October, 2009
Media reports say the new park is a $3.6 billion project.
Posted October 29, 2009, 2:05P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
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
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
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
Company hopes to raise $3.26 billion USD in the offering.
Posted October 26, 2009, 12:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Decor will feature Lego theme if Carlsbad City Council approves the project.
Posted October 26, 2009, 12:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Annualized distribution of a dollar per unit is maintained.
Posted October 22, 2009, 7:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
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
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
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
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
Park says they have a strict policy against costumes.
Posted October 20, 2009, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 49
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
Court will not proceed to a punitive damage phase.
Posted October 19, 2009, 10:42P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
GE says they expected the decline given the economic environment.
Posted October 19, 2009, 12:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
Norton Auctioneers will auction off the rides on November 24.
Posted October 19, 2009, 12:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Stephen Schwarzman believes parks are well positioned at the economy improves.
Posted October 19, 2009, 12:01P | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 5
The Sun says an exorcist was called in to investigate paranormal activity.
Posted October 18, 2009, 11:37A | Contributed by Cropsey | Comments: 8
Lawyer makes statement that the plaintiff is "exaggerating."
Posted October 16, 2009, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 41
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
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
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
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
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
Interactive experience influenced by Apple's Steve Jobs.
Posted October 13, 2009, 10:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
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 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
George Kalogridis will take over the California post.
Posted October 12, 2009, 5:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
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
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
Judge says Segway prohibition does not preclude the disabled from visiting the parks.
Posted October 8, 2009, 10:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Music of the night will become music of the midway in popular musical.
Posted October 8, 2009, 10:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 51
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
City says security detail covering defunct ride was cost prohibitive.
Posted October 7, 2009, 12:32P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
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
Carol Albert says she'll bid to return to the famous site.
Posted October 6, 2009, 1:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Police seized the stamps and ink, with $200 cash.
Posted October 6, 2009, 12:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Ed Grier steps down after 28 years with the company.
Posted October 6, 2009, 12:59P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
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
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
Future for the theme parks may be uncertain if the transaction really happens.
Posted October 2, 2009, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
A band and supply company line up in court.
Posted October 2, 2009, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Some rides are now doing the carnival and fair circuit.
Posted October 2, 2009, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Plan would repay all debts in a term as long as 84 years.
Posted October 2, 2009, 10:58A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 9