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February, 2006

Palace Entertainment sold for $200 million

Company operates a number of FEC's and water parks including Boomers and Wet 'N Wild.
Posted February 28, 2006, 9:07A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 6

CoasterBuzz Podcast #23 posted

Conneaut life, Everest in Orlando, Fruitylicious Six Flags, Cedar Point 2007 already, Survivor the Silly Name, New England gets Astroworld stuff, Shapiro on DC park, Paramount Parks for sale, Great Wolf mediocre.
Posted February 27, 2006, 6:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Santa's Village and its Polar Dome Ice arena shuttered with talks of impending sale

City official says the buyers intend to keep Santa’s Village as an amusement park, but revitalize it.
Posted February 27, 2006, 10:35A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 6

Shapiro discusses 2006 plans and beyond for Six Flags

New boss says parks are undervalued, but it's not the end of ride construction.
Posted February 27, 2006, 10:10A | Contributed by Al Miner | Comments: 7

PKICentral.com adds dozens of photos of Nick Universe

Images show progress in renovated area at Paramount's Kings Island.
Posted February 27, 2006, 10:02A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 0

Boy falls from Cypress Gardens Triple Hurricane

Sheriff says rider behavior may be to blame.
Posted February 27, 2006, 12:16A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 17

Great Wolf posts 4th quarter loss

Company says Ohio and Michigan properties performing below historic levels.
Posted February 24, 2006, 9:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

PKI worth $200 million and attracting big names

Universal Studios, Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks and Cedar Fair expected to bid on Paramount parks.
Posted February 24, 2006, 8:53A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 49

Shapiro visits Six Flags America while park has uncertain fate

Company chief doesn't know if the company's real estate is more valuable than its revenue.
Posted February 24, 2006, 8:51A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 58

Six Flags New England gets Catapult and Splash Water from Astroworld

"New" rides will debut for 2006 season.
Posted February 23, 2006, 2:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Paramount's Great America announces Survivor The Ride

Coaster-style Disk-o will be heavily themed.
Posted February 23, 2006, 1:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29

Speculation swirls over Cedar Point's next big ride

Internet buzz happens every year in the off-season.
Posted February 22, 2006, 8:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 34

Six Flags announces "Official Fresh Fruit"

Six Flags and Sunkist Growers announced a promotional and advertising relationship to provide healthy choices.
Posted February 22, 2006, 8:57A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 24

CoasterBuzz Podcast #22 posted

The Gravity Group joins us for an interview after we talk about virtual queuing and a week of Six Flags press.
Posted February 20, 2006, 8:11P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Three Conneaut rides to reopen for 2006 season

Rides have been repaired via donations.
Posted February 20, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Expedition Everest hopes to draw families to Animal Kingdom

New family roller coaster expected to open April 7.
Posted February 20, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Original Imagineer Marty Sklar stepping down from post

Sklar was one of the last remaining employees that worked with Walt Disney.
Posted February 20, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Tivoli plans Halloween schedule

The historic park in Denmark will be ready for Halloween events this year for the first time.
Posted February 20, 2006, 9:05A | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 1

Summer under glass in Dells water parks

If you don't have the time or money to head to the Caribbean this winter, the indoor water park resorts of Wisconsin Dells have created a rough facsimile that's good enough to fool the kids.
Posted February 20, 2006, 9:04A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 0

Fidelity increases stake in Six Flags

Firm becomes largest shareholder with 15% stake.
Posted February 16, 2006, 8:56A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 13

Shapiro makes his way to Six Flags Magic Mountain

CEO continues his family-friendly pitch.
Posted February 15, 2006, 11:06P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22

Six Flags adding 1,200 costumed characters to parks

Company issues yet another press release emphasizing the family-friendly makeover.
Posted February 15, 2006, 10:20P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 17

Six Flags St. Louis announces drop tower, kids area

Additions represent largest number of ride additions in park history.
Posted February 15, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Six Flags' Shapiro discusses plans at hotel summit

Company is shifting capital spending away from high priced thrill rides as it seeks to lure more families.
Posted February 15, 2006, 8:56A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 10

Maintenance contractor dies in pond at Six Flags Over Georgia

Worker was painting ninja when the railing on his boat let go and he fell in.
Posted February 14, 2006, 8:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Universal Orlando ditches free virtual queuing

Resort says guests were only using one or two reservations a day, and that it didn't significantly enhance their experience.
Posted February 14, 2006, 8:41A | Contributed by kpjb | Comments: 23

CoasterBuzz Podcast #21 posted

Disney and Cedar Fair profit up, media companies don't get theme parks, George Millay, Mark Shapiro tour, Six Flags tries the indoor water park strategy, the culture clash in Hong Kong.
Posted February 13, 2006, 7:07P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

NYC water park to open in 2007, not everyone is pleased

The city hopes to lure more than 1.3 million visitors a year to the $168 million attraction that will boast water slides rising 80 feet into the skyline.
Posted February 13, 2006, 8:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Tatsu construction continues at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Tatsu's turn around has been erected and Rapid's Camp Crossing has re-opened.
Posted February 13, 2006, 8:54A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 6

Cedar Fair revenue up 5% for 2005, a record year

Revenue, attendance, per capita spending and out-of-park spending all up.
Posted February 10, 2006, 12:10P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Disney struggling to cross cultural divide in Hong Kong

Adapting to the Chinese culture hasn't been easy after a number of problems since the new park has opened.
Posted February 10, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Disney making bigger costumes to accommodate bigger workers

The super-sizing of costumes is the latest wrinkle in Disney's storybook vision of perfection against real-world practicalities.
Posted February 10, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Shapiro's tour continues at Six Flags Elitch Gardens

Six Flags CEO continues park visits, this time to Six Flags Elitch Gardens.
Posted February 10, 2006, 8:51A | Contributed by Toons | Comments: 6

New Great Escape hotel opens with indoor water park

Shapiro and the news media share opinions of the new facility.
Posted February 8, 2006, 8:49A | Contributed by DawgByte II | Comments: 30

George Millay dies at 76

Founder of Sea World, Wet-n-Wild and Magic Mountain passes away after a long battle with lung cancer.
Posted February 8, 2006, 8:42A | Contributed by Dorv | Comments: 2

Media companies sell theme parks

Companies don't have the stomach for the slow growth theme park business.
Posted February 7, 2006, 9:06A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 17

Disney profit up on strong theme park performance

New Hong Kong park combined with reaction to 50th anniversary promotion gives company 7% boost.
Posted February 7, 2006, 12:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #20 posted

Universal Orlando deals, directions on Busch, Shapiro might be more than just lip service, Mr. Six is Queer, SF Marine World has us interested, Disney doesn't stand still.
Posted February 6, 2006, 12:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Pirates getting a makeover with new characters

Classic rides at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom will have the likeness of characters from the movies.
Posted February 3, 2006, 10:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23

Angry parents toss kids over sold-out Hong Kong Disneyland fences

Disney's latest park faces an eighth straight day of sell-outs.
Posted February 2, 2006, 10:35P | Contributed by flickerstick | Comments: 30

Six Flags Marine World announces new themed area, rides

Tava's Jungleland will include seven new family rides.
Posted February 2, 2006, 10:25P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Ride safety group meets at Pavilion

Training event draws 280 professionals to the park.
Posted February 2, 2006, 8:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Writer reveals Mr. Six identity

LA Writer Paul Davidson says in his blog that Mr. Six is actually Queer Eye for the Straight Girl personality Danny Teeson.
Posted February 2, 2006, 8:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Shapiro rallies Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom employees

On his tour around the chain, the new Six Flags boss says the park can hit a million visitors.
Posted February 1, 2006, 11:23P | Contributed by Steel158 | Comments: 8

Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces 2006 lineup

Park will tweak DarKastle and show lineup.
Posted January 31, 2006, 11:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

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