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June, 2008

Teen killed in Batman low zone at Six Flags Over Georgia

Park says it's not clear why he entered the restricted area of the inverted coaster.
Posted June 29, 2008, 10:16A | Contributed by ridemcoaster | Comments: 51

InBev to go hostile as Anheuser rejects bid

InBev, the world’s largest brewer, said on Thursday it would launch a hostile bid for Anheuser-Busch as its US rival rejected its $46bn bid as “financially inadequate”.
Posted June 27, 2008, 10:56A | Contributed by figment | Comments: 27

Kings Island threatens to de-annex from Mason

Threat of amusement tax has park ready to move back into the township and out of the city.
Posted June 26, 2008, 2:23P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 18

Kennywood officials want apology from legislators for disparaging Spanish owners

Comments made during debate on elimination of local targeted amusement park taxes.
Posted June 25, 2008, 9:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Robbery at Six Flags Fiesta Texas yields little gain

Police are searching for two men accused of attempting to rob Six Flags Fiesta Texas early Monday.
Posted June 25, 2008, 9:13A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 5

CoasterBuzz Podcast #115 posted

Early season, WWW sold for real, Geauga Lake drama and other failures, scary slides, A-B sale, airfare woof, Waldameer, the east coaster Gonchar Family Festival.
Posted June 23, 2008, 8:10P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28

KIExtreme.com posts construction update for Kings Island 2009 project

Mystery project kicks into high gear with ravine work and settle dust in the former Swan Lake.
Posted June 23, 2008, 8:09P | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 7

Talent hub for theme parks lies in Orlando area

Region is one-stop shop for amusement industry talent.
Posted June 23, 2008, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Developer wants to build London Eye scale wheel on Orlando's International Drive

Company bought 20 acres near SeaWorld and the convention center.
Posted June 23, 2008, 9:24A | Contributed by greatwhitenorth | Comments: 14

Florida developer wins bid for Wild West World

Wide range of entertainment options considered for park, including amusements and gaming in the long term. An unnamed operator has been considered.
Posted June 19, 2008, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Senator challenges sale of Anheuser-Busch

Legislators have strong feelings about keeping the company in American hands, which operates the Busch Gardens and SeaWorld theme parks.
Posted June 18, 2008, 10:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29

Wild West World going to auction again

Judge looking to maximize selling price for the property.
Posted June 18, 2008, 10:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

PNE Coaster celebrates its 50th birthday

Free rides given on the landmark at the Pacific National Exhibition.
Posted June 18, 2008, 10:23A | Contributed by eightdotthree | Comments: 1

Geauga Lake auction begins, Big Dipper sells for $5,000

Controversy erupts during the auction around former ACE president.
Posted June 17, 2008, 4:28P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 57

Disney attends science fair in Imagineering outreach

New technology demonstrated for youth at New York University.
Posted June 16, 2008, 10:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Man stabbed at Six Flags America

Police could not locate the suspect in the park.
Posted June 16, 2008, 10:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Buckeye Lake amusement park was once destination of choice

Newspaper profiles the defunct park.
Posted June 16, 2008, 10:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

LA Times profiles the first Busch Gardens in SoCal

Opened more than a century ago, the first gardens pre-dated the theme parks and many breweries.
Posted June 15, 2008, 8:09P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Auctioneer says Geauga Lake Big Dipper was offered to ACE for free

Ride will be part of the general auction this week.
Posted June 14, 2008, 1:45P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31

Theme parks could be sold in Anheuser-Busch deal

Offer to buy the brewer could result in the sale of its SeaWorld and Busch Gardens theme parks.
Posted June 13, 2008, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Six Flags New England granted blanket zoning variance

Park would not need a variance for structures between 45 and 125 feet.
Posted June 13, 2008, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Six Flags reduces debt in bond exchange

New notes bonds due in 2016.
Posted June 13, 2008, 9:50A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 2

Wild West World sale doesn't close, judge seeks more potential buyers

Some developers offering more than original agreed sale price.
Posted June 12, 2008, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

PARC Management, LLC to purchase Magic Springs & Crystal Falls

Terms of the deal not disclosed, current management will remain.
Posted June 10, 2008, 10:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Cedar Fair reports early season trends

Hotel bookings down, attendance and revenue soft in most northern parks.
Posted June 10, 2008, 9:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

CoasterBuzz Podcast #114 posted

Delta fail, Hard Rock Park, Kings Island is far out man, X2, SeaWorld's flying coaster, Kentucky accident report, fire in Hollywood, Gonch deleted, Jeff returns from Universal Orlando and Simpsons.
Posted June 9, 2008, 9:35P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Disney World modeled in 3-D in Google Earth

Partnership between Google and Disney allows for a virtual tour of Disney's Orlando properties.
Posted June 9, 2008, 9:44A | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 4

Game developer says Six Flags video game in the works

40 mini-games will be a part of the game.
Posted June 9, 2008, 9:41A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 7

Blowtorch accidentally started fire at Universal Hollywood

Tool was used on roof of building facade before igniting the blaze.
Posted June 3, 2008, 12:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Universal says Back to The Future courthouse was saved from fire

Park issues a press release with more specific details about the fire at the Hollywood park.
Posted June 2, 2008, 12:29P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Fire breaks out at Universal Studio Hollywood, destroys sets

A pressurized cylinder exploded at Universal Studios on Sunday, injuring two firefighters as they tried to fight a blaze that began earlier in the day, Los Angeles authorities said.
Posted June 1, 2008, 9:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

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