July, 2007
Company says they're in no such negotiations.
Posted July 30, 2007, 1:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
The firm also said it plans to commit at least $500 million, and as much as $800 million, to upgrade parks.
Posted July 30, 2007, 9:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Strong work ethic helps park extend season well into the fall.
Posted July 30, 2007, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Classic Thunderbolt is scaled by one of hundreds of state-certified ride inspectors.
Posted July 30, 2007, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Dated film an embarrassment to Canadians.
Posted July 30, 2007, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Project expected to be a part of mall's expansion.
Posted July 27, 2007, 11:55P | Contributed by sws | Comments: 5
Attendance, per cap up 3%, revenue up 6%, loss also slightly higher due to marketing expense.
Posted July 27, 2007, 1:42P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
A Kansas City-area bank is seeking to seize almost $1 million in rides leased to the park, saying the insurance on them has lapsed.
Posted July 27, 2007, 1:29P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Includes a review and nearly 30 photos of Europe's largest indoor theme park.
Posted July 27, 2007, 1:01P | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 1
Florida inspector says the girl tried to stand up on teacup ride, leading to her severe head injury.
Posted July 26, 2007, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Four new rides, including a Sponge Bob themed coaster are part of a $30 million overhaul of the park.
Posted July 24, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 37
Tax incentives for development, Brit travel online, fake hotel perks, life jackets at Cedar Fair water parks, Six Flags stock up and down, sell-lease-finance!, Dollywood, Edmonton, Bon Jovi, Playland, Kennywood storm, Starliner.
Posted July 23, 2007, 11:53P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Annualized rate holds steady at rate of $1.90 per unit.
Posted July 23, 2007, 12:11P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
A jury awarded $1.2 million to a Monroeville couple whose daughter was in a May 31, 2002, storm, when the roof over The Whip collapsed, crushing her skull.
Posted July 23, 2007, 9:06A | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 33
The former Miracle Strip roller coaster is now giving rides at the Central Florida park.
Posted July 20, 2007, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 75
Mind Scrambler will be removed from the park.
Posted July 20, 2007, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Tentatively named "Captain Andy’s Indoor Waterpark Resort," the water park could be open in 2010.
Posted July 19, 2007, 2:43P | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 5
Riders will be able to soak each other and targets in this new river ride.
Posted July 19, 2007, 2:39P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23
The Galaxy Orbiter is Galaxyland's newest family-friendly thrill ride to hit the mall since Mindbender opened in 1985.
Posted July 19, 2007, 9:13A | Contributed by greatwhitenorth | Comments: 11
Transaction will pay off debt and fund investment.
Posted July 18, 2007, 9:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Standard & Poor's likes the theme park operator's new focus on family-oriented entertainment.
Posted July 18, 2007, 9:04A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 0
Anyone shorter than 4 feet will have to wear a life jacket in some of the park's water attractions.
Posted July 18, 2007, 8:59A | Contributed by Infamy | Comments: 15
Rick Munarriz from The Motley Fool breaks down the Cedar Fair sale story from The NY Post, plus Wild West World bites the dust, silly water park names, and the lawsuit comes to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.
Posted July 16, 2007, 7:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Internet brokers say they are now undercutting high-street travel agents by as much as 25%.
Posted July 16, 2007, 9:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Witness says he heard a snap when the riders pulled the rip cord.
Posted July 15, 2007, 11:58P | Contributed by milhouse1231 | Comments: 19
The project is expected to cost more than $600 million and cover 250 acres.
Posted July 15, 2007, 11:43P | Contributed by Rocket Town | Comments: 2
The parents of a 13-year-old Louisville girl whose feet were severed by a Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom ride sued the theme park today claiming it failed to maintain the equipment and ensure riders’ safety.
Posted July 13, 2007, 10:04A | Contributed by ClarkKentuckyKingdom | Comments: 43
Public had the opportunity to vote on names for the former Wyandot Lake.
Posted July 13, 2007, 10:01A | Contributed by wlfan | Comments: 17
Anaheim business owners and residents will pursue a ballot initiative to give voters zoning control over the Disney's planned third theme park.
Posted July 12, 2007, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Utility says the Holiday World owner violates an arrangement that promotes rural utility development.
Posted July 12, 2007, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
The beating has prompted calls for Six Flags to improve security around the park.
Posted July 12, 2007, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Columnist makes a case for the giant to buy the regional amusement park operator.
Posted July 11, 2007, 3:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31
Executives from banks said they did what they normally do in lending money to a new venture; they did their due diligence and took a calculated risk.
Posted July 11, 2007, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Officials at the county-owned amusement park said no conclusions should be drawn from the three deaths since May 2004.
Posted July 10, 2007, 12:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Photos and video show the very early years of the park.
Posted July 10, 2007, 11:54A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 8
A rainy spring and construction cost overruns did in Wild West World before it ever found its stride, says co-owner.
Posted July 9, 2007, 1:57P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
According to NY Post, deal is contingent on senior management retaining jobs.
Posted July 9, 2007, 9:20A | Contributed by tambo | Comments: 43
Controversial sign over the attraction will be removed while the inside gets a makeover.
Posted July 6, 2007, 1:45P | Contributed by matt. | Comments: 17
Son of Beast reopened around 2 p.m. yesterday.
Posted July 5, 2007, 12:45P | Contributed by Schwiedy | Comments: 14
Revenue up 2% in first six months with per cap up 5%, attendance down 3%.
Posted July 5, 2007, 12:39P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 45
Until the investigation can be completed, the Superman Tower of Power ride will remain under a stop-operation order.
Posted July 3, 2007, 10:29A | Contributed by ClarkKentuckyKingdom | Comments: 12
Soda sucking, happy dolphins, Japanese maintenance, Dorney Impulse, Hershey master plan, Ohio inspections, Universal Studios horror, airtime, newsworthiness, better Six Flags experiences.
Posted July 2, 2007, 6:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Investigators say it was "not designed to cause significant property damage or injuries."
Posted July 2, 2007, 4:39P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
City, residents, developers unable to agree on a plan as of now.
Posted July 2, 2007, 1:49P | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy | Comments: 5
Witnesses say she bumped her head, but not how it happened.
Posted June 30, 2007, 11:52P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5
Second death on this ride, third in three years at the park.
Posted June 30, 2007, 11:43P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11