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December, 2005

Florida tourism expected to slow after exceptional year

Fuel prices and hurricanes may slow growth in the state's tourism industry.
Posted December 30, 2005, 1:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Christmas tree fire blazes at Disneyland Resort hotel

A 35-foot Christmas tree caught fire early Wednesday in the lobby of the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel.
Posted December 28, 2005, 6:53P | Contributed by Kick The Sky | Comments: 5

Hard Rock park funding secured for Myrtle Beach

Israeli backing to fund $360 million park.
Posted December 27, 2005, 12:23P | Contributed by Charles Nungester | Comments: 1

Shapiro announces reorg moves at Six Flags

New CEO announced two key appointments to lead a new division at Six Flags theme parks.
Posted December 27, 2005, 12:18P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 53

CoasterBuzz Podcast #15 posted

Conneaut Lake woes, bonuses go away, Disney and podcasting, Cedar Fair distribution, Pigeon Forge park settles, Paramount Parks for sale and High Roller is history.
Posted December 26, 2005, 3:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Amusement park attendance up 4.2 percent

Amusement Business estimates show strong gains in Disney parks.
Posted December 25, 2005, 10:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27

Stratosphere removing High Roller

Las Vegas attraction removing its coaster to make way for expansion.
Posted December 24, 2005, 11:47A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 42

Motley Fool's Munarriz: Selling Paramount Parks a mistake

Investment columnist thinks that Viacom's need to sell the chain is not the right move.
Posted December 23, 2005, 2:43P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Skyhawk topped off at Cedar Point

PointBuzz posts construction update for new Cedar Point ride.
Posted December 23, 2005, 11:11A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 0

Family settles fatality lawsuit against Pigeon Forge park

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Posted December 22, 2005, 2:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Funderland Dublin 2005 photos added to Themeparks.ie

Photos show largest traveling fair in Ireland.
Posted December 22, 2005, 2:15P | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 2

Cedar Fair announces quarterly cash distribution

Company maintains annual $1.84 per unit.
Posted December 21, 2005, 6:17P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Disney launches theme park podcast

Weekly podcast to feature behind-the-scenes content of the Florida parks.
Posted December 21, 2005, 2:58P | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 5

Girl dies on carnival Sizzler in Austin

On the last night of a small carnival in Austin, Texas, a young girl died while riding a Sizzler.
Posted December 21, 2005, 2:55P | Contributed by Torgo | Comments: 11

CoasterBuzz Podcast #14 posted

Paramount Parks for sale, Mitch Hawker's poll results, big prices in Orlando, Six Flags leadership transition is complete, Valleyfair doing its media event in December.
Posted December 19, 2005, 6:45P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Euro Disney cuts staff bonuses, but not management's

Labor unions find cuts unfair.
Posted December 19, 2005, 11:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Conneaut Lake Park improves accounting

Troubled Pennsylvania amusement park to assess monetary situation, expects to open in 2006 without borrowing additional funds.
Posted December 19, 2005, 11:30A | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 6

Valleyfair will fire up Xtreme Swing Monday with Rockettes


Posted December 16, 2005, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27

Florida Anheuser-Busch parks up gate, bring back offer for residents

Florida residents will be able to revisit the park throughout the year with a one-day admission.
Posted December 16, 2005, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Six Flags could use Great Escape as a model

Indoor water park facility could be blueprint for rest of chain.
Posted December 16, 2005, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Shapiro says significant change in store for Six Flags

New CEO says attractions need to be diversified, and has lots of corporate sponsorship in mind. The company also said no bids were submitted to buy the company.
Posted December 15, 2005, 11:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 60

Indoor water park opening near Toledo

The new facility will have three pools, an indoor-outdoor tube slide, lazy river, and jacuzzi area.
Posted December 15, 2005, 11:29A | Contributed by PerrysburgGuy | Comments: 9

Sweden's Balder #1 in 13th Annual Wood Roller Coaster Poll

Balder, Liseberg's 2003 Intamin woodie, won its mutual rider comparisons with every other wood coaster in the world en route to topping the poll for the second time in three years.
Posted December 15, 2005, 11:21A | Contributed by Mitch Hawker | Comments: 6

Disneyland Christmas photos added to Coaster Grotto

Update features over 70 photos including several Christmas themed pictures.
Posted December 15, 2005, 11:13A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 0

Viacom ready to unload Paramount Parks

Intended sale coming on the brink of Viacom split.
Posted December 13, 2005, 9:54P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23

Mark Shapiro named CEO of Six Flags, board stops sale

Former ESPN programming director voted into chief spot by board, which also says they will not sell the company.
Posted December 13, 2005, 9:49P | Contributed by SF Critic | Comments: 46

Family sues Lake Compounce over 2004 accidental death by tree

Plaintiffs say that the tree was obviously dead and unsafe.
Posted December 12, 2005, 11:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Six Flags headquarters location uncertain

Company has not said if they will move from Oklahoma City since the board shake up.
Posted December 12, 2005, 11:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

CoasterBuzz Podcast #13 posted

Mr. Six gets deep-sixed, Cypress Gardens has a big year, sort of, Camp Snoopy licensing, Libertyland preservation woes and Florida parks watch themselves.
Posted December 12, 2005, 12:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Tatsu construction update posted to ACN

The lift and station of Six Flags Magic Mountain's B&M flying coaster are beginning to take shape.
Posted December 12, 2005, 12:09A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 0

Voyage construction update posted to Negative-G

Check out the status of The Voyage and get a few desktop wallpapers to get you through the off season.
Posted December 12, 2005, 12:06A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 4

Cypress Gardens long-term viability not yet obvious

Buescher wants to attract more out-of-state tourists.
Posted December 9, 2005, 11:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Developer wants holiday-themed park in Arizona

Santa's LLC would be the newest name added to the list of companies trying to build a year-round theme park in Arizona.
Posted December 8, 2005, 2:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Mall of America may lose Camp Snoopy

Cedar Fair out at mall, might take Snoopy as well.
Posted December 8, 2005, 2:23P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 17

Theme parks tout safety to Florida lawmakers

Park operators make their case to indicate self-regulation is working.
Posted December 7, 2005, 11:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Japanese paper complains of foul manners from Chinese at Hong Kong Disneyland

Park officials admit cultural clash is a problem.
Posted December 6, 2005, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 37

Coaster Grotto posts photos of Disney's California Adventure

Update includes nearly 60 photos of the park and roller coasters.
Posted December 6, 2005, 9:41A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #12 posted

Great Wolf is hot in Williamsburg, Oakwood gets a Euro-Fighter, Disneyland admits liability in Big Thunder Mountain death, Dan Snyder is The Man now at Six Flags.
Posted December 5, 2005, 7:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Local group bands together to save the Zippin' Pippin at Libertyland

Band raises awareness for landmark coaster.
Posted December 5, 2005, 12:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Mr. Six is history

Elderly dancer is the first to go in the Snyder era at Six Flags.
Posted December 5, 2005, 12:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 37

Playland accident inspires mother to write musical

Mother using the show as a way to help cope with the death of her son.
Posted December 5, 2005, 12:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Boblo Island resident focus of new book

Book chrnoicles the changes on the island over several decades.
Posted December 5, 2005, 12:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Disneyland admits liability in wrongful death suit

Disneyland has admitted liability in the death of 22 year old Marcelo Torres.
Posted December 2, 2005, 8:43P | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 1

Oakwood announces new Euro-Fighter coaster

Coaster will have a 97 degree drop, vertical loop, barrel roll and helix.
Posted December 2, 2005, 12:49P | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy | Comments: 11

Snyder named chair of Six Flags board, directors still looking to sell company

Board unanimously appoints Dan Snyder as non-executive chair, and also announces that it still intends to sell the company.
Posted December 1, 2005, 2:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 66

Voyage & Kentucky Rumbler construction updates added to Negative-G

Enthusiast site updates with progress on the two new wood coasters.
Posted December 1, 2005, 2:30P | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 1

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