April, 2009
Sources indicate government may be willing to reduce its stake in the park.
Posted April 30, 2009, 10:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Officials cite terrorism prevention as justification for sealed records.
Posted April 29, 2009, 4:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Museum officials hope to boost attendance despite difficult economy.
Posted April 29, 2009, 4:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
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
Relocated roller coaster opens at Saginaw FEC after many delays.
Posted April 28, 2009, 10:26A | Contributed by 0g | Comments: 6
Restaurants and show venues closed out of concern for swine flu outbreak.
Posted April 28, 2009, 10:23A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 17
Cedar Point will celebrate Magnum's 20th anniversary this year.
Posted April 27, 2009, 3:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
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
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
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
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
Park simply says the new ride will open this summer instead of spring.
Posted April 23, 2009, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
New rides purchased from Zamperla will occupy new area of park.
Posted April 23, 2009, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Organizer hopes to raise awareness over the uncertain fate of the ride.
Posted April 23, 2009, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 232
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
Replacement wheels added as part of winter maintenance lead to louder ride.
Posted April 22, 2009, 11:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 35
Shift of the Easter holiday between quarters is partially to blame.
Posted April 21, 2009, 11:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
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
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
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
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
Company was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.
Posted April 20, 2009, 11:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Busch Entertainment maintains that the numbers are off by a full 10%.
Posted April 19, 2009, 11:45P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
The new roller coaster opens today at the park near Cincinnati.
Posted April 18, 2009, 1:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 36
New Zamperla ride will open for the 2009 season at the Pennsylvania park.
Posted April 17, 2009, 10:47P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Disney overall comes out flat, while some regional parks make modest gains.
Posted April 17, 2009, 10:47P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Existing stock holders would be left with a 5% stake in the company.
Posted April 17, 2009, 10:47P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Disney was flat, while Universal and SeaWorld saw slight declines.
Posted April 16, 2009, 2:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Company says it's evaluating its restructuring options.
Posted April 15, 2009, 8:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
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
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
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
Cuts included 1,400 jobs in Orlando.
Posted April 11, 2009, 11:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Debt repayment and a contract issue with Spielberg could cause problems.
Posted April 11, 2009, 11:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
Dominion GM says opening weekend attendance up 20% over last year.
Posted April 11, 2009, 10:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Company said Thursday that it fails to meet the listing criteria.
Posted April 11, 2009, 10:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
Developer still at odds with Bloomberg administration.
Posted April 11, 2009, 9:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
New owners fail to secure contract with Hard Rock International.
Posted April 11, 2009, 6:21P | Contributed by KEVINM80 | Comments: 3
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 name announcement coming within a week.
Posted April 3, 2009, 11:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 73
Offer is about half of what Thor was originally looking for.
Posted April 2, 2009, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Lack of payment creates hardship and cash flow problems for local businesses.
Posted April 2, 2009, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Head to tale, the "snake" of buses is over 200 feet long.
Posted April 2, 2009, 1:17A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 7
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
The park insists that it's the economy.
Posted April 1, 2009, 12:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 39