News Archive - January 2006

PKICentral.com adds aerial photographs

Posted | Contributed by BoddaH1994

Photos show Nickelodeon Universe construction, Great Wolf Lodge and more.

Universal to let kids in free with adult's pass

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sub-9 kids will get the perk with adult 2-day passes.

Tatsu construction moves forward at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Update showcasing the ride's completed first drop and partially completed corkscrew posted on ACN.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #19 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Expedition Everest soft opens, Disney snags Pixar, Paramount Parks for sale, Six Flags has big two weeks of announcements.

Six Flags headquarters moving to New York, Oklahoma City parks closing

Posted | Contributed by Toons

Moves mark further efforts in the company's strategy to streamline operations and focus on major market parks which have the most opportunity for growth.

Skyhawk progress continues at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

PointBuzz posts construction update for new Cedar Point ride.

Barclays Global invests in Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Money manager buys 5.8% stake.

Amusement park proposed for landfill site in Sea Isle City

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Mayor said Atlantic Pier Amusements approached the city with plans.

CBS to divest Paramount Parks

Posted | Contributed by pkidelirium

Park chain will be sold by the end of the year.

Disney to acquire Pixar for $7.4 billion

Posted | Contributed by Fastball84

Purchase allows Disney to inject new creative life into its animation efforts, while Pixar can end its public run at the top of its game.

Expedition Everest set for soft opening this weekend

Posted | Contributed by Kick The Sky

The ride opens to annual and season-pass holders late this weekend and to other guests next month.

Six Flags hires training consultants

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Chain hires Houston-based company to develop a customer service-based program for employees.

Six Flags stock up under new leadership

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Market cap now hovers around $1 billion.

Oakwood found not criminally liable for Hydro death

Posted | Contributed by Fun

Following investigation, no charges will be filed in teen's death.

Six Flags announces smoke-free parks

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Company continues to position itself as family friendly.

Six Flags names CFO and executive VP's

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Euro Disney CFO takes top bean counter spot.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #18 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

PKI loved Winterfest, Camp Snoopy no more, Orlando Disney parks have a great holiday, Six Flags ch-ch-ch-changes, is there a class system in attracting park guests?

Beijing wants Disney park, company denies it has any such plans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Chinese capital would like to build a park by 2010.

Legoland California plans pirate-themed expansion

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Park's proposal for themed area and new rides to be considered by Carlsbad Planning Commission.

Six Flags puts into review ad account currently handled by Doner

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Park chain looks to Ogilvy to create brand awareness.

PointBuzz features tribute to White Water Landing

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Cedar Point fan site pays homage to removed water ride.

Worlds of Fun completes Patriot steel erection

Posted | Contributed by Rob_8421

New B&M inverter has all steel in place.

Six Flags Great America adding Tornado slide

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

ProSlide Tornado attraction to be added to park's year-old Hurricane Harbor.

More turn over on Six Flags board

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Three more directors resign and new members appointed.

Hedge funds disclose major stakes in Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fund partially owned by JP Morgan and Jana Partners together announce more than 16% stake combined in SEC filings.

Analyst up on Six Flags stock

Posted | Contributed by SF Critic

Bear Sterns analyst says change in capital structure key to turn around.

Disney parks have record holiday season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Florida parks do well during anniversary celebration.

Six Flags opens entertainment and marketing department

Posted | Contributed by SF Critic

New department will help the company expand beyond its theme parks.

Shapiro wants to emphasize "family experience"

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Six Flags CEO looks to stronger Warner Brothers connection and less emphasis of roller coasters.

Colorado family sues Disneyland for 2004 accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Family alleging the theme park failed to follow proper safety procedures on its Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride.

Fun Spot and Old Town attraction owner planning new attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Family will expand the lineup at Old Town location.

Mall of America lets Peanuts license lapse

Posted | Contributed by TopWeb01

Mall officials said they are in negotiations with other brands and said they hope to announce a new amusement park theme soon.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #17 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cypress Gardens in the news, Kinzel is the man, Cedar Fair attendance varies, AstroWorld auction, Orlando pricing scheme.

Astroworld fans buy items in three-day auction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Memorabilia, junk and industrial equipment were up for grabs.

Paramount's Kings Island says Winterfest will be back

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says the event was a great success.

Astroworld rides being stored at Great Escape

Posted | Contributed by Trick Track

Marketing rep insists that no specific plans have been made for the ride parts while neighbors already cry "not in my backyard."

TV reporter hired for Cypress Gardens PR, 70th anniversary looms

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former reporter says transition is easy.

Cedar Fair releases 2005 attendance, up 1% overall

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Water park attendance up 7%, overall per capita spending up 3%.

AstroWorld ride control house catches fire during dismantling

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Hot torches blamed for fire.

Florida ticket prices go up, getting too high for some

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the annual ticket price hike by the big theme parks is expected, some feel they're getting out of control.

Long Island carousel in plans for revitalization project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local officials hope to include restoration of 1912 carousel in new development.

AstroWorld auction to begin Friday

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Hundreds of items from defunct Houston park to be auctioned in three-day event.

Kinzel honored by local newspaper

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Transformation of Cedar Point from a regionally successful amusement park to a national model has been a labor of love.

Buescher: Cypress Gardens' future lies in its past

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner says he wants a new generation to appreciate park for the same reasons the previous did.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #16 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jeff and Pat look back at the year that was 2005, in a 90-minute special.

A Voyage construction update posted on Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Ring in the new year with some new photos of the Voyage.

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