News Archive - November 2008

Opinion: Hard Rock Park auction could indicate viability of park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Columnist believes that the results of next month's auction for the $400 million park will tell a lot about whether or not it works for Myrtle Beach.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #128 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cypress changes, Six Flags results, Geauga sale, location-based services, Rye, Hard Rock, Gravity Group trains, Lassiter suit settled, a week at Disney and IAAPA.

Six Flags and Intamin settle with Lasitters

Posted | Contributed by a_hoffman50

Terms of settlement for 2007 accident are confidential.

La Ronde announces Mummy walk-through attraction, for 2009 season only

Posted | Contributed by greatwhitenorth

Haunted house attraction is based on the Universal movie.

NYC negotiating to buy Astroland property

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

Thor Equities is likely to abandon its plans for Coney Island, and the city is stepping up to buy some of the land.

The Gravity Group unveils new trains

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

New train represents a clean-sheet design for wood coaster trains.

Hard Rock Park up for auction

Posted | Contributed by KEVINM80

Park will be sold in its entirety or piece by piece.

Jacobs Group buys 30 acres of Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bid on remainder of property has not yet been considered.

Malaysian parks added to Themeparks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Photos show a variety of unique coasters and rides.

Amusement stocks take a dump, here's why

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>Motley Fool</i> columnist Rick Aristotle Munarriz posts his take on the free fall of public amusement industry companies.

Rye Playland going POP

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Visitors will pay one price to get in, with minor admission fee for non-riders.

Disney working with Verizon to bring location based info to phones

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

In addition to wait times, service will lead you to attractions and restaurants.

Cedar Fair finalizing deal for two plots of land on Geauga Lake site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company hopes to sell 111 acres of the property for about $8 million.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #127 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attack questions, Alton Towers dump, Cyclone suit, Expoland, Universal air conditioned, Diamondback, Dollywood, video games, Hall of Presidents, Hard Rock Sale, Cedar Fair results, Busch sale, Disney discount, IAAPA.

Six Flags revenue and attendance up in first three quarters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

EBITDA up 30% over last year.

KICentral adds Diamondback construction photos from the air and the ground

Posted | Contributed by BoddaH1994

Fly-over photos show the progress on the B&M hyper construction at Kings Island.

Cypress Gardens will close rides, expand water park for 2009

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owners say the park can't operate as four parks.

Economic downturn hits Disney with drop in net earnings

Posted | Contributed by Walk

Disney reported net earnings of $760 million, or 40 cents per share, down from net earnings of $877 million, or 44 cents per share in last year's fourth quarter.

Busch Entertain­ment sale may be imminent

Posted | Contributed by Zakkster

InBev is reportedly looking for a buyer for the Anheuser-Busch theme parks before the merger deal closes.

Universal Orlando CIO keys in on customer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Knowing your audience is critical to serving it, tech boss says.

Dollywood adds Polar Express 4-D to Christmas lineup

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guests can visit the North Pole in the 4-D attraction inspired by the Warner Bros. movie and the book.

Cedar Fair attendance and revenue up in first three quarters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks see a 2% increase in attendance while revenue and EBITDA up slightly, per cap down slightly.

Dollywood postpones planned 2009 addition

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

The previously announced addition at Dollywood, Adventure Mountain, has been postponed due to the cost of materials.

Hard Rock Park for sale

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Park won't reopen in 2009 unless a buyer is found.

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