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July, 2006

Wild Escape Theme Park announced for Wheeling, WV

One third of park scheduled to stay open year round.
Posted July 28, 2006, 9:31A | Contributed by PerrysburgGuy | Comments: 33

Girl hit with loose object on coaster at Iowa Adventureland

Loose board was not a part of the ride.
Posted July 27, 2006, 6:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Cypress Gardens huge success with water park

Park expects to easily exceed attendance expectations for the year.
Posted July 27, 2006, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Malaysian company bids on Universal Singapore project

Genting International hopes to partner with Universal to build multi-day resort.
Posted July 27, 2006, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Geauga Lake and Kennywood battle with ads

Parks try to win the hearts and minds of regional customers.
Posted July 27, 2006, 8:58A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 22

Lawsuit alleges Son Of Beast improperly maintained prior to accident

Suit filed on behalf of two of the injured.
Posted July 25, 2006, 8:59A | Contributed by rhinozero8 | Comments: 39

Water park where boy lost legs partially re-opens

Owner making repairs to fix violations found by provincial work safety board.
Posted July 24, 2006, 8:06P | Contributed by greatwhitenorth | Comments: 13

Teacher does special effects at Six Flags Over Texas in summer

High school theater director gets to "blow stuff up" in the summer.
Posted July 24, 2006, 8:03P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 1

Kings Island cancels Winterfest

Attendance was low for last year's event.
Posted July 24, 2006, 7:55P | Contributed by CoastersNSich | Comments: 28

CoasterBuzz Podcast #39 posted

Magic Annexation, SOB speculation, insurance companies as inspectors, no Paramount Park in China, Alton Towers accident, food is more interesting than violence.
Posted July 24, 2006, 7:03P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Skyhawk pneumatic system profiled in trade magazine

Giant swing generates 73,000 pounds of thrust.
Posted July 24, 2006, 8:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Teen injured in gang rumble at Thorpe Park

Boy suffered severe head injuries after fight between two gangs.
Posted July 21, 2006, 9:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24

Marineland of the Pacific finally comes down for good

Former theme park will be replaced with a resort.
Posted July 21, 2006, 9:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

29 People hurt in Alton Towers accident

Runaway Mine Train carriage separates from rest of train.
Posted July 21, 2006, 9:07A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10

Cedar Fair will not build Paramount Park in China

Company says the ongoing talks are not part of the acquisition deal.
Posted July 19, 2006, 9:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Delaware rides inspected by insurance companies

No state agency, but state official says insurance companies have most at stake.
Posted July 19, 2006, 9:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Great Wolf launches video game inspired vacations

World of Warcraft inspiration for vacation quests.
Posted July 19, 2006, 8:58A | Contributed by onceler | Comments: 1

CoasterBuzz Podcast #38 posted

Son of Beast beats people up, while other accidents cause much worse.
Posted July 17, 2006, 8:54P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Coaster fans ponder the future of Son of Beast at PKI

Enthusiast say they think a better coaster should take its place.
Posted July 17, 2006, 3:32P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 44

Santa Clarita wants to annex Six Flags Magic Mountain

City offering incentives to Six Flags for annexation.
Posted July 17, 2006, 9:15A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 31

Hard Rock theme park breaks ground

New park expected to open in spring 2008 and add thousands of jobs.
Posted July 17, 2006, 9:06A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 6

Hersheypark announces The Boardwalk for 2007

New themed area will feature new water park attractions, food and retail.
Posted July 12, 2006, 11:48P | Contributed by greatwhitenorth | Comments: 20

Alcohol sales boost margins at theme parks

Guests say alcohol offerings create vacation feel.
Posted July 12, 2006, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30

PKI answers questions about Son of Beast incident

Confusion in mainstream media has led to a number of inaccuracies and conspiracy theories about Sunday's events.
Posted July 12, 2006, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27

Boy loses both legs below knee in water-park accident

Boy's leg sucked into intake in bottom of pool.`
Posted July 11, 2006, 5:17P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 25

Six Flags says guest satisfaction at five-year high

Surveys tell of strong improvement in overall park operation.
Posted July 11, 2006, 6:10A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 4

Stricker's Grove media posted on Coasterimage.com

29 New photos and a video added.
Posted July 11, 2006, 6:07A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 4

Two girls injured falling from carnival Zipper

Witnesses said the girls fell about 25 feet.
Posted July 9, 2006, 11:40P | Contributed by TopWeb01 | Comments: 22

Son of Beast accident at PKI sends dozens to hospital

Cause of rider discomfort not yet known.
Posted July 9, 2006, 11:35P | Contributed by madfan0569 | Comments: 41

Dollywood announces details on Mystery Mine

Park posts specs for Gerstlauer themed ride.
Posted July 8, 2006, 11:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Shapiro faces uphill battle, analysts say it's a long-term project

Six Flags CEO painted bleak picture in conference call for turn around, but fans and analysts feel it's a long-term project to turn around the company.
Posted July 8, 2006, 11:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Locals not thrilled about potential Six Flags Magic Mountain closing

Area residents would rather have the park than another housing development.
Posted July 8, 2006, 11:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Columbus Zoo optimistic about acquisition of Wyandot Lake

Columbus Zoo talks about future of Wyandot Lake and that they may close the park for a year to renovate.
Posted July 8, 2006, 11:03A | Contributed by Trick Track | Comments: 3

Fun with Gravity: The story of John Fetterman

At the age of 52, John Fettermen discusses Flying Turns, and his obsession with coasters.
Posted July 8, 2006, 10:57A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 1

Fun Spot coaster stuck upside down

Police said 12 riders were trapped on the Afterburner roller coaster.
Posted July 8, 2006, 10:53A | Contributed by j_o_e_y__ | Comments: 3

Six Flags wants out of New Orleans, offers the city a deal

Company doesn't thing the park has long-term viability.
Posted July 1, 2006, 11:39A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 39

CoasterBuzz Podcast #37 posted

Cedar Fair closes on Paramount Parks deal, news, and BeastBuzz 2006 audio.
Posted June 30, 2006, 11:07P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Cedar Fair completes acquisition of Paramount Parks

Company will assume control of parks immediately.
Posted June 30, 2006, 9:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

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