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May, 2007

6 injured on Kali Rapids at Animal Kingdom

Kali Rapids Ride shuts down, 6 Hurt according to the Orlando Sentinel
Posted May 29, 2007, 10:05P | Contributed by chillforce5X | Comments: 12

CoasterBuzz Podcast #76 posted

Reviews from Cedar Point, Valleyfair, Busch Europe, Six Flags Great Adventure, Kings Island, Mall of America. Smokin' out, fearful food pricing, ad-o-rama at Six Flags, Conneaut conundrum and scary Japanese coasters.
Posted May 29, 2007, 7:22P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21

Coasterimage.com adds Maverick media

Photos and video of Cedar Point's 17th coaster now online.
Posted May 29, 2007, 9:22A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 14

UFO-themed park being considered for Roswell

City officials want to take UFO tourism to the next level.
Posted May 29, 2007, 9:21A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 6

AP publishes round up of new attractions for 2007

Theme parks all around the US have installed new rides, created new shows and been renamed for the summer of 2007.
Posted May 29, 2007, 9:17A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 2

Cedar Point's Maverick will open this Saturday

Modified track is complete, ride expected to open for the long holiday weekend.
Posted May 24, 2007, 4:08P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 33

Bell's getting financial help from fair board to move

Owners wouldn't otherwise meet deadline to vacate the property.
Posted May 23, 2007, 2:58P | Contributed by Zingo | Comments: 7

Seven roller coasters labeled dangerous in Japan

Seven roller coasters examined in emergency inspections following the fatal accident on Fujin Raijin II had problems such as worn wheels and cracked axles.
Posted May 23, 2007, 9:31A | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 16

Conneaut Lake Park will not open this year

Conneaut Lake Park will be closed, effective immediately.
Posted May 22, 2007, 4:27P | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 25

Lagoon opens with Wicked

The new coaster is one of many changes in the park over the years.
Posted May 22, 2007, 9:44A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Muskegon and Michigan's Adventure use Tim Allen to lure Detroiters

Actor will voice ads to bring Detroit tourists to the western part of the state.
Posted May 22, 2007, 9:36A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 9

Indiana Beach goes smoke-free

Park says guests were asking for a smoke-free environment.
Posted May 22, 2007, 9:30A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 3

CoasterBuzz Podcast #75 posted

Traffic in New England, state funded, PBA at SFStL, Cedar Point food pricing, Tony Hawk the figure skater, Sweet Georgia, yo VIP, Villainous Geauga Lake, Quiet Conneaut Riot, longer Cedar Point hours.
Posted May 21, 2007, 7:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Disney offers bonus Nintendo DS Pirates content in parks

Nintendo DS owners will be able to wirelessly download new content for Pirates of the Caribbean game.
Posted May 21, 2007, 10:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Ohio Zoos grow in popularity

The state's zoos are second only to California in terms of popularity.
Posted May 21, 2007, 10:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

KIExtreme post photos of Firehawk test flights

Former X-Flight begins full circuit testing.
Posted May 21, 2007, 10:25A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 15

Oakwood prosecuted in 2004 Hydro death

Government will prosecute the park for the death of 16-year-old Hayley Williams.
Posted May 18, 2007, 9:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Conneaut Lake attempting without Blue Streak, booking bands

Park says it can't guarantee the opening.
Posted May 18, 2007, 9:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Geauga Lake Today posts pre-season tour photos

A look inside the park before the park opens on May 26.
Posted May 18, 2007, 9:14A | Contributed by X Factor | Comments: 26

Wall Street Journal reviews theme park VIP programs

The Wall Street Journal's Charles Passy reviews the programs at Disneyland, Seaworld Orlando, Six Flags Over Georgia and Islands of Adventure.
Posted May 18, 2007, 9:09A | Contributed by gamndbndr | Comments: 8

Six Flags over Georgia celebrates its 40th anniversary starting June 17th.

Only one ride has survived all 40 years, the mine train.
Posted May 17, 2007, 11:58A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 16

Negative-G posts Tony Hawk's Big Spin media day photos from Six Flags St. Louis

Gerstlauer spinning coaster makes its debut.
Posted May 17, 2007, 11:09A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 0

PointBuzz covers Cedar Point's opening day

Lots of changes around the park, including an improved Frontiertown.
Posted May 14, 2007, 11:58P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 9

Six Flags partners with the Pro Bowling Association or St. Louis event

Six Flags St. Louis will play host to a tournament at the park.
Posted May 14, 2007, 11:58P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 8

Missouri General Assembly says there's not enough time to approve financing for Legoland project

Appropriations bill for funding was too far along when the Legoland project came into the picture.
Posted May 14, 2007, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Businesses around Six Flags New England complain of traffic

While some say the park is bad for business, others say it helps.
Posted May 14, 2007, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

CoasterBuzz Podcast #74 posted

Tony Clark on Maverick at Cedar Point, Nickelodeon licensing, Expoland accident, Gilroy possible sale, Rye Playland smoking and food, Disney profits and resort dollars, Son of Beast blah, Viacom, Legoland and Renegades.
Posted May 14, 2007, 12:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

KICentral adds Firehawk construction photos

Trains have been loaded on to Firehawk, final touches dress up the park.
Posted May 14, 2007, 12:20A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 11

Renegade opens this weekend at Valleyfair

New wood coaster starts the week thrilling TV reporters.
Posted May 11, 2007, 5:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20

Rye Playland opens with healthier food

Park wants to make its food less death-defying than its rides.
Posted May 11, 2007, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Zingo comes down at Bell's under tight deadline

Almost 40 years after Bob Bell built his roller coaster, he's now helping to tear it down.
Posted May 11, 2007, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Beijing park pulls its Disney-like characters

Obvious rip-off draws the attention of the media giant.
Posted May 11, 2007, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Missouri Legoland project faces public scrutiny

Local businesses and residents face off over the project and its funding outside of Kansas City.
Posted May 11, 2007, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Viacom's Paramount Pictures and Daewoo will build Korean theme park

New park will open before 2014.
Posted May 11, 2007, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Repairs, lawsuits slow Son of Beast's return

Park hopes to reopen the ride by June.
Posted May 9, 2007, 11:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Disney resorts drive earnings

Profit up 27% over first three months of previous fiscal year.
Posted May 9, 2007, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Rye Playland latest to go smoke-free

Designated smoking areas will be located outside the amusement area.
Posted May 9, 2007, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Non-profit may sell Gilroy Gardens to city

Sale price is only $12.6 million, which would prevent development of park land.
Posted May 9, 2007, 9:11A | Contributed by BabsG | Comments: 7

Tokyo DisneySea pictures added to ThemeParks.ie

Images highlight one of the most beautiful parks in the world.
Posted May 9, 2007, 9:07A | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 0

Cedar Point's Maverick will not open with park

Based on discussions with the manufacturer, it has been determined that three sections of steel track following the launch tunnel should be replaced.
Posted May 8, 2007, 1:32P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 114

CoasterBuzz Podcast #73 posted

Conneaut coins, senseless accidents, Epcot eats, Dubai is hot, Wild West World oepns, Kinzel Korner, Cedar Fair results, no smoking with the rat.
Posted May 7, 2007, 7:27P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Investigators say axles never replaced on Expoland coaster

Following a fatal accident at the park in Osaka, authorities say the coaster ran 15 years without replacements.
Posted May 7, 2007, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32

Cedar Fair will retain Nickelodeon license for at least three years at Carowinds, dropping Paramount

Nick license popular with guests of Carolina park.
Posted May 7, 2007, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Kinzel talks about overall state of Cedar Fair in newspaper interview

CEO, chair and president of Cedar Fair Dick Kinzel tells The Plain Dealer how the Paramount Parks acquisition is going, and what some of their plans for the future are.
Posted May 6, 2007, 12:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Expoland coaster derailment kills one, injures dozens in Osaka

Axle breaks on Togo stand-up coaster.
Posted May 5, 2007, 12:21P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Disney hotels and timeshares go entirely smoke free

Company says it's in response to requests for a healthier environment.
Posted May 4, 2007, 9:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Cedar Fair announces first quarter results, up on a same-park basis

Loss widens as expected with acquisition or Paramount Parks, but revenue up 7% on same-park basis.
Posted May 3, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Plain Dealer posts online video Kinzel interview

Cedar Fair chief talks acquisition, business and Maverick.
Posted May 2, 2007, 9:33A | Contributed by ShiveringTim | Comments: 17

Kennywood Entertainment purchased Story Land

Kennywood has completed a sale for Story Land, a small park in New Hampshire that's geared towards the little ones.
Posted May 1, 2007, 6:22P | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 6

Wild West World opens this weekend

The new $30 million park will make its debut this weekend outside of Wichita.
Posted May 1, 2007, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22

Universal building a new park in Dubai

$2.2 billion project will include hotels, restaurants and retail.
Posted May 1, 2007, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26

New carousel being assembled on Detroit waterfront

Attraction will be focal point for riverfront revitalization.
Posted May 1, 2007, 10:48A | Contributed by CPLady | Comments: 10

Ocean City carousel and arcade could close under tax pressure

Family owners of century-old business seek tax relief, but want out.
Posted May 1, 2007, 10:41A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 19

CoasterBuzz Podcast #72 posted

X-Hawk, season pass integration, Harry Potter in Florida, Conneaut still in trouble, The Simpsons and churros, Dorney getting linear, Anaheim mayor takes Disney's side, big evil corporations.
Posted April 30, 2007, 7:41P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

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