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June, 2009

Kings Dominion construction ramps up for new roller coaster

Park rep says Internet sources "fairly accurate" regarding the type of coaster.
Posted June 30, 2009, 10:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 104

Merlin confirms Central Florida is in the running for second US Legoland

Possible locations vary from Winter Haven to Kissimee.
Posted June 30, 2009, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

The Pirates League opens at Magic Kingdom for makeover experience

Less girlie than Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, attraction will have broader appeal that includes adults.
Posted June 30, 2009, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Hong Kong Disneyland confirms government deal, announces expansion

Park will add around 30 new attractions.
Posted June 30, 2009, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #146 posted

Fall Affair, Disney museum, genetic filth, Son of Beast, Iraqiland, Busch Sesame Street, Six Flags and Chrysler, Epcot and GM, History, PETA, HHN, Legoland, iPhone apps.
Posted June 29, 2009, 2:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Renovated Hall of Presidents previewed by passholders at Magic Kingdom

Attraction features new president Obama and film narrated by Morgan Freeman.
Posted June 29, 2009, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 131

Kings Dominion general manager profiled by Richmond newspaper

Pat Jones started seasonally at the park and eventually because a vice president in the Paramount Parks era, getting GM promotion from Cedar Fair.
Posted June 29, 2009, 10:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22

Beech Bend's Sea Dragon came from Neverland, attracts Michael Jackson fans

The park acquired the ride from Jackson's ranch at auction last year.
Posted June 29, 2009, 10:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21

Opening date for new coaster at Universal Studios Florida is still unknown

Park officials still quote "summer" opening, but will not offer a specific day.
Posted June 29, 2009, 10:03A | Contributed by Amnesiac | Comments: 14

Companies like Cedar Fair deal with Twitter imposters

Marketing company takes name, offers services, while legal experts ponder cybersquatting law's applicability.
Posted June 28, 2009, 8:57P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

San Antonio paper says parks not reporting accidents

Local paper says serious accidents went unreported, while state inconsistently enforces reporting law.
Posted June 28, 2009, 3:04P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

More theme park iPhone apps appear in app store

Applications designed to aid guests of Disney World and Universal.
Posted June 26, 2009, 12:22P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Legoland has competition to hire more master builders

New employees will help build models for new Malaysia park.
Posted June 26, 2009, 12:22P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Universal Orlando adds Saw franchise to Halloween Horror Nights

Characters from Saw, Chucky and Wolfman will headline this year's annual Halloween event.
Posted June 25, 2009, 1:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Lakeside Cyclone closed without target for reopening

Park says it ran out of time to try to recondition the coaster in time for its 70th anniversary.
Posted June 25, 2009, 10:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

PETA wants feds to investigate dolphin death at Discovery Cove

Animal rights group wants to know if dolphin was properly cared for.
Posted June 25, 2009, 10:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 36

Source says Disney has reached deal for Hong Kong expansion

Government official says deal is worth HK$7 billion ($903.3 million USD), of which HK$4 billion would be used to expand.
Posted June 25, 2009, 10:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

GM Test Track sponsorship still up in the air

Sources tell the Orlando Sentinel that a contract extension may have been signed before June 1.
Posted June 24, 2009, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21

Six Flags extends marketing agreement with Chrysler in 13 parks

Official vehicle status and interactive displays a part of the deal.
Posted June 24, 2009, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

State report says woman suffered a burst blood vessel in her brain after SOB ride

Ohio Department of Agriculture conducting investigation into incident at Kings Island.
Posted June 23, 2009, 5:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 38

Busch Gardens Tampa to build a Sesame Street area

Similar to the one found in Willimasburg, the area will feature a small coaster.
Posted June 23, 2009, 10:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

US Military helps Iraqis restore amusement park in Baghdad

Americans contribute to fixing the electricity and water pumps while Iraqi workers were removing garbage and cleaning the lake as part of the first phase.
Posted June 23, 2009, 10:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Son of Beast closed for investigation

Woman claims to have suffered a head injury while riding on May 31st.
Posted June 22, 2009, 11:08P | Contributed by Pagoda Gift Shop | Comments: 28

42 Hospitalized after inhaling toxic fumes at Holiday World

Pump failure in Splashin' Safari water park releases excess chemicals.
Posted June 22, 2009, 11:04P | Contributed by metallik | Comments: 4

CoasterBuzz Podcast #145 posted

Club pricing, trip reports, Six Flags bankruptcy, Starlight Experience, technology, angry family, more tech, discounts, Cedar Fair Ohio strategy, clock tower, lost kid, Orlando blacklisted.
Posted June 22, 2009, 11:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Walt Disney museum on target for October opening in San Francisco

Museum will explore the company founder's life, under the direction of his family.
Posted June 22, 2009, 10:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Freestyle working to establish partnerships, has cash to survive economy

Park officials say they're working to partner with businesses that bring tourists to the area.
Posted June 20, 2009, 11:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 49

Orlando officials think city is on a federal no-gathering list

Tourism officials see the area losing out on government backed meetings and gatherings, perhaps because the city is too fun.
Posted June 19, 2009, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Six Flags marketing: We're still open

Company expected to up its marketing budget to get the word out that its bankruptcy doesn't close the parks.
Posted June 18, 2009, 2:09P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25

Universal Studios Hollywood reopens Courthouse Square

Fire destroyed the backlot location last year that served as a part of tram studio tour.
Posted June 18, 2009, 2:09P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Chessington accused of letting four-year-old wander out of park

Mother says son walked out the exit of Chessington World of Adventures while she had her back turned.
Posted June 18, 2009, 2:09P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

NYC planning commission approves rezoning for Coney Island

Officials say new zoning will preserve amusements and bring in 4,500 new apartments.
Posted June 17, 2009, 11:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Parks offer discounts and free stuff to keep guests coming

Discounting and options like free food or rooms are everywhere this year to keep customers coming in down economy.
Posted June 17, 2009, 11:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Paralyzed marine denied free entrance to Michigan's Adventure

Family argued his condition and status as a veteran entitled him to free admission.
Posted June 17, 2009, 10:52A | Contributed by Dave C | Comments: 62

Shapiro assures employees that jobs and benefits are safe

Letter to employees says the bankruptcy offers start of "revival" for the company.
Posted June 16, 2009, 5:08P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Six Flags seeks $750 million credit facility

Statement made in latest regulatory filing following bankruptcy announcement.
Posted June 16, 2009, 5:07P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Six Flags bankruptcy won't delay Dubai project

Developer is not clear about the company's continues involvement in the project.
Posted June 16, 2009, 11:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

PointBuzz posts high definition video feature on Cedar Point's Starlight Experience

Feature has video of the show and the theatrical technology that drives it.
Posted June 15, 2009, 2:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

CoasterBuzz Podcast #144 posted

Lassiter positive, Beech Bend, moron crime, Geauga Lake's all wet, 'copter crash, iPhone app, Starlight Experience, Congo River at Schlitterbahn, Six Flags Chapter 11, Dominion building, passports.
Posted June 15, 2009, 12:52P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Shapiro: "This is not a liquidation"

Six Flags CEO upbeat about the company's future as they head into bankruptcy proceedings.
Posted June 15, 2009, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Six Flags files for Chapter 11

Company shouldering more than $2 billion in debt with payments due, will convert $1.8 billion to equity.
Posted June 13, 2009, 6:17P | Contributed by stevesteve8383 | Comments: 31

Schlitterbahn's new ride like a jungle adventure

Congo River opens at the New Braunfels water park.
Posted June 12, 2009, 4:52P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

PointBuzz posts photos from Starlight Experience

Photos feature highlights from Cedar Point's new light show.
Posted June 11, 2009, 2:24P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 10

Tired of long lines at Magic Kingdom? Now, there's an app for that

iPhone app for wait times developed by laid-off worker from ad agency.
Posted June 11, 2009, 2:23P | Contributed by jshorerzd | Comments: 24

Pilot crash lands helicopter in Dreamworld parking lot

Aircraft apparently lost power when the pilot decided to put it down in parking lot.
Posted June 10, 2009, 9:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom lives on

Water park opens for its second season without the amusement park.
Posted June 9, 2009, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 40

Dorney worker arrested for stealing game money

Authorities say the worker tried to take $52 in her sock.
Posted June 9, 2009, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 38

CoasterBuzz Podcast #143 posted

Coastermania, enthusiast entitlement, Toomer, FastPass, Fanboys, Playboy, the 49ers, Segways, Gravitycast, slow days, Starlight Experience.
Posted June 9, 2009, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28

Kaitlyn Lasitter's story chronicled in hospital's magazine

Ride accident victim now has full use of one of her severed feet, and a prosthesis for the other.
Posted June 8, 2009, 10:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Beech Bend owes longevity to almighty dime

Park owner was known for buying everything with cash and voiding credit.
Posted June 8, 2009, 10:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Former Astroland owners donate star to Smithsonian

Eight-foot lighted star will be featured in the museum's new Air and Space facility, opening in 2011.
Posted June 5, 2009, 12:41P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

The Gravity Group posts POV video of China's first wooden coaster

Twists and turns of the new ride captured on video and posted to YouTube.
Posted June 4, 2009, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Hearing considers settlement that would continue ban on Segways in Disney parks

Disability rights activists argue to federal judge that ban on Segways in parks is unfair.
Posted June 4, 2009, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Wild West World investor disputes fraud charges against Etheredge

"Victim" says that he loaned money to a "brother in need."
Posted June 4, 2009, 10:22A | Contributed by du8die | Comments: 0

Cedar Fair wants Santa Clara to delay or reject 49ers deal

Great America's owners said the plan didn't address their concerns about parking and other potential financial losses.
Posted June 3, 2009, 11:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Mom not pleased with Playboy bunny logo poster as amusement prize

Portland mother says her son came home with the poster from a school field trip.
Posted June 2, 2009, 9:41A | Contributed by Junior | Comments: 89

CoasterBuzz Podcast #142 posted

Length, GCI love, Terminator, Six Flags turn around, Obamabot, Disney promo, Waldameer v. Conneaut, Freestyle v. Hard Rock Park, dreadlocks, new coaster events.
Posted June 1, 2009, 11:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 53

Disney adds time shares despite recession

Company assumes risk opening new properties as sales fall.
Posted June 1, 2009, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28

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