April, 2008
Use of organic materials in packaging means less lasting impact of garbage.
Posted April 30, 2008, 9:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Kings Island changes and construction, SeaWorld flyer, new at CP, Kennywood tax dispute, Disneyland dev, Dipper dummy, smoke free, queue class system, dirty parking.
Posted April 28, 2008, 8:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Changes to the park and intense safety inspections are a high priority for parent company Cedar Fair.
Posted April 28, 2008, 8:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Execs charged with professional negligence following May 2007 coaster derailment.
Posted April 28, 2008, 8:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Herschend co-founder says area attractions, including Celebration City, continue to stick to the things that make the area appealing to tourists.
Posted April 28, 2008, 8:35P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
New Tinker Bell attraction, new hotel rooms, possible third park in the works in California.
Posted April 24, 2008, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Agreement calls for Kennywood to pay the borough a portion of the taxes that it did not collect from patrons in 2006 and 2007.
Posted April 23, 2008, 10:46A | Contributed by Neil | Comments: 2
Major investment with American cultural ties is somewhat risky in a primarily conservative Muslim culture.
Posted April 23, 2008, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Planet Snoopy, new entertainment and food offerings highlight park's 138th summer.
Posted April 22, 2008, 9:27A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 9
Two weeks before the park opens, Darien Lake announces they will name new Zamperla Motocoaster to theme with Orange County Choppers.
Posted April 22, 2008, 9:26A | Contributed by Alexx Argen | Comments: 7
Michigan pipe dream, PointBuzz 10, SFKK accident deposition, Dark Knight not happening, Six Flags the new media giant, Six Flags the brand, Six Flags the financials, road construction, Gate Central in Cedar Fair.
Posted April 21, 2008, 8:03P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Changes to ride names and themes alter character of the park, which was acquired by Cedar Fair in 2006 and has shed its Paramount Pictures association.
Posted April 21, 2008, 8:03P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Application filed with Feds March 12, while artists renderings leaked to Internet.
Posted April 21, 2008, 8:03P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Dozens of photos from Kings Island previewing the 2008 season.
Posted April 21, 2008, 8:03P | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 4
Attendance up 19% in early season.
Posted April 17, 2008, 2:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Company will focus on building anticipation to its rides through stories and characters, while upgrading the attractions.
Posted April 16, 2008, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Park says it's disappointed that Lassiter family released docs prior to trial.
Posted April 16, 2008, 9:31A | Contributed by Raphael | Comments: 22
Companies may collaborate on future resort development as well.
Posted April 15, 2008, 1:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Construction delays will put off opening the ride until next year.
Posted April 15, 2008, 12:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23
Foreign tourists, seniors and men are part of expanding marketing and service efforts.
Posted April 14, 2008, 11:33P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
A maintenance manager from the park says cables were not inspected before accident that severed feet of teenager.
Posted April 14, 2008, 11:21P | Contributed by Raphael | Comments: 28
Update includes rare photos from the park's opening season.
Posted April 14, 2008, 11:15P | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 0
New heavily themed slide will debut this summer.
Posted April 11, 2008, 1:58P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26
The unofficial Cedar Point fan site that started as Guide to The Point and Virtual Midway was started nearly a decade ago and has served millions of fans.
Posted April 9, 2008, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
$161 million amusement park near Interstate 75 in Grayling Township will undergo scrutiny from state environmental agency.
Posted April 9, 2008, 10:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Great Escape cooties, SFNE permit scandal, Geauga Lake auction, fair operator in Wild West, Kings Island useless insurance, pointless Kentucky legislation, Wii Experience, new ride for Uni Florida.
Posted April 7, 2008, 7:04P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
LA Times blogger gets sneak peek in the new attraction debuting on both coasts at Universal Studios.
Posted April 7, 2008, 5:46P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
The historic ride was built in 1920 and believed to have been the third oldest of its kind.
Posted April 7, 2008, 5:34P | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 3
State and local officials raise concern over emergency exits and fire sprinklers.
Posted April 4, 2008, 11:42A | Contributed by Ajrides | Comments: 7
New attraction slated for a 2009 opening, but details are not clear.
Posted April 3, 2008, 9:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 40
Major U.S. companies have at least 13 parks in the works around the world.
Posted April 3, 2008, 9:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Attraction will operate in ten of the company's parks.
Posted April 3, 2008, 9:41A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 6
Health department says nearly 500 people became sick after visiting the indoor water park.
Posted April 3, 2008, 9:32A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 2
The state senate voted 37-0 on Tuesday night for bill setting age restriction on ride operation.
Posted April 2, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 21
Increased competition from other activities one of many challenges for agencies.
Posted March 31, 2008, 10:07P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 10
Huge rides have increased demand for the classic rides, on a new scale.
Posted March 31, 2008, 10:04P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 7
Permits have been issued, but the park doesn't think the ride will make Memorial Day.
Posted March 31, 2008, 10:00P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 0
Water will feed Splashwater Falls and Thunder River.
Posted March 31, 2008, 9:56P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 9
Policy didn't cover workmanship, court says.
Posted March 31, 2008, 9:52P | Contributed by Rihard | Comments: 3