October, 2005
Danish boy grew up to run one of the four Legoland parks.
Posted October 27, 2005, 10:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Among the expected activities: a groundbreaking for a major roller coaster, a new laser and fireworks show for next fall, and a new premium annual pass.
Posted October 27, 2005, 12:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Park was in complete disarray with "junk stored everywhere."
Posted October 27, 2005, 12:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
New park will include a spinning coaster.
Posted October 27, 2005, 12:23A | Contributed by Jophish | Comments: 10
Canadian park gets a B&M reaching a height of 175 feet.
Posted October 26, 2005, 12:08P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 40
River rapid ride is part of $6 million capital improvement plan for 2006.
Posted October 26, 2005, 11:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
Sally Corp. dark ride pits cars of riders against each other in competitive sports-themed areas.
Posted October 25, 2005, 2:33P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Auto maker gets special access to attraction while Disney gets sponsorship.
Posted October 25, 2005, 1:41P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8
Neighboring businesses to a Don Quijote store are upset about the placement and operation of the ride.
Posted October 25, 2005, 1:32P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5
Construction area takes shape at Six Flags Great Adventure.
Posted October 25, 2005, 9:20A | Contributed by Chewman | Comments: 3
Columnist reflects on years of history and memories at what will be the latest casualty in the Six Flags chain.
Posted October 25, 2005, 1:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Six Flags Great America fake new ride, Kennywood sues city, Six Flags announces new rides for Texas, TV producers talk to us about new show airing on Discovery next year.
Posted October 24, 2005, 11:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Park is adding 10 new "family-oriented" rides next year, the company revealed in a government filing this week.
Posted October 21, 2005, 1:15A | Contributed by Reidef | Comments: 13
Suitors have until early November to submit their proposals to the company.
Posted October 19, 2005, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
City's economic development director is particularly interested in talking to Cedar Fair.
Posted October 19, 2005, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
A four-member crew from Discovery Channel is traveling from London to spend four days shooting construction of The Voyage at Holiday World, as part of a new series for 2006.
Posted October 19, 2005, 10:40A | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 10
Park says that the borough makes no effort to collect tax from other businesses.
Posted October 17, 2005, 4:47P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Follow-up internal memo says announcement of a 300-foot roller coaster is little more than rumor.
Posted October 17, 2005, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Six Flags auction, Luna Park has allies in noise complaints, PKD scores Italian Job, Michigan's Adventure finally gets city water, White Water Landing removal at Cedar Point and brake problems diagnosed at Disney's California Adventure.
Posted October 16, 2005, 11:48P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
A New York couple, who is restoring the carousel, bought it at an auction in Youngstown 21 years ago for $385,000.
Posted October 15, 2005, 9:47P | Contributed by jkpark | Comments: 3
Kid coaster and tower ride among the new attractions.
Posted October 14, 2005, 11:51A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 13
California panel finds air pressure leaks to be cause of July 29 incident.
Posted October 14, 2005, 12:58A | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 28
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari's top guy interrogated by enthusiasts.
Posted October 13, 2005, 12:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Attraction has given 28 million rides since it opened in 1982.
Posted October 13, 2005, 10:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 48
After nearly three years, water line to Muskegon park authorized, paving way for future improvements.
Posted October 13, 2005, 1:21A | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 8
Authorities say the man was upset over his dismissal.
Posted October 12, 2005, 11:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
New family ride is based on the movie.
Posted October 12, 2005, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Official says law is necessary to encourage development in the area.
Posted October 11, 2005, 12:39P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Several parties are interested in acquiring some part or all of Six Flags, but Dan Snyder and Red Zone are not on the list.
Posted October 10, 2005, 10:34P | Contributed by Joey Stewart | Comments: 28
Snyder disses Mr. Six, B&M track arrives for alleged Six Flags Magic Mountain flying coaster, Great Wolf sells portion of resorts, Eisner parts Disney board entirely.
Posted October 9, 2005, 10:42P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26
SEC filing says the former chief executive will not have any involvement with the company.
Posted October 6, 2005, 10:32P | Contributed by Radius | Comments: 19
Company will continue to operate and license brand to new majority owner.
Posted October 6, 2005, 9:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Red Zone has asked Six Flags to set a record date to determine which stockholders can vote on a proposal to remove three directors from the Six Flags board.
Posted October 5, 2005, 9:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
Company divides its business units into growth units and more neutral performers.
Posted October 5, 2005, 9:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
Popular events are big moneymakers.
Posted October 5, 2005, 10:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Local officials worry that the owner of the park may be in breach of contract.
Posted October 4, 2005, 11:16A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4
Photos from the woods and around the campfire.
Posted October 4, 2005, 11:05A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 9
With Holiday World's Will Koch. Plus Eisner is done at Disney, Cedar Point considers lowering attendance rates, Six Flags Great Adventure announced El Toro, Six Flags New Orleans faces uncertain future.
Posted October 2, 2005, 11:23P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Yellow track segments and bright orange supports arrive for Six Flags Magic Mountain's flying coaster, while ground work continues inside the park.
Posted October 2, 2005, 11:23P | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 14