March, 2009
Round of cuts estimated at 450 employees, mostly salary workers.
Posted March 27, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Display shows fifty years of history at the Florida park.
Posted March 27, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Developers have gone months without contact with any government officials.
Posted March 27, 2009, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Steven Goodwin says in court filing that park is still the intellectual property of the company he formed.
Posted March 26, 2009, 2:21P | Contributed by T Van | Comments: 21
Park is spending $1 million to theme to the new coaster to the forthcoming Terminator movie.
Posted March 25, 2009, 4:53P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
After a battle with those opposed to the park selling alcohol, appeals were denied and state gives park the green light.
Posted March 25, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Owner cites economy, down group sales, expects to reopen next year.
Posted March 25, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Camille Jourden-Mark says area tourism industry has a lot to be proud of.
Posted March 24, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Video game based on the Disney theme park attractions expected in the fall.
Posted March 24, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
One claims they were struck by a ceiling panel, the other says he fell off of a carousel.
Posted March 24, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Scholarship fund will also be set up in name of the 7-year-old boy who died in a 2005 accident.
Posted March 23, 2009, 11:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Feds report that travel and tourism spending down 22%.
Posted March 23, 2009, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 51
Eighth Voyage of Sindbad actor falls from rope slide, as an audience member records the fall.
Posted March 23, 2009, 10:10A | Contributed by GoliathKills | Comments: 3
As opening day fast approaches, the new owners have not yet reached an agreement with Hard Rock.
Posted March 20, 2009, 1:34P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
Six Flags claims a trademark for "Voodoo" as it relates to amusement rides.
Posted March 20, 2009, 1:34P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 57
Company opening prototype for kids hair salon.
Posted March 19, 2009, 11:52A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 75
Company tried every avenue to secure a loan, but the current lending environment made it impossible.
Posted March 18, 2009, 11:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Tender offer could be announced as early as this week.
Posted March 18, 2009, 11:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
State's tourist attractions oppose the decision.
Posted March 18, 2009, 11:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
Government officials puzzled by move, while Disney lays off 30 people.
Posted March 17, 2009, 11:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Pool adjacent to the park is free to pass holders and resort guests, but now $5 to everyone else.
Posted March 17, 2009, 11:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Job fair madness, Alton Road, Coney in crisis, GM vs. Disney, Egypt, Manta, Busch, Cedar Fair, Six Flags, fan clubs, bankruptcy and silly ride names.
Posted March 16, 2009, 11:27P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Shapiro says portfolio manager refuses to meet with him personally.
Posted March 16, 2009, 2:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
New trains part of the plan that will shutter the ride for 2010.
Posted March 16, 2009, 2:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 57
City officials infuriated that politicians accepted some of Thor's language word for word.
Posted March 16, 2009, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Company reiterates its "commitment to reducing debt."
Posted March 13, 2009, 7:53P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
New 100-foot drops riders beyond vertical at 100 degrees. Video included.
Posted March 13, 2009, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
The new 216-foot slide has a 47-foot drop.
Posted March 13, 2009, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Chapter 11 a possibility unless the company can restructure its debt before mid-August.
Posted March 12, 2009, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
Park unable to restructure debt since reopening in May 2007.
Posted March 12, 2009, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Financial contribution of Santa Clara still first priority.
Posted March 11, 2009, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
The park still requires state regulatory authority before it can proceed.
Posted March 11, 2009, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
New pass doesn't include parking, Halloween events or other benefits.
Posted March 11, 2009, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
For $74.99 a year, members get a quarterly newsletter, access to events and content.
Posted March 11, 2009, 9:20A | Contributed by ridemcoaster | Comments: 4
New water park and entertainment complex lists its phase I attractions opening this year.
Posted March 11, 2009, 9:13A | Contributed by jive2 | Comments: 0
Company still in "comprehensive dialogue" with lenders over "inherited balance sheet," and doesn't expect to be able to redeem PIERS in August.
Posted March 10, 2009, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 44
Company hopes to hit goal within four years.
Posted March 10, 2009, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Custom Whoppers but no alcohol at new burger bar in Universal Orlando's entertainment district.
Posted March 10, 2009, 9:14A | Contributed by Walk | Comments: 27
Company says it intends to "strengthen balance sheet" and reduce its debt by approximately $200 million over the next three fiscal years.
Posted March 9, 2009, 9:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 64
YoYo, Pharaoh's Fury and Dizzy Dragon on the move.
Posted March 9, 2009, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Jury finds the boardwalk park was not negligent after stray basketball struck and injured a woman.
Posted March 9, 2009, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Learning from the previous owners' mistakes, park officials are looking to partner with area businesses.
Posted March 9, 2009, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Merlin, Parques Reunidos are among possible players.
Posted March 6, 2009, 10:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Plaintiff is seeking damages for medical care, transportation expenses, pain, suffering, and mental anguish.
Posted March 6, 2009, 10:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
The new B&M flying coaster, surrounding an aquarium, is set to open May 22.
Posted March 5, 2009, 9:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Photographs of all nine roller coaster parks in Egypt have been added to ThemeParks.ie.
Posted March 5, 2009, 9:26A | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 0
The city council cites lack of financial details and concern about SafeHarbor Holding, which also developed Hard Rock Park.
Posted March 5, 2009, 9:18A | Contributed by Neuski | Comments: 22
Former employees look to get their jobs back.
Posted March 5, 2009, 9:10A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 1
Annual deal is estimated to be worth $5 million.
Posted March 4, 2009, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 175
The key concern is that the plans don't provide enough land for the amusement park, which they say is the focal point of the area.
Posted March 4, 2009, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Former employees allege the inappropriate behavior and say they were forced out for complaining.
Posted March 4, 2009, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Councillors insist that there's a verbal agreement in place, made by the previous owners of the park, but Merlin says no.
Posted March 4, 2009, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Check out Worlds of Fun's new GCI under snow and construction.
Posted March 4, 2009, 9:54A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 0
Hard Rock Park redo, press events, lawsuits, Hagrid, Diamondback, B&M's as pop music, job cuts, job fairs, inspections, ads, Vegas stuff, Sesame Street, big TV talk.
Posted March 2, 2009, 6:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
High unemployment and tough economy draw people from all demographics to the parks for work.
Posted March 2, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Difficult economic conditions and a huge debt load have experts predicting bankruptcy for Six Flags this year.
Posted March 2, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Testing has begun on Kings Island's 2009 attraction.
Posted March 2, 2009, 9:23A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 12