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December, 2006

Georgia Aquarium beluga whale gravely ill

Condition is not getting worse, but whale remains very weak.
Posted December 29, 2006, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Disney closes gates of Magic Kingdom and Disney-MGM at capacity

Holiday crowds force temporary closures.
Posted December 29, 2006, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24

Joyland ownership: Deal closes in January

New owner says he will not buy Libertyland.
Posted December 28, 2006, 9:18A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 2

Developer wants to keep Zippin Pippin in Memphis

Replacement of Libertyland contingent on retaining classic ride.
Posted December 26, 2006, 9:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

The Voyage debuts at #1 in Internet Wood Coaster Poll

Holiday World's newest wooden thriller won against every other wooden roller coaster and against "Favorite Steel" en route to #1 status.
Posted December 23, 2006, 11:15A | Contributed by Mitch Hawker | Comments: 14

Cedar Fair outlines 2007 cap ex program

Company will spend $83 million on additions and improvements.
Posted December 22, 2006, 12:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24

Universal offering healthy food choices at US parks

Healthy side dishes and trans-fat-free foods will be widely available throughout all the theme parks.
Posted December 20, 2006, 12:10P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Thor Equities retains design firm for Coney Island project

Think Well Design and Productions, envisions, develops and manages some of the top theme parks, museums, sports franchises, casinos and hotels in the world.
Posted December 20, 2006, 9:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Kinzel will stay on as Cedar Fair CEO through 2012

New contract will net the chief at least $1.2 million annually.
Posted December 19, 2006, 9:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Six Flags Over Georgia and Strickers Grove photos added to Negative-G

New photos include Goliath from many angles.
Posted December 19, 2006, 9:08A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 0

CoasterBuzz Podcast #57 posted

Six Flags has a plan, Morey's goes plastic, Son of Beast amputation, Finding Nemo: The Musical, bus pains at Disney World, disabled abuse, Universal isn't selling.
Posted December 18, 2006, 7:29P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Founder of Worlds of Fun dies at age 74

Lamar Hunt leaves a legacy all over Kansas City.
Posted December 18, 2006, 9:50A | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 2

State says Son of Beast accident was due to design flaw, loop will be removed

Park says removing the loop will allow the use of lighter trains.
Posted December 13, 2006, 7:16P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 76

Morey's Piers is going ticketless

The Morey family is replacing paper tickets with the More-EZ card, which will keep the ticket balance on a debit system.
Posted December 13, 2006, 7:11P | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 17

ShockTower new for 2007 at Wild Escape

Steel coaster will be part of first phase of development for new park.
Posted December 13, 2006, 7:08P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5

Six Flags says it will keep Magic Mountain rolling

Shapiro says parks will remain parks for foreseeable future, even if sold.
Posted December 13, 2006, 7:04P | Contributed by Rowtyd | Comments: 15

Six Flags provides game plan for 2007

Company announces marketing agreements and plans for limbo parks.
Posted December 13, 2006, 7:01P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Heinz and Six Flags make deal

Marketing agreement will put ketchup in parks and promotions on bottles.
Posted December 13, 2006, 6:53P | Contributed by Agent Johnson | Comments: 3

Six Flags Great Adventure announces Wiggles World for 2007

The New Jersey Park will add its fourth children's area in 2007.
Posted December 13, 2006, 6:50P | Contributed by PatManForce | Comments: 2

Fines issued in 2001 Lightwater Valley death

Park, Reverchon and electrician fined.
Posted December 13, 2006, 6:45P | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 0

Genting International gets contract for Universal park

Park scheduled to open in 2010.
Posted December 8, 2006, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Ted Kleisner named new CEO for Hershey Entertainment, replacing retiring Scott Newkam

Change effective with the new year.
Posted December 8, 2006, 10:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Hard Rock sold to Seminole tribe

Tribe will pay $965 million for the restaurant, hotel, casino and theme park empire.
Posted December 8, 2006, 9:25A | Contributed by Brotherbehr | Comments: 2

NBC Universal unveils plans for $3 billion development of Hollywood complex

Development will include residential, studio and theme park improvements.
Posted December 7, 2006, 8:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

US government looks to Disney to welcome visitors

Travel industry leaders say that turning the United States back into a visitor-friendly country goes beyond bottom-line matters of lost revenue and jobs, though those are substantial.
Posted December 6, 2006, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Fewer Orlando hotels guests worry local tourism industry

The area has seen double-digit declines in September and October occupancy.
Posted December 6, 2006, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Future of Pavilion land still unclear

Piece by historic piece, the 58-year-old Pavilion building on the oceanfront has started to come down.
Posted December 6, 2006, 9:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Wyandot Lake rides auctioned

Auction lasted 90 minutes and brought the zoo more than $119,000.
Posted December 5, 2006, 10:13A | Contributed by RideMan | Comments: 15

Europa Park hosts record number of Santas

10,128 Santas of all ages gathered at German park.
Posted December 5, 2006, 10:06A | Contributed by Parksmania.it | Comments: 2

CoasterBuzz Podcast #56 posted

Mall of America, Bell's controversy again, Astroland development, SeaWorld non-event "attack," Lagoon, SoCal tourist economy, more Wii.
Posted December 4, 2006, 8:05P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

No takers for Conneaut Lake land sale

Park hoped to pay off majority of $2.2 million debt.
Posted December 4, 2006, 8:04P | Contributed by FLYINGSCOOTER | Comments: 11

Sesame Place considers dropping parking fee

Decision will allow company to circumvent new tax.
Posted December 4, 2006, 9:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Viacom wants in on Coney development with Nickelodeon themed hotel

Second time company has pitched a NYC attraction.
Posted December 4, 2006, 9:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Columnist: Venture off Disney property while in Orlando

Great value to be had at Universal parks and SeaWorld.
Posted December 4, 2006, 9:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

IAAPA 2006: Video posted on Parksmania.it

Video montage shows exhibitors from annual trade show.
Posted December 1, 2006, 9:58A | Contributed by Parksmania.it | Comments: 4

$4 billion park plans approved a few miles from Disneyland

Park would include three resort-style hotels, would be built on a 150-acre site on Harbor Boulevard, three miles down the road from Disneyland.
Posted December 1, 2006, 9:50A | Contributed by Blaster_1578 | Comments: 10

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