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September, 2009

Disney offers tickets for volunteer work

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

NBC Universal connection to Blackstone could complicate Busch Entertainment bid

Contract language in the deal for Universal Orlando between the companies raises questions.
Posted September 29, 2009, 10:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Disney theme parks finally have official blog

Company hopes to steer some fans away from unofficial sites.
Posted September 29, 2009, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

CoasterBuzz Podcast #158 posted

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

Cedar Point's Shoot the Rapids planned years in advance

Park has a rolling schedule for capital expenditures.
Posted September 28, 2009, 10:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27

Chicago's Kiddieland closes for the last time

Historic park draws huge crowds for one last visit.
Posted September 28, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 0

Six Flags Over Georgia opens as planned, despite floods

Park was free of standing water, and all major rides opened.
Posted September 28, 2009, 10:06A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 5

La Ronde announces SLC for 2010

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

Six Flags Great America adding night time parade in 2010

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

Kings Island drops haunt depiction of murdered football star

TV report prompts "flood" of e-mail following initial report of the display.
Posted September 24, 2009, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 68

Family-owned parks surviving the downturn

Weather playing a bigger role in attendance than the economy for some.
Posted September 24, 2009, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Cypress Gardens fails again, owners look for buyers

Owners say they can't keep operating with an uncertain future.
Posted September 23, 2009, 7:46P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 10

Disney World bus scare was caused by a wireless tire pressure monitor

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

Breaking: Sources inside Busch Entertainment say the company has been sold to Blackstone

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

Family of 12-year-old injured in Xcelerator accident retains lawyer

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

Walt Disney World known for fine dining, not just burgers and fries

Restaurants attract attention from chefs and foodies alike.
Posted September 22, 2009, 9:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 63

Location, start-up money needed to reopen Bell's Amusement Park

Rides sit in storage after park operator was booted out of fairgrounds.
Posted September 22, 2009, 9:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Six Flags Over Georgia plans to open Saturday after flooding


Posted September 22, 2009, 9:55A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 31

Chang being removed at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

Stand-up B&M roller coaster will be moved to another park.
Posted September 21, 2009, 10:18P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 41

CoasterBuzz Podcast #157 posted

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

Holiday World closes in on new attendance record

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

Disney studio chief quits, started as a train and monorail operator

After dismal quarter for studio and Marvel acquisition, film unit boss resigns.
Posted September 21, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Recap: New attractions coming to Orlando

Universal gives date for Potter area, Disney announces massive makeover for Magic Kingdom.
Posted September 21, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Six Flags New England Pictures Added To Negative-G

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

New Orleans drafts lease termination agreement for Six Flags

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

Xcelerator cable snaps at Knott's Berry Farm, video posted to YouTube

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

Disney World suspends bus service after suspicious device found under bus

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

Six Flags noteholders want dibs before secure lenders

Noteholders making last ditch effort to recover their investment.
Posted September 16, 2009, 5:01P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 7

Six Flags to plan and brand new park in Nigeria

New 250-acre park is scheduled to open in 2013.
Posted September 16, 2009, 4:58P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 109

Wizarding World of Harry Potter set to open this spring at Islands of Adventure

Resort sets a season for an opening date.
Posted September 15, 2009, 12:04P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 55

Etheredge Wild West World fraud trial delayed

Sick attorney may push start of trial into next year.
Posted September 15, 2009, 10:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #156 posted

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

Costumed character workers in Orlando suffer abuse and discomfort

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

Hard Rock Park just a memory as street name is finally changed

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

Thousands make one last visit to Chicago's Kiddieland

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

Massive renovation planned for Magic Kingdom's Fantasyland

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

Electric company sues Conneaut Lake Park for $273k in unpaid bills

Utility wants immediate payment plus interest.
Posted September 12, 2009, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 84

Cedar Fair letter to Santa Clara threatens legal action for unanswered questions in 49ers deal

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

Toy Story Mania coming soon to Wii as a video game

Creators say game is inspired by the movies as well as the attractions.
Posted September 11, 2009, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Merlin IPO suggests purchase of Busch Entertainment

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

Kings Island honors one of its founders

Former Coney Island managers had bigger vision for park.
Posted September 10, 2009, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

US-Canada border traffic plummets with new passport policy

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

Southern Star and Nick insist New Orleans plan is viable

Critics believe that potential for selling bonds for the project is low.
Posted September 9, 2009, 12:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Legoland California plans to build water park

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

Beloved Chicago amusement park closing after 80 years

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

CoasterBuzz Podcast #155 posted

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

Jazzland and Six Flags New Orleans failures don't deter advocates of new attractions at the site

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

Man found dead in pond at Darien Lake

Body pulled the day after a concert at the park.
Posted September 7, 2009, 10:48A | Contributed by ShaneDenmark | Comments: 3

Lakeside Cyclone reopening after repairs

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

Analyst says Disney unlikely to buy-out Marvel licenses with Universal, Fox and Sony

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

Man drives car into Pharaoh's Fury at DelGrosso's

Driver passed out when he ran off road into the swinging ship ride.
Posted September 4, 2009, 11:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Charge reduced for accused in Cedar Point bomb scare

Coffee can "device" was left out by accident, says lawyer.
Posted September 4, 2009, 11:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Peanuts coming to five Cedar Fair parks in 2010

Corporate press release says "familiar face" will appear in former Paramount Parks.
Posted September 3, 2009, 3:23P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 65

Cedar Point announces Shoot The Rapids for 2010

2,100-foot Intamin flume will open on the Frontier Trail.
Posted September 3, 2009, 9:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 372

Disney's Marvel acquisition makes for awkward situation in Universal licensing

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

Tribune posts classic Riverview photos

Pictures from the long defunct Chicago park show rides and landscapes.
Posted September 2, 2009, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Chicago TV station busts carnival ride ops for texting on the job

Hide your kids, they might have a "ticket to danger!"
Posted September 1, 2009, 10:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 43

CoasterBuzz Podcast #154 posted

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

Coasting For Kids event raises nearly $10k for Give Kids The World

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

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