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April, 2009

Hong Kong to sit down with Disney execs over Hong Kong Disneyland expansion

Sources indicate government may be willing to reduce its stake in the park.
Posted April 30, 2009, 10:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Florida legislature votes to keep theme park blueprints confidential

Officials cite terrorism prevention as justification for sealed records.
Posted April 29, 2009, 4:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Chicago Museum of Science and Industry opens Harry Potter exhibit

Museum officials hope to boost attendance despite difficult economy.
Posted April 29, 2009, 4:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Flu case could impact attendance of Orlando theme parks

Area hospital says they sent a lab sample to the CDC from someone exhibiting symptoms of swine flu.
Posted April 29, 2009, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Serpent finally opens at Kokomo's in Michigan

Relocated roller coaster opens at Saginaw FEC after many delays.
Posted April 28, 2009, 10:26A | Contributed by 0g | Comments: 6

Six Flags closes indoor park facilities in Mexico

Restaurants and show venues closed out of concern for swine flu outbreak.
Posted April 28, 2009, 10:23A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 17

PointBuzz posts spring preview, Magnum photos

Cedar Point will celebrate Magnum's 20th anniversary this year.
Posted April 27, 2009, 3:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

CoasterBuzz Podcast #138 posted

Making babies, Magnum at 20, Six Flags trading, Disney museum, Cedar Fair distribution and land sale, Universal attendance, Alton neighbors, Big Dipper, Freestyle rides, New Orleans.
Posted April 27, 2009, 12:06P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Cedar Fair has conditional offer on Wonderland property

Health care foundation will ask the city council next week for $80 million to buy a property for the purpose of building the city's first hospital next to Canada's Wonderland.
Posted April 26, 2009, 10:55A | Contributed by PCWCoasterBoy | Comments: 11

New Orleans wants to revive buyout deal with Six Flags

Six Flags says it's no longer in a position to make a buyout offer as it did in 2006.
Posted April 24, 2009, 11:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Shapiro says Six Flags well positioned for economy, pushing debt for equity swap

Six Flags CEO tells LA Times that the business itself is in the best shape every aside from inherited debt issues.
Posted April 23, 2009, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Universal Studios Florida coaster debut slips, more details announced

Park simply says the new ride will open this summer instead of spring.
Posted April 23, 2009, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25

Freestyle announces kids area with four new rides

New rides purchased from Zamperla will occupy new area of park.
Posted April 23, 2009, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Pittsburgh area man organizes rally for Geauga Lake's Big Dipper

Organizer hopes to raise awareness over the uncertain fate of the ride.
Posted April 23, 2009, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 232

New Orleans plans to sue Six Flags over closed amusement park

Company has not operated Six Flags New Orleans since the damage sustained from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Posted April 23, 2009, 10:34A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 31

New wheels cause rumble on Alton Towers' Nemesis, complaints roll in

Replacement wheels added as part of winter maintenance lead to louder ride.
Posted April 22, 2009, 11:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 35

Universal Orlando takes 20% attendance hit in first quarter

Shift of the Easter holiday between quarters is partially to blame.
Posted April 21, 2009, 11:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Cedar Fair declares quarterly distribution at previously stated 25 cents

Distribution represents the annualized rate of one dollar per unit, as announced in March.
Posted April 21, 2009, 11:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #137 posted

Boat, Adventureland, Diamondback at Kings Island, HD video, Six Flags bonuses, Google street view, bankruptcy ripples, Coney Island drama, "staycations," shoddy research, used cars, Orlando up, Disk-O.
Posted April 20, 2009, 4:33P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Walt Disney museum planned for San Francisco Bay area

Disney family members and company work to open a $110 million museum dedicated to the life of the company's founder.
Posted April 20, 2009, 11:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Lolly Swing topples over at Puyallup Spring Fair

Investigators are trying to find the cause of the accident, which sent six people to the hospital.
Posted April 20, 2009, 11:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Six Flags trades on OTC using ticker symbol SIXF

Company was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
Posted April 20, 2009, 11:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Busch: TEA/ERA attendance report isn't even close

Busch Entertainment maintains that the numbers are off by a full 10%.
Posted April 19, 2009, 11:45P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

CoasterBuzz posts high definition video of Kings Island's Diamondback

The new roller coaster opens today at the park near Cincinnati.
Posted April 18, 2009, 1:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 36

Waldameer preps its Mega Disk-O

New Zamperla ride will open for the 2009 season at the Pennsylvania park.
Posted April 17, 2009, 10:47P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Themed Entertainment Association and Economics Research Associates post attendance estimates

Disney overall comes out flat, while some regional parks make modest gains.
Posted April 17, 2009, 10:47P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Six Flags offers to swap debt for equity

Existing stock holders would be left with a 5% stake in the company.
Posted April 17, 2009, 10:47P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Report says attendance to Orlando theme parks stalled in 2008

Disney was flat, while Universal and SeaWorld saw slight declines.
Posted April 16, 2009, 2:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Six Flags exercises option to delay April interest payment

Company says it's evaluating its restructuring options.
Posted April 15, 2009, 8:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Six Flags CEO may get $3 million restructuring bonus

Regulatory finding indicates that Mark Shapiro and other senior managers may be awarded bonuses for successful restructuring, in or out of bankruptcy court.
Posted April 15, 2009, 8:09P | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 70

Conneaut Lake Park to reopen after being closed two years

A debt-ridden amusement park in northwestern Pennsylvania will reopen on Memorial Day weekend, however its Blue Streak roller coaster will not.
Posted April 15, 2009, 8:04P | Contributed by Brian Chupka | Comments: 14

KIExtreme.com adds more historical photos from 1975

Photos showcase a number of rare views of the park in its fourth season.
Posted April 15, 2009, 7:58P | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 1

Holiday and discounts bring crowds to Orlando's theme parks

Experts say it isn't clear if the crowds indicate a turning point in the recession.
Posted April 11, 2009, 11:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Disney cuts 1,900 jobs at US theme parks

Cuts included 1,400 jobs in Orlando.
Posted April 11, 2009, 11:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Universal Orlando faces cash crunch next year

Debt repayment and a contract issue with Spielberg could cause problems.
Posted April 11, 2009, 11:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Six Flags Magic Mountain boss optimistic for new attractions despite company finances

De-listing from the NYSE will have zero impact on guest experience and future attractions, general manager says.
Posted April 11, 2009, 11:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Virginia parks expect to thrive despite tough economy

Dominion GM says opening weekend attendance up 20% over last year.
Posted April 11, 2009, 10:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Six Flags delisted from New York Stock Exchange

Company said Thursday that it fails to meet the listing criteria.
Posted April 11, 2009, 10:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Fire guts building at Joyland

Old buildings and low security make structures at the park a target for fire.
Posted April 11, 2009, 9:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Thor brings in side show and rides to Coney Island site

Developer still at odds with Bloomberg administration.
Posted April 11, 2009, 9:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Hard Rock Park renamed to Freestyle Music Park

New owners fail to secure contract with Hard Rock International.
Posted April 11, 2009, 6:21P | Contributed by KEVINM80 | Comments: 3

Demolition begins at former Chippewa Lake Amusement Park

Demolition crews begin dismantling abandoned rides at park to make room for redevelopment.
Posted April 11, 2009, 6:16P | Contributed by Pack Rat 24 | Comments: 0

New Hard Rock Park owners ditch the name

New name announcement coming within a week.
Posted April 3, 2009, 11:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 73

New York City trying to buy 10 acre Coney Island property from Thor Equities

Offer is about half of what Thor was originally looking for.
Posted April 2, 2009, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Ghost Town bankruptcy hurts small businesses who did work for park

Lack of payment creates hardship and cash flow problems for local businesses.
Posted April 2, 2009, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Kings Island creates a six-bus Diamondback to promote new coaster

Head to tale, the "snake" of buses is over 200 feet long.
Posted April 2, 2009, 1:17A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 7

Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk getting the Google Street View treatment

A specially equipped bicycle will record images from around the park for inclusion on the popular Google Maps feature.
Posted April 1, 2009, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

UPDATED: President Obama announces bailout plan for Charmland

The park insists that it's the economy.
Posted April 1, 2009, 12:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 39

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