News Archive - May 2007

Harry Potter officially coming to Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New "park within a park" will open 2009 at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure.

6 injured on Kali Rapids at Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by chillforce5X

Kali Rapids Ride shuts down, 6 Hurt according to the Orlando Sentinel

CoasterBuzz Podcast #76 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reviews from Cedar Point, Valleyfair, Busch Europe, Six Flags Great Adventure, Kings Island, Mall of America. Smokin' out, fearful food pricing, ad-o-rama at Six Flags, Conneaut conundrum and scary Japanese coasters.

Coasterimage.com adds Maverick media

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Photos and video of Cedar Point's 17th coaster now online.

UFO-themed park being considered for Roswell

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

City officials want to take UFO tourism to the next level.

AP publishes round up of new attractions for 2007

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Theme parks all around the US have installed new rides, created new shows and been renamed for the summer of 2007.

Cedar Point's Maverick will open this Saturday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Modified track is complete, ride expected to open for the long holiday weekend.

Bell's getting financial help from fair board to move

Posted | Contributed by Zingo

Owners wouldn't otherwise meet deadline to vacate the property.

Seven roller coasters labeled dangerous in Japan

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

Seven roller coasters examined in emergency inspections following the fatal accident on Fujin Raijin II had problems such as worn wheels and cracked axles.

Conneaut Lake Park will not open this year

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Conneaut Lake Park will be closed, effective immediately.

Lagoon opens with Wicked

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new coaster is one of many changes in the park over the years.

Muskegon and Michigan's Adventure use Tim Allen to lure Detroiters

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Actor will voice ads to bring Detroit tourists to the western part of the state.

Indiana Beach goes smoke-free

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Park says guests were asking for a smoke-free environment.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #75 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Traffic in New England, state funded, PBA at SFStL, Cedar Point food pricing, Tony Hawk the figure skater, Sweet Georgia, yo VIP, Villainous Geauga Lake, Quiet Conneaut Riot, longer Cedar Point hours.

Disney offers bonus Nintendo DS Pirates content in parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Nintendo DS owners will be able to wirelessly download new content for <i>Pirates of the Caribbean</i> game.

Ohio Zoos grow in popularity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The state's zoos are second only to California in terms of popularity.

KIExtreme post photos of Firehawk test flights

Posted | Contributed by pkidelirium

Former X-Flight begins full circuit testing.

Oakwood prosecuted in 2004 Hydro death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Government will prosecute the park for the death of 16-year-old Hayley Williams.

Conneaut Lake attempting without Blue Streak, booking bands

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says it can't guarantee the opening.

Geauga Lake Today posts pre-season tour photos

Posted | Contributed by X Factor

A look inside the park before the park opens on May 26.

Wall Street Journal reviews theme park VIP programs

Posted | Contributed by gamndbndr

The <i>Wall Street Journal's</i> Charles Passy reviews the programs at Disneyland, Seaworld Orlando, Six Flags Over Georgia and Islands of Adventure.

Six Flags over Georgia celebrates its 40th anniversary starting June 17th.

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Only one ride has survived all 40 years, the mine train.

Negative-G posts Tony Hawk's Big Spin media day photos from Six Flags St. Louis

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Gerstlauer spinning coaster makes its debut.

PointBuzz covers Cedar Point's opening day

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Lots of changes around the park, including an improved Frontiertown.

Six Flags partners with the Pro Bowling Association or St. Louis event

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Six Flags St. Louis will play host to a tournament at the park.

Missouri General Assembly says there's not enough time to approve financing for Legoland project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Appropriations bill for funding was too far along when the Legoland project came into the picture.

Businesses around Six Flags New England complain of traffic

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While some say the park is bad for business, others say it helps.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #74 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tony Clark on Maverick at Cedar Point, Nickelodeon licensing, Expoland accident, Gilroy possible sale, Rye Playland smoking and food, Disney profits and resort dollars, Son of Beast blah, Viacom, Legoland and Renegades.

KICentral adds Firehawk construction photos

Posted | Contributed by BoddaH1994

Trains have been loaded on to Firehawk, final touches dress up the park.

Renegade opens this weekend at Valleyfair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New wood coaster starts the week thrilling TV reporters.

Rye Playland opens with healthier food

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park wants to make its food less death-defying than its rides.

Zingo comes down at Bell's under tight deadline

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Almost 40 years after Bob Bell built his roller coaster, he's now helping to tear it down.

Beijing park pulls its Disney-like characters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Obvious rip-off draws the attention of the media giant.

Missouri Legoland project faces public scrutiny

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local businesses and residents face off over the project and its funding outside of Kansas City.

Viacom's Paramount Pictures and Daewoo will build Korean theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New park will open before 2014.

Repairs, lawsuits slow Son of Beast's return

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park hopes to reopen the ride by June.

Disney resorts drive earnings

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Profit up 27% over first three months of previous fiscal year.

Rye Playland latest to go smoke-free

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Designated smoking areas will be located outside the amusement area.

Non-profit may sell Gilroy Gardens to city

Posted | Contributed by BabsG

Sale price is only $12.6 million, which would prevent development of park land.

Tokyo DisneySea pictures added to ThemeParks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Images highlight one of the most beautiful parks in the world.

Cedar Point's Maverick will not open with park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Based on discussions with the manufacturer, it has been determined that three sections of steel track following the launch tunnel should be replaced.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #73 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Conneaut coins, senseless accidents, Epcot eats, Dubai is hot, Wild West World oepns, Kinzel Korner, Cedar Fair results, no smoking with the rat.

Investigators say axles never replaced on Expoland coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following a fatal accident at the park in Osaka, authorities say the coaster ran 15 years without replacements.

Cedar Fair will retain Nickelodeon license for at least three years at Carowinds, dropping Paramount

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Nick license popular with guests of Carolina park.

Kinzel talks about overall state of Cedar Fair in newspaper interview

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CEO, chair and president of Cedar Fair Dick Kinzel tells <i>The Plain Dealer</i> how the Paramount Parks acquisition is going, and what some of their plans for the future are.

Expoland coaster derailment kills one, injures dozens in Osaka

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Axle breaks on Togo stand-up coaster.

Disney hotels and timeshares go entirely smoke free

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says it's in response to requests for a healthier environment.

Cedar Fair announces first quarter results, up on a same-park basis

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Loss widens as expected with acquisition or Paramount Parks, but revenue up 7% on same-park basis.

Plain Dealer posts online video Kinzel interview

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

Cedar Fair chief talks acquisition, business and Maverick.

Kennywood Entertainment purchased Story Land

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

Kennywood has completed a sale for Story Land, a small park in New Hampshire that's geared towards the little ones.

Wild West World opens this weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new $30 million park will make its debut this weekend outside of Wichita.

Universal building a new park in Dubai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

$2.2 billion project will include hotels, restaurants and retail.

New carousel being assembled on Detroit waterfront

Posted | Contributed by CPLady

Attraction will be focal point for riverfront revitalization.

Ocean City carousel and arcade could close under tax pressure

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Family owners of century-old business seek tax relief, but want out.

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