News Archive - January 2008

Six Flags Launches Media Network

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Ad network will span a number of different media channels.

Lasitter smelled burning flesh when her feet were severed in Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom accident

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Kaitlyn Lasitter, then 13, said she felt like her whole body was hot and on fire.

Mall of America's Nick Universe sets opening date of March 15

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Several new rides part of rebranding effort using Viacom's Nickelodeon properties.

Area schools will open after Labor Day to help Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park hopes for attendance boost and more hours for seasonals.

Disneyland opens $3 million VIP suite

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will give away free overnight stays in the exclusive location.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #103 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dreamworks in Dubai, Lo-Q around SF, off-season in Orlando, Darien Lake moto, Cedar Fair distribution, Santa Clara crazy, Georgia water worries, new board member at the Fair.

Six Flags considers selling more parks, eying big budget cuts

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

SEC filing hints at park sale as possible option.

Euro Disney edges closer to profitability

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenues for the first quarter increased 20% to € 340.5 million, reflecting increases in theme parks, hotels and real estate revenues.

Wild Escape plans going nowhere in West Virginia

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Ohio County plans held up as officials await permits from Army Corps of Engineers.

Goodyear VP C. Thomas Harvie joins Cedar Fair board

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Harvie replaces Thomas A. Tracy who retired from the board.

Georgia's drought may cause three rides to close at Six Flags Over Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Water restrictions affecting a number of events and businesses in the area.

Opposing Santa Clara councilwoman speaks out against stadium, supports Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Op-ed piece in local paper says the project lacks return on investment, and Cedar Fair has yet to be considered in the deal.

Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annualized distribution maintained at $1.90.

Darien Lake announces MotoCoaster for 2008

Posted | Contributed by SFDLdan

New Zamperla coaster will make its debut this season.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #102 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

More Kentucky Kingdom accident details, 49ers Great America, bad ride names, Cypress Gardens owners, the tired versus debate, Six Flags spending cuts, Disaster!, Disneyland gets its way, beer is pukey.

Lo-Q extends agreement with Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Up-charge virtual queue system will expand to additional parks.

Dreamworks latest studio to build theme park in Dubai

Posted | Contributed by Kick The Sky

Dreamworks, makers of the hit movie, Shrek, has signed an agreement to build a theme park in the wealthy nation of Dubai.

Proposed low-cost housing site in Anaheim sold to hotel developer in resort district

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The sale could signal an end to a battle that has divided Anaheim over the last 18 months.

Universal Studios Florida launches re-worked Disaster ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disaster! A Major Motion Picture Ride . . . Starring You! is the full name of the former Earthquake, with a new pre-show.

Six Flags to cut $60 million in expenses after drop in net income and flat attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company had third-quarter net income of $89.7 million, down more than 40 percent from $164.7 million in net income a year earlier.

Santa Clara City Council votes to move forward on 49ers stadium, Cedar Fair and other obstacles to follow

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The city's governing body took the first step to move forward with the project, though a gap in funding issues and Cedar Fair's use of land remain hurdles.

Cedar Point versus Magic Mountain coaster race debate over

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Magic Mountain ties for second place in the coaster count with Canada's Wonderland.

Local paper interviews new owners of Cypress Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Advisors told the new owners that they "bought history" and had to preserve it.

Kings Island installs new sign, ride name changes on the way

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The huge sign visible from I-71 is modified to remove reference to the Paramount name.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #101 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Looking back at previous shows, construction at Mall of America, Dolly's price, Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Six Flags and Cedar Fair results without context, Legoland dark ride, Snoopy, more Six Flags sponsorships, bad names.

Cedar Fair still biggest obstacle for new 49ers stadium

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Santa Clara city manager says go forward based on study, but issues with Cedar Fair, Great America's owner, remain unresolved.

Kentucky Kingdom ride operator says she couldn't reach emergency stop

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Ride op says responsibility "was too much to handle."

Six Flags and Schwarzkopf & Henkel announce multi-brand sponsorship for 2008

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

got2b, L.A. Looks and Smooth 'N Shine brands will appear along side live events during the 2008 season.

Cedar Point announces Planet Snoopy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Seven rides will be featured in this new family area of the park.

Cedar Fair puts 2007 attendance at 22 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

First full-year numbers for attendance, per cap spending up 5% over 2006.

LA Times blogger shows concept sketches for Legoland California dark ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride opens at the Carlsbad park in March 2008.

Six Flags revenue and attendance up in 4Q

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Quarterly revenue up 7%, attendance up 4% over last year.

Disney transitions studio park to new name, dropping MGM

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

This week marked the change from Disney-MGM studios to Disney Hollywood Studios, in Orlando.

Orlando's Dixie Stampede suddenly shuts down, facility sold

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Buyer made an offer Dolly Parton's company couldn't refuse, despite "solid" performance at the show location.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #100 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags Over Texas beer, the stock roller coaster, Orlando tourism hot, AAA diamonds in Las Vegas, Kent's raw deal, Conneaut conundrum, a look back at a hundred episodes.

Protests over Six Flags Over Texas alcohol permit begins

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Application is still in the waiting period, but locals are already expressing their opposition.

Conneaut Lake trustees ponder park's future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Inability to open last year had dire impact on area businesses, cash flow makes future uncertain.

Buescher out at Cypress Gardens, Baker Leisure Group in

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owners announce change in management and displace the man credited with bringing the park back from extinction.

No sign of tough economic times at Orlando-area theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hotels and theme parks show no sign of slowing down despite slow retail season.

500 callers oppose beer sales at Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Rihard

More than 500 people have complained to a state agency that drinking and riding roller coasters don't mix.

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