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October, 2008

Dollywood names TVX Group as sponsorship consulting firm

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

Six Flags video game for Nintendo DS ships today

40 Mini-games in amusement park themed areas included in the game.
Posted October 30, 2008, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Universal's Dubai park will be mostly air conditioned

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

Expoland files for bankruptcy

Osaka park attendance tanks following fatal accident in May 2007.
Posted October 30, 2008, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Family of Cyclone accident victim sues NYC following death

Suit charges inadequate maintenance and lap bar contributed to injury.
Posted October 30, 2008, 10:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

False leg among strange items found under Alton Tower's Corkscrew

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

Fire destroys food warehouse at Great Escape

Officials say the building is a total loss.
Posted October 29, 2008, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Granville Trimper, of Trimper's Rides in Ocean City, dies at 79

Friends and locals say he was an icon.
Posted October 29, 2008, 9:32A | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #126 posted

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

Woman says she survived sexual attack at Valleyfair

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

Branson's Celebration City closing after this season

Park will close following its final operational day Saturday.
Posted October 24, 2008, 8:33P | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 34

Paralympian denied use of water slides at Gold Coast water park

Prosthetic leg classified by park and manufacturer as unsafe.
Posted October 24, 2008, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Great Adventure's Medusa getting the Six Flags makeover treatment

Audio and effects will augment the world's first floorless coaster.
Posted October 24, 2008, 9:22A | Contributed by Goliath Freak | Comments: 25

Universal bans hundreds of under-age drinkers during Horror Nights

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

Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution

Annualized rate of $1.92 maintained for the third quarter.
Posted October 23, 2008, 1:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Terminator: The Coaster

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 continue to be down on Disney

Analysts worry about economic impact on attendance and TV ad revenue.
Posted October 22, 2008, 10:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Ride worker killed in accident at South Carolina fair

Worker was struck by counterweight of Inverter ride.
Posted October 22, 2008, 12:22A | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 12

Euro Disney loss narrows on strength of Tower of Terror

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

Transformers coming to Universal Singapore and Hollywood

Attractions are expected to open in early 2011.
Posted October 21, 2008, 9:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23

Woman with illness sues Disney for prohibiting her from riding

Park says the woman used profanity in front of guests.
Posted October 21, 2008, 9:21A | Contributed by CPJ | Comments: 48

Five-year-old climbs over barriers onto roller coaster tracks at Mall of America

Mall officials plan to make changes immediately to prevent a similar incident.
Posted October 20, 2008, 9:41A | Contributed by sws | Comments: 22

KIExtreme.com posts Diamondback construction update

New photos show major progress on the new B&M hypercoaster for 2009.
Posted October 20, 2008, 9:31A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 1

Disney announces 1920's theme for California Adventure rehab

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

City buys Wonder Wheel site at Coney Island

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

Universal Orlando's Bloody Mary character a serious creative undertaking

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

Joyland for sale again, park ravaged by vandals

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

Twelve-year-old girl has anti-beer petition for Six Flags Over Texas

Child says that if people want to drink, they can "go somewhere else."
Posted October 14, 2008, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32

CoasterBuzz Podcast #125 posted

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

Thorpe Park announces Saw - The Ride

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

Hearing set for Six Flags Over Texas alcohol permit

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

Halloween Horror Nights a PG-13 scream at Universal Orlando

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

Cedar Fair cited for OSHA violations

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 Rides recalls 85 Yo-Yo rides

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

Waldameer to add Mega Disk'O and extend the midway

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

Fairgoers catch toddler hanging from fair ride

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

Ken Bell named president of the Dollywood Company

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

Orlando Sentinel columnist compiles quirky best-of list

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

One Click relaunches

Photo site formerly hosted with CoasterBuzz relaunches on its own.
Posted October 3, 2008, 9:39A | Contributed by Chris One Click | Comments: 2

Six Flags issues statement on NYSE listing standards and declining stock price

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

Hard Rock Park announces pass extensions, ticket swap

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

Alton Towers to remove classic Corkscrew

Vekoma looper gave an estimated 43.5 million rides since 1980.
Posted October 2, 2008, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Kaitlyn Lassiter undergoing more surgery

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

Suitor for Six Flags New Orleans walks away from deal

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

Deadline passes for Wild West World operating agreement

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

Great Escape closure angers customers

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

Disney theme parks could see decline in business with hurting consumer confidence

Analysts expect decline in room bookings in early 2009.
Posted October 1, 2008, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Hong Kong Disneyland refinances through Disney corp

More favorable arrangement will allow the park to expand.
Posted October 1, 2008, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

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