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September, 2008

Permanent zoning variance considered this week for Six Flags New England

Proposal would up height limit for park to 200 feet without special approval.
Posted September 30, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

CoasterBuzz Podcast #124 posted

Halloween stuff, Lo-Q profits, Gravity Group, Universal in Japan, Disney non-add, Schlitterbahn exploration, Hard Rock Park tanks, speaking of Universal Orlando, Fall Affair at Holiday World a success.
Posted September 29, 2008, 6:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21

Huge bowling alley planned for Disney World

New 100-lane facility will be one of the biggest in the country.
Posted September 29, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Officials worry about Myrtle Beach reputation following HRP bankruptcy

Failure of the park in its first year may spell trouble for businesses looking to locate in the area.
Posted September 29, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

IAAPA spent $180k on lobbying efforts in second quarter

Trade association lobbied against fed oversight of fixed rides and for work visa exemptions.
Posted September 29, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Hard Rock Park official says lack of out-of-market advertising was devastating

Marketing failure a big part of Hard Rock Park's financial trouble.
Posted September 26, 2008, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22

Schlitterbahn Vacation Village announces Torrent Tidal Wave River

Massive momentum river is powered by a monstrous 25,000 gallon, 20-foot-wide, tidal wave that races through more than 1,620 feet of waterway.
Posted September 25, 2008, 11:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Disney World announces... nothing significant

In a press briefing, the giant theme park resort announces only a handful of minor improvements, and no big attractions.
Posted September 25, 2008, 9:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20

Hard Rock Park files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

Economy and volatile credit markets blamed for poor results in first year.
Posted September 24, 2008, 8:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26

Universal Studios Japan executive makes quick turn around of park

Financial and management structure changed, product better tied to culture.
Posted September 24, 2008, 3:14P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Gravity Group launches blog, podcast

Gravitycast takes you behind the scenes of the wood coaster design firm.
Posted September 23, 2008, 5:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Lo-Q profit expected to be twice market's expectations

Profit windfall due in large part to use at Six Flags parks.
Posted September 23, 2008, 9:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Kings Island debuts new kid-friendly Halloween attractions

Halloween event matches park's reputation for popular kids' area.
Posted September 23, 2008, 9:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #123 posted

Three years of podcasting, wet fun, Cedar Fair ups, Disney rocks, Cedar Point Halloween stuff, Meadowlands, Gilroy, Kings Island construction, B&M's, Six Flags stuff, suing Intamin, S&S closes park, Gonch Hawg.
Posted September 22, 2008, 9:41P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Judge denies motion for earlier trial date in Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom accident case

Judge says trial date is reasonable given the complexity of the case.
Posted September 21, 2008, 11:34P | Contributed by metallik | Comments: 10

Go behind the scenes of Cedar Point's Club Blood

Take a video tour of Cedar Point's newest haunted house, available in high definition.
Posted September 20, 2008, 2:37P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Diamondback and Halloween attraction updated added to KICentral

Bottom portion of Diamondback's first drop is complete, while the park preps for the creepy season.
Posted September 20, 2008, 2:37P | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 0

Six Flags Great America announces Buccaneer Battle

Interactive water ride will start soaking guests in 2009 in former Deja Vu location.
Posted September 18, 2008, 5:52P | Contributed by beast7369 | Comments: 27

Santa Clara to Great America: Talk with your neighbor

City council doesn't take action on zoning for coaster, instead asks the park to sit down with complaining neighbor.
Posted September 17, 2008, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

S&S closes its Utah amusement park

Owner Stan Checketts says it simply wasn't profitable.
Posted September 17, 2008, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Disney Imagineers design time shares

Latest Vacation Club properties will feature tree houses near Downtown Disney.
Posted September 17, 2008, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Six Flags St. Louis adding water slides and parade

A six-lane slide will make its debut next year, along with a new parade.
Posted September 16, 2008, 10:46A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 3

Six Flags Fiesta Texas to add Wiggles World in 2009

Popular characters expand their empire into another Six Flags park.
Posted September 16, 2008, 10:44A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 2

Six Flags New England plans to "reinvent" Superman for next season

Special effects and renovated trains part of the package to improve the Ride of Steel.
Posted September 16, 2008, 10:42A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 28

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom sues Intamin and cable manufacturer over accident

Suit claims that the ride and cable manufacturers were responsible for the accident that severed a girl's feet in an accident last year.
Posted September 16, 2008, 10:39A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 20

Six Flags Over Georgia announces Monster Mansion for 2009

Former Monster Plantation will get a new look and a new story for next season.
Posted September 16, 2008, 10:35A | Contributed by gamndbndr | Comments: 5

California's Great America neighbor objects to proposed wood coaster

Landlord complains its tenants would be regularly disturbed by a new wood coaster in the park.
Posted September 15, 2008, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29

KICentral adds Diamondback construction photos

Images show the latest on KI's new B&M scream machine.
Posted September 15, 2008, 10:44A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 0

Gilroy considering water park replacement for Gilroy Gardens

Parc Management interested in a long-term agreement to operate a water attraction.
Posted September 12, 2008, 3:43P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 9

Premier Rides to build Pepsi Globe Observation Wheel at Meadowlands Xanadu

New Jersey attraction will be operated by Merlin Entertainments Group.
Posted September 12, 2008, 3:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Oklahoma ride operators must be state certified

State agency will inspect the rides at fair, as usual, but also certify operators.
Posted September 11, 2008, 10:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

PointBuzz previews Cedar Point's 2008 HalloWeekends attractions

Cornstalkers, Terror Island and Club Blood are sure to scare.
Posted September 10, 2008, 11:21P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Disney says business is resilient despite economy

CEO Robert Iger warns that the company will face many of the same challenges next year.
Posted September 10, 2008, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Carowinds announces Carolina Cobra

Geauga Lake's Vekoma Boomerang will utilize new trains.
Posted September 10, 2008, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 60

Chippewa Lake plans augmented by hospital system facility

Akron General announced on Tuesday that it has signed a five-year agreement to help plan and manage the Health & Wellness Center at Chippewa Landing.
Posted September 10, 2008, 9:29A | Contributed by Drew2876 | Comments: 0

Cedar Fair attendance and revenue up through Labor Day

Excluding Geauga Lake, the copmany reports a 5% boost in revenue and a 6% increase in attendance.
Posted September 9, 2008, 10:49A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 33

Orlando water park business evolves with bigger rides, amenities

Pass deals, big rides and pool-side amenities are changing the face of water parks.
Posted September 8, 2008, 1:11P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

CoasterBuzz Podcast #122 posted

BHAG, Halloween stories, new rides for Holiday World and Worlds of Fun, Electra at Kings Island, Astroland fail, Hard Rock investment, Orlando Mommies, the new CoasterBuzz.
Posted September 8, 2008, 10:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Vertical progress made on Kings Island's Diamondback

Steel supports start to reach for the sky as the B&M hypercoaster takes shape.
Posted September 8, 2008, 12:32A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 4

Mars: The official candy of Six Flags

Amusement park giant teams up with Mars Snackfood for a five year marketing agreement.
Posted September 5, 2008, 9:57A | Contributed by Headchopper | Comments: 6

Worlds of Fun, Adventureland and Waldameer pictures added to Coaster Grotto

Over 200 photos from three parks have been added to the site.
Posted September 5, 2008, 9:53A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 1

Astroland owner calls it quits

Carol Albert says she has given up on negotiating a two year lease with Thor Equities for Astroland.
Posted September 5, 2008, 9:49A | Contributed by RideMan | Comments: 12

Orlando Mommies say Universal Orlando Halloween billboards go too far

Group says that ads "glamorizes violence and human cruelty."
Posted September 4, 2008, 3:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 49

Investor writes off stake in Hard Rock Park

Africa Israel Investments takes loss on $10 million investment in the park.
Posted September 3, 2008, 2:45P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Saginaw FEC operator delays coaster debut to ensure safety

The owner had hoped to get the coaster running by June, but delays have made a 2009 opening the more likely outcome.
Posted September 3, 2008, 2:44P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 7

Astroland owner wants two-year lease or will shut the park down

Owner Thor Equities does not have solid plans yet for the historic site, park remains in limbo.
Posted September 3, 2008, 11:19A | Contributed by Emiroo | Comments: 7

Seabreeze helped by gas prices

Park official thinks people skipped longer trips to spend their leisure time locally.
Posted September 2, 2008, 10:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Lassiters want Kentucky Kingdom trial date moved up

Trial currently set for January 2010.
Posted September 2, 2008, 10:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Worlds of Fun announces Prowler

New GCI wood coaster will make its debut for the 2009 season.
Posted September 1, 2008, 12:56P | Contributed by OrientExpressKid | Comments: 44

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