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February, 2009

Sesame Street project coming together at Busch Gardens Europe

Park invites media on a construction tour of the new area.
Posted February 27, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Jungle Cruise skippers will cross the Pacific to spiel in Tokyo

Skippers from around the world competed to make the trip and share their skills.
Posted February 27, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Dubai Formula One theme park project on hold

Tight credit markets delay the project, which is already 50 percent complete.
Posted February 27, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

In-flight box office company to sell tickets for "major theme park" operator

Press release does not indicate which chain will have their tickets sold from airplane seat backs.
Posted February 27, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Free rides on Speed in Vegas, if you can eat The Bomb

Price of admission is consumption of a six-pound burrito at NASCAR Cafe.
Posted February 27, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 17

Kennywood's Rosemeyer to lose PR job

After 22 years, the longtime PR director's job will be phased out.
Posted February 26, 2009, 10:53P | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 9

Star Trek: The Experience will see new life in downtown Las Vegas

Contract will boldly go where downtown, where Star Trek has not gone before.
Posted February 26, 2009, 10:51P | Contributed by Morté615 | Comments: 6

Licensing authority finally grants alcohol permit for Six Flags Over Texas

Park could possibly start selling beer in a few weeks after a year-long struggle.
Posted February 25, 2009, 11:17P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 18

Kennywood to expand sponsorships

Park says they're exploring options, but don't plan to randomly post signs everywhere.
Posted February 25, 2009, 11:13P | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 35

Diamondback auction will attract big money for charity at Kings Island

High bid is $2,600 so far for the first ride, and the total is over $30,000, to benefit charity A Kid Again.
Posted February 25, 2009, 9:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Ubisoft picks up publishing rights for Six Flags game from defunct publisher

Mini-game title for the Wii will be released in North America on March 10.
Posted February 25, 2009, 9:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Cypress Gardens will reopen with new partner

Bill Sims worked with the founder of the park.
Posted February 24, 2009, 2:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Oprah calls Holiday World "Wacky"

Will says: "Come to think of it, it is a little wacky for a theme park to play Jingle Bells in the middle of July!"
Posted February 24, 2009, 9:02A | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 18

Discount deals biggest seen in years in Orlando and other parks

Down economy is a big opportunity to save at parks.
Posted February 23, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Tennessee begins ride inspection program

Law passed after death at FEC in 2004.
Posted February 23, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Coasterimage.com adds Magic Kingdom photos and videos

155 Photos of the park and two HD videos added.
Posted February 23, 2009, 9:10A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 0

Orlando parks spend more on lobbying state in 2008

Companies say it's a necessary expense for the amount of business conducted in Florida.
Posted February 20, 2009, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Disney cuts theme park jobs

Reorganization and elimination of redundant roles a priority for the company.
Posted February 19, 2009, 9:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 75

New Hard Rock Park owner wants to keep brand

One of the new owners' company previously worked to grow Hard Rock's restaurant chain.
Posted February 19, 2009, 9:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 41

Judge approves sale of Hard Rock Park for $25 million

Judge rejects objection from new bidder, buyer wants to keep Hard Rock license, if possible.
Posted February 17, 2009, 9:23P | Contributed by T Van | Comments: 30

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark reopening after Ike clean-up

Park opening in time for spring break on March 14th.
Posted February 17, 2009, 11:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

City, developer, public interest groups all clash on Coney Island development

Mayor's plan criticized as not being bold enough.
Posted February 17, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Lapland holiday "theme park" disaster continues with angry customers

Proprietor of the poorly executed Christmas park in the UK says the money is gone.
Posted February 17, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Third party wants Hard Rock action, Hard Rock International wants brand pulled

Restaurant and casino operator is willing to negotiate new license, but otherwise objects to lease of memorabilia being transferred.
Posted February 17, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

SFNEOnline posts off-season photo update

Photos from Six Flags New England taken at the ACE Nor'easter event.
Posted February 17, 2009, 9:04A | Contributed by SFNEOnline | Comments: 0

KIExtreme.com adds historical photos of Kings Island from 70's and early 90's

Photos show the park over a 20-year period from 1973 to 1993.
Posted February 16, 2009, 8:02P | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 9

Hagrid's Hut found in building permits at Islands of Adventure

Feature for Harry Potter area outed by fans.
Posted February 16, 2009, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Potential buyers plan Hard Rock Park overhaul

Buyers on a race to place the winning bid and reopen a reimagined park in May.
Posted February 16, 2009, 10:06A | Contributed by T Van | Comments: 65

British teenager sues Disney after disabling heart attack on Tower of Terror

Suit claims that Disney did not adequately warn of risks or provide adequate safety restraints.
Posted February 13, 2009, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 41

Second group has eyes on Hard Rock Park

Meanwhile, PR firm representing FPI, the first group, says they've retained a "world class" park operator.
Posted February 12, 2009, 9:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Cedar Fair flirts with $1 billion in revenue for 2008

Attendance up 3%, per cap spending down 1%.
Posted February 12, 2009, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29

Buyer found for Hard Rock Park

New company willing to pay $25 million for the shuttered park.
Posted February 11, 2009, 10:06A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 25

Universal Orlando offering buy three, get two hotel and ticket offer

Deals good for nearby and on-site hotels.
Posted February 10, 2009, 10:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Expoland closes permanently due to lack of financial backing

Park unable to overcome the reputation of the park after a fatal accident in 2007.
Posted February 10, 2009, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens on tour: Boston

Tour is part of an extended marketing effort for the Busch properties.
Posted February 10, 2009, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Spielberg still gets 2% of receipts from Universal

Dreamworks distribution with Disney doesn't change creative arrangement with the director.
Posted February 10, 2009, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Parques Reunidos lets go of 10 at Pittsburgh area parks

Move made in part to consolidate staff at the corporate level.
Posted February 10, 2009, 9:10A | Contributed by eightdotthree | Comments: 3

CoasterBuzz Podcast #133 posted

Lord Gonchar does the big Disney deal, aqua, Universal Orlando ads, anniversaries, longer school years, seasonal jobs, Disney attendance, Busch sale soon, Small World.
Posted February 9, 2009, 7:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31

Cypress Gardens planning for March opening

Owners promise to get back to basics that made park an early success.
Posted February 9, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Not everyone happy with Small World rehab at Disneyland

Fans argue that use of characters trashes the message of the ride.
Posted February 9, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

New Legoland California manager sees bright future for the attraction

Aquarium attraction boosts attendance, hotel plans are in the works.
Posted February 9, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

New Jersey resident a rep for Zamperla and state carnival safety board

Lucy Murphy works with US customers of the ride manufacturer as well as monitor safety in the Garden State.
Posted February 9, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates 35 years with refurbishment of Big Wheel

Classic ride is getting a face lift for the coming season.
Posted February 6, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20

Michigan pulls Grayling park deal off the table

Developer could not secure financing, state ready to move on.
Posted February 6, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Owners can't find operator for Wild West World

Time is running out to open the park for this summer.
Posted February 6, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Locals lose battle against Sydney's Luna Park

Residents complained about screams and quality of life near park and asked for rides to be moved.
Posted February 6, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

InBev asking for Busch park vendors to accept net 120 payment terms

Previous terms were 30 days, but new owners want to policy consistent with "multinational" company.
Posted February 5, 2009, 11:11P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 54

"Small World" reopens at Disneyland this Friday

Changes include musical enhancements, Disney/Pixar characters and a "Spirit of America" scene.
Posted February 5, 2009, 12:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27

Recession plays factor as Universal Orlando trims offerings

Fear Factor show will not return until spring.
Posted February 5, 2009, 12:33P | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 4

Theme park designers have Hollywood connections

Theme parks get their designs from the same craftspeople who design Hollywood's movie environments.
Posted February 5, 2009, 12:17P | Contributed by gamndbndr | Comments: 1

Busch Entertainment shelves plans for Dubai parks

Company and its state-run partner suggest tough financial times.
Posted February 4, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Camelot goes into receivership, looking for buyer

Park is unlikely to reopen this summer.
Posted February 4, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Disney theme park attendance down 5%, company beat up on weak DVD sales

Spending at parks in the last part of 2008 was flat and spending at the company’s resort hotels was up modestly. Attendance dropped just 5 percent.
Posted February 3, 2009, 10:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 64

Universal Studios Hollywood to reopen backlot by summer

Sets destroyed by fire last year are being rebuilt, including the brownstone row and Back to The Future square.
Posted February 3, 2009, 10:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Tourist attractions offering deep discounts

Georgia Aquarium, Hersheypark lining up discounts in tough economy.
Posted February 3, 2009, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Kings Dominion reports surge in applications

Park's 3,000 seasonal jobs in demand as
Posted February 2, 2009, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Grayling, Michigan amusement park project likely dead

Approaching deadline indicates developer doesn't have money to proceed with project.
Posted February 2, 2009, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Ohio governor proposes longer school year, adding a month

Families and seasonal businesses like Cedar Point worry about the impact a shorter summer would have.
Posted February 2, 2009, 9:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 52

Hard Rock Park buyer pulled out hours before signing

Potential buyer said that lenders for the park objected to the deal.
Posted February 1, 2009, 11:51P | Contributed by T Van | Comments: 1

CoasterBuzz at nine years

The "Portal to the Thrill" made its debut nine years ago. Check out screenshots from the past!
Posted February 1, 2009, 11:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24

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