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September, 2007

Six Flags Fiesta Texas announces Goliath

B&M looper will debut in 2008 at a cost of $15 million.
Posted September 28, 2007, 9:25A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 73

Six Flags Great America announces the Dark Knight coaster

Mack themed coaster is expected to open with new Batman movie.
Posted September 28, 2007, 9:23A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 14

Motocoaster opens at Dreamworld

Mick Doohan's Motocoaster, Intamin's first motorcycle coaster, officially launched at the Australian theme park.
Posted September 28, 2007, 9:18A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 8

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announces Tony Hawk's Big Spin

Gerstlauer spinning coaster will open at Vallejo park in 2008.
Posted September 28, 2007, 9:13A | Contributed by Audioslaved | Comments: 2

Hersheypark announces Fahrenheit

New coaster with 97-degree drop will debut for the 2008 season.
Posted September 27, 2007, 12:58P | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 51

Warner Bros. building theme park and movie theaters in UAE

Division of Time-Warner will enter partnership with newly formed Abu Dhabi Media Co.
Posted September 27, 2007, 9:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Six Flags St. Louis announces wood coaster: Evel Knievel

New $7 million GCI will open for the 2008 season.
Posted September 26, 2007, 10:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 35

Tony Hawks Big Spin coming to Six Flags Over Texas in 2008

Gerstlauer spinning coaster will replace Wildcatter.
Posted September 26, 2007, 10:51P | Contributed by PatManForce | Comments: 5

Land South Holdings buys Cypress Gardens, Herschend buys Wild Adventures

Parks sold in the wake of bankruptcy.
Posted September 26, 2007, 10:02A | Contributed by Barry Short | Comments: 12

Analysts ponder Geauga Lake land, reasons for park failure

As Cedar Fair converts Geauga Lake to a water park-only attraction, theories blossom for fate of the land and the power of Shamu.
Posted September 25, 2007, 9:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 50

CoasterBuzz Podcast #89 posted

Jeff and Gonch ramble on about the announcement that Geauga Lake will be a water park-only attraction next year.
Posted September 24, 2007, 6:53P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29

Photos of Korean theme parks added to ThemeParks.ie

Photo round up covers seven parks.
Posted September 24, 2007, 9:10A | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 3

Cedar Fair announces Geauga Lake will be water park only

CEO Dick Kinzel says water park is the property's biggest draw.
Posted September 21, 2007, 3:37P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 337

Six Flags changes its line policy for disabled patrons

Change addresses concerns about abuse of former policy.
Posted September 20, 2007, 9:46A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 15

Epcot expands 25th anniversary plans

Observances are far less involved than those Disney has already organized for Epcot employees -- less even than some of the private events organized by Disney fans.
Posted September 19, 2007, 10:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Disneyland to expand hotel, add time shares

Resort will add 250 units to its luxury Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, including its first 50 time-share offerings on the West Coast.
Posted September 19, 2007, 10:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Williams Grove auctions off rides

Park entertained visitors for more than 150 years before closing.
Posted September 19, 2007, 10:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Toy Story dark ride coming to California Adventure in 2008

Toy Story Mania! is designed to be similar to its cousin attraction in the next-door Disneyland, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters.
Posted September 18, 2007, 1:11P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

CoasterBuzz Podcast #88 posted

Six Flags satisfaction and OSHA violations, Astroland, Skee-Ball, Hong Kong Disneyland, smoking, Cedar Fair results.
Posted September 17, 2007, 7:37P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Hard Rock Park exec takes it easy as vision becomes reality

Steven Goodwin said the experience of seeing his drawings, his plans and his ideas built around him is surreal.
Posted September 17, 2007, 10:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Owner of bankrupt Wild West theme park owed $325,000 in taxes

Thomas Etheredge and his wife, Cheryl, still owe the Internal Revenue Service $273,148.60 and the state $52,000.64 from 2005.
Posted September 17, 2007, 10:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Developer plans vertical theme park for Birmingham in the UK

Building will house several vertical attractions if approved.
Posted September 17, 2007, 10:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Cedar Fair attendance down at former Paramount Parks with elimination of comps

Company says it eliminated 120,000 comp tickets that were given last year at the Paramount Parks.
Posted September 13, 2007, 5:34P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 34

Smoker escorted out of Six Flags Great America

Newspaper reporter drills PR person asking why one of the newspaper's employees was booted.
Posted September 13, 2007, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23

City wants to restore carousel on Coney Island boardwalk

Officials express their continued wish to preserve the amusement district.
Posted September 13, 2007, 9:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Hong Kong Disneyland shows disappointing numbers on second anniversary

Local media reports estimate that up to 4.8 million visited the park in its second year.
Posted September 12, 2007, 9:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Six Flags Great America fined $117,700 for OSHA violations

List of worker safety violations result of three-month investigation.
Posted September 11, 2007, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 33

Skee-Ball licenses brand to Hasbro

Toy company will deliver unspecified branded products by 2009.
Posted September 11, 2007, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

CoasterBuzz Podcast #87 posted

Behemoth picking, silly lawsuits, discovering hospitality, Michigan project, rides in your back yard, Disney FastPass, Cedar Fair platinum passes, getting pass pricing right.
Posted September 10, 2007, 6:48P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Busch Gardens Europe bans two men for allegedly tampering with restraints

Park says the pair was looking for its "5 minutes of fame."
Posted September 10, 2007, 9:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Astroland closes, perhaps for the last time

New Yorkers wonder if they've had their last visit to the famous Coney Island attraction.
Posted September 10, 2007, 9:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Six Flags says guest satisfaction higher than last year

Press release says their research shows people are having a better time at the Six Flags parks.
Posted September 10, 2007, 9:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Valleyfair's Xtreme Swing will be open this weekend

Contrary to media reports out of Minneapolis, the fire incident will not prevent the ride from opening.
Posted September 7, 2007, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Cypress Gardens and Wild Adventures will be sold to satisfy Chapter 11

The parks' owner, Adventures Parks Group, LLC, expects to sell the park on Sept. 25.
Posted September 6, 2007, 7:43P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Disney patent application hints at FastPass overhaul

Guests could someday order FastPasses from their cell phones.
Posted September 6, 2007, 9:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Valleyfair's Xtreme Swing victim to fire, will likely be closed for season

Workers trying to determine cause of fire.
Posted September 6, 2007, 8:55A | Contributed by The Beast | Comments: 14

Young giraffe dies in fire at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Two females were outside the barn and led away from the fire.
Posted September 6, 2007, 8:40A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 4

Kemah Boardwalk neighbors not amused with coaster in back yard

A Texas boardwalk roller coaster is an attraction, but comes within feet of some people's homes.
Posted September 6, 2007, 8:37A | Contributed by eightdotthree | Comments: 17

Astroland will likely give its last rides this week

Operator says new lease offer goes from $180,000 a year to about $3 million.
Posted September 4, 2007, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Buescher sees bankruptcy as "blip" on Cypress Gardens history

Despite crushing debt following hurricane damage, the park's owner says the park will continue to thrive.
Posted September 4, 2007, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Michigan theme park plan battles credibility and environmental issues

Developer's history and local opposition make plan an uphill battle.
Posted September 4, 2007, 10:16A | Contributed by CPLady | Comments: 0

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