August, 2006
Meg Crofton is fourth president for Orlando resort, and succeeds her former boss, Al Weiss.
Posted August 31, 2006, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Joe Schott is a 25-year Disney veteran, and most recently served as director of park operations in Orlando.
Posted August 31, 2006, 9:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Ride will be replaced with an undisclosed attraction.
Posted August 30, 2006, 9:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
After being let go by Viacom's Paramount Pictures, film star's production company connects with the execs at Six Flags.
Posted August 29, 2006, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24
Cedar Point's Tony Clark, lots of new stuff announced, Golden Tickets.
Posted August 28, 2006, 6:46P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Show would document coming-of-age drama among the park's staff.
Posted August 28, 2006, 12:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Wiring insulation melted away.
Posted August 28, 2006, 10:53A | Contributed by HeyIsntThatRob? | Comments: 4
Cedar Point, Holiday World again big winners.
Posted August 27, 2006, 11:25P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Founding partners Stan Checketts and Gene Mulvihill have controlling interest in company.
Posted August 26, 2006, 12:44A | Contributed by Kathy Archer | Comments: 13
Girl treated and released from a Cleveland hospital.
Posted August 25, 2006, 9:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Cables broke allowing the carriage to fall.
Posted August 25, 2006, 8:53A | Contributed by Ѕіx Flαgѕ Đαrієή Ĺαkє | Comments: 11
Auction will settle debts for the park's owner after land owner wins court battle.
Posted August 25, 2006, 8:47A | Contributed by beast7369 | Comments: 11
New general manager's life was rocked by Hurricane Katrina disaster.
Posted August 25, 2006, 8:43A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 5
After many court battles, park gets green light for new coaster.
Posted August 25, 2006, 8:38A | Contributed by Zingo! | Comments: 1
Despite different target audiences, both resorts cities have similarities.
Posted August 24, 2006, 9:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
New ride will combine water ride and unique coaster elements.
Posted August 23, 2006, 1:58P | Contributed by Rihard | Comments: 20
New coaster will be a floorless dive coaster topping out at 205 feet.
Posted August 23, 2006, 1:55P | Contributed by Farceman | Comments: 34
State and PKI say they've made repairs, but will continue to test the ride.
Posted August 23, 2006, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Owner needs an investor or buyer in order to overcome bankruptcy and open.
Posted August 23, 2006, 9:20A | Contributed by CoasterDiscern | Comments: 3
Owned by Donald Trump, the pier will be replaced by "mixed use" development.
Posted August 22, 2006, 8:58A | Contributed by Crashmando | Comments: 12
Universal Orlando is hot, ticket prices are up, long stays are in, lawsuit news, Jeff hits Hersheypark while Pat hits Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.
Posted August 21, 2006, 6:57P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Industry people say it's profitable as an amusement park, others see "better" use for it.
Posted August 21, 2006, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
It's not yet clear if sick boys were infected before visiting the park. Park re-opened after two days.
Posted August 21, 2006, 9:13A | Contributed by Carl | Comments: 2
Ride operator allowed large woman to sit sideways.
Posted August 21, 2006, 9:09A | Contributed by Rihard | Comments: 5
Four Circleville, Ohio residents are suing for injuries, lost wages and pain and suffering.
Posted August 18, 2006, 9:34A | Contributed by rhinozero8 | Comments: 15
$1.2 million settlement accepted for accident where park was held partially responsible.
Posted August 17, 2006, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Owners have set a May 2007 deadline to try to save the amusement park.
Posted August 17, 2006, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Visitor count from the UK takes a significant hit.
Posted August 17, 2006, 9:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Girl was running to family after a ride when she collapsed.
Posted August 17, 2006, 9:35A | Contributed by etuftedal | Comments: 16
With new owners and a $4 million renovation, Ghost Town will reopen in 2007.
Posted August 17, 2006, 9:32A | Contributed by Incidentalist | Comments: 6
County has approved construction of the new ride after years of controversy.
Posted August 17, 2006, 9:30A | Contributed by Zingo | Comments: 9
Gate pricing raised to match Disney, while online prices stay the same.
Posted August 15, 2006, 10:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Disney tickets up, so is profit, no one pays full price, Elitch Gardens future uncertain, Darien Lake uncertain, Oakwood accident shouldn't have happened, Busch Gardens Europe teases new ride.
Posted August 14, 2006, 8:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Update features images of Wildfire and Powder Keg.
Posted August 14, 2006, 8:55A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 6
Performer fell 30 feet during performance, died the next day.
Posted August 14, 2006, 8:50A | Contributed by Incidentalist | Comments: 8
Announcement is a few weeks off, but video reveals ride will be 205 feet tall.
Posted August 12, 2006, 10:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26
Tourism already brings $600 million to local economy.
Posted August 11, 2006, 8:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Elected officials debate the tax after Kennywood's was repealed across the state.
Posted August 11, 2006, 8:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Former GM takes regional post, retail director heads park.
Posted August 11, 2006, 8:43A | Contributed by SirCharles | Comments: 1
Despite recent price hikes, few tourists actually pay full single-day admission price.
Posted August 10, 2006, 2:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
While video evidence suggests that Hayley Williams was not restrained when she fell to her death in 2004, an anonymous letter says the park skipped on shoulder restraints based on cost.
Posted August 10, 2006, 11:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
Strong attendance, per capita spending and occupancy boosts numbers.
Posted August 9, 2006, 9:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Park cuts a month off end of operating season.
Posted August 9, 2006, 9:23A | Contributed by SFDL_Dude | Comments: 46
Classic storybook theme park is still growing.
Posted August 8, 2006, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Report says park will open in 2010.
Posted August 8, 2006, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Zoning, infrastructure and local feelings imply the property is best served as an amusement park.
Posted August 8, 2006, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Rider behavior, new parks, losses and falling revenue, Son of Beast needs surgery.
Posted August 7, 2006, 6:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Aerial shots show vertical construction progress at Cedar Point.
Posted August 7, 2006, 11:07A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 1
Company intends to put the park up for sale this week.
Posted August 7, 2006, 11:07A | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 25
Winners score trips, cash.
Posted August 7, 2006, 11:05A | Contributed by CoasterFanNhouston | Comments: 4
Latest price increase includes one park, one day.
Posted August 7, 2006, 10:59A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 14
Part of Kings Island coaster must be taken apart and rebuilt under state supervision.
Posted August 5, 2006, 11:05A | Contributed by CoastersNSich | Comments: 33
Workers told budget cuts are motivating factor, park might be sold.
Posted August 4, 2006, 9:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
Moody's downgrades rating, Shapiro says company is in long term transition.
Posted August 3, 2006, 8:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31
Despite some skepticism, developer says the park will be built near Wheeling.
Posted August 3, 2006, 8:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Zoomer's Gas N' Go will be similar to the antique car rides featured at many parks.
Posted August 2, 2006, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Islamic Leisure cancels its event due to poor ticket sales, negating the double-book situation with the park.
Posted August 2, 2006, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
Loss narrows compared to same quarter last year.
Posted August 2, 2006, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
New business will take the park's place.
Posted August 2, 2006, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Authored "Cedar Point: The Queen of American Watering Places."
Posted August 2, 2006, 10:54A | Contributed by millrace | Comments: 2
Roller coasters are inherently safer than most of our daily activities.
Posted August 1, 2006, 9:10A | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 14
Revenue down 2% from last year.
Posted August 1, 2006, 9:06A | Contributed by Jazma | Comments: 13
Skyhawk tech, winter economics at PKI, Geauga Lake vs. Kennywood, Cypress Gardens success, Wild Escape in Wheeling, let's talk about weight.
Posted July 31, 2006, 7:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4