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April, 2006

Six Flags Over Texas debuts package of family rides

Shapiro visits park and reiterates the focus on drawing in families.
Posted April 28, 2006, 3:27P | Contributed by bigboy | Comments: 16

Libertyland ownership drama continues

Memphis says it owns the rides that the fair board wants to sell, third party wants to buy and renovate park.
Posted April 28, 2006, 9:14A | Contributed by GWHayduke | Comments: 8

Food prices drop significantly at Cedar Point

First the tickets, now food prices drop for 2006 season.
Posted April 27, 2006, 10:54A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 45

Euro Disney net loss widens threefold

Company attributes loss to restructuring expense.
Posted April 27, 2006, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

PointBuzz posts Cedar Point season preview

Preview looks at upcoming season, including what's new.
Posted April 26, 2006, 9:04A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 2

Geauga Lake 2006 preview posted to Geauga Guide

Geauga Guide has posted 49 photos, including several showing construction progress on Tidal Wave Bay.
Posted April 26, 2006, 9:00A | Contributed by SFWoARules! | Comments: 0

Six Flags execs move out of Oklahoma City

While the high-level executives move to New York, those involved with day-to-day operations moving to Texas.
Posted April 25, 2006, 9:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Conneaut Lake opening contingent on land sale

Land sale would help secure a $250,000 loan.
Posted April 25, 2006, 9:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

CoasterBuzz Podcast #29 posted

Carousels, Shapiro on major cap ex, Greg and Goliath, Wyandot letting go, Indy gets wet year round, Enchanted Village mystery, Will loves his new ride.
Posted April 24, 2006, 2:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Georgia Aquarium beating attendance expectations, Six Flags Over Georgia has record spring break

Atlanta attraction is having a ripple effect on downtown businesses, Goliath good for Six Flags.
Posted April 24, 2006, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Negative-G shows The Voyage in action at Holiday World

Photos show the new coaster navigating the visible parts of the ride.
Posted April 24, 2006, 9:54A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 17

Original Western Playland park uncertain

Park owner insists he'll finish out the year at old location then move on.
Posted April 20, 2006, 9:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Future uncertain for Wild Waves & Enchanted Village

Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro says park must get better.
Posted April 20, 2006, 9:04A | Contributed by SF Critic | Comments: 19

Huge new indoor water park resort planned for Indiana

New park and resort will cost $65 million to build.
Posted April 20, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Geauga Lake Today posts off-season photos

Recent tour shows construction around the park in Aurora, Ohio.
Posted April 19, 2006, 9:09A | Contributed by X Factor | Comments: 10

Six Flags letting go of Wyandot Lake

Company will sell its assets to Columbus Zoo.
Posted April 19, 2006, 9:00A | Contributed by SF Critic | Comments: 16

Thorpe Park closes gates with capacity crowd

New Stealth ride is packing them in, and the park had to refuse entry to incoming guests.
Posted April 18, 2006, 8:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Shapiro opens Six Flags New England with new focus

Six Flags chief says it's time to renew focus on making parks a family destination.
Posted April 18, 2006, 8:51A | Contributed by JDB | Comments: 15

CoasterBuzz Podcast #28 posted

SFA under a microscope, Cedar Point from the air, Bell's kids, Busch names, Universal Orlando new stuff, Dan Snyder finances, death after Mission: Space, here comes Markey.
Posted April 17, 2006, 8:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

CoasterBuzz Podcast #27 posted

SeaWorld and Universal in Orlando improve, Conneaut Lake improves with volunteer work, Skiing in Texas, Euro wow, wood stuff in Kentucky and Indiana.
Posted April 17, 2006, 8:05P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Libertyland carousel could fetch $1 million

Mid-South Fair Incorporated is trying to sell the carousel after closing its Libertyland amusement park after years of financial struggle.
Posted April 17, 2006, 9:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Woman died of bleeding on the brain after Mission: Space ride

Medical examiner releases results of autopsy, and indicates woman had severe, long-standing high blood pressure.
Posted April 15, 2006, 9:36A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 12

Epcot's Mission: Space reopens after death

Disney says ride was functioning normally after woman died following a ride.
Posted April 14, 2006, 9:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Woman dies after riding Disney's Mission:Space

Disney told state inspectors that the woman may have suffered from high blood pressure and other health problems.
Posted April 13, 2006, 9:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23

Six Flags to reimburse Snyder for most expenses in proxy fight

Six Flags will pay Dan Snyder $10.4 million to cover his expenses.
Posted April 13, 2006, 9:34A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 15

Six Flags letting go of Waterworld Sacramento

Company will not renew lease, putting the park back in the hands of Cal Expo.
Posted April 13, 2006, 9:30A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 6

Universal Orlando announces new attractions

From a new night show at Universal Studios to the re-worked Seuss monorail at Islands of Adventure, the complex has a lot to talk about.
Posted April 12, 2006, 10:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Busch Gardens parks get name tweak

New names reflect themes instead of location.
Posted April 12, 2006, 10:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24

NYC water park approved

New park with 80-foot-tall slides will open near the Triborough Bridge.
Posted April 12, 2006, 10:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Bell's becoming babysitter for unsupervised kids

Concerned park calls police when large group of kids wait for ride home after close.
Posted April 11, 2006, 8:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Hong Kong Disneyland costumed characters unhappy with pay

In the latest round of news from Hong Kong, workers describe wage as "stingy" compared to other positions.
Posted April 10, 2006, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

PointBuzz posts Cedar Point aerial photos

Pictures show park from 1000 feet.
Posted April 10, 2006, 9:23A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 20

Six Flags America under a microscope as local park to Snyder

Park opens with change initiatives in motion.
Posted April 10, 2006, 9:22A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 15

Lagoon celebrates 120 years and plans new coaster

A new coaster in 2007 will "surpass" everything they have.
Posted April 10, 2006, 9:15A | Contributed by thrillerman1 | Comments: 11

Speed video and photos posted to UK Rides

European Coaster Club members get early laps on new coaster.
Posted April 7, 2006, 9:40A | Contributed by colin mcwilliam | Comments: 18

Kentucky Rumbler construction tour and first ride photos added to Negative-G

Check out the new Kentucky Rumbler up close and personal and in action.
Posted April 7, 2006, 9:34A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 10

Speed debuts at Oakwood

Ride features first "beyond vertical" drop in the UK.
Posted April 6, 2006, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Developers want to build faux winter sport park in Texas

Park will offer year-round skiing and snowboarding, without the cold.
Posted April 4, 2006, 9:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

CoasterBuzz Podcast #26 posted

Visionland Adventure, Santa's Village, Expedition Everest, Six Flags Over Georgia milks it, Disney resort makeovers, hotel snobbery, Dollywood expansion, Papa John's Flags, BeastBuzz details.
Posted April 4, 2006, 12:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Volunteers finish cleanup weekend at Conneaut Lake Park

Some volunteers drove hundreds of miles to participate.
Posted April 3, 2006, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Tatsu's circuit completed at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Construction crews installed the final track segment for the new B&M flyer this weekend.
Posted April 3, 2006, 9:07A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 35

Universal Orlando reports record profit

Despite an 11 percent plummet in theme park attendance last year, Universal Orlando is reporting an increase in profit to record levels in 2005.
Posted April 3, 2006, 9:06A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8

Upgrades adhere to Shamu's schedule

New set and changes to show venue work around sleep schedule of animals.
Posted April 3, 2006, 9:03A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

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