October, 2008
Park is the latest to retain a firm to "align" companies and brands with their product.
Posted October 30, 2008, 10:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
40 Mini-games in amusement park themed areas included in the game.
Posted October 30, 2008, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Park planners say 80 to 90% of guest experiences will be climate controlled areas.
Posted October 30, 2008, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Osaka park attendance tanks following fatal accident in May 2007.
Posted October 30, 2008, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Suit charges inadequate maintenance and lap bar contributed to injury.
Posted October 30, 2008, 10:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
As the classic ride is being dismantled, park workers have found a great many strange items beneath it.
Posted October 29, 2008, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Officials say the building is a total loss.
Posted October 29, 2008, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Friends and locals say he was an icon.
Posted October 29, 2008, 9:32A | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 0
Alcohol permits and busts, Saw, spiders, re-theme jobs, Halloween stuff, California Adventure re-do, Transformers, killed by rides, analysts, disabilities and human factors.
Posted October 27, 2008, 5:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
A 20-year-old woman says she was assaulted by three men behind a haunted attraction at the park last Friday.
Posted October 27, 2008, 5:49P | Contributed by Drew | Comments: 41
Park will close following its final operational day Saturday.
Posted October 24, 2008, 8:33P | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 34
Prosthetic leg classified by park and manufacturer as unsafe.
Posted October 24, 2008, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Audio and effects will augment the world's first floorless coaster.
Posted October 24, 2008, 9:22A | Contributed by Goliath Freak | Comments: 25
Resort adopts a zero-tolerance policy to deter consumption during their Halloween event.
Posted October 23, 2008, 3:33P | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 67
Annualized rate of $1.92 maintained for the third quarter.
Posted October 23, 2008, 1:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
The park's 16th coaster is a wooden roller coaster by Great Coaster International and will feature 2,850 feet of track and speeds up to 55 miles per hour.
Posted October 23, 2008, 8:50A | Contributed by kRaXLeRidAh | Comments: 61
Analysts worry about economic impact on attendance and TV ad revenue.
Posted October 22, 2008, 10:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Worker was struck by counterweight of Inverter ride.
Posted October 22, 2008, 12:22A | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 12
Net loss was 2.8 million euros in the year through September, compared with 38.4 million euros in the prior 12 months.
Posted October 21, 2008, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Attractions are expected to open in early 2011.
Posted October 21, 2008, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23
Park says the woman used profanity in front of guests.
Posted October 21, 2008, 9:21A | Contributed by CPJ | Comments: 48
Mall officials plan to make changes immediately to prevent a similar incident.
Posted October 20, 2008, 9:41A | Contributed by sws | Comments: 22
New photos show major progress on the new B&M hypercoaster for 2009.
Posted October 20, 2008, 9:31A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 1
Company hopes to address criticism of the park for being a cheap, one-day affair.
Posted October 16, 2008, 9:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
Purchase is latest move by Bloomberg administration to preserve the historic nature of the area.
Posted October 16, 2008, 9:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Behold Bloody Mary, whose duties include appearances on radio, TV, print and Web ads.
Posted October 15, 2008, 9:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
The owners are willing to sell to anyone this time, even if it's not to run the amusement park.
Posted October 14, 2008, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Child says that if people want to drink, they can "go somewhere else."
Posted October 14, 2008, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32
IAAPA lobby, Myrtle's rep, bowling, zoning, the park's closed, surgery, old Corkscrews, delisting, alt-Orlando attractions, Disk-O, Yo-Yo recall, CP vs. OSHA, Nick U. and Valleyfair.
Posted October 13, 2008, 8:22P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
The 2009 season brings the park its sixth coaster, themed to the popular horror movie series.
Posted October 13, 2008, 8:22P | Contributed by Coasterfusion | Comments: 54
Two days of hearings will be held before a judge makes a ruling on the permit.
Posted October 13, 2008, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Mix of shows, haunted houses and rides thrill guests in the 18th year for the event.
Posted October 13, 2008, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Agency says the company failed to provide fall protection on two coasters at Cedar Point and guard against bloodborne pathogens at Castaway Bay.
Posted October 10, 2008, 11:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 43
Chance will give ride owners and state regulators kits to help inspect and repair defective rides.
Posted October 9, 2008, 9:35A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 15
If the 2009 expansion is successful, the park owner plans for more expansion in 2010.
Posted October 8, 2008, 9:40A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 4
Ride unexpectedly started up, with mother and child dangling 40 feet up on ride.
Posted October 8, 2008, 9:33A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 61
Long-time employee will assume the role that oversees the parks and is a majority shareholder of the Dixie Stampeded.
Posted October 3, 2008, 1:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Find Orlando's "best T-shirts" and "best use of baby powder scent" on this list.
Posted October 3, 2008, 9:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Photo site formerly hosted with CoasterBuzz relaunches on its own.
Posted October 3, 2008, 9:39A | Contributed by Chris One Click | Comments: 2
Shapiro says that improvements in cash flow and performance will reposition company for long-term growth.
Posted October 2, 2008, 10:31P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 3
Annual passes will be good for an additional six months, and the park plans to offer 2009 tickets in exchange for 2008 tickets.
Posted October 2, 2008, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Vekoma looper gave an estimated 43.5 million rides since 1980.
Posted October 2, 2008, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Father says that doctors expect she'll need to have surgeries like this every couple of years for the rest of her life.
Posted October 2, 2008, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Six Flags says they could not reach an agreement on price and terms for the transaction.
Posted October 2, 2008, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Owners have not yet made a formal agreement with Jerry Murphy, but are considering a number of other improvements for the site.
Posted October 2, 2008, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Park closed on pass holder "bring a friend day" for weather, but customers suggest it wasn't bad.
Posted October 2, 2008, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Analysts expect decline in room bookings in early 2009.
Posted October 1, 2008, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
More favorable arrangement will allow the park to expand.
Posted October 1, 2008, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0