News Archive - August 2007

Cedar Fair 2008 platinum passes offer uniform pricing of $140 for all parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New pass structure gets guest into all 12 amusement parks, five water parks, and includes parking.

SeaWorld Orlando learns customer experience keys from sister park Discovery Cove

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A number of new initiatives increase guest satisfaction even with larger crowds.

Alton Towers wants to control rain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After the summer deluge sparked a dip in visitors, bosses say they are working on plans to make the 500-acre site rain-free.

No firm offers made for Wild West World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Despite some interest, the park does not have a buyer, and bankruptcy proceedings will soon begin.

Law suits regularly in play for Cedar Point, Kalahari

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Newspaper cites a number of different cases in the court system.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #86 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ontario love, wood coaster maintenance guys, cash heist, Hong Kong Disneyland, Kennywood gold, Six Flags publishing, Michigan market.

Canada's Wonderland announces Behemoth

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

B&M hyper coaster will feature new train style.

Michigan park developer has history of failure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Public officials have concern over the developer's plans to build in Crawford County, Michigan.

Six Flags will publish kids books on animals

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Books will tie in to animals at Six Flags properties.

Bolt blamed in South Korea ferris wheel deaths

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Incorrectly positioned bolt prevented car from swinging to normal position.

Anaheim puts Disney inspired zoning issue on June 2008 balot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The council had previously delayed action on the matter to give Walt Disney Co. and the developer a chance to settle their differences.

Gold Rush over at Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

The 1981 Gold Rusher is closing this week at Kennywood Park.

Hong Kong Disneyland offering student pass on missed attendance goals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Concessions came amid reports that attendances in the park's second year might not reach four million.

Woman indicted for stealing $75,000 from Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cash controller allegedly falsified deposits, missing money discovered in audit.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #85 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Baby's daddy, Wild West World not wild, the legacy of the CCI bankruptcy, K'Nex kids, Hot Wheels, and a very lengthy debate about how to measure the success of an amusement park operator.

Wooden coaster carpenters walk the rails every morning

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With a nod to nostalgia and an eye for detail, mechanics minister to wooden roller coasters.

Disney engineers visit Enchnated Forest to look at new ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Trackless ride system intrigues team from theme park giant.

New amusement park planned for Eastern Ontario town

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New project will add jobs as hundreds are lost by closing of other businesses.

Editorial: Subsidized attractions have history of failure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pittsburgh columnist says government funding of new attractions is a waste of taxpayer money.

Parks America wants to buy Wild West World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park could open in 2008 if transaction is completed.

Universal Orlando matches Disney price hike, reports 32% higher profit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance down slightly with split of Easter holiday between quarters.

Five killed in Korean Ferris wheel accident

Posted | Contributed by Juggalotus

Investigators don't yet know why gondola overturned.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #84 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Connection meltdown, Coney confusion, protecting you from yourself, repetitive stress injury, Setpoint chiefs, Disney goes Hollywood, really exclusive treatment, trimming your Voyage.

Teens set record height for K'Nex roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Kids build 30-foot Dragster inspired coaster, will go for 40 feet on next attempt.

Liens pile on Wild West World, owner kept soliciting investments

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While vendors line up to get paid, Thomas Etheredge kept borrowing from friends.

Disney renames Disney-MGM Studios to Disney Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Re-branding will take place this coming January.

Setpoint founders ready to focus on amusement rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Co-founders will sell stake in other businesses to focus on the ride manufacturing business.

What does continuous rollercoaster riding do to the body?

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coaster marathon riding can cause various health problems.

Dania teacup-ride injury triggers debate

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Florida officials don't suggest changes to ride after accident, and critics wonder why.

Disney and Universal adapt themes for foreign markets

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Differences in language, customs, social values, humor, legends and interests force companies to develop variations on their themes.

Roller-coaster.com.au posts photos of Dreamworld's Mick Doohan Motocoaster

Posted | Contributed by auscoasterman

Australian theme park to open Intamin's first motorbike roller coaster.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #83 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lawsuits, accidents, Mall of America action, quarterly results from Cedar Fair and Six Flags, O Epcot, critters and conservation, the $71 theme park ticket.

NY Daily News says Coney Island plans dead in the water

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

High ranking official reportedly says city won't talk given developers current vision for the area.

Cuyahoga County Fair near Cleveland features historic artifacts from Ohio theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The exhibit will feature items from Cedar Point, Euclid Beach, Geauga Lake and Chippewa Lake parks.

Two boys injured on fair ride in Kentucky, safety inspectors spread thin in state

Posted | Contributed by Outlane

Boys thrown from ride after worn spring found in restraint.

Walt Disney World tickets rising to $71 for one day

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annual increase likely to be followed by other Orlando parks.

Tilburgse Kermis photos added to ThemeParks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Photos include XXL, a fully portable equivalent to the Frisbee ride.

Abandoned sea otter nursed to health at SeaWorld San Diego

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wildlife officials don't know why the pup was abandoned by her mother.

Animal rights advocates disapprove of elephant sale from Vallejo to Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Despite a late effort to move the elephants to a sanctuary by animal rights groups, the sale of the park to Six Flags includes the pachyderms.

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