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February, 2008

Coasterimage.com celebrates five year anniversary

More than 300 new photos added.
Posted February 29, 2008, 12:45P | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 12

SFKK accident victim, Kaitlyn Lasitter, has another surgery, future uncertain for reattached foot

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 to Help Manage Dick Clark Co.

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

Busch announces Worlds of Discovery in Dubai

First phase of the project will open in 2012.
Posted February 28, 2008, 2:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Six Flags Magic Mountain 2009 coaster will be family ride

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

Siemens uses Epcot as brand-building platform

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

Analysts predict Busch to announce SeaWorld for China

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

Fly to The Moon simulator 3D film coming to several Six Flags Over Texas and Great Adventure

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

CoasterBuzz Podcast #105 posted

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's founder opens indoor water park resort in Gurnee

"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

Dubailand banking on more hotel rooms, higher visitor spending

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

$750 million Arizona theme-park bonding bill moves ahead

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

Shapiro affirms Six Flags Magic Mountain's future at press conference, promises coaster for 2009

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

Agawam zoning board upholds Six Flags New England stop-work order

Officials say park is a good neighbor, but must follow protocol.
Posted February 22, 2008, 8:47P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Oakwood charged in 2004 Hydro death

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

Six Flags Over Georgia water rides will open this season

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

LeSourdsville Galaxy headed to Michigan FEC

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

New tropical themed indoor water park opening in South Jersey

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

Six Flags New England coaster building construction shut down by zoning board

Officials say they did not have a building permit.
Posted February 21, 2008, 10:07A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 20

Family-owned Morgan RV Resorts purchases Indiana Beach Amusement Resort

Acquisition includes related businesses.
Posted February 19, 2008, 9:45P | Contributed by Mamoosh | Comments: 14

Warner Bros. to build $4 billion theme park in Korea

Company will join Universal and Paramount, who are also building parks around Seoul.
Posted February 15, 2008, 10:08A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 16

Crawford County, Michigan locals petition for sale of land for theme park development

Developers still must document financing for the project.
Posted February 14, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Worker dies at New Zealand park cleaning junior Ferris wheel

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

Skyscraper to debut at Cedar Point's Challenge Park

High-speed spinning ride will open with the park this spring.
Posted February 12, 2008, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26

PA bill will eliminate amusement park taxes

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

CoasterBuzz Podcast #104 posted

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

American Idol coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

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

Majority of Conneaut's ride motors not destroyed in fire

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

Toy Story Mania is high stakes start of rehab for Disney's California Adventure

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

Cedar Fair posts small net loss for 2007, largely attributed to Geauga Lake

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

Thomas Town plans unveiled for Six Flags Magic Mountain

Kids area will make its debut during the summer.
Posted February 6, 2008, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Disney profit down, but beats estimates and sees 11% boost in theme park revenue for quarter

Execs will not predict future results with uncertainty of economy.
Posted February 6, 2008, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Roller Coaster Tycoon developer settles with Atari

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

Cedar Fair increases quarterly distribution

Annualized rate goes from $1.90 to $1.92.
Posted February 6, 2008, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Analyst predicts drop in Disney attendance this year

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

Fire destroys Conneaut Lake Park's Dreamland Ballroom

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

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