Dark Knight coaster debuts at Six Flags Great Adventure
Indoor coaster and dark ride themed around DC's Batman characters.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:46 AM | Comments: 1  

Valleyfair and Minnesota Zoo team with local bureaus to market area tourism
Campaign will target a number of regions in Minnesota and Canada.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 11:46 AM | Comments: 0  

Markey enlists Lassiters to promote safety bill
Senator has press conference with teen who lost her feet in accident to promote bill that would give investigative authority to CPSC.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 9:39 AM | Comments: 7  

Orlando rides follow four phase opening
Employees and passholder previews come before a soft and grand opening for big new attractions.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:37 AM | Comments: 3  

Cedar Fair likely to abandon Star Trek Experience at Las Vegas Hilton
Company says there are no plans to renew the lease at the end of the year.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 9:21 AM | Comments: 14  

CoasterBuzz Podcast #112 posted
Six Flags' computer nerd, quarterly results aplenty, Lego Dubai, Disney is a machine and we love giving them our money, fat sea lions, Wild West World sale, Discovery Cove, Cedar Fair food fail.
Monday, May 12, 2008 8:32 PM | Comments: 2  

Annual pass holders get preview of Toy Story Maina at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando
New virtual midway games, themed to a toy sized scale, draw thousands for a preview of the new attraction.
Monday, May 12, 2008 3:02 PM | Comments: 0  

Holiday World offers food alternatives for those with allergies
Park announces offerings in observance of Food Allergy Week.
Monday, May 12, 2008 3:02 PM | Comments: 4  

Six Flags revenue up, loss narrows in first quarter
The Company's net loss from continuing operations improved 7% or $11.3 million to $149.9 million from $161.2 million in the prior-year quarter.
Friday, May 09, 2008 10:18 AM | Comments: 3  

Judge approves sale of Wild West World for $2 million
Net proceeds will be divided among the major creditors to the failed park.
Friday, May 09, 2008 10:18 AM | Comments: 8  

SeaWorld welcomes sea lions from Pacific Northwest
Animals were removed by the feds from Columbia River due to fishing competition.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 10:23 AM | Comments: 3  

No sign of slow down at Disney parks with 2Q results
Operating income in its parks and resorts division rose 33% on revenue of $2.7 billion.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 10:23 AM | Comments: 9  

Legoland latest tenant for forthcoming Dubailand
Building block themed park joins the ranks of Six Flags, Universal, Dreamworks and Marvel.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008 10:23 AM | Comments: 1  

Cedar Fair 1Q revenue up on pass sales and more operating days
Earlier holiday boosts first quarter revenue.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008 10:04 AM | Comments: 5  

CoasterBuzz Podcast #111 posted
Wii problem, Branson, Kings Island safety, bio-Busch, Behemoth seating, Simpsons Ride, Universal Orlando construction, pass mix for Cedar Fair, moron thieves, Wild West World final failure, Fall Affair.
Monday, May 05, 2008 8:48 PM | Comments: 7  

Q&A: IT is a moving target for Six Flag's CIO
Information technology boss talks about the challenges of integrating tech into the seasonal world of regional theme parks.
Monday, May 05, 2008 8:48 PM | Comments: 10  

Reeltime Memories: An interview with the daughters of the Virginia Reel's inventor
Family shares memories around a coaster phenomenon that is mostly just a memory.
Monday, May 05, 2008 8:43 PM | Comments: 1  

AmericaCoasters.com posts SFMM update highlighting Thomas Town construction and park improvements
Six Flags Magic Mountain has made park improvements in anticipation of Thomas Town and X2 opening later this spring.
Monday, May 05, 2008 8:39 PM | Comments: 2  

Remembering a Cleveland Legend: Puritas Springs and the Fearsome Cyclone
Guests at Cleveland area event will share memories of the park and its coaster.
Monday, May 05, 2008 8:36 PM | Comments: 0  

Lessons learned in Wild West World's closing
The tale of Thomas Etheredge, who gave up success at the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper to build one of the quickest amusement park failures in industry history, contains a multitude of business lessons.
Sunday, May 04, 2008 10:24 AM | Comments: 6