October, 2006
Themes reinforce negative stereotypes according to activists.
Posted October 30, 2006, 12:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
A pair of Nashville collectors who bought the coaster at auction in June said Friday that they sold it to the tourism bureau in Roanoke Rapids, N.C.
Posted October 30, 2006, 12:23P | Contributed by coasterqueenTRN | Comments: 10
Located in Kumamoto in the south-west island of Kyushu, the park has a number of unique rides.
Posted October 30, 2006, 12:20P | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 2
Gains credited to better attendance and higher in-park spending.
Posted October 26, 2006, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Changes include two new kiddie rides, grandstands for a children's show and automated tolls.
Posted October 26, 2006, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
After a public hearing, at least one business owner says the park is important to the economy, regardless of the current dispute over roads.
Posted October 26, 2006, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Australian water park to feature many firsts including a LIM rocket slide.
Posted October 26, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 3
A North Texas 7-year-old was turned away from trick-or-treating because she was too tall.
Posted October 25, 2006, 3:22P | Contributed by Rowtyd | Comments: 36
While legal name will remain Cedar Fair, LP, new name reflects changes in the company.
Posted October 25, 2006, 12:42P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Highlights include dinner, costume shop and Fright Zone.
Posted October 24, 2006, 9:58A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 5
Multiple drug charges also filed against suspects.
Posted October 24, 2006, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Wednesday’s auction could determine whether the property continues as Santa’s Village, another amusement park or a different use altogether.
Posted October 24, 2006, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Press release says the company will continue to pay $1.88 per year, per unit as of the third quarter.
Posted October 23, 2006, 4:39P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Latest photos show completed ride circuit.
Posted October 23, 2006, 9:26A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 2
Renewal depends on strong business plan, local board says.
Posted October 23, 2006, 9:08A | Contributed by Zingo | Comments: 1
A slightly less serious (than usual show), recorded from Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point on the day of BooBuzz.
Posted October 22, 2006, 9:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Less than a year after opening, the world's largest aquarium is getting a multimillion dollar makeover.
Posted October 20, 2006, 10:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Six Flags Inc. bond investors are gaining confidence in the amusement park company's plan to return to profit after eight years of losses.
Posted October 20, 2006, 10:40A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 17
A single construction vehicle brought down the 60-year-old wooden coaster.
Posted October 19, 2006, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Policy adopted in an effort to makes parks more family-friendly.
Posted October 19, 2006, 10:26A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 15
Orlando parks offering healthier alternatives for kids.
Posted October 17, 2006, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
The employees all worked in the baby stroller rental department.
Posted October 17, 2006, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
All donations to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund benefit individuals and groups active in conservation or education.
Posted October 17, 2006, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
A blaze struck the abandoned park sending a massive black cloud of smoke and flames into the air.
Posted October 17, 2006, 10:19A | Contributed by zcorpius | Comments: 4
Universal goes east, Magic Kingdom ERT, BMRX in the UK, dark ride movement, time shares along Animal Kingdom, Pavilion goes down, horny costumed characters, Wyandot hiatus.
Posted October 16, 2006, 6:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
UK firm that operates Legoland Windsor will purchase the park for €500 million (£340 million).
Posted October 16, 2006, 9:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
The classic Manchester UK roller coaster is remembered.
Posted October 16, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by themagiceye | Comments: 1
Holiday World is "cleaning house" on October 21, with an auction of everything from a arcade games to a ball crawl to urinals.
Posted October 16, 2006, 8:59A | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 12
With Six Flags out of the picture, the Columbus Zoo will overhaul the property over the next year.
Posted October 13, 2006, 10:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
About 240 condominiums will replace the park.
Posted October 13, 2006, 10:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Minnie Mouse and Goofy caught on tape!
Posted October 13, 2006, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
A construction fence will be installed next week to keep folks from getting into the 11-acre park.
Posted October 12, 2006, 9:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Units will begin opening in fall 2007.
Posted October 12, 2006, 9:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Doctor's procedure will help control population, but not without controversy.
Posted October 11, 2006, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
After more than a quarter century of frightening guests at Erieview Park, the Allen Herschel built ride has been donated to Conneaut Lake.
Posted October 11, 2006, 9:16A | Contributed by Brother Dave | Comments: 15
BMRX, the coaster formerly located at Japan's Portopialand, has appeared in the back lot at Camelot Theme Park in the UK.
Posted October 11, 2006, 9:13A | Contributed by colin mcwilliam | Comments: 5
Family welcomed with a trumpet fanfare and received by about 1,500 Disney park employees and characters.
Posted October 10, 2006, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
One of three developers bidding on the project wants to include a Universal Studios theme park.
Posted October 10, 2006, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
More cockroach fun with Six Flags, Shapiro gets a 30% raise, Greg in Germany, Holiday World hits a million visitors for the first time.
Posted October 9, 2006, 7:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Park president Will Koch credits staff service for another year of double-digit growth.
Posted October 8, 2006, 7:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 34
Opponents say the publicity stunt targets poor children and is a form of child abuse.
Posted October 6, 2006, 9:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Annual salary increased to $1.3 million with a potential 200% bonus.
Posted October 4, 2006, 11:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 45
Theme park veteran led the resort through difficult times in post-9/11 tourist economy.
Posted October 3, 2006, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Park says the promotion being held at other parks in the chain isn't family-friendly.
Posted October 2, 2006, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
New $675 million complex won't get past site clearing without additional funding.
Posted October 2, 2006, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Jeff takes The Voyage, PETA pests, the Halloween economy, shopping outdoes amusement, Six Flags exclusive park time, Jersey accidents down, Hong Kong Disneyland passes.
Posted October 1, 2006, 11:21P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4