February, 2009
Park invites media on a construction tour of the new area.
Posted February 27, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
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
Tight credit markets delay the project, which is already 50 percent complete.
Posted February 27, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
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
Price of admission is consumption of a six-pound burrito at NASCAR Cafe.
Posted February 27, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 17
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
Contract will boldly go where downtown, where Star Trek has not gone before.
Posted February 26, 2009, 10:51P | Contributed by Morté615 | Comments: 6
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
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
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
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
Bill Sims worked with the founder of the park.
Posted February 24, 2009, 2:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
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
Down economy is a big opportunity to save at parks.
Posted February 23, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Law passed after death at FEC in 2004.
Posted February 23, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
155 Photos of the park and two HD videos added.
Posted February 23, 2009, 9:10A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 0
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
Reorganization and elimination of redundant roles a priority for the company.
Posted February 19, 2009, 9:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 75
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 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
Park opening in time for spring break on March 14th.
Posted February 17, 2009, 11:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Mayor's plan criticized as not being bold enough.
Posted February 17, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
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
Photos from Six Flags New England taken at the ACE Nor'easter event.
Posted February 17, 2009, 9:04A | Contributed by SFNEOnline | Comments: 0
Photos show the park over a 20-year period from 1973 to 1993.
Posted February 16, 2009, 8:02P | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 9
Feature for Harry Potter area outed by fans.
Posted February 16, 2009, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
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
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
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
Attendance up 3%, per cap spending down 1%.
Posted February 12, 2009, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29
New company willing to pay $25 million for the shuttered park.
Posted February 11, 2009, 10:06A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 25
Deals good for nearby and on-site hotels.
Posted February 10, 2009, 10:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
Tour is part of an extended marketing effort for the Busch properties.
Posted February 10, 2009, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Dreamworks distribution with Disney doesn't change creative arrangement with the director.
Posted February 10, 2009, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Move made in part to consolidate staff at the corporate level.
Posted February 10, 2009, 9:10A | Contributed by eightdotthree | Comments: 3
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
Owners promise to get back to basics that made park an early success.
Posted February 9, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Fans argue that use of characters trashes the message of the ride.
Posted February 9, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Aquarium attraction boosts attendance, hotel plans are in the works.
Posted February 9, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
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
Classic ride is getting a face lift for the coming season.
Posted February 6, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
Developer could not secure financing, state ready to move on.
Posted February 6, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Time is running out to open the park for this summer.
Posted February 6, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
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
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
Changes include musical enhancements, Disney/Pixar characters and a "Spirit of America" scene.
Posted February 5, 2009, 12:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27
Fear Factor show will not return until spring.
Posted February 5, 2009, 12:33P | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 4
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
Company and its state-run partner suggest tough financial times.
Posted February 4, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Park is unlikely to reopen this summer.
Posted February 4, 2009, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
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
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
Georgia Aquarium, Hersheypark lining up discounts in tough economy.
Posted February 3, 2009, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Park's 3,000 seasonal jobs in demand as
Posted February 2, 2009, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Approaching deadline indicates developer doesn't have money to proceed with project.
Posted February 2, 2009, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
Potential buyer said that lenders for the park objected to the deal.
Posted February 1, 2009, 11:51P | Contributed by T Van | Comments: 1
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