News Archive - July 2007

Cedar Fair same-park numbers flat with fewer operating days for Q2

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Same-park revenue up 1% on 5% increase in per cap, 3% decrease in attendance due to reduced operating schedule, while same-park EBITDA up 11%.

No seriously, I've been talking to the Cedar Fair CFO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Destiny Capital CEO says he's been exchanging phone calls and e-mail with Cedar Fair CFO.

Cedar Fair: NY Post report is incorrect

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says they're in no such negotiations.

NY Post says Cedar Fair in talks with Destiny Capital for $4.1 billion sale

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The firm also said it plans to commit at least $500 million, and as much as $800 million, to upgrade parks.

Cedar Point attracts hundreds of seasonal workers from around the globe

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Strong work ethic helps park extend season well into the fall.

Kennywood inspector makes screams come true

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classic Thunderbolt is scaled by one of hundreds of state-certified ride inspectors.

Epcot's O Canada attraction likely to be updated

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dated film an embarrassment to Canadians.

Great Wolf signs deal for indoor water park at Mall of America

Posted | Contributed by sws

Project expected to be a part of mall's expansion.

Attendance, revenue, per cap up for Six Flags in second quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance, per cap up 3%, revenue up 6%, loss also slightly higher due to marketing expense.

Creditor wants to seize rides at bankrupt Wild West World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A Kansas City-area bank is seeking to seize almost $1 million in rides leased to the park, saying the insurance on them has lapsed.

New Metroland pictures and review added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes a review and nearly 30 photos of Europe's largest indoor theme park.

State says injured girl at Dania Beach was not following rules

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Florida inspector says the girl tried to stand up on teacup ride, leading to her severe head injury.

Park at MOA becomes Nickelodeon Universe with new rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Four new rides, including a Sponge Bob themed coaster are part of a $30 million overhaul of the park.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #82 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tax incentives for development, Brit travel online, fake hotel perks, life jackets at Cedar Fair water parks, Six Flags stock up and down, sell-lease-finance!, Dollywood, Edmonton, Bon Jovi, Playland, Kennywood storm, Starliner.

Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annualized rate holds steady at rate of $1.90 per unit.

Family awarded $1.2 million for death in storm at Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

A jury awarded $1.2 million to a Monroeville couple whose daughter was in a May 31, 2002, storm, when the roof over The Whip collapsed, crushing her skull.

Starliner gets new life at Cypress Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The former Miracle Strip roller coaster is now giving rides at the Central Florida park.

Playland ride closing for good following second fatality

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mind Scrambler will be removed from the park.

North Wildwood approves plan for water park high-rise hotel

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

Tentatively named "Captain Andy’s Indoor Waterpark Resort," the water park could be open in 2010.

Dollywood announces $5 million River Battle ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Riders will be able to soak each other and targets in this new river ride.

West Edmonton Mall opens custom Gerstlauer spinning coaster

Posted | Contributed by greatwhitenorth

The Galaxy Orbiter is Galaxyland's newest family-friendly thrill ride to hit the mall since Mindbender opened in 1985.

Merlin sells several properties, will lease back from new owner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Transaction will pay off debt and fund investment.

S&P rates Six Flags stock a strong buy

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Standard & Poor's likes the theme park operator's new focus on family-oriented entertainment.

Cedar Fair sets new pool rule after death of 4-year-old

Posted | Contributed by Infamy

Anyone shorter than 4 feet will have to wear a life jacket in some of the park's water attractions.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #81 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rick Munarriz from The Motley Fool breaks down the Cedar Fair sale story from <i>The NY Post</i>, plus Wild West World bites the dust, silly water park names, and the lawsuit comes to Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.

British travel firms undercut by Internet companies for Orlando holidays

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Internet brokers say they are now undercutting high-street travel agents by as much as 25%.

Girl falls to her death from ride at Wisconsin Christian music festival

Posted | Contributed by milhouse1231

Witness says he heard a snap when the riders pulled the rip cord.

Texas governor approves tax breaks to lure Houston area theme park project

Posted | Contributed by Rocket Town

The project is expected to cost more than $600 million and cover 250 acres.

Kentucky Kingdom sued by family for feet severing accident

Posted | Contributed by ClarkKentuckyKingdom

The parents of a 13-year-old Louisville girl whose feet were severed by a Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom ride sued the theme park today claiming it failed to maintain the equipment and ensure riders’ safety.

Columbus Zoo water park named Zoombezi Bay

Posted | Contributed by wlfan

Public had the opportunity to vote on names for the former Wyandot Lake.

Anaheim businesses organize anti-Disney vote for zoning power

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Anaheim business owners and residents will pursue a ballot initiative to give voters zoning control over the Disney's planned third theme park.

Water utility sues Santa Claus and Koch Development

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Utility says the Holiday World owner violates an arrangement that promotes rural utility development.

Six Flags Over Georgia seasonals suspects in beating outside park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The beating has prompted calls for Six Flags to improve security around the park.

Fool's Munarriz: Should Disney buy Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Columnist makes a case for the giant to buy the regional amusement park operator.

Bankers say they took calculated risk on Wild West World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Executives from banks said they did what they normally do in lending money to a new venture; they did their due diligence and took a calculated risk.

Officials fight off Playland's bad publicity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials at the county-owned amusement park said no conclusions should be drawn from the three deaths since May 2004.

Historical photos of Kings Island added to KICentral

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Photos and video show the very early years of the park.

Wild West World files Chapter 11 two months after opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A rainy spring and construction cost overruns did in Wild West World before it ever found its stride, says co-owner.

Cedar Fair quietly seeks buyout

Posted | Contributed by tambo

According to <i>NY Post</i>, deal is contingent on senior management retaining jobs.

Epcot sign coming down, Spaceship Earth rehab beginning

Posted | Contributed by matt.

Controversial sign over the attraction will be removed while the inside gets a makeover.

Son of Beast reopens at Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by Schwiedy

Son of Beast reopened around 2 p.m. yesterday.

Cedar Fair revenue up, attendance down on same-park basis

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue up 2% in first six months with per cap up 5%, attendance down 3%.

Kentucky Kingdom inquiry will take weeks

Posted | Contributed by ClarkKentuckyKingdom

Until the investigation can be completed, the Superman Tower of Power ride will remain under a stop-operation order.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #80 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Soda sucking, happy dolphins, Japanese maintenance, Dorney Impulse, Hershey master plan, Ohio inspections, Universal Studios horror, airtime, newsworthiness, better Six Flags experiences.

Device similar to pipe bomb explodes near Downtown Disney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investigators say it was "not designed to cause significant property damage or injuries."

Coney Island's future uncertain, but no one likes current situation

Posted | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy

City, residents, developers unable to agree on a plan as of now.

Girl critically injured on tea cup ride at Dania Beach Boomers

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Witnesses say she bumped her head, but not how it happened.

Woman killed on Rye Playland ride

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Second death on this ride, third in three years at the park.

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