News Archive - August 2006

New president Meg Crofton will focus on steady growth at Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Meg Crofton is fourth president for Orlando resort, and succeeds her former boss, Al Weiss.

Joe Schott named director for Disney's Japanese operations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Joe Schott is a 25-year Disney veteran, and most recently served as director of park operations in Orlando.

Blackpool closing log flume

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride will be replaced with an undisclosed attraction.

Snyder and Shapiro invest in Tom Cruise

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After being let go by Viacom's Paramount Pictures, film star's production company connects with the execs at Six Flags.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #44 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Point's Tony Clark, lots of new stuff announced, Golden Tickets.

Producers considering MTV reality show for Schlitterbahn

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Show would document coming-of-age drama among the park's staff.

Bad wiring blamed for shocking girl at Lorain County Fair

Posted | Contributed by HeyIsntThatRob?

Wiring insulation melted away.

Amusement Today announces Golden Ticket Awards

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Point, Holiday World again big winners.

S&S Power ownership shifts from investors to founders

Posted | Contributed by Kathy Archer

Founding partners Stan Checketts and Gene Mulvihill have controlling interest in company.

Child shocked at Lorain County fair in Ohio

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Girl treated and released from a Cleveland hospital.

Seven people hurt in drop tower accident at New York State Fair

Posted | Contributed by Ѕіx Flαgѕ Đαrієή Ĺαkє

Cables broke allowing the carriage to fall.

Santa's Village evicted, forced to sell rides

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

Auction will settle debts for the park's owner after land owner wins court battle.

New Orleans GM moves to Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

New general manager's life was rocked by Hurricane Katrina disaster.

County approves new ride for Bell's Amusement Park

Posted | Contributed by Zingo!

After many court battles, park gets green light for new coaster.

Las Vegas and Orlando compete for vacation and conference business

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Despite different target audiences, both resorts cities have similarities.

SeaWorld San Antonio will add unique Journey to Atlantis for 2007

Posted | Contributed by Rihard

New ride will combine water ride and unique coaster elements.

Busch Gardens Europe announces Griffon for 2007

Posted | Contributed by Farceman

New coaster will be a floorless dive coaster topping out at 205 feet.

Son of Beast not likely to reopen this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State and PKI say they've made repairs, but will continue to test the ride.

Unfinished FEC for sale in Fort Myers

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDiscern

Owner needs an investor or buyer in order to overcome bankruptcy and open.

Steel Pier closing for good

Posted | Contributed by Crashmando

Owned by Donald Trump, the pier will be replaced by "mixed use" development.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #43 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal Orlando is hot, ticket prices are up, long stays are in, lawsuit news, Jeff hits Hersheypark while Pat hits Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.

Six Flags Elitch Gardens future a source for much debate

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Industry people say it's profitable as an amusement park, others see "better" use for it.

Six Flags Great America closes water park following parasitic infection

Posted | Contributed by Carl

It's not yet clear if sick boys were infected before visiting the park. Park re-opened after two days.

Woman seated improperly on Magic Springs coaster when she fell

Posted | Contributed by Rihard

Ride operator allowed large woman to sit sideways.

More suits filed following Son of Beast accident at Paramount's Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by rhinozero8

Four Circleville, Ohio residents are suing for injuries, lost wages and pain and suffering.

Mother settles with Lake Compounce insurer for 2000 death of son

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

$1.2 million settlement accepted for accident where park was held partially responsible.

Lawsuits continue to keep Santa's Village closed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owners have set a May 2007 deadline to try to save the amusement park.

Universal Orlando profit up, but attendance down

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Visitor count from the UK takes a significant hit.

Girl dies at Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by etuftedal

Girl was running to family after a ride when she collapsed.

New Ghost Town owners plan reopening for May

Posted | Contributed by Incidentalist

With new owners and a $4 million renovation, Ghost Town will reopen in 2007.

Bell's clear to build new coaster

Posted | Contributed by Zingo

County has approved construction of the new ride after years of controversy.

Universal Orlando follows Disney on ticket hike

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gate pricing raised to match Disney, while online prices stay the same.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #42 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney tickets up, so is profit, no one pays full price, Elitch Gardens future uncertain, Darien Lake uncertain, Oakwood accident shouldn't have happened, Busch Gardens Europe teases new ride.

Silver Dollar City pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Update features images of Wildfire and Powder Keg.

Acrobat dies after fall at Six Flags Elitch Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Incidentalist

Performer fell 30 feet during performance, died the next day.

Busch Gardens Europe teases dive machine

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Announcement is a few weeks off, but video reveals ride will be 205 feet tall.

Great Wolf will boost area tourism year-round in Warren County, Ohio

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tourism already brings $600 million to local economy.

Dorney amusement tax called into question

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Elected officials debate the tax after Kennywood's was repealed across the state.

New GM promoted at Worlds of Fun, regional VP post established

Posted | Contributed by SirCharles

Former GM takes regional post, retail director heads park.

Orlando parks have dizzying array of ticket options

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Despite recent price hikes, few tourists actually pay full single-day admission price.

Oakwood Hydro victim was not restrained, letter says OTSR's skipped on cost

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While video evidence suggests that Hayley Williams was not restrained when she fell to her death in 2004, an anonymous letter says the park skipped on shoulder restraints based on cost.

Disney revenue up, theme parks up 11%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Strong attendance, per capita spending and occupancy boosts numbers.

Darien Lake ending season early

Posted | Contributed by SFDL_Dude

Park cuts a month off end of operating season.

Enchanted Forest celebrates its 35th anniversary

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classic storybook theme park is still growing.

Chinese news agency says Shanghai Disneyland is go

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report says park will open in 2010.

Elitch Gardens future uncertain, but locals hope to keep amusement park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Zoning, infrastructure and local feelings imply the property is best served as an amusement park.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #41 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rider behavior, new parks, losses and falling revenue, Son of Beast needs surgery.

New Project 2007 aerial photos posted at PointBuzz

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Aerial shots show vertical construction progress at Cedar Point.

Six Flags Elitch Gardens price: $170 million

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

Company intends to put the park up for sale this week.

Six Flags Over Texas awards ride-a-thon winners

Posted | Contributed by CoasterFanNhouston

Winners score trips, cash.

Disney World tickets reach $67

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Latest price increase includes one park, one day.

Son of Beast to be partly rebuilt

Posted | Contributed by CoastersNSich

Part of Kings Island coaster must be taken apart and rebuilt under state supervision.

Costume characters laid off at Six Flags Elitch Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Workers told budget cuts are motivating factor, park might be sold.

Six Flags second quarter down on attendance and revenue, per cap spending up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Moody's downgrades rating, Shapiro says company is in long term transition.

Wild Escape official says park is a "done deal"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Despite some skepticism, developer says the park will be built near Wheeling.

Lake Compounce announces new car ride for 2007

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Zoomer's Gas N' Go will be similar to the antique car rides featured at many parks.

Alton Towers wedding party back on after cancelled Muslim buyout

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Islamic Leisure cancels its event due to poor ticket sales, negating the double-book situation with the park.

Great Wolf posts 2nd quarter loss

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Loss narrows compared to same quarter last year.

Erieview to close

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New business will take the park's place.

Cedar Point historian David Francis passes away

Posted | Contributed by millrace

Authored "Cedar Point: The Queen of American Watering Places."

Opinion: We need perspective when it comes to accidents

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

Roller coasters are inherently safer than most of our daily activities.

Cedar Fair revenue and attendance down in second quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jazma

Revenue down 2% from last year.

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