News Archive - March 2007

Magic Springs will offer free soft drinks and sunscreen

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Park says patrons will be able to lather up and drink up for free during the upcoming summer season.

Planning commission rejects rezoning for condos on Conneaut Lake property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Summit supervisors can accept or reject the commission's recommendation.

Designers put final touches on Lego Vegas in Carlsbad

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mini version of Las Vegas strip about to make its debut at Legoland California.

Thai Students move Morey's Piers into spring

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

Thai students make up a huge part of Morey's Piers extensive recruiting programs.

PTC's Tom Rebbie acquires 100% ownership of company

Posted | Contributed by RideMan

Chief executive buys out partner of the wood coaster train and part manufacturer.

Michigan's Adventure named Michigan's "attraction of the year"

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

State tourism organization recognizes park.

Orlando firm to purchase Magic Springs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Deal characterized as move to increase capital development at park.

Cypress Gardens hosts huge Easter egg hunt

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says it's the largest event of its kind.

Kings Island Central flies over FireHawk

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Photos show FireHawk construction at a frantic pace.

Mt. Olympus owners acquire five neighboring properties

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

More rooms, land added to Olympus empire.

Astroland reluctantly prepares for its last season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Thor Equities, purchasing the property for $30 million, will give the entire property a makeover.

Alton Towers wins appeal for higher noise standards

Posted | Contributed by gomez

A couple have failed in their High Court bid to get Alton Towers amusement park to reduce noise levels.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #69 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dollywood and charity auctions, As The Conneaut Turns, Disney takin' to the streets, big Marvel park in Dubai, Alton Towers neighbors, new Six Flags Web site, Johnny Rockets in the Flags, ice cream battles.

Conneaut Lake generates tax revenue despite financial woes

Posted | Contributed by FLYINGSCOOTER

Despite delinquencies, park is generating a fair amount of other tax revenues.

Consumer magazine names Holiday World "Top Value Park"

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

<i>Consumers Digest</i> names Holiday World the nation's #1 "Top Value Park" in the magazine's current issue.

Virginia parks ramp up with new attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Europe introduce new rides and lots of paint for 2007.

Disney may want to make Anaheim its next Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Rowtyd

The company's recent battles with the city lead to speculation that it wants to import its Florida blueprint.

Six Flags announces Johnny Rockets restaurants and marketing deal

Posted | Contributed by redman822

In addition to opening restaurants in the parks, Johnny Rockets will pay Six Flags annual sponsorship fee.

Six Flags launches new Web site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Redesign is first big change in years.

Alton Towers "is still too noisy"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lawyer says you can't expect tranquility from the park.

UAE-based Al Ahli Group and Marvel Entertainment to build park in Dubai

Posted | Contributed by Sugart

Project expected to open in 2011.

County park district wants to buy Chippewa Lake

Posted | Contributed by FLYINGSCOOTER

District is trying to obtain federal funds in order to purchase the 90-acre former amusement park.

Disneyland wants to push land-use issue to voters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coalition with other resort area businesses gathering signatures for next ballot.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #68 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bluephoria, Kennywood tech, border security, Cedar Fair distribution, Six Flags undersells and loses money, Disney dominance, Wet 'n Tornado.

Borg Assimilator seat position lock fails in test run

Posted | Contributed by Travio

Seven employees sent to the hospital as a precautionary measure.

Officials reach sales agreement for Conneaut Lake land

Posted | Contributed by FLYINGSCOOTER

The 3.3 acres will sell for $1.7 million, provided certain conditions are met.

Dollywood will auction off first Mystery Mine rides on eBay

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Auction starts Tuesday, benefits non-profit agency.

Six Flags loss widens in what exec calls "transition year"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The loss was $189.7 million compared with $139 million a year earlier

Wet 'n Wild announces tornado

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"Brain Wash" will open this spring, with video projected on its walls.

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark introduces new Blastenhoff area

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New area features seven new attractions, more picnic tables, more lounge chairs, more shade and more guest amenities.

Cedar Point converts picnic shelters to maintenance buildings in off-season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

More than 2,000 individual cars, gondolas, carts and coaster trains that are removed from the rides and inspected each and every winter.

Six Flags announces chain-wide VIP program

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Price will range from $199 to $249 depending on park and include a number of perks.

Small Orlando hotels fear Disney resort expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Thousands of new on-property hotel rooms could threaten other hotels.

Westchester County buys rides at Rye Playland for $6 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Arrangement will allow county to keep profits from ride revenue.

Six Flags enters sponsorship and marketing alliance with Sara Lee

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Sarah Lee's Ball Park to be official hot dog of Six Flags.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #67 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tussauds sale, Surprise Mesa, Joyland no joy, Universally Blue, brake the patents, Disney vs. condos, sick pools, Pavilion life, New Orleans blues, Kennywood interactive.

Cedar Fair increases quarterly distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Distribution rate rises from $1.88 to $1.90.

U.S. security scares off foreign tourists

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Numbers have been on the decline since 2001.

Kennywood embraces digital media

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

Traditional park experiments with non-traditional marketing techniques.

Six Flags New Orleans future still a mystery

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will only say it has filed litigation and has issues with its insurer.

Some Pavilion rides find new home in Myrtle Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Carousel and other classics will live on, down the street from the former park site.

Dozens sick after visit to Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, Ohio

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local health department is investigating.

Developer will pay Anaheim's legal fees in Disney suit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney insists it wants to "protect" the resort area.

Former Dorney Park chairman Bob Ott passes away at 88

Posted | Contributed by dannerman

Bob Ott, previous owner and a driving force of Dorney Park for 43 years passed away March 3.

All major park operators face patent lawsuit over magnetic braking

Posted | Contributed by crazy horse

Safety Braking Corp. licenses patents that it says are being infringed upon in ride systems.

Universal Orlando teases new Blue Man Group theater

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Resort gives sneak peak into new facility on Stage 18.

Joyland may not even open amidst financial and legal troubles

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owners owe money to contractors and taxing authorities.

Mesa, Arizona wins bid for $250 million resort and water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developers felt freeway access and reputation made a better choice than Surprise.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #66 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No tax, tax you later, NIMBY for Disney, Geauga Lake death spiral, Nick-at-Mall, SeaWorld Orlando water park, Disney dominance.

Blackstone acquires Tussauds Group from Dubai Capital for $1.9 billion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company flips attractions in just two years to new owner.

Kings Island Central adds Firehawk construction photos

Posted | Contributed by BoddaH1994

Photos show status of the ported X-Flight construction site next to Flight of Fear.

Joyland sued for unpaid unemployment taxes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner claims there's a misunderstanding.

Disney announces thousands of new rooms, golf resort, for WDW

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company forms partnership with Four Seasons for luxury resort, and adds value-priced resort.

Last parts of Pavilion come down, including Hurricane

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coaster was only six years old when it was demolished.

SeaWorld Orlando expected to announce $90 million water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New facility expected to boost tourism.

Mall of America formally announces Nickelodeon licensing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Nick theme replaces expired Peanuts license.

Locals perceive "death spiral" at Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Removal of rides creates a perception problem.

Kings Island Central adds new historical photos and video

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Photos include The Beast being built, a 20th anniversary of Kings Island video, and King Cobra POV.

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