October, 2007
Discovery Kingdom animals and trees, Dominion Dominates, Astroland gets one more season, California's Great America says to 49ers indirectly they're not going anywhere, closing weekend at Cedar Point, IAAPA musings.
Posted October 29, 2007, 7:54P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Superbad director places film in Pittsburgh as Kennywood develops alter ego.
Posted October 29, 2007, 9:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Reward offered if conviction made against Six Flags or individuals at the park.
Posted October 26, 2007, 10:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Park will be named California's Great America, with new attractions for the next two years.
Posted October 25, 2007, 4:01P | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 53
Current headquarters located in St. Louis.
Posted October 25, 2007, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Terms of the agreement between Thor Equities and the Albert family were not made public.
Posted October 24, 2007, 9:28P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Tokyo, Hong Kong and Paris parks will see the elimination of trans fats over the next two years.
Posted October 24, 2007, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Loss of power causes collision that led to colliding boats.
Posted October 24, 2007, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
B&M floorless coaster continues to rule as longest in the world, moving from Ohio to Virginia.
Posted October 23, 2007, 7:23P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 58
Tree will be delivered from a tree farm in Oregon.
Posted October 22, 2007, 1:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
CP PR guy Tony Clark, quarterly cash, late season events, a billion in DCA makeover, safety, Wild West play money, morning shows, golden tickets and Mr. Microphone.
Posted October 21, 2007, 10:37P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Four serious injuries reported for the summer, one more than last year.
Posted October 19, 2007, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Bankruptcy judge approves sale of three of the biggest rides.
Posted October 19, 2007, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Consultant hired for safety audit following fatal accidents.
Posted October 17, 2007, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
A key project will be redesigning the entrance plaza, now a hodgepodge of California icons, and replacing it with something akin to Disneyland's signature Main Street.
Posted October 17, 2007, 9:18A | Contributed by PatManForce | Comments: 32
Working in "the asylum" is hard work.
Posted October 16, 2007, 9:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
49er football vs. Cedar Fair, Wild West World: Do Not Want, Florida resiliency, silly criminals, Morey's SLC train, crazy tax assessors.
Posted October 15, 2007, 5:39P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Annual rate stays at $1.90 per unit, per year, as set last March.
Posted October 15, 2007, 4:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Official accuses Cedar Fair of wanting low tax assessment but high sale value.
Posted October 12, 2007, 2:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
New car being tested now, replacement may happen for next year.
Posted October 12, 2007, 10:06A | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 9
Robert A. Deemer, 21, was arraigned on multiple charges of making terroristic threats.
Posted October 10, 2007, 9:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Amusement park operator ready to block proposal by way of lease agreement, though the football team says they'd buy if the option was available.
Posted October 9, 2007, 11:33P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 97
Attendance down with ride revenue tickets.
Posted October 9, 2007, 9:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Outlook is positive despite uncertain economic future.
Posted October 9, 2007, 9:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Protesters block ferry, but fear for future of island in the shadow of development.
Posted October 9, 2007, 9:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Celebrity podcaster, the CoasterBuzz Club Fall Affair at Holiday World, evil clowns, Geauga Lake postmortem, Thunderhawk to Michigan, Cypress Gardens, Dubai, Six Flags announcements, hot Hershey, land rush, Disney on Oahu.
Posted October 8, 2007, 7:53P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
The end to negotiations with the only potential bidder moves the parks assets into liquidation phase.
Posted October 8, 2007, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Protesters say group fosters terrorism.
Posted October 5, 2007, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 70
Company buys 21 acres on Oahu's west coast for 800-room hotel complex.
Posted October 4, 2007, 9:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
Liquidation is next if potential buyers can't make workable offer.
Posted October 4, 2007, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Seven coasters and other attractions will debut across the chain next year.
Posted October 3, 2007, 12:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Per acre prices went from $100,000 to as much as $800,000.
Posted October 3, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Missed attendance targets cited as reason to withhold additional support.
Posted October 3, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Owners history has some people close to the park concerned.
Posted October 2, 2007, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Vekoma SLC from Geauga Lake will take up residence at the Muskegon park.
Posted October 2, 2007, 8:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 74