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May, 2006

Magic Springs unveils X-Coaster

Strange looking shuttle ride has inversion 150 feet over head.
Posted May 30, 2006, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Malaysia talking to Disney about new theme park

Nation wants park to compete with neighbouring Singapore.
Posted May 30, 2006, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

New Project 2007 aerial photos posted at PointBuzz

Aerial shots show construction progress at Cedar Point.
Posted May 29, 2006, 3:54P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 26

Six Flags deep sixes PKS

Company will change its stock ticker symbol from PKS to SIX.
Posted May 29, 2006, 3:53P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 4

CoasterBuzz Podcast #34 posted

Cedar Fair buys Paramount Parks, LeSourdsville a memory, new studio and theme park, Holiday World top notch, Disney unloads land, protester protests, Valleyfair freak accident.
Posted May 29, 2006, 2:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Mounting bracket failure caused Wild Thing brake to malfunction

Accident caused minor injuries, park and manufacturer are investigating.
Posted May 26, 2006, 11:16A | Contributed by Timo | Comments: 17

Court rules activist can protest at Six Flags Marine World

Protester says he was denied his right to free speech.
Posted May 26, 2006, 11:07A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 4

Bahari River, Gobbler Getaway, Voyage photos added to Negative-G

Check out the new rides at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.
Posted May 26, 2006, 10:58A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 0

Couch on LeSourdsville Lake: "It hurts me"

Owner will dismantle amusement park to expand his RV dealership.
Posted May 25, 2006, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 43

Disney sells hundreds of acres in Florida for housing development

Company still owns more than 30,000 acres overall in the Orlando area.
Posted May 25, 2006, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Holiday World's Voyage gets national media attention

The Voyage will be featured on Good Morning America, Fox News Channel, and National Geographic Channel in the next few days.
Posted May 25, 2006, 9:05A | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 13

Cedar Fair debt load will reach $2 billion, distribution ride expected in 2008

Company says that it intends to see a rise in its annual distribution to unit holders in just a few years.
Posted May 24, 2006, 10:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20

Voters approve movie studio and theme park in Connecticut

Utopia Studios construction will start in late 2007 or 2008.
Posted May 24, 2006, 9:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

T. Lewis Hooper, former president of Kings Entertainment, dies at 61

Former executive had a long and successful career in industry in what we no know as Paramount Parks.
Posted May 23, 2006, 9:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Lego builders jockey for full-time position at Legoland California

Participant says, "Suddenly being a dork becomes cool."
Posted May 23, 2006, 9:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

World reacts to Cedar Fair acquisition of Paramount Parks

Industry, press and local customers size up the sale.
Posted May 23, 2006, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28

Cedar Fair/Paramount Parks conference call notes posted to PointBuzz

Cedar Fair execs talk to investors regarding acquisition of the Paramount Parks.
Posted May 22, 2006, 11:55A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 27

Cedar Fair to acquire Paramount Parks

Company buys chain from CBS Corp. for $1.24 billion.
Posted May 22, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 155

Lesourdsville Lake closed for good

Owner says the park will not reopen and the property will be used for other things.
Posted May 22, 2006, 8:51A | Contributed by lumpy72 | Comments: 9

CoasterBuzz Podcast #33 posted

Chicago and small parks, Orlando workers, Michigan's Adventure fun, taxes in Gurnee, Cedar Fair and Paramount Parks?
Posted May 21, 2006, 11:48P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Wild Thing accident causes partial derailment, 18 people hurt

The rear car on one of the roller coaster's ride trains separated from the others.
Posted May 21, 2006, 11:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Cedar Fair considers purchasing Paramount's Kings Island

Toledo Blade reports, practically as a footnote, that CEO Dick Kinzel mentioned it after the unit-holders meeting.
Posted May 19, 2006, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 67

Gurnee wants to tax Six Flags Great America parking

Local authority wants to gain additional revenue from tourists visiting the park.
Posted May 19, 2006, 12:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Grand Rapids opens at Michigan's Adventure

Intamin river ride opens as park's most expensive attraction to date.
Posted May 18, 2006, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Oakwood defends its safety record

In light of the ongoing investigation into the death of a teenager in 2004, the park says that it's overall safety record is solid.
Posted May 18, 2006, 9:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Injunction halts Joyland repair work

Owners object to developers tearing down buildings.
Posted May 17, 2006, 10:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Michigan's Adventure water line project moving forward

Park is expected to create 75 jobs in deal.
Posted May 17, 2006, 10:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

CoasterBuzz Podcast #32 posted

Disney consumes Pixar after phenomenal quarter, Six Flags marketing, revenue, real estate sale, Cedar Point coaster hype.
Posted May 16, 2006, 11:07P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Investigation says lap bar was not checked in 2004 Hydro death at Oakwood

Sister says ride operators did not check restraints.
Posted May 16, 2006, 9:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31

Kiddieland in Melrose Park, Illinois may close after 2010 season

Due to a squabble between family members, the oldest park in the Chicago area may soon close.
Posted May 16, 2006, 9:09A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 10

Orlando parks use job fairs to attract workers

Filling theme park jobs a serious challenge for recruiters.
Posted May 15, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Tatsu opens with celebrities at Six Flags Magic Mountain

New B&M flying coaster unveiled at Magic Mountain.
Posted May 15, 2006, 9:12A | Contributed by kRaXLeRidAh | Comments: 46

New SeaWorld show inspires despite glitches

Rain and technical issues trouble the public debut of SeaWorld's show.
Posted May 15, 2006, 9:06A | Contributed by figment | Comments: 0

Santa's Village closed, future uncertain

Santa's Village remains closed and park employees were laid off last week.
Posted May 15, 2006, 9:03A | Contributed by Marky Mark | Comments: 1

La Ronde opens Goliath with dozens of Davids

New B&M coaster is "defeated" by first riders, all named David.
Posted May 12, 2006, 3:45P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 10

Former Astroworld site sold to developer

Sale made for $77 million with no decision made on possible use.
Posted May 12, 2006, 3:32P | Contributed by Fierce Pancake | Comments: 20

Hong Kong Disneyland misses attendance expectations

Officials say the park is on strong financial footing.
Posted May 11, 2006, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Pieces of Cedar Point's mystery ride revealed

Photos show Intamin track being unloaded at a staging area.
Posted May 11, 2006, 9:31A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 52

Disney profit up 12%, theme park profit up 17%

Strong TV and theme park performance boost company.
Posted May 10, 2006, 9:44A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Two indoor water park resorts proposed for Chicago area

Each project will cost more than $100 million and both will open by early 2008.
Posted May 10, 2006, 9:44A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Fireworks ignite at Universal Studios Florida

Early morning fire won't affect park opening.
Posted May 10, 2006, 9:11A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1

Six Flags posts loss for quarter, with increase in per cap spending

Some loss due to one-time charges, while guest spending is up 13%.
Posted May 9, 2006, 9:00A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 44

Six Flags and Home Depot form alliance

Marketing and supply arrangement will benefit both companies.
Posted May 9, 2006, 8:55A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14

CoasterBuzz Podcast #31 posted

PKI may get taxed, Cedar Fair down a little on indoor water park, Conneaut Lake drama, enthusiast swingers, HD video, motionless Mission: Space, The Voyage!
Posted May 8, 2006, 11:10P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Disney closes Pixar deal

Steve Jobs becomes largest shareholder with 7% stake in company.
Posted May 8, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

PointBuzz posts Project 2007, opening day photos

Fan site adds several galleries, including pictures from Cedar Point's Project 2007 site.
Posted May 8, 2006, 8:55A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 16

Kentucky Rumbler opens at Beech Bend

The new coaster from Great Coasters International opens to high praise.
Posted May 8, 2006, 8:54A | Contributed by Joey Stewart | Comments: 6

The Voyage media day photos posted to Negative-G

Update features the new Gravity Group coaster and pictures from the inside of Gobbler Getaway, Holiday World's new dark ride.
Posted May 5, 2006, 12:10P | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 10

WHAS-TV pays $7.4 million to end Kentucky Kingdom defamation lawsuit

Court says that series of reports over an accident in 1994 put park in a false light.
Posted May 5, 2006, 12:05P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 6

Disney will offer toned down Mission: Space ride

One of the ride's centrifuges will expose riders to all effects except for the G's caused by the spinning.
Posted May 5, 2006, 11:54A | Contributed by Sgt Howie | Comments: 4

Conneaut Lake Park finds lender, expects to open

Park expecting to open around Memorial Day weekend.
Posted May 5, 2006, 11:50A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8

PointBuzz covers Cedar Point Skyhawk media day in real time

Photos, video and interviews uploaded to the world's number one unofficial CP site.
Posted May 4, 2006, 8:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20

CoasterBuzz Podcast #30 posted

Voyage looking good, get your membership, Hotlanta, Conneaut slips closer to death, Six Flags home base and real focus change, food gets cheaper at Cedar Point.
Posted May 1, 2006, 11:37P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Oz theme park plans presented to officials in Niagara County

Local elected officials got their first look at plans at an invitation-only meeting.
Posted May 1, 2006, 11:13P | Contributed by DawgByte II | Comments: 12

Conneaut Lake can't get loan, park can't open

Full-time employees laid-off, park needs $250,000 to open.
Posted May 1, 2006, 11:07P | Contributed by coasterqueenTRN | Comments: 20

PKICentral posts new aerial shots of Paramount's Kings Island

PKICentral has uploaded 33 aerial photos from a recent flight over the park.
Posted May 1, 2006, 11:04P | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 0

Cedar Fair first quarter down on lower occupancy at Castaway Bay

Decrease somewhat offset by improved results at Knott's Berry Farm.
Posted May 1, 2006, 10:58P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Mason considers amusement tax for Paramount's Kings Island

City wants money from tourists to help fund infrastructure.
Posted May 1, 2006, 12:21P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

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