February, 2008
More than 300 new photos added.
Posted February 29, 2008, 12:45P | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 12
Fourteen-year-old Lasitter will not walk again for at least five weeks after undergoing her fourth amputation surgery in eight months.
Posted February 29, 2008, 9:24A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 2
Six Flags Inc., a minority shareholder of Dick Clark Productions Inc., said Wednesday it will take on an active managerial role for the television production company.
Posted February 29, 2008, 9:15A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 6
First phase of the project will open in 2012.
Posted February 28, 2008, 2:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
The park also confirms it will not be a Tony Hawk spinning coaster or a Dark Knight indoor coaster.
Posted February 27, 2008, 2:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32
Sponsorship of Spaceship Earth and Illuminations key to making audiences aware of the company, even though most would never buy anything from them.
Posted February 27, 2008, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Company would follow the lead of other theme park operators in establishing presence in Asia.
Posted February 27, 2008, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
The fact based fictional film follows three teenaged flies stowing away inside the space helmets of Apollo 11 astronauts.
Posted February 27, 2008, 10:43A | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 2
Micro-celebrity, Idol, PA tax busting, Michigan wants a park up, another movie studio in Asia, Indiana Beach is sold, water efficiency at Six Flags Over Georgia, Shapiro makes news, new ride impact, Disney does it right, open late.
Posted February 25, 2008, 6:45P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
"Famous Dave" Anderson's vision includes what he calls an "adult-forward strategy," with a high level of service.
Posted February 25, 2008, 9:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
The focal point of Phase One will be the Universal Studios, but it also includes other attractions.
Posted February 25, 2008, 9:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Backers must first secure $100 million of their own funding before getting access to bonds.
Posted February 25, 2008, 9:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
After considering the sale of the park in 2006, Six Flags chief plays up current expansion and hints at 2009 plans.
Posted February 22, 2008, 8:47P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30
Officials say park is a good neighbor, but must follow protocol.
Posted February 22, 2008, 8:47P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4
The Health and Safety Executive says Oakwood failed to ensure people on the ride were not exposed to risks to their safety.
Posted February 22, 2008, 9:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Improvements to plumbing around the park will save tens of thousands of gallons of water per day.
Posted February 22, 2008, 9:41A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 4
Kokomo's Family Fun Center in Kochville Township will debut the ride this summer.
Posted February 21, 2008, 10:12A | Contributed by CPLady | Comments: 4
Hotel and water park officials were on hand for a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at the future site of the park.
Posted February 21, 2008, 10:09A | Contributed by Crashmando | Comments: 4
Officials say they did not have a building permit.
Posted February 21, 2008, 10:07A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 20
Acquisition includes related businesses.
Posted February 19, 2008, 9:45P | Contributed by Mamoosh | Comments: 14
Company will join Universal and Paramount, who are also building parks around Seoul.
Posted February 15, 2008, 10:08A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 16
Developers still must document financing for the project.
Posted February 14, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
It appears the victim had become trapped between one of the gondola compartments and the frame of the ride while he was cleaning it.
Posted February 14, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
High-speed spinning ride will open with the park this spring.
Posted February 12, 2008, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26
The bill has a way to go. It still must face the whole Senate and then the House, and affected municipalities are expected to mount a counterattack.
Posted February 12, 2008, 9:55A | Contributed by mike_fenn | Comments: 9
Euro Dis, Six Flags in the cut, Mr. Six ruled, school schedules for Cedar Point, Nick Universe, Kentucky horror, fire at Conneaut Lake, analysts down on Disney, Epcot beer tour, Cedar Fair distribution and results, victory for RCT creator.
Posted February 11, 2008, 7:17P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
The theme park version of the show is scheduled to open late this year in an unused sound stage theater.
Posted February 11, 2008, 9:13A | Contributed by Top Thrill Dragster | Comments: 12
Although the historic Dreamland Ballroom, maintenance building and seven adjacent midway buildings at Conneaut Lake Park were destroyed a week ago, the fire didn’t destroy all of the 116-year-old amusement park’s ride motors, as previously believed.
Posted February 11, 2008, 9:09A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 6
Company tries to figure out how to connect with a modern audience through interactive rides.
Posted February 10, 2008, 9:43P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Same-park basis saw increase in revenue and per cap, with a 2% decrease in attendance. Overall revenue just short of a billion dollars.
Posted February 7, 2008, 10:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 43
Kids area will make its debut during the summer.
Posted February 6, 2008, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Execs will not predict future results with uncertainty of economy.
Posted February 6, 2008, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Chris Sawyer, developer and programmer of the wildly popular Roller Coaster Tycoon games, has finally settled out-of-court with publisher Atari regarding unpaid royalties.
Posted February 6, 2008, 9:18A | Contributed by MiLLeNNiUMRiDeR | Comments: 0
Annualized rate goes from $1.90 to $1.92.
Posted February 6, 2008, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Company has not historically been tied to U.S. GDP, but analysts fear recession will force attendance down.
Posted February 5, 2008, 9:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
A major fire hits the financially troubled park. The building is said to be a complete loss, and was not insured for fire.
Posted February 1, 2008, 2:57P | Contributed by Neil | Comments: 37