November, 2005
While Snyder's people are now seated on the board, the existing executives aren't out of work yet.
Posted November 30, 2005, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
State arrangement shows that self-regulation works.
Posted November 30, 2005, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Indoor water park and resort exceeds expectations.
Posted November 29, 2005, 1:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
New rides are key to marketing the theme parks.
Posted November 29, 2005, 1:12P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Dan Snyder, Mark Shapiro and Dwight Schar replace Kiernan Burke, James Danhauser and Stanley Shuman.
Posted November 29, 2005, 1:12P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 31
On a slow news week, Jeff, Mike and Pat talk about the Six Flags vs. Red Zone story.
Posted November 28, 2005, 7:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Suit filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares from December 14, 2004, and July 28, 2005.
Posted November 26, 2005, 11:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Six Flags board may continue to make decisions pending vote count.
Posted November 25, 2005, 10:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
Dan Snyder's group wants to avoid delayed action on solicitation consent vote.
Posted November 25, 2005, 10:08A | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 14
Local planning authority approves preliminary plan for wet attractions.
Posted November 23, 2005, 4:39P | Contributed by BrownStreak | Comments: 8
The owner of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has teamed up with a venture capitalist and an amusement operator to strike a deal to buy Ghost Town and get it back in operation.
Posted November 22, 2005, 7:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Dan Snyder's Red Zone says that 57% of stockholders agree to board shake up.
Posted November 22, 2005, 4:42P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
OD Hopkins flume is first ride in $26 million project.
Posted November 22, 2005, 9:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Holiday World's Will Koch joins us, Atlanta aquarium, Geauga Lake expansion, Disney deaths, more Six Flags vs. Red Zone fun, more Disneyland Paris loss, Universal Orlando fun, Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Stratosphere stranding.
Posted November 21, 2005, 2:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
New photos from 1000 ft. show progress made on the park's second wooden coaster.
Posted November 21, 2005, 2:06A | Contributed by Chewman | Comments: 6
Agency intends to reach guests in new ways.
Posted November 21, 2005, 2:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
A core part of the industry consumer gets hands-on with exhibitor product.
Posted November 21, 2005, 2:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Negative-G and PKICentral.com show the park in transition from the regular season to Winterfest.
Posted November 18, 2005, 6:38P | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 1
A power outage Tuesday night stranded half a dozen people on the ride in mid-air hanging off the tower.
Posted November 18, 2005, 6:33P | Contributed by coasterpunk | Comments: 8
Trade organization recognizes venues that have high-quality human resources programs.
Posted November 17, 2005, 6:17P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Cuts are a result of restructuring and increased expenses for gasoline, property insurance, health insurance and taxes.
Posted November 17, 2005, 1:53P | Contributed by Neil | Comments: 8
B&M flying coaster set for a spring 2006 opening.
Posted November 17, 2005, 1:47P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 62
Dorney Park's oldest building, the former Mansion House Hotel & Restaurant, was demolished Wednesday.
Posted November 17, 2005, 12:02A | Contributed by dannerman | Comments: 19
Ride company founders recognized for their pioneering designs.
Posted November 16, 2005, 11:52P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Industry recognizes best live entertainment.
Posted November 16, 2005, 11:52P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Management blames record hurricane season combined with aggressive anniversary marketing from Disney.
Posted November 16, 2005, 10:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Company continues to control costs and increase revenue.
Posted November 16, 2005, 10:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Firm says record poor performance an obvious reason to shake up the board.
Posted November 16, 2005, 10:35A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 3
Birth defect and viral infection attributed to deaths on Mission: Space and at Typhoon Lagoon.
Posted November 16, 2005, 10:30A | Contributed by jdancisin | Comments: 5
Award program recognizes marketing efforts of amusement attractions.
Posted November 15, 2005, 4:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
B&M hyper coaster construction is on schedule for April 1 opening.
Posted November 15, 2005, 10:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
New parks structure intends to rapidly roll out new projects and increase consistency of business practices throughout the unit.
Posted November 15, 2005, 10:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Shamu center stage for SeaWorld, steel done the B&M way, Six Flags sale hijinks, indoor water parks (again), RCT coder sues Atari, Cedar Point and Geauga Lake get new ad agency.
Posted November 14, 2005, 11:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Northeast Ohio park continues its evolution under Cedar Fair ownership.
Posted November 14, 2005, 11:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, after four years in Orlando, is trading Disney for downtown Atlanta.
Posted November 14, 2005, 11:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Opening around Thanksgiving, the new Georgia Aquarium will boast size and unique attractions.
Posted November 14, 2005, 11:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Pictures show White Water Landing removal and construction progress for Skyhawk.
Posted November 14, 2005, 11:07A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 3
Two of Astroworld's star attractions have already started showing up at Six Flags New England in pieces.
Posted November 14, 2005, 11:07A | Contributed by SFNE Freak | Comments: 7
Six Flags Over Texas unveiled its largest expansion in its history by announcing the addition of 10 new rides and attractions for the 2006 season.
Posted November 11, 2005, 12:16A | Contributed by bigboy | Comments: 26
Police release report, family continues with litigation.
Posted November 11, 2005, 12:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Labor and PR problems establish negative image for the park.
Posted November 10, 2005, 10:54A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 2
Contributors have raised money to satisfy three-fourths of the park's $2 million in debt.
Posted November 10, 2005, 10:50A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5
Agency handled marketing for the parks in the 70's and 80's.
Posted November 10, 2005, 10:40A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0
Accountants say that the publisher did not pay the developer what he was due.
Posted November 10, 2005, 12:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Firm says that it believes Dan Snyder's direction and board appointments could turn around company, Six Flags has no idea who they are.
Posted November 9, 2005, 10:10P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 8
New offerings from Great Wolf and Six Flags will keep guests wet year-round.
Posted November 9, 2005, 10:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Current execs ask for support in rejecting take-over bid and allowing sale of company to be completed as final bids are accepted.
Posted November 9, 2005, 1:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31
Clermont Steel Fabricators manufacture the steel for B&M coasters in North America from their plant in Southern Ohio.
Posted November 7, 2005, 11:17P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 19
New marketing effort focuses on redefining the icon for a new generation.
Posted November 7, 2005, 10:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
Hurricanes made for difficult construction schedule of new ride.
Posted November 7, 2005, 10:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Cedar Point announces Skyhawk and new pricing, Cedar Fair revenue up, Six Flags revenue up, Liberty Land closes, Joyland will stay open, we talk coaster geek tech.
Posted November 7, 2005, 12:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Boards that operate the park want to close it after substantial losses.
Posted November 3, 2005, 10:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Government minister gives a detailed breakdown of the HK$25 billion it has spent so far.
Posted November 3, 2005, 10:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Diaco Investments says it intends to grant its consent in favor of Red Zone LLC.
Posted November 2, 2005, 7:25P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 17
Special extra episode features Cedar Fair, LP chief executive Dick Kinzel.
Posted November 2, 2005, 12:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Revenue for first nine months expected up 9.5%.
Posted November 2, 2005, 12:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Sale to new owners complete, 2006 opening "probable."
Posted November 2, 2005, 12:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Six Flags AstroWorld closes, announcements from Hersheypark, Michigan's Adventure and La Ronde, Mt. Olympus talks indoor park, Cypress Gardens looks forward to big year, Japanese store gets flack for rooftop half-pipe.
Posted October 31, 2005, 8:19P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Resort revenue continues to help results.
Posted October 31, 2005, 7:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8