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October, 2009

Sources say Beijing has approved Disney project for Shanghai

Media reports say the new park is a $3.6 billion project.
Posted October 29, 2009, 2:05P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Busch sale may open doors for smaller businesses

Less rigid corporate structure likely to offer more favorable terms with small and local vendors.
Posted October 29, 2009, 2:05P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Southern Star misses deadline for bond commission meeting to finance New Orleans park

Company was a no-show at the state meeting and did not pay the $500,000 required to demonstrate a good faith effort to move forward with the project.
Posted October 28, 2009, 10:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Illinois officials in talks with Legoland for down state park

Report says the company is negotiating tax breaks as an incentive to build there.
Posted October 27, 2009, 10:02A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 15

CoasterBuzz Podcast #162 posted

Mo' money, Kiddieland rides, Freestyle lawsuits, Unispielberg, Disneyland with youngin's, costume mayhem, 2003 events, Demon Drop on the move, units, alcohol.
Posted October 26, 2009, 11:32P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Blackstone planning IPO for Merlin

Company hopes to raise $3.26 billion USD in the offering.
Posted October 26, 2009, 12:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Legoland California to pitch hotel proposal to city

Decor will feature Lego theme if Carlsbad City Council approves the project.
Posted October 26, 2009, 12:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution at a $0.25 per unit

Annualized distribution of a dollar per unit is maintained.
Posted October 22, 2009, 7:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Zamperla files the 17th suit against Freestyle owners

Suit claims that Freestyle still owes them $100,000 for new rides installed this year.
Posted October 22, 2009, 9:47A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 6

PointBuzz posts Demon Drop retrospect feature

Includes original PR photos from 1983, newspaper clippings, a TV spot, as well as a behind-the-scenes photo feature.
Posted October 21, 2009, 3:22P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26

Spielberg consulting contract with Universal extended eight years

Famous director will continue to collect 2% of gate from Florida and Japanese parks.
Posted October 21, 2009, 11:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Universal announces attraction lineup for Singapore park

Announcement says the park will be home to the world's tallest dueling coaster.
Posted October 20, 2009, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Family booted from Busch Gardens Tampa for costumed kid

Park says they have a strict policy against costumes.
Posted October 20, 2009, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 49

CoasterBuzz Podcast #161 posted

Playland, Disneyland executive shuffle, left coast, Halloween stuff, Raytheon at Epcot, Universal ownership, SOB trial, street views, contacting the dead.
Posted October 19, 2009, 11:44P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Kings Island settles Wright Son of Beast injury case

Court will not proceed to a punitive damage phase.
Posted October 19, 2009, 10:42P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Universal attendance and profit down in third quarter

GE says they expected the decline given the economic environment.
Posted October 19, 2009, 12:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Freestyle Music Park says it has lined up additional investors

New investors are from Florida and Ohio, owners say. Lawsuits and liens still in play against the park.
Posted October 19, 2009, 12:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Kiddieland rides and carousel going to auction

Norton Auctioneers will auction off the rides on November 24.
Posted October 19, 2009, 12:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Blackstone CEO sees big returns in roller coasters with Busch acquisition

Stephen Schwarzman believes parks are well positioned at the economy improves.
Posted October 19, 2009, 12:01P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 5

Thorpe Park allegedly suspends six workers for contacting the dead

The Sun says an exorcist was called in to investigate paranormal activity.
Posted October 18, 2009, 11:37A | Contributed by Cropsey | Comments: 8

Kings Island attorney says woman suffered hip injury at work, not on Son of Beast

Lawyer makes statement that the plaintiff is "exaggerating."
Posted October 16, 2009, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 41

Google has Street View for Legoland California and Santa Monica pier, suggest more

The company is taking suggestions for places to take its tricycle camera rig for their mapping Street View feature.
Posted October 16, 2009, 10:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

The sights and sounds of the 2009 Fall Affair at Holiday World

A look at one of enthusiasts' favorite park the day of the 2009 CoasterBuzz Club Fall Affair, including the epic rain ending.
Posted October 14, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Kings Island Son of Beast injury lawsuit goes to trial Thursday

A second suit is scheduled to begin in November, though they are in negotiations to settle.
Posted October 14, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24

Vivendi considers selling its stake in NBC Universal

Sale could clear the way for Comcast to gain a majority stake in the media and theme park company.
Posted October 14, 2009, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Epcot opens ride designing attraction with Raytheon

Sponsoring company encourages math and creative thinking, in part to plant the engineering seed for a shrinking pool of applicants.
Posted October 14, 2009, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 34

Disney Stores will get a theme park-like makeover

Interactive experience influenced by Apple's Steve Jobs.
Posted October 13, 2009, 10:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

CoasterBuzz Podcast #160 posted

Blackstone and Busch, Disneyland exec shuffle, hand stampin' morons, Libertyland and carousels, Phantom of the Opera, Disney and Segway, New Orleans out, PPP.
Posted October 12, 2009, 11:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Universal Studios Hollywood challenges Knott's Berry Farm for Halloween

Universal ups its game to take on the park that virtually invented the Halloween theme park event.
Posted October 12, 2009, 5:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

COO of Disneyland Paris named president for Disneyland Resort

George Kalogridis will take over the California post.
Posted October 12, 2009, 5:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Low Playland attendance sparks debate about funding the park

Officials debate how the park should be operated, even though it doesn't currently require tax funds.
Posted October 12, 2009, 5:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Bankruptcy court OK's Six Flags New Orleans settlement deal

Company will pay $3 million plus some Katrina insurance proceeds over a certain amount.
Posted October 9, 2009, 10:32A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 6

Walt Disney World wins dismissal of Segway disability suit

Judge says Segway prohibition does not preclude the disabled from visiting the parks.
Posted October 8, 2009, 10:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Phantom of the Opera sequel will take place at Coney Island

Music of the night will become music of the midway in popular musical.
Posted October 8, 2009, 10:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 51

The Great Escape pictures added to Negative-G.com

Check out The Comet, Steamin' Demon, Boomerang, Canyon Blaster and the rest of The Great Escape.
Posted October 8, 2009, 10:35A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 2

Libertyland carousel carefully stripped down for storage

City says security detail covering defunct ride was cost prohibitive.
Posted October 7, 2009, 12:32P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Blackstone acquires Busch Entertainment for as much as $2.7 billion

Company says it will retain management and operate it as a stand-alone investment.
Posted October 7, 2009, 12:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22

Former Astroland owner says she'll bid for place in redeveloped Coney Island

Carol Albert says she'll bid to return to the famous site.
Posted October 6, 2009, 1:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Duo busted for selling counterfeit hand stamps at Six Flags Great Adventure

Police seized the stamps and ink, with $200 cash.
Posted October 6, 2009, 12:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Disneyland Resort president retires

Ed Grier steps down after 28 years with the company.
Posted October 6, 2009, 12:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

CoasterBuzz Podcast #159 posted

Six Flags Great America and Cedar Point Halloween, Georgia flooding, Kiddieland, Disney blog, Busch sale coming, tickets for charity work, reorg, Jacko rides, Comcast and NBC Universal.
Posted October 5, 2009, 10:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Busch Entertainment likely to sell to Blackstone for $3 billion

Media reports indicated Anheuser-Busch InBev is likely to announce a deal for the sale this week.
Posted October 5, 2009, 10:19A | Contributed by ridemcoaster | Comments: 25

Comcast reportedly making bid for NBC Universal

Future for the theme parks may be uncertain if the transaction really happens.
Posted October 2, 2009, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25

Freestyle Music Park gets sued by vendors for non-payment

A band and supply company line up in court.
Posted October 2, 2009, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Jackson's Neverland rides find new homes across the country

Some rides are now doing the carnival and fair circuit.
Posted October 2, 2009, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Six Flags shareholders propose another reorganization plan

Plan would repay all debts in a term as long as 84 years.
Posted October 2, 2009, 10:58A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 9

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