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November, 2007

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom to remove ride that severed girl's feet

Superman Tower of Power will be dismantled as attorney's debate the preservation of evidence.
Posted November 30, 2007, 10:07A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 4

Holiday World announces carousel and spring ride

Carousel finds home in the 4th of July section while spring ride will be a Christmas ride.
Posted November 29, 2007, 11:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Anaheim pulls residential zoning near Disney parks

City Council reversed its decision to allow homes in the Anaheim Resort tourist area. The council also pulled a referendum on the issue off the June ballot.
Posted November 28, 2007, 10:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Decision time looms on 49ers stadium proposal

Football team can expect a decision from the Santa Clara City Council in the coming weeks.
Posted November 27, 2007, 9:41A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 13

Indiana Beach announces Steel Hawg roller coaster

S&S coasters will debut in 2008.
Posted November 26, 2007, 7:29P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25

Universal to build park in South Korea

Agreement with government calls for park to open by 2012.
Posted November 26, 2007, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Bankers hope sale of Wild West World land will put the fiasco behind them

$8.5 million price tag may fully pay off loans.
Posted November 26, 2007, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

ProSlide wants to open its own water park

If approvals come as expected, the park will open in June 2009.
Posted November 26, 2007, 9:16A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 4

Takeover bid made for Oakwood

Owners say they can't reveal the identity of the potential suitor.
Posted November 21, 2007, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

City likely to move ahead with purchase of Gilroy Gardens

Inspections to date have not raised any red flags, and they intend to retain Cedar Fair as an operator if the company agrees to renew.
Posted November 21, 2007, 9:39A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 5

IAAPA Attractions Expo attendance up 30% over last year's show

7,000 people from 98 nations participated in the show.
Posted November 20, 2007, 2:48P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Universal settles magnetic brake patent dispute

Terms of settlement not disclosed.
Posted November 20, 2007, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

New owners say Cypress Gardens will survive

Owner says park had the right business model, but bad financial structure.
Posted November 20, 2007, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Investors want to build rock and roll amusement park in Arizona

Investors trying to amend bond financing rules to include the project.
Posted November 19, 2007, 10:00A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 5

Kalahari coming to Virginia

Company says 1,000 new jobs will be a part of project.
Posted November 19, 2007, 9:54A | Contributed by mdb07 | Comments: 2

Tokyo Disney Resort ticket scam costs 800 people Y100 million

Victims were told they would earn profits through the resale of tickets to the amusement park complex
Posted November 13, 2007, 12:01P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Akron developer wants to build water park resort south of Cleveland

Pending zoning change, businessman says he could break ground next year off of I-71 in Medina County.
Posted November 13, 2007, 11:51A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 16

CoasterBuzz Podcast #95 posted

Cabana boys, Hong Kong mouse money, Holiday World's community is all wet, Universally green, Gravity Group online, Coney conundrum, 49ers stadium, the big financial results from Disney, Cedar Fair and Six Flags.
Posted November 12, 2007, 7:28P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Former ACE president wants retail around Geauga Lake's Big Dipper

Sanderson envisions "lifestyle center" built around the ride.
Posted November 12, 2007, 7:28P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 35

Clementon Park's new owner creates new division to run the park

Former Six Flags exec hired to run the park.
Posted November 12, 2007, 9:48A | Contributed by cpc3289 | Comments: 0

Geauga Lake wood coasters up for sale, marketed at IAAPA

Martin & Vleminckx Rides brokering the coasters, and will offer construction services.
Posted November 12, 2007, 9:46A | Contributed by Rihard | Comments: 18

KIExtreme adds photos of Kings Island from 1974

Park fan site adds 32 historical images.
Posted November 12, 2007, 9:42A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 8

49ers propose site across the street from California's Great America

Cedar Fair can't understand why they didn't propose this before.
Posted November 9, 2007, 10:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Disney has eighth straight quarter of year-over-year increase of revenue and profit

The company's fourth-quarter revenue totaled $8.9 billion, compared with $8.7 billion during the same period last year.
Posted November 9, 2007, 10:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Six Flags revenue down 2% for quarter over last year

Company blames bad weather and negative publicity from accident at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.
Posted November 9, 2007, 10:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31

Coney Island redevelopment plan marries best of past with bright new future

City officials unveiled a plan that retains the area's legacy as an urban amusement park and adds hotels, shops and luxury condos.
Posted November 9, 2007, 9:52A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 4

The Gravity Group launches new Web site

New site includes photos and video.
Posted November 9, 2007, 9:44A | Contributed by Gravity Fanboy | Comments: 7

Universal Studios Florida replacing Earthquake with Disaster

Generalized disaster movie theme will greet tourists in December in time for holiday rush.
Posted November 8, 2007, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Euro Disney loss cut in half, revenue up for fiscal year

Revenues for the fiscal year increased 12% to EUR 1,220.3 million primarily reflecting volume growth in theme parks attendance and hotel occupancy.
Posted November 8, 2007, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Author and former Imagineer Bruce Gordon dies at age 56

Books included Disneyland: The Nickel Tour, and he was involved in several key Disneyland attractions.
Posted November 8, 2007, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Legoland California adding aquarium, new themed area

Gated attraction will open in the summer of 2008, while new area will open in March.
Posted November 7, 2007, 8:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Universal Orlando wants to be more "green"

Use of alternate fuels and recycling programs result of research to reduce environmental impact.
Posted November 6, 2007, 9:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Cedar Fair 3Q revenue up 5% on higher per cap, slightly lower attendance

Company emphasizes several times in press release that the quarter had additional operating days compared to last year.
Posted November 6, 2007, 9:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28

CoasterBuzz Podcast #94 posted

Kennywood-Hollywood, revealing results, recycling ride names, Geauga Lake, big tourist meet historic stuff, importance of old rides, amusement industry marketing practice.
Posted November 5, 2007, 8:30P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Holiday World, town at odds over water usage

A dispute is brewing in the town of 2,300 over how much of a share the Holiday World & Splashin' Safari amusement park will pay for a $10 million water supply project.
Posted November 5, 2007, 3:45P | Contributed by lumpy72 | Comments: 10

Cedar Fair outlines 2008 capital expenditure program

Behemoth at Canada's Wonderland a highlight, plus Pony Express at Knott's Berry Farm, Sandcastle Suites rehab and new kids area at Cedar Point, plus previously announced attractions.
Posted November 5, 2007, 3:43P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32

Hong Kong Disneyland may receive financing from the government

The park, 57% owned by the government, needs capital for its second phase of development in wake of missed attendance targets.
Posted November 5, 2007, 10:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Carowinds adding second wave pool, cabanas

Second wave pool, bigger than the first, and part of several improvements to the water park.
Posted November 5, 2007, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Universal Orlando apologizes for breast feeding encounter

Mother was approached by park security officers and asked to stop breast feeding her child while sitting on a bench in Universal Studios.
Posted November 2, 2007, 10:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 66

Water park proposed near Gettysburg

New 164 acre project is sure to bring up public emotions similar to the now-dead casino issue.
Posted November 2, 2007, 10:29A | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 2

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom announces 2008 pricing

Park announces its pricing and operating schedule as a water park-only attraction.
Posted November 2, 2007, 10:25A | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 26

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