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October, 2006

Activists want haunted houses to skip asylums, 'psycho' killers

Themes reinforce negative stereotypes according to activists.
Posted October 30, 2006, 12:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28

Zippin Pippin headed to North Carolina

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

Mitsui Greenland photographs added to ThemeParks.ie

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

Busch park income up 10% in third quarter over last year

Gains credited to better attendance and higher in-park spending.
Posted October 26, 2006, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Planning board approves changes at Six Flags Great Adventure

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

Local business regarding dispute: Beech Bend important to community

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

WhiteWater World prepares for opening

Australian water park to feature many firsts including a LIM rocket slide.
Posted October 26, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 3

Girl, 7, denied trick-or-treating at Six Flags Over Texas due to height

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

Cedar Fair will use "Entertainment Company" name

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

PointBuzz posts BooBuzz highlight video

Highlights include dinner, costume shop and Fright Zone.
Posted October 24, 2006, 9:58A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 5

Five men arrested at Six Flags Great Adventure for forging hand stamps

Multiple drug charges also filed against suspects.
Posted October 24, 2006, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22

Auction may determine future of Santa’s Village

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

Cedar Fair maintains annual distribution

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

PointBuzz features on-site Maverick construction update

Latest photos show completed ride circuit.
Posted October 23, 2006, 9:26A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 2

Bell's future uncertain as local authority weighs in on lease

Renewal depends on strong business plan, local board says.
Posted October 23, 2006, 9:08A | Contributed by Zingo | Comments: 1

CoasterBuzz Podcast #51 posted

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

Georgia Aquarium getting $13 million overhaul

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

Six Flags debt rallies, sources say bids made on parks

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

Coaster comes down in two hours at former Whalom Park

A single construction vehicle brought down the 60-year-old wooden coaster.
Posted October 19, 2006, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Six Flags adopts dress, behavior policy

Policy adopted in an effort to makes parks more family-friendly.
Posted October 19, 2006, 10:26A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 15

Disney and SeaWorld serving more nutritious options

Orlando parks offering healthier alternatives for kids.
Posted October 17, 2006, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Busch Gardens Europe employees charged with felony embezzlement

The employees all worked in the baby stroller rental department.
Posted October 17, 2006, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund raises $222,000 in 'WildNIGHT' dinner

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

Fire takes buildings at former Rocky Point amusement park

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

CoasterBuzz Podcast #50 posted

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

Merlin Entertainments Group acquires Italy's Gardaland

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

Belle Vue Bobs remembered

The classic Manchester UK roller coaster is remembered.
Posted October 16, 2006, 9:02A | Contributed by themagiceye | Comments: 1

Holiday World to auction equipment, antiques

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

Wyandot Lake will take a year off, reopen in 2008

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

Developers demolish Whalom Park

About 240 condominiums will replace the park.
Posted October 13, 2006, 10:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Disneyland Paris not happy about costumed character sex simulation

Minnie Mouse and Goofy caught on tape!
Posted October 13, 2006, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Pavilion's razing brings tight security

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

Disney building time shares near Animal Kingdom lodge

Units will begin opening in fall 2007.
Posted October 12, 2006, 9:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Disney vet takes elephant vasectomies to Africa

Doctor's procedure will help control population, but not without controversy.
Posted October 11, 2006, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Erieview Park's Fright Zone dark ride donated to Conneaut Lake Park

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

Schwarzkopf coaster arrives at UK Camelot from Japan

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

Ohio family wins exclusive time at the Magic Kingdom

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

Singapore casino bid may include Universal Studios park

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

CoasterBuzz Podcast #49 posted

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

Holiday World closes season with one million visitors

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

Six Flags roach promo now alleges child abuse as well as cruel to animals

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

Shapiro gets 30% raise despite Six Flags' problems

Annual salary increased to $1.3 million with a potential 200% bonus.
Posted October 4, 2006, 11:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 45

Bob Gault retires as president of Universal Orlando

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

No cockroach eating for Six Flags America

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 Georgia park developer has long road to overcome bankruptcy

New $675 million complex won't get past site clearing without additional funding.
Posted October 2, 2006, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #48 posted

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

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