taser incident

Man says he didn't do anything wrong when he was hit with a taser at Universal Studios by an off-duty cop.
Posted February 16, 2005, 10:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Developer considering medieval theme park near Six Flags Great Adventure

Company sees appeal in Jackson, NJ, already having a built-in audience.
Posted February 16, 2005, 10:09A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 6

Holiday World construction update posted to Negative-G

Holiday World continues to get ready for the 2005 season with improvements around the park.
Posted February 16, 2005, 10:02A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 3

Conneaut Lake given green light for 2005 opening

Judge gives final approval for park's operating plan.
Posted February 16, 2005, 9:59A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Police injured in riot at Castle Park

Combatants stop fighting each other and turn on police.
Posted February 16, 2005, 9:55A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 19

Indoor water park and hotel approved for Fox Lake, IL

Measure approved by village with conditions.
Posted February 16, 2005, 9:47A | Contributed by beast7369 | Comments: 2

Cedar Point sued in Dragster incident

Pair want money for "pain and suffering" after cable separated and sent bits into riders.
Posted February 15, 2005, 9:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 92

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom latest to score Proslide Tornado

Slide will be first water park addition since 1998.
Posted February 15, 2005, 1:36P | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 20

Cedar Fair announces organizational changes

Jack Falfas promoted to COO, Cedar Point GM to retire.
Posted February 14, 2005, 8:13P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 20

Dells theme park unveils expansion plans

Expansion includes the new Hades roller coaster.
Posted February 14, 2005, 10:59A | Contributed by Headchopper | Comments: 7

Electrical grounding law for rides proposed in Ohio

Lawmaker proposes new legislation that would increase penalties for operating electrically unsafe rides.
Posted February 14, 2005, 10:54A | Contributed by RideMan | Comments: 1

Geauga Lake pushing bill that allows amusement parks to form police departments

Park wants to eliminate reliance on local departments.
Posted February 14, 2005, 10:51A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 6

Kent Buescher to speak at Valdosta State

Amusement park owner to give lecture entitled, "You’ve Gotta Start Someplace..."
Posted February 10, 2005, 12:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Insanity makes its way to the top of Stratosphere

New thrill ride lifted to the top of the tower using a sky crane helicopter.
Posted February 10, 2005, 12:51A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 13

Investigators say child porn might have come from Disney hotel

A Walt Disney World resort is one of several locations where Internet pornography investigators in Canada and the United States think a young girl was sexually abused for profit during a trip to Florida.
Posted February 10, 2005, 12:46A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 10

Midway games are cash cow, but still popular

Midway games aren't very fair, but guests can't resist the chance to win plush.
Posted February 10, 2005, 12:41A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Universal Hollywood puts War of The Worlds sets on display

Pieces from Spielberg's latest available for guests to see.
Posted February 10, 2005, 12:35A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Wichita ups safety requirements for traveling fairs

Amusement parks and traveling carnivals that set up inside the city of Wichita will undergo extra inspections.
Posted February 9, 2005, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

County official insists Michigan's Adventure water park issue is not dead

Administrator says that state grant and project could still happen if the park is willing to go forward with the project.
Posted February 9, 2005, 9:44A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Motley Fool: Six Flags problems easy to identify and fix

Investment columnist says the issues of pricing and customer service are obvious for the chain.
Posted February 9, 2005, 9:39A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 24

Morey's Piers adding drop tower for 2005

Larson tower will be complimented by special effects and lighting.
Posted February 9, 2005, 9:36A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7

Expansion pack announced for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Soaked! will include new water park elements and a variety of other new rides.
Posted February 8, 2005, 8:55A | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 29

High school a happy neighbor to Universal Orlando

Diverse school in the shadow of Jurassic Park enjoys a good relationship with the theme parks.
Posted February 7, 2005, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

GAdv.com features new aerial construction photos

Photos feature Kingda Ka and the construction going on in the park.
Posted February 7, 2005, 9:34A | Contributed by Chewman | Comments: 4

Six Flags New England workers strike

Mechanics unhappy with schedule changes and lack of tools.
Posted February 7, 2005, 9:28A | Contributed by googlewatt | Comments: 9

Hydro at Oakwood will reopen this year

Ride has been retrofitted with new restraints following the death of a teen last year.
Posted February 4, 2005, 10:49A | Contributed by invy | Comments: 10

Disney officials preview coming attractions at community update

Walt Disney President Bob Iger and Parks & Resorts President Jay Rasulo outline the coming attractions at the Orlando parks.
Posted February 3, 2005, 9:33A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3

Six Flags Over Georgia announces Skull Island

Interactive play structure will dominate water park.
Posted February 3, 2005, 9:27A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 17

Six Flags Darien Lake added to list of parks getting a Tornado

Popular water slide is appearing at a number of parks this year.
Posted February 3, 2005, 9:23A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 12

New PTC carousel exhibit to begin at Sandusky's carousel museum

Museum of Carousel Art and History exhibit to pay tribute to PTC's carousel history.
Posted February 3, 2005, 9:20A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 4

Disney looking to Asia for growth

Speaking at shareholder meeting, execs see a lot of untapped markets.
Posted February 2, 2005, 10:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Intamin sanctioned by federal judge for intimidation, frivolous suit

Judge says suit was filed for improper reasons.
Posted February 2, 2005, 10:26A | Contributed by Torgo | Comments: 10

Crane helicopter attempts to lift ride atop Stratosphere

Windy conditions force rescheduling.
Posted February 2, 2005, 10:16A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8

Cabins arrive for Worlds of Fun Village

Cabins for the new resort are now sitting in Oceans of Fun's parking lot.
Posted February 2, 2005, 10:09A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 5

Wichita wants to inspect fair rides more often

City considers increasing inspection frequency and raise liability insurance minimum.
Posted February 2, 2005, 10:08A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Disney profits up in first quarter, image could still use some work

Company reports five percent growth in net income for first quarter.
Posted February 1, 2005, 10:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Florida man sues Disney, says "Pirates" movie was his idea

Filmmaker associated with "Assault of the Killer Bimbos" says "Pirates of the Caribbean" was his idea.
Posted February 1, 2005, 10:44A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 18

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