February, 2006
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
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
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
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
Images show progress in renovated area at Paramount's Kings Island.
Posted February 27, 2006, 10:02A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 0
Sheriff says rider behavior may be to blame.
Posted February 27, 2006, 12:16A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 17
Company says Ohio and Michigan properties performing below historic levels.
Posted February 24, 2006, 9:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
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
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
"New" rides will debut for 2006 season.
Posted February 23, 2006, 2:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Coaster-style Disk-o will be heavily themed.
Posted February 23, 2006, 1:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29
Internet buzz happens every year in the off-season.
Posted February 22, 2006, 8:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 34
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
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
Rides have been repaired via donations.
Posted February 20, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
New family roller coaster expected to open April 7.
Posted February 20, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Sklar was one of the last remaining employees that worked with Walt Disney.
Posted February 20, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
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
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
Firm becomes largest shareholder with 15% stake.
Posted February 16, 2006, 8:56A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 13
CEO continues his family-friendly pitch.
Posted February 15, 2006, 11:06P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Company issues yet another press release emphasizing the family-friendly makeover.
Posted February 15, 2006, 10:20P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 17
Additions represent largest number of ride additions in park history.
Posted February 15, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
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
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
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
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
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'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
Revenue, attendance, per capita spending and out-of-park spending all up.
Posted February 10, 2006, 12:10P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
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
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
Six Flags CEO continues park visits, this time to Six Flags Elitch Gardens.
Posted February 10, 2006, 8:51A | Contributed by Toons | Comments: 6
Shapiro and the news media share opinions of the new facility.
Posted February 8, 2006, 8:49A | Contributed by DawgByte II | Comments: 30
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
Companies don't have the stomach for the slow growth theme park business.
Posted February 7, 2006, 9:06A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 17
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
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
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
Disney's latest park faces an eighth straight day of sell-outs.
Posted February 2, 2006, 10:35P | Contributed by flickerstick | Comments: 30
Tava's Jungleland will include seven new family rides.
Posted February 2, 2006, 10:25P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Training event draws 280 professionals to the park.
Posted February 2, 2006, 8:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
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
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
Park will tweak DarKastle and show lineup.
Posted January 31, 2006, 11:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17