News Archive - November 2005

Six Flags execs not out yet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While Snyder's people are now seated on the board, the existing executives aren't out of work yet.

Safety of Florida's thrill rides in hands of amusement parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State arrangement shows that self-regulation works.

Great Wolf big hit in Williamsburg

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Indoor water park and resort exceeds expectations.

Pushing the limits part of battle for Central Florida tourist dollars

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New rides are key to marketing the theme parks.

Red Zone execs are named to Six Flags board

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Dan Snyder, Mark Shapiro and Dwight Schar replace Kiernan Burke, James Danhauser and Stanley Shuman.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #11 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

On a slow news week, Jeff, Mike and Pat talk about the Six Flags vs. Red Zone story.

Great Wolf sued for allegedly misrepresenting company in IPO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit filed on behalf of shareholders who purchased shares from December 14, 2004, and July 28, 2005.

Judge denies Red Zone motion to block Six Flags board from making decisions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags board may continue to make decisions pending vote count.

Six Flags sued by Red Zone

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

Dan Snyder's group wants to avoid delayed action on solicitation consent vote.

Hersheypark gets green light for water rides

Posted | Contributed by BrownStreak

Local planning authority approves preliminary plan for wet attractions.

Latest Ghost Town suitor eyes May 2006 opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The owner of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad has teamed up with a venture capitalist and an amusement operator to strike a deal to buy Ghost Town and get it back in operation.

Red Zone says consent solicitation is successful, Six Flags responds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dan Snyder's Red Zone says that 57% of stockholders agree to board shake up.

Wild West World takes delivery of first ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

OD Hopkins flume is first ride in $26 million project.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #10 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holiday World's Will Koch joins us, Atlanta aquarium, Geauga Lake expansion, Disney deaths, more Six Flags vs. Red Zone fun, more Disneyland Paris loss, Universal Orlando fun, Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Stratosphere stranding.

GAdv.com posts El Toro aerial construction photos

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

New photos from 1000 ft. show progress made on the park's second wooden coaster.

Valleyfair hires new ad agency

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Agency intends to reach guests in new ways.

Kids test rides on the IAAPA show floor

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A core part of the industry consumer gets hands-on with exhibitor product.

Photos from Paramount's Kings Island posted to sites showing Winterfest prep

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Negative-G and PKICentral.com show the park in transition from the regular season to Winterfest.

Stratosphere unsure when X-Scream will reopen after stranding riders

Posted | Contributed by coasterpunk

A power outage Tuesday night stranded half a dozen people on the ride in mid-air hanging off the tower.

IAAPA 2005: Spirit of Excellence Awards announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Trade organization recognizes venues that have high-quality human resources programs.

Kennywood lays off 12 in response from rising costs

Posted | Contributed by Neil

Cuts are a result of restructuring and increased expenses for gasoline, property insurance, health insurance and taxes.

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces Tatsu

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

B&M flying coaster set for a spring 2006 opening.

Historic Dorney building demolished

Posted | Contributed by dannerman

Dorney Park's oldest building, the former Mansion House Hotel & Restaurant, was demolished Wednesday.

IAAPA 2005: Franz Mack and Antonio Zamperla named to IAAPA Hall of Fame

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride company founders recognized for their pioneering designs.

IAAPA 2005: Big-E Awards announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Industry recognizes best live entertainment.

Attendance, earnings slip at Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Management blames record hurricane season combined with aggressive anniversary marketing from Disney.

Euro Disney net loss narrows after restructuring

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company continues to control costs and increase revenue.

Advisory firm calls for Six Flags investors to back Snyder

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Firm says record poor performance an obvious reason to shake up the board.

Heart problems caused Disney deaths

Posted | Contributed by jdancisin

Birth defect and viral infection attributed to deaths on Mission: Space and at Typhoon Lagoon.

IAAPA 2005: Brass Ring Awards announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Award program recognizes marketing efforts of amusement attractions.

Goliath changes skyline at Six Flags Over Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

B&M hyper coaster construction is on schedule for April 1 opening.

Disney adds executive committee to theme park unit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New parks structure intends to rapidly roll out new projects and increase consistency of business practices throughout the unit.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #9 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Shamu center stage for SeaWorld, steel done the B&M way, Six Flags sale hijinks, indoor water parks (again), RCT coder sues Atari, Cedar Point and Geauga Lake get new ad agency.

Geauga Lake announces water park plans, pricing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Northeast Ohio park continues its evolution under Cedar Fair ownership.

IAAPA trade show opens this week in Atlanta

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, after four years in Orlando, is trading Disney for downtown Atlanta.

Atlanta aquarium will be among the biggest

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Opening around Thanksgiving, the new Georgia Aquarium will boast size and unique attractions.

PointBuzz posts early off-season update

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Pictures show White Water Landing removal and construction progress for Skyhawk.

Parts arrive for Swat and Diablo Falls at Six Flags New England

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Two of Astroworld's star attractions have already started showing up at Six Flags New England in pieces.

Six Flags Over Texas unveils 10 new rides

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

Six Flags Over Texas unveiled its largest expansion in its history by announcing the addition of 10 new rides and attractions for the 2006 season.

Report says park deficiencies not a factor in Rye Playland death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Police release report, family continues with litigation.

Hong Kong Disneyland gets off to rough start

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Labor and PR problems establish negative image for the park.

Donation helps secure Arnolds Park future

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Contributors have raised money to satisfy three-fourths of the park's $2 million in debt.

Cedar Point and Geuaga Lake hire Marc as ad agency

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Agency handled marketing for the parks in the 70's and 80's.

Chris Sawyer sues Atari for RollerCoaster Tycoon royalties

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Accountants say that the publisher did not pay the developer what he was due.

Mystery company endorses Red Zone takeover of Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Firm says that it believes Dan Snyder's direction and board appointments could turn around company, Six Flags has no idea who they are.

Indoor water parks open in Northeast US

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New offerings from Great Wolf and Six Flags will keep guests wet year-round.

Six Flags takes final bids, urges investors to allow sale

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Current execs ask for support in rejecting take-over bid and allowing sale of company to be completed as final bids are accepted.

Ohio steel fabricator featured in TV doc for B&M manufacturing

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Clermont Steel Fabricators manufacture the steel for B&M coasters in North America from their plant in Southern Ohio.

SeaWorld's Shamu getting a brand overhaul

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New marketing effort focuses on redefining the icon for a new generation.

Busch Tampa and SheiKra contractor trying to head off litigation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hurricanes made for difficult construction schedule of new ride.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #8 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Point announces Skyhawk and new pricing, Cedar Fair revenue up, Six Flags revenue up, Liberty Land closes, Joyland will stay open, we talk coaster geek tech.

Libertyland may close

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Boards that operate the park want to close it after substantial losses.

Hong Kong government may sell its stake in Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Government minister gives a detailed breakdown of the HK$25 billion it has spent so far.

Major Six Flags investor favors Red Zone, says wrong time to sell

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Diaco Investments says it intends to grant its consent in favor of Red Zone LLC.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #7 posted featuring Dick Kinzel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Special extra episode features Cedar Fair, LP chief executive Dick Kinzel.

Six Flags expects third quarter revenue boost of 9.8%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue for first nine months expected up 9.5%.

New Joyland owners may reopen park next spring

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sale to new owners complete, 2006 opening "probable."

CoasterBuzz Podcast #6 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags AstroWorld closes, announcements from Hersheypark, Michigan's Adventure and La Ronde, Mt. Olympus talks indoor park, Cypress Gardens looks forward to big year, Japanese store gets flack for rooftop half-pipe.

Cedar Fair revenue, attendance up in third quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Resort revenue continues to help results.

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