News Archive - December 2005

Florida tourism expected to slow after exceptional year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fuel prices and hurricanes may slow growth in the state's tourism industry.

Christmas tree fire blazes at Disneyland Resort hotel

Posted | Contributed by Kick The Sky

A 35-foot Christmas tree caught fire early Wednesday in the lobby of the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel.

Hard Rock park funding secured for Myrtle Beach

Posted | Contributed by Charles Nungester

Israeli backing to fund $360 million park.

Shapiro announces reorg moves at Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

New CEO announced two key appointments to lead a new division at Six Flags theme parks.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #15 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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.

Amusement park attendance up 4.2 percent

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>Amusement Business</i> estimates show strong gains in Disney parks.

Stratosphere removing High Roller

Posted | Contributed by pkidelirium

Las Vegas attraction removing its coaster to make way for expansion.

Motley Fool's Munarriz: Selling Paramount Parks a mistake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investment columnist thinks that Viacom's need to sell the chain is not the right move.

Skyhawk topped off at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

PointBuzz posts construction update for new Cedar Point ride.

Family settles fatality lawsuit against Pigeon Forge park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Funderland Dublin 2005 photos added to Themeparks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Photos show largest traveling fair in Ireland.

Cedar Fair announces quarterly cash distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company maintains annual $1.84 per unit.

Disney launches theme park podcast

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Weekly podcast to feature behind-the-scenes content of the Florida parks.

Girl dies on carnival Sizzler in Austin

Posted | Contributed by Torgo

On the last night of a small carnival in Austin, Texas, a young girl died while riding a Sizzler.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #14 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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.

Euro Disney cuts staff bonuses, but not management's

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Labor unions find cuts unfair.

Conneaut Lake Park improves accounting

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Troubled Pennsylvania amusement park to assess monetary situation, expects to open in 2006 without borrowing additional funds.

Florida Anheuser-Busch parks up gate, bring back offer for residents

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Florida residents will be able to revisit the park throughout the year with a one-day admission.

Six Flags could use Great Escape as a model

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Indoor water park facility could be blueprint for rest of chain.

Shapiro says significant change in store for Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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.

Indoor water park opening near Toledo

Posted | Contributed by PerrysburgGuy

The new facility will have three pools, an indoor-outdoor tube slide, lazy river, and jacuzzi area.

Sweden's Balder #1 in 13th Annual Wood Roller Coaster Poll

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

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.

Disneyland Christmas photos added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Update features over 70 photos including several Christmas themed pictures.

Viacom ready to unload Paramount Parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Intended sale coming on the brink of Viacom split.

Mark Shapiro named CEO of Six Flags, board stops sale

Posted | Contributed by SF Critic

Former ESPN programming director voted into chief spot by board, which also says they will not sell the company.

Family sues Lake Compounce over 2004 accidental death by tree

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plaintiffs say that the tree was obviously dead and unsafe.

Six Flags headquarters location uncertain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company has not said if they will move from Oklahoma City since the board shake up.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #13 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mr. Six gets deep-sixed, Cypress Gardens has a big year, sort of, Camp Snoopy licensing, Libertyland preservation woes and Florida parks watch themselves.

Tatsu construction update posted to ACN

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

The lift and station of Six Flags Magic Mountain's B&M flying coaster are beginning to take shape.

Voyage construction update posted to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Check out the status of The Voyage and get a few desktop wallpapers to get you through the off season.

Cypress Gardens long-term viability not yet obvious

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Buescher wants to attract more out-of-state tourists.

Developer wants holiday-themed park in Arizona

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Santa's LLC would be the newest name added to the list of companies trying to build a year-round theme park in Arizona.

Mall of America may lose Camp Snoopy

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Cedar Fair out at mall, might take Snoopy as well.

Theme parks tout safety to Florida lawmakers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park operators make their case to indicate self-regulation is working.

Japanese paper complains of foul manners from Chinese at Hong Kong Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park officials admit cultural clash is a problem.

Coaster Grotto posts photos of Disney's California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Update includes nearly 60 photos of the park and roller coasters.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #12 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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.

Local group bands together to save the Zippin' Pippin at Libertyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Band raises awareness for landmark coaster.

Mr. Six is history

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Elderly dancer is the first to go in the Snyder era at Six Flags.

Playland accident inspires mother to write musical

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mother using the show as a way to help cope with the death of her son.

Boblo Island resident focus of new book

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Book chrnoicles the changes on the island over several decades.

Disneyland admits liability in wrongful death suit

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

Disneyland has admitted liability in the death of 22 year old Marcelo Torres.

Oakwood announces new Euro-Fighter coaster

Posted | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy

Coaster will have a 97 degree drop, vertical loop, barrel roll and helix.

Snyder named chair of Six Flags board, directors still looking to sell company

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Board unanimously appoints Dan Snyder as non-executive chair, and also announces that it still intends to sell the company.

Voyage & Kentucky Rumbler construction updates added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Enthusiast site updates with progress on the two new wood coasters.

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