December, 2005
Fuel prices and hurricanes may slow growth in the state's tourism industry.
Posted December 30, 2005, 1:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
Israeli backing to fund $360 million park.
Posted December 27, 2005, 12:23P | Contributed by Charles Nungester | Comments: 1
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
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 Business estimates show strong gains in Disney parks.
Posted December 25, 2005, 10:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27
Las Vegas attraction removing its coaster to make way for expansion.
Posted December 24, 2005, 11:47A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 42
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
PointBuzz posts construction update for new Cedar Point ride.
Posted December 23, 2005, 11:11A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 0
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Posted December 22, 2005, 2:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Photos show largest traveling fair in Ireland.
Posted December 22, 2005, 2:15P | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 2
Company maintains annual $1.84 per unit.
Posted December 21, 2005, 6:17P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Weekly podcast to feature behind-the-scenes content of the Florida parks.
Posted December 21, 2005, 2:58P | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 5
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
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
Labor unions find cuts unfair.
Posted December 19, 2005, 11:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
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
Posted December 16, 2005, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27
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
Indoor water park facility could be blueprint for rest of chain.
Posted December 16, 2005, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
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
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
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
Update features over 70 photos including several Christmas themed pictures.
Posted December 15, 2005, 11:13A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 0
Intended sale coming on the brink of Viacom split.
Posted December 13, 2005, 9:54P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23
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
Plaintiffs say that the tree was obviously dead and unsafe.
Posted December 12, 2005, 11:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
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
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
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
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
Buescher wants to attract more out-of-state tourists.
Posted December 9, 2005, 11:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
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
Cedar Fair out at mall, might take Snoopy as well.
Posted December 8, 2005, 2:23P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 17
Park operators make their case to indicate self-regulation is working.
Posted December 7, 2005, 11:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Park officials admit cultural clash is a problem.
Posted December 6, 2005, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 37
Update includes nearly 60 photos of the park and roller coasters.
Posted December 6, 2005, 9:41A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 0
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
Band raises awareness for landmark coaster.
Posted December 5, 2005, 12:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
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
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
Book chrnoicles the changes on the island over several decades.
Posted December 5, 2005, 12:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Disneyland has admitted liability in the death of 22 year old Marcelo Torres.
Posted December 2, 2005, 8:43P | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 1
Coaster will have a 97 degree drop, vertical loop, barrel roll and helix.
Posted December 2, 2005, 12:49P | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy | Comments: 11
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
Enthusiast site updates with progress on the two new wood coasters.
Posted December 1, 2005, 2:30P | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 1