August, 2008
Another person jumps fences and struck by ride, found unconscious.
Posted August 31, 2008, 11:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 35
Kings Island recognizes former employees that have gone on to do extraordinary things.
Posted August 31, 2008, 11:33A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 2
Millennium Force island haunt and several new attractions highlight 12th annual event.
Posted August 28, 2008, 11:26A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 17
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
Authorities tracked man down by examining the images he left on the site.
Posted August 27, 2008, 10:37A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 21
The 135-foot boat ride will open next spring at the park
Posted August 26, 2008, 1:37P | Contributed by cycloneriders | Comments: 56
Placement of Halloween pushes last day into November.
Posted August 25, 2008, 1:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
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 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
Gallery update features the park's newest coaster, Fahrenheit.
Posted August 25, 2008, 1:04P | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 0
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Park teases with hints of "dropping" as announcement is forthcoming.
Posted August 13, 2008, 11:32A | Contributed by Emiroo | Comments: 40
Few rides remain at the former amusement park.
Posted August 13, 2008, 11:27A | Contributed by kpjb | Comments: 35
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
Parks could cost as much as $4.5 billion.
Posted August 11, 2008, 1:24P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23
The park has suffered from a tough economy and low consumer confidence.
Posted August 11, 2008, 1:24P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
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
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
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
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
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
Some view the commercials as insensitive and possibly racist.
Posted August 5, 2008, 9:51A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 39
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
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
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
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
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
Plaintiffs' attorney says they have amassed hundreds of documents in discovery.
Posted August 1, 2008, 10:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
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
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
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
$26 for adults or $12 for kids buys you all day eats.
Posted July 31, 2008, 5:12P | Contributed by kpjb | Comments: 8
No injuries, and park opened normally Thursday.
Posted July 31, 2008, 5:10P | Contributed by Austin | Comments: 6