December, 2008
Events include music, fireworks and hotel offers.
Posted December 29, 2008, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
No bidders, no plans for the bankrupt park in Myrtle Beach.
Posted December 29, 2008, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
SeaWorld Orlando will raise their base ticket price from $70 to $75 while Busch Gardens Africa goes from $68 to $70.
Posted December 29, 2008, 9:41A | Contributed by ridemcoaster | Comments: 13
Park is scheduled to open at the end of 2009.
Posted December 26, 2008, 11:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Kings Island's new B&M is taking shape around the cold midways.
Posted December 24, 2008, 9:39A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 11
Expansion would increase the size of the park by 30%.
Posted December 23, 2008, 8:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Cold, Hard Rock Park Epic, Disney booking down, Dis v. UO vacations, Kennywood and Compounce, Aqua Merlin, Legoland, holiday events, TV sidebar.
Posted December 22, 2008, 6:42P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Developer has been silent, must secure $161 million in financing before Feb. 5 deadline.
Posted December 22, 2008, 12:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Despite a great many detractors, the park's biggest fans will miss it.
Posted December 22, 2008, 12:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Coasters and midways covered in snow in these photos.
Posted December 22, 2008, 9:34A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 0
The New York Times showcases a number of events being held this year at theme parks.
Posted December 19, 2008, 9:57A | Contributed by coasterMNguy... | Comments: 11
While no company met the minimum $35 million bid, PARC is looking for support from local government.
Posted December 18, 2008, 10:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Park says it can't justify the £15 million price tag.
Posted December 17, 2008, 9:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Officials say Lego brand is unfamiliar.
Posted December 17, 2008, 9:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Officials doubt the park will reopen in 2009.
Posted December 16, 2008, 9:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
Company will also operate and design the new park, set to open in 2013.
Posted December 15, 2008, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
It's unclear if there were any bids, and no one is commenting.
Posted December 15, 2008, 9:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Myrtle Beach paper chronicles the life and death of one of the most spectacular failures in theme park history.
Posted December 15, 2008, 9:03A | Contributed by T Van | Comments: 1
Merlin said it plans to spend about $5 million to improve Underwater Adventures.
Posted December 12, 2008, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Park says they expect further review will calm feds' fears.
Posted December 12, 2008, 9:15A | Contributed by CPJ | Comments: 15
State cutbacks will delay expansion project for water park.
Posted December 11, 2008, 9:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24
Ferris wheel and El Dorado will open at the Virginia park in the spring.
Posted December 10, 2008, 9:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Long-time manager will stay on for undetermined time to help with transition to new owners.
Posted December 9, 2008, 4:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Company now expecting a 6% decrease instead of 10% from last year.
Posted December 9, 2008, 4:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
NYC Astroland, Lassiter v. SIX, Hard Rock Park auction, economic woes, lobby the school year, Paramount Parks II, Santa, Twitter, water park fail, Shanghai Disney, Cypress, Qatar, Busch Xmas.
Posted December 8, 2008, 10:11P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Park goes up for auction on December 15.
Posted December 8, 2008, 11:44A | Contributed by T Van | Comments: 10
About 500 people total let go across various media and theme park divisions.
Posted December 5, 2008, 4:35P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Plan makes a poison pill that would make a hostile takeover difficult.
Posted December 4, 2008, 4:43P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
For the first time ever in Virginia, Busch Gardens Europe will open their doors during the holiday season.
Posted December 4, 2008, 3:51P | Contributed by ridemcoaster | Comments: 9
New park is expected to open by mid-2012.
Posted December 4, 2008, 3:47P | Contributed by Jason Hammond | Comments: 0
Suit says workers were entitled to a 60-day notice that they were closing the ride and animal park.
Posted December 3, 2008, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
Though Disney denies any deal has been made, local residents and officials are optimistic that a new park is in the works.
Posted December 3, 2008, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Virtual queuing system will be an upcharge perk at the California Six Flags properties.
Posted December 3, 2008, 12:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Resort closed Thanksgiving, leaves many creditors unpaid.
Posted December 2, 2008, 10:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
Movie themed park would take up the site now occupied by the bankrupt park, which struggled following a fatal accident.
Posted December 1, 2008, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Later start dates for the school year help amusement businesses maintain staffing levels.
Posted December 1, 2008, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Proceeds will be donated to charity that helps children during holidays.
Posted December 1, 2008, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0