August, 2009
Taxes and expansion of the resort suggest buy-out is unlikely.
Posted August 31, 2009, 9:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Cash and stock deal gives Disney access to thousands of characters.
Posted August 31, 2009, 9:54A | Contributed by Viper423 | Comments: 82
Shorter operating days put theme park experiences at risk, critics say.
Posted August 28, 2009, 11:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Park spells out plans for doubling the size of its popular kids area.
Posted August 28, 2009, 11:44A | Contributed by ridemcoaster | Comments: 0
This 90 minute long documentary features rare photos, footage and interviews.
Posted August 28, 2009, 11:41A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 18
Get an hour on Viper and Raging Bull after the park closes.
Posted August 28, 2009, 11:27A | Contributed by Coasting for a Cause - Special Olympics Illinois | Comments: 0
Keeping in line with the Earnhardt themeing for 2010, Carowinds announces Intimidator.
Posted August 26, 2009, 6:16P | Contributed by ridemcoaster | Comments: 49
Show features the park in its premier episode, airing tonight.
Posted August 26, 2009, 6:06P | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 16
Economic downturn puts much of the huge project up in the air.
Posted August 24, 2009, 11:28P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 19
Rhymin' and stealin', fluffy pillows, bad tickets, Kent's raw deal, Disney stunt death, Invertigo, taxes, no B.O., Southern Star in New Orleans, Rip Rockit open, Dollywood, Intimidator 305, Nick drop.
Posted August 24, 2009, 4:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Convention will preview films, TV and theme park attractions for the Disney faithful.
Posted August 24, 2009, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Officials say they're still in much better shape than the previous owners were.
Posted August 24, 2009, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Creditors will get stake in company, bonuses offered to execs for successful emergence from bankruptcy.
Posted August 23, 2009, 2:22P | Contributed by Fun | Comments: 6
Peanuts characters will replace those from Nickelodeon and Hanna-Barbera.
Posted August 21, 2009, 3:56P | Contributed by PCWCoasterBoy | Comments: 53
The 305-foot Intamin roller coaster will open for the 2010 season.
Posted August 20, 2009, 11:13A | Contributed by Goliath Freak | Comments: 244
New multi-lane slide will have an hourly capacity of 600.
Posted August 19, 2009, 3:21P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Executives from the days before Premier Parks say they'd be happy to come back and run the company, but haven't read the reorganization plan.
Posted August 19, 2009, 11:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Park says the new roller coaster, with soundtrack and video of you on the ride, is now open for business.
Posted August 19, 2009, 11:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Company will build theme park at old Six Flags site in eastern New Orleans.
Posted August 18, 2009, 7:27P | Contributed by Mamoosh | Comments: 33
Having your arms up may get you booted from the park (especially if you stink).
Posted August 18, 2009, 10:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 44
Park will pay a one-time fee on new ride in exchange for lower taxes in the long run.
Posted August 18, 2009, 10:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
The ride had to be evacuated with cherry pickers when the train got stuck on the first lift.
Posted August 18, 2009, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Stunt performer Anislav Varbanov was doing a tumbling roll when he was hurt and pronounced dead at the hospital.
Posted August 18, 2009, 10:28A | Contributed by RatherGoodBear | Comments: 8
MB love, caterpillars, Son of Beast toast, breaking news, Spielberg's big deal, forbidden furry, big leagues, Universal profit, PTC, Kennywood, Holiday World, Busch results.
Posted August 17, 2009, 11:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
Former park owner talks about the effect hurricanes had on the park.
Posted August 17, 2009, 11:29P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 0
While movies like Ratatouille, WALL-E and Up have achieved critical success, they're harder to market for attractions and souvenirs.
Posted August 17, 2009, 1:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Arrests come as tourists are denied admission after buying non-transferable passes.
Posted August 17, 2009, 1:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
As consumers treat them as "giant pillows," injury is common.
Posted August 17, 2009, 1:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
The 16-year-old is also accused of giving away merchandise.
Posted August 17, 2009, 1:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Attendance at this year's Ohio State Fair was 826,037, up 16,715 from 2008.
Posted August 14, 2009, 10:25A | Contributed by john peck | Comments: 2
New ride will be one-third of a mile in length, use LIM's for propelling rafts, built by ProSlide.
Posted August 13, 2009, 1:54P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
Revenue down 4.2% in second quarter, down 9% for the first half overall.
Posted August 13, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 55
Peter Crompton staged a protest of the demolition of the ride and climbed on the coaster as bulldozers approached.
Posted August 13, 2009, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Cause of death unknown after choreographed fall in "Pirate Tutorial" at Magic Kingdom.
Posted August 12, 2009, 11:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Ride will do 0 to 50 mph and launch up a vertical tower.
Posted August 12, 2009, 10:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 116
Agency says the park owes them over a million dollars for unpaid services, but now says they have a great relationship.
Posted August 12, 2009, 9:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Article talks about the roller coaster train business of the Philadelphia Toboggan Company.
Posted August 12, 2009, 9:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Parks pull out solid results despite falling attendance and sales.
Posted August 12, 2009, 1:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Company already operates nine facilities, with a tenth schedule to open in Las Vegas.
Posted August 12, 2009, 12:19A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 4
Police say two cars crashed on the ride, causing broken bones and other injuries.
Posted August 12, 2009, 12:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Misdemeanor battery conviction comes with probation and community service.
Posted August 11, 2009, 5:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
Check out El Toro, Bizarro and the rest of the park with the Negative-G crew.
Posted August 11, 2009, 5:26P | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 3
Director has option for buy-out, which would be expensive to the parks, or can continue to receive royalties.
Posted August 11, 2009, 10:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Fire department called to unload riders from the lift.
Posted August 11, 2009, 10:01A | Contributed by Walk | Comments: 18
Disney, Six Flags and Cedar Fair results, rat convention, water park responsibility, haunt gigs, unpunished violence, contests, interactive treasure hunts, Feed, GKTW, dolphins, LED's, N.O., Chicago parks.
Posted August 10, 2009, 9:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Park officials debating ride's future due to low guest ratings, won't reopen it this year despite being cleared by state inspectors.
Posted August 10, 2009, 9:12P | Contributed by metallik | Comments: 28
Small Ocean Drive park is a hit with locals and tourists.
Posted August 10, 2009, 12:11P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
First mainland China Disney park has no time line yet.
Posted August 10, 2009, 12:11P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Paramedics were called after the man reported breathing problems.
Posted August 9, 2009, 10:26A | Contributed by The Mole | Comments: 15
As Kiddieland nears its end, long time Chicago residents remember other parks that have been lost.
Posted August 7, 2009, 2:46P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
City council president and state legislators hope to see how Six Flags New Orleans may be rehabilitated.
Posted August 7, 2009, 10:26A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 3
Marathon riding event at Cedar Point August 26 will benefit the Central Florida resort that hosts families of children with life-threatening illness.
Posted August 6, 2009, 4:14P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Lower power lighting considered "green" while it lasts longer than conventional bulbs.
Posted August 6, 2009, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
Film says US marine parks are guilty by association for slaughter near Japan because they don't actively protest.
Posted August 6, 2009, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Former co-worker describes Heidi Overmier as her "best friend" at the park.
Posted August 6, 2009, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Lenders holding $900 million of its term debt will extend the maturity date of their commitments by two years.
Posted August 6, 2009, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Interactive treasure hunt opens this Friday at the New Braunfels water park.
Posted August 5, 2009, 5:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau promotion will bring in a New York couple to document a whirlwind tour through area attractions.
Posted August 5, 2009, 2:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Despite being frustrated with a lack of remorse in last summer's assault on a 41-year-old man at Valleyfair, defendants get time served and probation.
Posted August 5, 2009, 2:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31
Potential performers line up to try out for fall scare event.
Posted August 4, 2009, 10:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Pool requires three guards with occupancy over 50, but may have only had two.
Posted August 4, 2009, 10:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
Company records operating loss of $15.6 million for first half.
Posted August 4, 2009, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
Revenue down 13%, attendance down 8%, per cap down 4%.
Posted August 3, 2009, 10:07P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
One-five-oh, drowning death, high wires, down expansion, hair loss, government travel, Coney Island, SOB fail, North Myrtle Beach, Cedar Fair vs. football, Disney World attendance and occupancy.
Posted August 3, 2009, 5:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 41
D23 Expo in Anaheim will feature models, special effects and other previews.
Posted August 3, 2009, 10:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Report says the indoor water park and resort was disciplined in May for having fewer lifeguards than expected.
Posted August 2, 2009, 11:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 37
This week, bills presented in both the House and Senate would add language restricting any federal agency from discouraging meetings or conventions in a resort destination.
Posted August 1, 2009, 1:11P | Contributed by Bird Of Prey01 | Comments: 6
Increase is a 5.3% hike from $75, while add-ons see increases as well.
Posted August 1, 2009, 1:03P | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 64