News Archive - June 2007

Universal will bring horror icons to annual Halloween events

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jason, Freddy Krueger and Leatherface will be the stars of Halloween Horror Nights on both coasts.

Ohio officials do unannounced ride inspections

Posted | Contributed by MidwavePC

The state's 2,780 rides are inspected at random during the amusement season, and require initial inspections for licensing every year.

Hershey Entertainment CEO has bigger plans for town

Posted | Contributed by WoodFan

Ted Kleisner says he wants to keep the park fresh, and the entire area buzzing year-round.

Valleyfair photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Paul Drabek posts photos from Shakopee, including shots of the new Renegade.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #79 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Stadiums and parking, boardwalk fun, more parking, spending hot in Asia, the horrific accident in Kentucky, Gonch in Missouri with his family, retirees as theme park workers, Mike and Q-bot, Cedar Fair food follies.

Dorney gets approval for new coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Application implies the installation of the Impulse coaster from Geauga Lake.

Inspectors find more poorly maintained parts after fatal Expoland accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Expert says park neglected proper maintenance.

Opposition builds for dolphin swim park in Panama

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Sea World execs dispute exploitation charges.

New Son of Beast trains are on track

Posted | Contributed by BoddaH1994

Gerstlauer trains filled with water dummies have been mounted on the giant ride at Kings Island.

Girl loses feet on drop tower accident at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by KICoasterDude

Eyewitnesses say the cable of the drop tower broke and struck the child.

PricewaterhouseCoopers: Theme park spending up, especially in Asian markets

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Spending in Asia expected to rise 5% each year through 2011.

Disneyland will get public vote on amusement district zoning

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company has enough signatures to put referendum on the ballot to contest zoning changes that allow for low-income housing.

Six Flags New England neighbors face new law for parking

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park and local lobbyists convince city council to require transient parking vendors to hire security and incur other costs.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk turns 100

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The enduring salty dog of amusement parks turns 100 this year while parks elsewhere close.

Arnolds Park thrives on revenue increase

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park rebounds following tough financial times in 2003.

Six Flags and Red Zone acquire dick clark productions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags will control a 40% stake while Dan Snyder's Red Zone will control the majority 60%.

Coney Island Plan Scaled Back

Posted | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy

Critics still skeptical about new plan, which replaces condos with hotels and timeshares.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #78 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coastermania dating, Blue Man Group in Orlando, Astroland relocation, Six Flags revenue, property and the EPA, Star Wars geeks at Disney-MGM, Universal Orlando expansion, Club 33, Wild West World mellow, fan sites.

Cedar Fair opposes 49ers stadium project near Great America

Posted | Contributed by cwmania

Company says 49ers are not clear about impact to park.

Wild West World attractions cater to families

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park was deliberately opened without expensive thrill rides that appeal to a narrower demographic.

Busch Gardens Europe's Corkscrew Hill creaters pitching 3-D feature film

Posted | Contributed by fearandloathing

Creators of the attraction will begin pitching script to studios in the next few weeks.

Disneyland's Club 33 a secret and exlcusive treat

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Private dining room plays host to the rich and famous behind a very discreet entrance.

Astroland rides taken off the market

Posted | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy

Albert family wants to move the park to a new location nearby.

Universal Orlando seeks permission for growth plan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New hotels, employee housing and retail among possible development projects.

Disneyland's redesigned sub ride accommodates disabled guests

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride offers alternate experience using technology on dry land.

Star Wars event draws fans to Disney-MGM

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Families who name their kids after characters crowd the midways during the weekend events.

Six Flags revenue up, attendance flat

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue up 5% due to increased spending.

Six Flags ready to buy Discovery Kingdom property from Vallejo

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City expects to improve bond rating by releasing its investment in the property.

NBC Universal retains studio chief Ron Meyer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Executive was a key figure in negotiating Harry Potter deal for Islands of Adventure.

EPA busts Wild Waves and Six Flags for not meeting chemical reporting requirements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Federal agency says the park did not report inventories of sodium hypochlorite and hydrochloric acid.

Boblo boat Ste. Claire returning to Detroit

Posted | Contributed by CPLady

Boat returns to kick off the week-long celebration of the renovated Detroit riverfront.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #77 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Turning Japanese, more Maverick fun, Harry Potter is coming to Islands of Adventure, NASA exploring tourism, Marriott get Nick, early Cedar Fair numbers.

Six Flags America best performing park Memorial Day weekend, Shapiro visits

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Warm weather in the Washington area prompted locals to hit the outdoors.

Astroland rides sent to the auction block

Posted | Contributed by Outlane

Some rides listed at the bargain-basement price of $12,500.

IOA Central posts Blue Man Group preview from Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by The Mole

Preview shows photos from inside the theater and video with interviews.

Cedar Fair reports early season attendance and revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance on same-park basis down slightly with fewer operating days, expected to be offset by reduced expenses.

Marriott signs deal for Nickelodeon branded hotels and water parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

First property to break ground next year, with as many as 20 opened by 2020.

NASA opens $60 million space shuttle simulator attraction

Posted | Contributed by Amnesiac

44,000-square-foot simulator aims to re-create the feeling of a space shot in real time.

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