News Archive - December 2006

Georgia Aquarium beluga whale gravely ill

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Condition is not getting worse, but whale remains very weak.

Disney closes gates of Magic Kingdom and Disney-MGM at capacity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holiday crowds force temporary closures.

Joyland ownership: Deal closes in January

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New owner says he will not buy Libertyland.

Developer wants to keep Zippin Pippin in Memphis

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Replacement of Libertyland contingent on retaining classic ride.

The Voyage debuts at #1 in Internet Wood Coaster Poll

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

Holiday World's newest wooden thriller won against every other wooden roller coaster and against "Favorite Steel" en route to #1 status.

Cedar Fair outlines 2007 cap ex program

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will spend $83 million on additions and improvements.

Universal offering healthy food choices at US parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Healthy side dishes and trans-fat-free foods will be widely available throughout all the theme parks.

Thor Equities retains design firm for Coney Island project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Think Well Design and Productions, envisions, develops and manages some of the top theme parks, museums, sports franchises, casinos and hotels in the world.

Kinzel will stay on as Cedar Fair CEO through 2012

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New contract will net the chief at least $1.2 million annually.

Six Flags Over Georgia and Strickers Grove photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

New photos include Goliath from many angles.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #57 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags has a plan, Morey's goes plastic, Son of Beast amputation, Finding Nemo: The Musical, bus pains at Disney World, disabled abuse, Universal isn't selling.

Founder of Worlds of Fun dies at age 74

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

Lamar Hunt leaves a legacy all over Kansas City.

State says Son of Beast accident was due to design flaw, loop will be removed

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park says removing the loop will allow the use of lighter trains.

Morey's Piers is going ticketless

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

The Morey family is replacing paper tickets with the More-EZ card, which will keep the ticket balance on a debit system.

ShockTower new for 2007 at Wild Escape

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Steel coaster will be part of first phase of development for new park.

Six Flags says it will keep Magic Mountain rolling

Posted | Contributed by Rowtyd

Shapiro says parks will remain parks for foreseeable future, even if sold.

Six Flags provides game plan for 2007

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Company announces marketing agreements and plans for limbo parks.

Heinz and Six Flags make deal

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

Marketing agreement will put ketchup in parks and promotions on bottles.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces Wiggles World for 2007

Posted | Contributed by PatManForce

The New Jersey Park will add its fourth children's area in 2007.

Fines issued in 2001 Lightwater Valley death

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Park, Reverchon and electrician fined.

Genting International gets contract for Universal park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park scheduled to open in 2010.

Ted Kleisner named new CEO for Hershey Entertainment, replacing retiring Scott Newkam

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Change effective with the new year.

Hard Rock sold to Seminole tribe

Posted | Contributed by Brotherbehr

Tribe will pay $965 million for the restaurant, hotel, casino and theme park empire.

NBC Universal unveils plans for $3 billion development of Hollywood complex

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Development will include residential, studio and theme park improvements.

US government looks to Disney to welcome visitors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Travel industry leaders say that turning the United States back into a visitor-friendly country goes beyond bottom-line matters of lost revenue and jobs, though those are substantial.

Fewer Orlando hotels guests worry local tourism industry

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The area has seen double-digit declines in September and October occupancy.

Future of Pavilion land still unclear

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Piece by historic piece, the 58-year-old Pavilion building on the oceanfront has started to come down.

Wyandot Lake rides auctioned

Posted | Contributed by RideMan

Auction lasted 90 minutes and brought the zoo more than $119,000.

Europa Park hosts record number of Santas

Posted | Contributed by Parksmania.it

10,128 Santas of all ages gathered at German park.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #56 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mall of America, Bell's controversy again, Astroland development, SeaWorld non-event "attack," Lagoon, SoCal tourist economy, more Wii.

No takers for Conneaut Lake land sale

Posted | Contributed by FLYINGSCOOTER

Park hoped to pay off majority of $2.2 million debt.

Sesame Place considers dropping parking fee

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Decision will allow company to circumvent new tax.

Viacom wants in on Coney development with Nickelodeon themed hotel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Second time company has pitched a NYC attraction.

Columnist: Venture off Disney property while in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Great value to be had at Universal parks and SeaWorld.

IAAPA 2006: Video posted on Parksmania.it

Posted | Contributed by Parksmania.it

Video montage shows exhibitors from annual trade show.

$4 billion park plans approved a few miles from Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Blaster_1578

Park would include three resort-style hotels, would be built on a 150-acre site on Harbor Boulevard, three miles down the road from Disneyland.

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