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October, 2007

CoasterBuzz Podcast #93 posted

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

Kennywood hosts low-budget comedy film

Superbad director places film in Pittsburgh as Kennywood develops alter ego.
Posted October 29, 2007, 9:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Animal rights group offers reward for proof of abuse at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Reward offered if conviction made against Six Flags or individuals at the park.
Posted October 26, 2007, 10:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Great America announces new name, Huss ride, wood coaster for 2009

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

Busch moving HQ to Orlando, SeaWorld Orlando boss promoted to COO

Current headquarters located in St. Louis.
Posted October 25, 2007, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Astroland will open for one more season

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

Disney phasing out trans fats at overseas parks

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

Log boat ride accident kills one person, injures five in Thailand

Loss of power causes collision that led to colliding boats.
Posted October 24, 2007, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Kings Dominion announces Dominator

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

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom plans biggest Christmas tree in the world

Tree will be delivered from a tree farm in Oregon.
Posted October 22, 2007, 1:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

CoasterBuzz Podcast #92 posted

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

New Jersey touts low injury rate, new water park regulations

Four serious injuries reported for the summer, one more than last year.
Posted October 19, 2007, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Wild West World rides sold one at a time

Bankruptcy judge approves sale of three of the biggest rides.
Posted October 19, 2007, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Consultant says safety improved at Playland

Consultant hired for safety audit following fatal accidents.
Posted October 17, 2007, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Disney spending $1.1 billion on California Adventure

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

LA Times writer suits up for Knott's Scary Farm

Working in "the asylum" is hard work.
Posted October 16, 2007, 9:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

CoasterBuzz Podcast #91 posted

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

Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution

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

Santa Clara County assessor wades into Cedar Fair and 49ers stadium debate

Official accuses Cedar Fair of wanting low tax assessment but high sale value.
Posted October 12, 2007, 2:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22

Morey's considers new trains for Great Nor'Easter

New car being tested now, replacement may happen for next year.
Posted October 12, 2007, 10:06A | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 9

Idlewild worker charged in two bomb threats at park

Robert A. Deemer, 21, was arraigned on multiple charges of making terroristic threats.
Posted October 10, 2007, 9:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

UPDATED: Cedar Fair opposes new 49ers stadium, team would consider buying park

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

Tulsa fair attendance down 7%, official says loss of Bell's irrelevant

Attendance down with ride revenue tickets.
Posted October 9, 2007, 9:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Florida theme parks resilient to economic downturns

Outlook is positive despite uncertain economic future.
Posted October 9, 2007, 9:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Superferry sets off the battle of Kauai

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

CoasterBuzz Podcast #90 posted

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

Wild West World liquidating, Parks America not interested

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

Florida group to protest Muslim day at Six Flags Over Texas

Protesters say group fosters terrorism.
Posted October 5, 2007, 9:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 70

Disney plans resort for Oahu

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

Window closing for sale of Wild West World assets

Liquidation is next if potential buyers can't make workable offer.
Posted October 4, 2007, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Six Flags outlines 2008 capital in single press release

Seven coasters and other attractions will debut across the chain next year.
Posted October 3, 2007, 12:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Real estate around Hard Rock Park fetching big dollars

Per acre prices went from $100,000 to as much as $800,000.
Posted October 3, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Hong Kong not likely to fund expansion at Disneyland

Missed attendance targets cited as reason to withhold additional support.
Posted October 3, 2007, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

New Cypress Gardens owner known for buy and flip

Owners history has some people close to the park concerned.
Posted October 2, 2007, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Michigan's Adventure announces SLC: Thunderhawk

Vekoma SLC from Geauga Lake will take up residence at the Muskegon park.
Posted October 2, 2007, 8:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 74

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