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February, 2007

Great Wolf announces 4Q06 and full year results

Company says it breaks even on revenue per share.
Posted February 28, 2007, 10:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Bell's coming down piece by piece

Park is vacating from the Tulsa County fairgrounds.
Posted February 28, 2007, 10:46A | Contributed by Ajrides | Comments: 4

Geauga Lake announces new and removed attractions, smoke-free

New show, new 3D movie and ride removals define family atmosphere for smoke-free park.
Posted February 28, 2007, 9:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27

Georgia offering tax relief to developers for building attractions

Similar law in Kentucky has brought $500 million in investment and an estimated economic impact of more than $5 billion.
Posted February 27, 2007, 9:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Disney sues Anaheim over housing plan

Company wants to maintain tourist-friendly environment around the parks.
Posted February 27, 2007, 9:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Bonfante Gardens renamed Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

Name change comes on recommendation of Cedar Fair, which manages the park.
Posted February 26, 2007, 4:17P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 36

New Orleans City Park reopens in March

Park finally ready to open for first time since Katrina flooded the city.
Posted February 26, 2007, 10:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Lake Compounce wants state to pay to move road

Project required to begin expansion, and park hopes state will pick up $3 million cost.
Posted February 26, 2007, 10:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

PointBuzz posts Maverick contstruction photos from Cedar Point

More than 80 pictures and new desktop wallpaper included in the update.
Posted February 25, 2007, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Orlando landmark Skull Kingdom about to disappear

Haunted attraction was a spectacular failure, even as its assets were auctioned off.
Posted February 22, 2007, 10:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Ghost Town deal with state should expedite May opening

Expedited inspection process will help park meet target date to open.
Posted February 22, 2007, 10:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Developer plans 90-room hotel near Sesame Place

If approved, the hotel would take 14 months to build.
Posted February 20, 2007, 10:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

CoasterBuzz Podcast #65 posted

Xtreme waits on X, Idlewild flyers, Disneyland's NIMBY, Tony Hawk, taxes and assessments, Beech Bend suit relief, Conneaut Lake still losing, Tigger Trouble, a mild new year.
Posted February 19, 2007, 6:08P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Legoland developers seek quick approval from city

Goal is to open new park in 2009.
Posted February 19, 2007, 9:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Hong Kong Disneyland wants to avoid lunar new year chaos

Park under pressure to avoid the chaos from last year's event, where guests were turned away due to over-crowding.
Posted February 16, 2007, 9:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

No charges filed in Tigger indicent

Prosecutors decide not to charge the costumed character worker in incident with boy.
Posted February 16, 2007, 9:49A | Contributed by Rihard | Comments: 6

Michigan's Adventure loses first round in assessment fight

Decision on legality of sewer project assessment will be deferred to Michigan Tax Tribunal.
Posted February 15, 2007, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Disneyland wins against low-cost housing project

Split council vote causes project to die.
Posted February 15, 2007, 9:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Conneaut Lake can't be sold for tax money while under court supervision

The park has not paid property taxes in ten years, and owes $400,000.
Posted February 15, 2007, 9:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Judge tosses Beech Bend suits

U.S. District Judge Thomas Russell filed separate orders and opinions granting defense motions to dismiss the cases.
Posted February 15, 2007, 9:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Mason councilman irritated by Kings Island official's comments

Debate over admissions tax brings heated response from elected official.
Posted February 15, 2007, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Tony Hawk's Big Spin announced for Six Flags St. Louis

Gerstlauer spinning coaster will open this spring.
Posted February 15, 2007, 9:09A | Contributed by phoenixphan :-) | Comments: 2

CoasterBuzz Podcast #64 posted

SDC takes on medicine, Geauga Lake's loss is Kings Island's gain, Universal Orlando and the value game, BMRX new life, Disney's new Web site, Cedar Fair results, Wild West World is ahead.
Posted February 13, 2007, 6:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Disneyland clashes with Anaheim over housing project

Park says that low-cost residences would disrupt tourist feel to the area.
Posted February 13, 2007, 9:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Idlewild announces Flying Aces

Classic flyers will be manufactured by Premier Rides.
Posted February 12, 2007, 9:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Smaller theme parks avoid extinction by catering to locals

The big parks bring tourists in while the smaller parks satisfy a percentage of them and the locals.
Posted February 12, 2007, 9:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Six Flags Magic Mountain's X has a long history of problems

Credited with being the ride that brought down Arrow, the 4th Dimension coaster continues to fail in capacity expectations.
Posted February 12, 2007, 9:48A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 23

Ghost Town opening with two new rides

Neglected park hopes to clean up its image with a drop tower, family coaster and a lot of paint.
Posted February 8, 2007, 12:37P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Wild West World construction at 95%

Developer says he's about 30 days ahead of schedule.
Posted February 8, 2007, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Disney says it has no plans for Bahrain park

Company denies it's in talks with a Saudi billionaire who wants to build an $8 billion park there.
Posted February 8, 2007, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Cedar Fair announces 2006 results

Record year with inclusion of new parks, revenue slightly down on a same-park basis.
Posted February 8, 2007, 9:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Disney launches new Web site

Navigation follows company offerings instead of business units.
Posted February 7, 2007, 9:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Camelot announces Knightmare

The former BMRX from Japan finds a new home in the UK.
Posted February 7, 2007, 9:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Conneaut Lake land sale may be thwarted by zoning requirement

Land has density restrictions for developer's condo plans.
Posted February 6, 2007, 11:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Universal Orlando pitches value in new ad campaign

Ads portray complete resort experience and better value than Disney.
Posted February 6, 2007, 10:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20

Gulf Arab investors in talks to build Disney park in Bahrain

Project may cost nearly $8 billion and construction would start in May.
Posted February 6, 2007, 10:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

CoasterBuzz Podcast #63 posted

Conneaut Lake still failing, Disney ads, Carowinds goes cheap, Sponge Bob vs. Snoopy, Disney and the value proposition, Busch tweaks SheiKra, Legoland in the heartland, Sandusky and the wet conference.
Posted February 5, 2007, 11:27P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Kings Island announces Firehawk, the former X-Flight from Geauga Lake

With a new paint job, the ride is expected to open by Memorial Day weekend.
Posted February 5, 2007, 11:27P | Contributed by lumpy72 | Comments: 17

Silver Dollar City Attractions announces medical center for employees

New facility is a part of the company's benefits program.
Posted February 5, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 6

Sandusky water park boom makes city year-round destination

Kalahari taking lead with plans to double the size of its facility.
Posted February 2, 2007, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Legoland developers switch park plans from Kansas to Missouri

Park will be the centerpiece of a 100-acre, $539 million development that would also include an aquarium and a retail and office project.
Posted February 2, 2007, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Hong Kong Disneyland criticized for fireworks

Critics say nightly show adversely affects air quality.
Posted February 2, 2007, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Five indicted in forgery of Six Flags Great Adventure hand stamps

Indictment says men sold forged stamps to visitors.
Posted February 1, 2007, 7:56P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 13

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