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March, 2006

Everest opens April 7 at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Rich theme surrounds new ride, the first new signature attraction at Disney World in two and a half years.
Posted March 28, 2006, 1:53P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25

New owners of Santa's Village sprucing it up

Renovation, expansion in the works for Santa's Village amusement park.
Posted March 28, 2006, 1:45P | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 2

Visionland becomes Alabama Adventure

Owner announces name change for the park.
Posted March 28, 2006, 1:38P | Contributed by BaritonePlayer | Comments: 1

Rasulo: No Disney park for Middle East

Disney chief says that India and China hold more potential for next parks.
Posted March 24, 2006, 9:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Daughter of woman who died at HK Disneyland accuses government of cover up, lack of help

Woman claims that when her mother became ill at the theme park, Disney staff offered no medical services.
Posted March 24, 2006, 9:06A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Alton Towers uses RFID to tag visitors for custom DVD

Guests will purchase custom DVD's that include a combination of stock video and shots from their day at the park.
Posted March 24, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14

Paramount's Carowinds celebrates 30th birthday of Thunder Road

Carowinds marks birthday of famed coaster that put it on map.
Posted March 24, 2006, 8:58A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1

Plans submitted for fourth indoor water park in Sandusky

Coyote Falls will add 347 rooms and a 65,000-square-foot water park.
Posted March 24, 2006, 8:56A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8

NBC Universal planning development of California property

Consultants will decide on best use for property to support studios, theme park and potential residential and retail.
Posted March 23, 2006, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

St Patrick's Day Festival photos added to ThemeParks.ie

Ireland's national holiday celebrated with more than thirty fairground rides set up in city locations.
Posted March 20, 2006, 10:34A | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 0

Eighth-graders build indoor coaster

135 Eighth-graders build a 24' tall, 400' long roller coaster with three lifts and drops, an enormous figure eight and a 360-degree loop in their school gymnasium.
Posted March 17, 2006, 2:23P | Contributed by onceler | Comments: 18

Hard Rock Park bonds go to market

$255 Million worth of bonds will fund the park, expected to open in 2008.
Posted March 17, 2006, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

All commercial lots sold for development of Wild West World

Developer has all 15 surrounding properties sold with construction starting this summer.
Posted March 17, 2006, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Joyland targeting an April opening

Business partners say they still plan to pump millions into the aging attraction and expect to open in April.
Posted March 16, 2006, 11:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Mechanic gets 2-1/2 years probation for 2004 Sizzler accident in Mass.

Fair worker plead guilty to manslaughter charges in connection with 2004 death.
Posted March 16, 2006, 11:03A | Contributed by JDB | Comments: 2

Six Flags New Orleans closed for 2006 season

Park is working with insurance carriers to develop plan for the property.
Posted March 16, 2006, 10:59A | Contributed by Terry Cruise | Comments: 13

MGM announces new park for South Korea

Studio expects to open park by 2011.
Posted March 15, 2006, 9:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Lotte World blamed for lacking safety standards

Police investigating the recent death of a 28-year-old man who fell from a roller coaster are looking into allegations that the amusement park neglected safety standards.
Posted March 15, 2006, 9:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Motley Fool's Munarriz makes predictions on Six Flags

Fool columnist says Shapiro faces an uphill battle to turn around the company.
Posted March 15, 2006, 9:15A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 10

Joyland to install Astroworld's Greezed Lightning

Classic shuttle looper gets new lease on life.
Posted March 15, 2006, 9:04A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5

Riders suffer minor injuries following E-stop of swing at Six Flags Over Texas

Eight people treated and released when a bearing failed and the ride shut down.
Posted March 14, 2006, 1:09P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Neighbors face uncertain future with Pavilion closing

Local businesses wonder what's next as the park begins its final season.
Posted March 14, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Seven fair workers injured while testing ride in Miami-Dade

A spokesman said one of the carts apparently jumped off the tracks or was derailed.
Posted March 14, 2006, 8:56A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 2

CoasterBuzz Podcast #24 posted

Cypress Gardens and rider behavior, Shapiro (duh!), McVeen the VIP, projectiles on rides aren't good, Knott's cuts prices, Florida wants travel-friendly school schedule.
Posted March 14, 2006, 12:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Kennywood acquires more land, reveals plans

$60 million expansion includes a hotel, an indoor water park, 8.5 acres of new rides and a "signature" attraction.
Posted March 13, 2006, 9:08A | Contributed by Neil | Comments: 14

Kennywood thrives under unusual business relationship

Kennywood Corproration continues to do well even with an unsual two-family ownership arrangement.
Posted March 13, 2006, 9:05A | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 5

Cedar Fair boosts cash distribution

Annual distribution is up four cents to $1.88 per unit.
Posted March 13, 2006, 8:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Police will charge supervisor in Lotte worker death

Officials say the victim had been drinking and should not have been allowed to ride.
Posted March 8, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Parents sue Cypress Gardens following accident

Couple and their attorney says the park was negligent, despite being cleared by local officials.
Posted March 7, 2006, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 35

Florida tourism industry wants to legislate school start date

Industry wants more time for family vacations as well as seasonal work time.
Posted March 6, 2006, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26

Lagoon owners fought segregation in the 1940s

Dancing and swimming was not allowed for black families.
Posted March 6, 2006, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Jury awards $3.6 million in Six Flags Ohio projectile accident

Jurors say company knew people were throwing objects in path of coaster train.
Posted March 6, 2006, 9:05A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 29

Iger sees Disney parks in India and mainland China

Chief executive sees potential as Asian economy develops.
Posted March 2, 2006, 8:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Keith McVeen featured in IAAPA's Fun World

Computer animator gives life to amusement rides before they are built.
Posted March 1, 2006, 4:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Knott's Berry Farm cuts ticket prices

Park is the latest in the chain to drop its adult admission.
Posted March 1, 2006, 8:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24

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