September, 2009
Company hopes to give away a million tickets in "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" promotion.
Posted September 30, 2009, 10:43A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 15
Contract language in the deal for Universal Orlando between the companies raises questions.
Posted September 29, 2009, 10:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Company hopes to steer some fans away from unofficial sites.
Posted September 29, 2009, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Fall Affair at Holiday World, epic wet ERT, Pilgrims Plunge, Chang, flooding in Georgia, food at Walt Disney World, lawyers, Cypress Gardens, pregnant women, family non-recession, Kings Island PR failure, parades, SLC's.
Posted September 28, 2009, 6:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23
Park has a rolling schedule for capital expenditures.
Posted September 28, 2009, 10:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27
Historic park draws huge crowds for one last visit.
Posted September 28, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 0
Park was free of standing water, and all major rides opened.
Posted September 28, 2009, 10:06A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 5
Vekoma ride that has been stored since its departure from the defunct Six Flags Astroworld will find a new home in Montreal.
Posted September 25, 2009, 12:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29
The Glow in the Park Parade will showcase a creative team that includes Cirque Du Soleil's chief composer Benoit Jutras.
Posted September 24, 2009, 11:47P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 11
TV report prompts "flood" of e-mail following initial report of the display.
Posted September 24, 2009, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 68
Weather playing a bigger role in attendance than the economy for some.
Posted September 24, 2009, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Owners say they can't keep operating with an uncertain future.
Posted September 23, 2009, 7:46P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 10
The "mysterious device" found under a bus that grounded the entire fleet turned out to be a prototype wireless tire pressure monitor.
Posted September 23, 2009, 4:21P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Employees tell CoasterBuzz that Anheuser-Busch InBev has sold Busch Entertainment to the Blackstone Group.
Posted September 23, 2009, 8:41A | Contributed by rollergator | Comments: 39
Attorney says he was retained to make sure park pays for medical bills covering boy's injuries.
Posted September 22, 2009, 9:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 36
Restaurants attract attention from chefs and foodies alike.
Posted September 22, 2009, 9:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 63
Rides sit in storage after park operator was booted out of fairgrounds.
Posted September 22, 2009, 9:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Posted September 22, 2009, 9:55A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 31
Stand-up B&M roller coaster will be moved to another park.
Posted September 21, 2009, 10:18P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 41
Kiddieland, HRP signs, costumes, Marvel, Potter, Megan Fox, business ethics, New Orleans and Six Flags, strange devices, bird's eye, Knott's Berry Farm Xcelerator, BooBuzz, hidden treasures.
Posted September 21, 2009, 6:43P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Despite drop in corporate picnic sales, park says it will likely beat last year's attendance record.
Posted September 21, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
After dismal quarter for studio and Marvel acquisition, film unit boss resigns.
Posted September 21, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Universal gives date for Potter area, Disney announces massive makeover for Magic Kingdom.
Posted September 21, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Check out Bizarro, Batman, Thunderbolt and the rest of Six Flags New England through the eyes of a first time visitor.
Posted September 21, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 0
Agreement calls for a final $3 million payment to the city, and additional funds from insurance proceeds over a certain amount.
Posted September 19, 2009, 8:20P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 7
The park says a 12-year-old boy suffered lacerations and a male adult complained of back pain, according to NBC LA.
Posted September 18, 2009, 4:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Object found mounted on bus in routine inspection prompts two-hour stop to bus service.
Posted September 18, 2009, 10:43A | Contributed by rollergator | Comments: 27
Noteholders making last ditch effort to recover their investment.
Posted September 16, 2009, 5:01P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 7
New 250-acre park is scheduled to open in 2013.
Posted September 16, 2009, 4:58P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 109
Resort sets a season for an opening date.
Posted September 15, 2009, 12:04P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 55
Sick attorney may push start of trial into next year.
Posted September 15, 2009, 10:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Dead guys, mystery financing, Kiddieland and urban sprawl, Legoland, border crossing, SOB, Merlin action, Toy Story Mania, 49ers, Conneaut, Magic Kingdom expansion.
Posted September 14, 2009, 4:06P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Between Florida's brutal summer heat and kicks and punches from children, the life of a costumed character worker is far from plush.
Posted September 14, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
The former Hard Rock Parkway is now Fantasy Harbour Boulevard, reflecting the change to Freestyle Music Park.
Posted September 14, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
After more than eight decades, the landmark amusement park will close for good on September 27.
Posted September 14, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Changes will be the biggest overhaul in the park's history, and will be complete by 2013. Star Tours at the studio park will also be updated.
Posted September 12, 2009, 11:58P | Contributed by CPJ | Comments: 25
Utility wants immediate payment plus interest.
Posted September 12, 2009, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 84
Company says that the proposed new 49ers stadium could materially harm business at California's Great America, and it wants more information.
Posted September 12, 2009, 10:00A | Contributed by Alexatucla | Comments: 1
Creators say game is inspired by the movies as well as the attractions.
Posted September 11, 2009, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Offering could be made before to help finance purchase or after to make offering more attractive.
Posted September 10, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 48
Former Coney Island managers had bigger vision for park.
Posted September 10, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
New documentation requirements have reduced the number of families making tourist trips across the border.
Posted September 9, 2009, 12:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 45
Critics believe that potential for selling bonds for the project is low.
Posted September 9, 2009, 12:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
New 5.5-acre park will likely be a separate gate, add to already growing attendance.
Posted September 8, 2009, 10:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30
Kiddieland closing hits national news as the family owned attraction offers its last rides.
Posted September 7, 2009, 7:34P | Contributed by onceler | Comments: 9
Cedar Point's Tony Clark, Shoot The Rapids, wet stuff, Disney scores Marvel, Spielberg, Coasting For Kids, ticket to danger, Riverview, Chippery.
Posted September 7, 2009, 4:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
While two parks have failed at the site, developers and local officials still hope for a successful park.
Posted September 7, 2009, 10:53A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 2
Body pulled the day after a concert at the park.
Posted September 7, 2009, 10:48A | Contributed by ShaneDenmark | Comments: 3
The historic Cyclone roller coaster at Denver's Lakeside amusement park is reopening in time for Labor Day weekend.
Posted September 6, 2009, 10:47A | Contributed by egieszl | Comments: 6
Newly acquired properties from Marvel have far reaching agreements that will actually be lucrative for the company.
Posted September 4, 2009, 11:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Driver passed out when he ran off road into the swinging ship ride.
Posted September 4, 2009, 11:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Coffee can "device" was left out by accident, says lawyer.
Posted September 4, 2009, 11:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Corporate press release says "familiar face" will appear in former Paramount Parks.
Posted September 3, 2009, 3:23P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 65
2,100-foot Intamin flume will open on the Frontier Trail.
Posted September 3, 2009, 9:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 372
Disney gains certain rights about the marketing of characters and responsibilities in the use of them at theme parks.
Posted September 2, 2009, 10:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27
Pictures from the long defunct Chicago park show rides and landscapes.
Posted September 2, 2009, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Hide your kids, they might have a "ticket to danger!"
Posted September 1, 2009, 10:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 43
GKTW big win, Freestyle attendance, Disney fan conference, Dubailand, Food Network, Carowinds Intimidator, traffic, Kings Island doc, Busch Sesame, Orlando cuts, dining plans, Nick license.
Posted September 1, 2009, 12:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Riding marathon organized with CoasterBuzz and Cedar Point continues to raise money for the Central Florida charity.
Posted August 31, 2009, 6:37P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4