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August, 2008

Man enters low zone, struck by Ninja at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Another person jumps fences and struck by ride, found unconscious.
Posted August 31, 2008, 11:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 35

Kings Island inducts inaugural Walk of Fame members

Kings Island recognizes former employees that have gone on to do extraordinary things.
Posted August 31, 2008, 11:33A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 2

Cedar Point announces 2008 HalloWeekends information

Millennium Force island haunt and several new attractions highlight 12th annual event.
Posted August 28, 2008, 11:26A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 17

Hong Kong Disneyland sees surge in attendance

While still short of initial government expectations, park sees a significant gain over last year.
Posted August 28, 2008, 11:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Accused Six Flags Web site hacker pleads guilty

Authorities tracked man down by examining the images he left on the site.
Posted August 27, 2008, 10:37A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 21

Holiday World announces Pilgrims Plunge, the world's tallest water ride

The 135-foot boat ride will open next spring at the park
Posted August 26, 2008, 1:37P | Contributed by cycloneriders | Comments: 56

New England parks stay open later in the year

Placement of Halloween pushes last day into November.
Posted August 25, 2008, 1:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Disney upgrading Fort Wilderness campground for first time in decades

Big amenities in store for bigger RV's at the resort's classic campground.
Posted August 25, 2008, 1:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Merlin Entertainment chief wants Disney's crown

Merlin chief executive Nick Varney hopes to get involved with the sale of the Anheuser-Busch parks, to add to its already impressive portfolio.
Posted August 25, 2008, 1:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

ACN adds nearly 100 Hersheypark photos

Gallery update features the park's newest coaster, Fahrenheit.
Posted August 25, 2008, 1:04P | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #121 posted

Hard Rock lay-offs, Busch interests, Coney, Holiday World announcement, mid-quarter results, Disneyland worker conflict, Kennywood taxes, stinky gas, new CoasterBuzz, podcast equipment.
Posted August 25, 2008, 1:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Biogas will power kids ride at California State Fair

Gas derived from cow manure will power a small ride through an agreement between electric company and gas producer.
Posted August 21, 2008, 6:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Big Dipper owner a mystery, bids for Geauga Lake land too low to sell

Cedar Fair says that it won't sell the land under the current bids, while the true owner of the Big Dipper is still unknown.
Posted August 21, 2008, 6:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 47

Kennywood to West Mifflin: No new taxes

Park wants assurance that no new taxes will be levied against the park prior to signing agreement.
Posted August 21, 2008, 6:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Disneyland protesters arrested following labor dispute

Resort workers say reduced benefits and lower wages not on par with other area properties.
Posted August 20, 2008, 12:25A | Contributed by rollergator | Comments: 10

Six Flags reports third quarter gains in attendance and revenue

With about two weeks left in the regular operating season, revenue is up 7.6% while attendance is up 5.1%.
Posted August 14, 2008, 3:52P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 8

Analysts are buzzing at potential buyers for Busch parks

Few companies are well suited to buy the parks, which analysts expect InBev to sell off.
Posted August 14, 2008, 3:47P | Contributed by ridemcoaster | Comments: 17

Buzz builds for $8.4 million Holiday World expansion

Park teases with hints of "dropping" as announcement is forthcoming.
Posted August 13, 2008, 11:32A | Contributed by Emiroo | Comments: 40

Demolition of Geauga Lake nearly complete

Few rides remain at the former amusement park.
Posted August 13, 2008, 11:27A | Contributed by kpjb | Comments: 35

Astroland faces uncertain future, again

Landlord Thor Equities still in battle with administration over development, has not indicated whether or not it will renew the park's lease.
Posted August 12, 2008, 10:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Parques Reunidos hires advisors for possible Busch Ent. acquisition

Parks could cost as much as $4.5 billion.
Posted August 11, 2008, 1:24P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23

Hard Rock Park lays-off 30 people

The park has suffered from a tough economy and low consumer confidence.
Posted August 11, 2008, 1:24P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

CoasterBuzz Podcast #120 posted

Olympics, ticket scam, Blackstone and Busch, Kings Island Diamondback, more flags, more controversy, Great Wolf, Six Flags and Cedar Fair results, the leadership of Cedar Fair, Wal-Marting, quality.
Posted August 11, 2008, 1:14P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Busch Gardens Europe announces Sesame Street Area

Opening next spring, the area will include a junior roller coaster, log flume and a new 4-D movie.
Posted August 8, 2008, 4:09P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Kings Island announces Diamondback

B&M hyper coaster will be 5,282 feet and open for the 2009 season.
Posted August 6, 2008, 2:35P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 89

Great Wolf loss widens, but has ninth straight quarter of growth

Revenue surged 36 percent to $63 million, from $46.3 million in the second quarter of 2007.
Posted August 6, 2008, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Blackstone may be interested in Anheuser-Busch parks

American investment firm may be interested in purchasing theme parks currently owned by Anheuser-Busch, which would not be included in the purchase of the brewing company by In-Bev.
Posted August 6, 2008, 9:06A | Contributed by RatherGoodBear | Comments: 13

Six Flags commercials called racist by some Asian Americans

Some view the commercials as insensitive and possibly racist.
Posted August 5, 2008, 9:51A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 39

Six Flags beats analysts in 2Q revenue results

The company still expects to end the year free cash flow positive for the first time in its history.
Posted August 5, 2008, 9:43A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 3

Cedar Fair announces first half results

Due to timing of the quarter, company cautions that increases in revenue and attendance are difficult with extra week.
Posted August 5, 2008, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

CoasterBuzz Podcast #119 posted

Ticket hikes, outrageous food prices, Kings Island's season pass count, Cypress is regional, fire, Bell's politics, zoning Six Flags New England, big fights, big law suit.
Posted August 4, 2008, 3:06P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Cleveland man to serve a year in jail for Cedar Point ticket scam

Man used his daughter to scam more than $1,000 from people who thought they were getting tickets for charitable donations.
Posted August 4, 2008, 11:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

More serious charges brought in Valleyfair assault

Charges against one of the alleged attackers upgraded to first-degree assault as victim's injuries revealed.
Posted August 3, 2008, 9:41P | Contributed by sws | Comments: 6

Lassiter civil suit against Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom to start January 2010

Plaintiffs' attorney says they have amassed hundreds of documents in discovery.
Posted August 1, 2008, 10:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Hong Kong Disneyland clashes with government over financing

Disney may have to resort to commercial financing instead of government, which will be more expensive for the park.
Posted August 1, 2008, 10:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Six Flags New England seeks permanent zoning variance

Proposal would put height limit for new attractions at 200 feet, instead of the current 45 feet limit that has been waived on an individual project basis.
Posted July 31, 2008, 5:25P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Former Bell's owner wins county commissioner primary over fair board member that closed park

Sally Bell scores 81% of vote over incumbent, and admits it probably has something to do with the way her business was shut down.
Posted July 31, 2008, 5:25P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Busch parks introduce all-you-can-eat meal program

$26 for adults or $12 for kids buys you all day eats.
Posted July 31, 2008, 5:12P | Contributed by kpjb | Comments: 8

Fire burns haunted house at Six Flags America

No injuries, and park opened normally Thursday.
Posted July 31, 2008, 5:10P | Contributed by Austin | Comments: 6

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