May, 2009
City says is must resolve conflict with Six Flags before working with anyone else.
Posted May 28, 2009, 10:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Student says grooming policy discriminates against African-Americans.
Posted May 28, 2009, 9:48A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 153
Activists say the shuttered amusement park is an example of how far the city has to go after Katrina.
Posted May 27, 2009, 10:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
New attractions, better service key, says CEO.
Posted May 27, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Roller coaster and drop tower miss opening day.
Posted May 27, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Park officials say attendance exceeded expectations for opening weekend.
Posted May 26, 2009, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Younger generation continues to operate the PA park.
Posted May 26, 2009, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Freestyle marketing, Magnum, Kong and 4-D, Texas fair, New Orleans, Ghost Town, Chicago Kiddieland, Manta, Terminator, Epcot Innoventions, Conneaut Lake, cheating.
Posted May 25, 2009, 11:51P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
The robotic likeness of the current US president will debut July 4 in the Magic Kingdom attraction.
Posted May 25, 2009, 11:51P | Contributed by ridemcoaster | Comments: 82
Nearly 70 photos from opening weekend of Magic Mountain's latest coaster.
Posted May 25, 2009, 11:45P | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 3
Check out GCI's newest ride as well as the rest of the park.
Posted May 25, 2009, 11:40P | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 0
Parents attempt to beat safety height restrictions by making their children seem taller.
Posted May 22, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29
Holding company will buy 2.15 million shares and 39,033 warrants of USJ Co.
Posted May 22, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Blue Streak, concession and game stands will not be open.
Posted May 22, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
The area known as a short cut to bigger attractions hosts lucrative, sponsored exhibits.
Posted May 22, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
LA Times blogger says "must ride," but not better than Colossus.
Posted May 21, 2009, 9:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 37
B&M flying coaster opens with a spectacular queue and attention to detail.
Posted May 21, 2009, 12:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Area has seen economic ups and downs before.
Posted May 21, 2009, 12:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
New rides intended to let families ride together.
Posted May 21, 2009, 12:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Suit alleges the park has not done enough to rebrand itself.
Posted May 20, 2009, 10:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
Family dispute will likely lead to liquidation of the company's assets after this season.
Posted May 20, 2009, 10:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Park is granted "enough" to cover the $200,000 needed to open the park.
Posted May 20, 2009, 10:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Announcement of new property within view of the Washington Monument draws mixed reaction.
Posted May 20, 2009, 10:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
City alleges attractions were removed as recently as this month, and it violates their lease.
Posted May 20, 2009, 9:02A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 12
Profits from next few years will pay for an $8 million roller coaster.
Posted May 19, 2009, 10:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
4-D attraction will open in the summer of 2010.
Posted May 19, 2009, 10:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Basements, bikes, Dippin' Dots, New Orleans v. SIXF, Freestyle plans, Buccaneer Battle, Dollywood show, Monster Mansion, CEO attitudes, opening day at Cedar Point.
Posted May 18, 2009, 6:05P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
Park kicks off 140th season with celebration of 20-year old hypercoaster.
Posted May 18, 2009, 11:34A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 10
New owners acknowledge the impact that a lack of marketing had on the former Hard Rock Park.
Posted May 18, 2009, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
The Mercury News published a run down of all that's new and exciting in California's theme parks.
Posted May 18, 2009, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
CEO Mark Shapiro says he's cautiously optimistic about the business this year, despite the tough economy.
Posted May 15, 2009, 10:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
CEO Dick Kinzel told unit holders to expect a hit in the tough economy.
Posted May 15, 2009, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Newspaper report at odds with statements from NYCEDC.
Posted May 15, 2009, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Park still has about $2.4 million in unpaid debt.
Posted May 15, 2009, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Park plans to begin construction as soon as this fall.
Posted May 14, 2009, 10:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Park began as little more than a carousel and picnic area.
Posted May 14, 2009, 10:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Park has remained dormant since 1978.
Posted May 14, 2009, 10:12A | Contributed by Bozman | Comments: 23
Park invests $3 million to makeover decades-old ride.
Posted May 13, 2009, 10:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Sha-Kon-O-Hey!—Land of Blue Smoke opened with the park and celebrates the heritage and people of the area.
Posted May 13, 2009, 10:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Park president claims it is the largest ride of its kind in the world.
Posted May 13, 2009, 10:26A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 27
Stunt and ice shows are paired with new ride names.
Posted May 12, 2009, 6:35P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26
Company may not remove assets from the park, pending litigation.
Posted May 12, 2009, 6:35P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Daddy 2.0, the flu, Potter, Wild West idiots, Pilgrim's Plunge, Schmeck, importance, results week, Six Flags improvement, renaming, jobs, expansion plans.
Posted May 11, 2009, 3:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
Company's expensive treats struggle in recession, while lawsuits bring down the key patent for its production process.
Posted May 11, 2009, 10:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Testing expected to begin Sunday.
Posted May 8, 2009, 10:09P | Contributed by WoodFan | Comments: 20
Per capita guest spending down 2%.
Posted May 8, 2009, 9:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Discounting helps maintain, while shift of Easter holiday affects results.
Posted May 8, 2009, 9:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Government may reduce stake, but maintain majority.
Posted May 8, 2009, 9:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Company warns that it may need to resort to other measures, including Chapter 11, if this debt restructuring doesn't take place.
Posted May 7, 2009, 4:19P | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 5
Las Vegas attraction says it's planning to expand when the economy turns around.
Posted May 7, 2009, 9:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Icon of the Six Flags brand is letting his imagination loose on the micro-blogging service.
Posted May 7, 2009, 9:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Final touches are underway as opening day for Six Flags Magic Mountain's latest coaster approaches.
Posted May 7, 2009, 9:42A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 1
Company overall sees worse decline in film business.
Posted May 6, 2009, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
New rides and infrastructure also in plans for the park.
Posted May 6, 2009, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Six Flags says it has seen more adult applicants this year.
Posted May 6, 2009, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32
Park planners want to try pilot season this fall.
Posted May 6, 2009, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
City expects to receive between $15,000 and $20,000, down from $800,000 in 2001.
Posted May 6, 2009, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Cost cutting means naughty onride photos may make it into the public eye once again.
Posted May 5, 2009, 11:50P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 15
New theme one of many at the former Hard Rock Park.
Posted May 5, 2009, 10:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Company making efforts to reduce debt, with $17.3 million due in the next 12 months.
Posted May 5, 2009, 10:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Iger says "maintaining circulation has long-term benefits."
Posted May 4, 2009, 3:14P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Park is asking Maggie Valley to front the loan.
Posted May 4, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Most former friends and investors believe they were lied to.
Posted May 3, 2009, 10:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Government official says he hopes to have major issues resolved soon.
Posted May 3, 2009, 10:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Mid-Twentieth Century coaster designer's rides begin opening for another season.
Posted May 2, 2009, 12:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Pilgrim's Plunge previewed for media.
Posted May 1, 2009, 10:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
Investigators say Etheredge failed to disclose financial details of park to investors.
Posted May 1, 2009, 10:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Closure is a precautionary measure as an outbreak of swine flu claims lives in the capital city.
Posted May 1, 2009, 10:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0