News Archive - October 2006

CoasterBuzz Podcast #52 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Huge crowds in the cold, Bell's lease, Maverick construction, Cedar Fair distribution, Santa's Village gone, more stupid criminals, Cedar Fair "entertainment," policy vs. common sense, Beech Bend, automated tolls.

David Mandt named VP of Communications for IAAPA

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Paramount Parks communications boss takes similar position with trade organization.

Activists want haunted houses to skip asylums, 'psycho' killers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Themes reinforce negative stereotypes according to activists.

Zippin Pippin headed to North Carolina

Posted | Contributed by coasterqueenTRN

A pair of Nashville collectors who bought the coaster at auction in June said Friday that they sold it to the tourism bureau in Roanoke Rapids, N.C.

Mitsui Greenland photographs added to ThemeParks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Located in Kumamoto in the south-west island of Kyushu, the park has a number of unique rides.

Busch park income up 10% in third quarter over last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gains credited to better attendance and higher in-park spending.

Planning board approves changes at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Changes include two new kiddie rides, grandstands for a children's show and automated tolls.

Local business regarding dispute: Beech Bend important to community

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After a public hearing, at least one business owner says the park is important to the economy, regardless of the current dispute over roads.

WhiteWater World prepares for opening

Posted | Contributed by auscoasterman

Australian water park to feature many firsts including a LIM rocket slide.

Girl, 7, denied trick-or-treating at Six Flags Over Texas due to height

Posted | Contributed by Rowtyd

A North Texas 7-year-old was turned away from trick-or-treating because she was too tall.

Cedar Fair will use "Entertainment Company" name

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While legal name will remain Cedar Fair, LP, new name reflects changes in the company.

PointBuzz posts BooBuzz highlight video

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Highlights include dinner, costume shop and Fright Zone.

Five men arrested at Six Flags Great Adventure for forging hand stamps

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Multiple drug charges also filed against suspects.

Auction may determine future of Santa’s Village

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wednesday’s auction could determine whether the property continues as Santa’s Village, another amusement park or a different use altogether.

Cedar Fair maintains annual distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Press release says the company will continue to pay $1.88 per year, per unit as of the third quarter.

PointBuzz features on-site Maverick construction update

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Latest photos show completed ride circuit.

Bell's future uncertain as local authority weighs in on lease

Posted | Contributed by Zingo

Renewal depends on strong business plan, local board says.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #51 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A slightly less serious (than usual show), recorded from Cedar Point's Lighthouse Point on the day of BooBuzz.

Georgia Aquarium getting $13 million overhaul

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Less than a year after opening, the world's largest aquarium is getting a multimillion dollar makeover.

Six Flags debt rallies, sources say bids made on parks

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Six Flags Inc. bond investors are gaining confidence in the amusement park company's plan to return to profit after eight years of losses.

Coaster comes down in two hours at former Whalom Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A single construction vehicle brought down the 60-year-old wooden coaster.

Six Flags adopts dress, behavior policy

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Policy adopted in an effort to makes parks more family-friendly.

Disney and SeaWorld serving more nutritious options

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orlando parks offering healthier alternatives for kids.

Busch Gardens Europe employees charged with felony embezzlement

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The employees all worked in the baby stroller rental department.

SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund raises $222,000 in 'WildNIGHT' dinner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

All donations to the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund benefit individuals and groups active in conservation or education.

Fire takes buildings at former Rocky Point amusement park

Posted | Contributed by zcorpius

A blaze struck the abandoned park sending a massive black cloud of smoke and flames into the air.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #50 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal goes east, Magic Kingdom ERT, BMRX in the UK, dark ride movement, time shares along Animal Kingdom, Pavilion goes down, horny costumed characters, Wyandot hiatus.

Merlin Entertainments Group acquires Italy's Gardaland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

UK firm that operates Legoland Windsor will purchase the park for €500 million (£340 million).

Belle Vue Bobs remembered

Posted | Contributed by themagiceye

The classic Manchester UK roller coaster is remembered.

Holiday World to auction equipment, antiques

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

Holiday World is "cleaning house" on October 21, with an auction of everything from a arcade games to a ball crawl to urinals.

Wyandot Lake will take a year off, reopen in 2008

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With Six Flags out of the picture, the Columbus Zoo will overhaul the property over the next year.

Developers demolish Whalom Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

About 240 condominiums will replace the park.

Disneyland Paris not happy about costumed character sex simulation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Minnie Mouse and Goofy caught on tape!

Pavilion's razing brings tight security

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A construction fence will be installed next week to keep folks from getting into the 11-acre park.

Disney building time shares near Animal Kingdom lodge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Units will begin opening in fall 2007.

Disney vet takes elephant vasectomies to Africa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Doctor's procedure will help control population, but not without controversy.

Erieview Park's Fright Zone dark ride donated to Conneaut Lake Park

Posted | Contributed by Brother Dave

After more than a quarter century of frightening guests at Erieview Park, the Allen Herschel built ride has been donated to Conneaut Lake.

Schwarzkopf coaster arrives at UK Camelot from Japan

Posted | Contributed by colin mcwilliam

BMRX, the coaster formerly located at Japan's Portopialand, has appeared in the back lot at Camelot Theme Park in the UK.

Ohio family wins exclusive time at the Magic Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Family welcomed with a trumpet fanfare and received by about 1,500 Disney park employees and characters.

Singapore casino bid may include Universal Studios park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

One of three developers bidding on the project wants to include a Universal Studios theme park.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #49 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

More cockroach fun with Six Flags, Shapiro gets a 30% raise, Greg in Germany, Holiday World hits a million visitors for the first time.

Holiday World closes season with one million visitors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park president Will Koch credits staff service for another year of double-digit growth.

Six Flags roach promo now alleges child abuse as well as cruel to animals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Opponents say the publicity stunt targets poor children and is a form of child abuse.

Shapiro gets 30% raise despite Six Flags' problems

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annual salary increased to $1.3 million with a potential 200% bonus.

Bob Gault retires as president of Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park veteran led the resort through difficult times in post-9/11 tourist economy.

No cockroach eating for Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says the promotion being held at other parks in the chain isn't family-friendly.

New Georgia park developer has long road to overcome bankruptcy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New $675 million complex won't get past site clearing without additional funding.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #48 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jeff takes The Voyage, PETA pests, the Halloween economy, shopping outdoes amusement, Six Flags exclusive park time, Jersey accidents down, Hong Kong Disneyland passes.

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