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August, 2007

Cedar Fair 2008 platinum passes offer uniform pricing of $140 for all parks

New pass structure gets guest into all 12 amusement parks, five water parks, and includes parking.
Posted August 31, 2007, 9:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31

SeaWorld Orlando learns customer experience keys from sister park Discovery Cove

A number of new initiatives increase guest satisfaction even with larger crowds.
Posted August 29, 2007, 9:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Alton Towers wants to control rain

After the summer deluge sparked a dip in visitors, bosses say they are working on plans to make the 500-acre site rain-free.
Posted August 29, 2007, 9:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

No firm offers made for Wild West World

Despite some interest, the park does not have a buyer, and bankruptcy proceedings will soon begin.
Posted August 29, 2007, 9:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Law suits regularly in play for Cedar Point, Kalahari

Newspaper cites a number of different cases in the court system.
Posted August 27, 2007, 8:11P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

CoasterBuzz Podcast #86 posted

Ontario love, wood coaster maintenance guys, cash heist, Hong Kong Disneyland, Kennywood gold, Six Flags publishing, Michigan market.
Posted August 27, 2007, 7:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Canada's Wonderland announces Behemoth

B&M hyper coaster will feature new train style.
Posted August 27, 2007, 11:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 75

Michigan park developer has history of failure

Public officials have concern over the developer's plans to build in Crawford County, Michigan.
Posted August 24, 2007, 9:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Six Flags will publish kids books on animals

Books will tie in to animals at Six Flags properties.
Posted August 24, 2007, 9:44A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 4

Bolt blamed in South Korea ferris wheel deaths

Incorrectly positioned bolt prevented car from swinging to normal position.
Posted August 23, 2007, 10:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Anaheim puts Disney inspired zoning issue on June 2008 balot

The council had previously delayed action on the matter to give Walt Disney Co. and the developer a chance to settle their differences.
Posted August 22, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Gold Rush over at Kennywood

The 1981 Gold Rusher is closing this week at Kennywood Park.
Posted August 22, 2007, 9:11A | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 27

Hong Kong Disneyland offering student pass on missed attendance goals

Concessions came amid reports that attendances in the park's second year might not reach four million.
Posted August 21, 2007, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Woman indicted for stealing $75,000 from Kings Island

Cash controller allegedly falsified deposits, missing money discovered in audit.
Posted August 21, 2007, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

CoasterBuzz Podcast #85 posted

Baby's daddy, Wild West World not wild, the legacy of the CCI bankruptcy, K'Nex kids, Hot Wheels, and a very lengthy debate about how to measure the success of an amusement park operator.
Posted August 20, 2007, 6:48P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Wooden coaster carpenters walk the rails every morning

With a nod to nostalgia and an eye for detail, mechanics minister to wooden roller coasters.
Posted August 20, 2007, 11:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Disney engineers visit Enchnated Forest to look at new ride

Trackless ride system intrigues team from theme park giant.
Posted August 20, 2007, 9:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

New amusement park planned for Eastern Ontario town

New project will add jobs as hundreds are lost by closing of other businesses.
Posted August 20, 2007, 9:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Editorial: Subsidized attractions have history of failure

Pittsburgh columnist says government funding of new attractions is a waste of taxpayer money.
Posted August 16, 2007, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22

Parks America wants to buy Wild West World

Park could open in 2008 if transaction is completed.
Posted August 15, 2007, 9:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Universal Orlando matches Disney price hike, reports 32% higher profit

Attendance down slightly with split of Easter holiday between quarters.
Posted August 14, 2007, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 40

Five killed in Korean Ferris wheel accident

Investigators don't yet know why gondola overturned.
Posted August 13, 2007, 5:43P | Contributed by Juggalotus | Comments: 10

CoasterBuzz Podcast #84 posted

Connection meltdown, Coney confusion, protecting you from yourself, repetitive stress injury, Setpoint chiefs, Disney goes Hollywood, really exclusive treatment, trimming your Voyage.
Posted August 13, 2007, 5:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Teens set record height for K'Nex roller coaster

Kids build 30-foot Dragster inspired coaster, will go for 40 feet on next attempt.
Posted August 13, 2007, 12:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Liens pile on Wild West World, owner kept soliciting investments

While vendors line up to get paid, Thomas Etheredge kept borrowing from friends.
Posted August 13, 2007, 10:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Disney renames Disney-MGM Studios to Disney Hollywood Studios

Re-branding will take place this coming January.
Posted August 9, 2007, 4:04P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Setpoint founders ready to focus on amusement rides

Co-founders will sell stake in other businesses to focus on the ride manufacturing business.
Posted August 9, 2007, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

What does continuous rollercoaster riding do to the body?

Coaster marathon riding can cause various health problems.
Posted August 8, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21

Dania teacup-ride injury triggers debate

Florida officials don't suggest changes to ride after accident, and critics wonder why.
Posted August 8, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Disney and Universal adapt themes for foreign markets

Differences in language, customs, social values, humor, legends and interests force companies to develop variations on their themes.
Posted August 7, 2007, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Roller-coaster.com.au posts photos of Dreamworld's Mick Doohan Motocoaster

Australian theme park to open Intamin's first motorbike roller coaster.
Posted August 7, 2007, 9:05A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 3

CoasterBuzz Podcast #83 posted

Lawsuits, accidents, Mall of America action, quarterly results from Cedar Fair and Six Flags, O Epcot, critters and conservation, the $71 theme park ticket.
Posted August 6, 2007, 8:09P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

NY Daily News says Coney Island plans dead in the water

High ranking official reportedly says city won't talk given developers current vision for the area.
Posted August 6, 2007, 8:08P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 6

Cuyahoga County Fair near Cleveland features historic artifacts from Ohio theme parks

The exhibit will feature items from Cedar Point, Euclid Beach, Geauga Lake and Chippewa Lake parks.
Posted August 6, 2007, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Two boys injured on fair ride in Kentucky, safety inspectors spread thin in state

Boys thrown from ride after worn spring found in restraint.
Posted August 6, 2007, 9:37A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 6

Walt Disney World tickets rising to $71 for one day

Annual increase likely to be followed by other Orlando parks.
Posted August 4, 2007, 8:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Tilburgse Kermis photos added to ThemeParks.ie

Photos include XXL, a fully portable equivalent to the Frisbee ride.
Posted August 4, 2007, 8:43A | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 10

Abandoned sea otter nursed to health at SeaWorld San Diego

Wildlife officials don't know why the pup was abandoned by her mother.
Posted August 2, 2007, 10:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Animal rights advocates disapprove of elephant sale from Vallejo to Six Flags

Despite a late effort to move the elephants to a sanctuary by animal rights groups, the sale of the park to Six Flags includes the pachyderms.
Posted August 1, 2007, 9:08A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 17

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