News Archive - February 2008

Coasterimage.com celebrates five year anniversary

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

More than 300 new photos added.

SFKK accident victim, Kaitlyn Lasitter, has another surgery, future uncertain for reattached foot

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Fourteen-year-old Lasitter will not walk again for at least five weeks after undergoing her fourth amputation surgery in eight months.

Six Flags to Help Manage Dick Clark Co.

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Six Flags Inc., a minority shareholder of Dick Clark Productions Inc., said Wednesday it will take on an active managerial role for the television production company.

Busch announces Worlds of Discovery in Dubai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

First phase of the project will open in 2012.

Six Flags Magic Mountain 2009 coaster will be family ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park also confirms it will not be a Tony Hawk spinning coaster or a Dark Knight indoor coaster.

Siemens uses Epcot as brand-building platform

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sponsorship of Spaceship Earth and Illuminations key to making audiences aware of the company, even though most would never buy anything from them.

Analysts predict Busch to announce SeaWorld for China

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company would follow the lead of other theme park operators in establishing presence in Asia.

Fly to The Moon simulator 3D film coming to several Six Flags Over Texas and Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by SFGAdv lover

The fact based fictional film follows three teenaged flies stowing away inside the space helmets of Apollo 11 astronauts.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #105 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Micro-celebrity, Idol, PA tax busting, Michigan wants a park up, another movie studio in Asia, Indiana Beach is sold, water efficiency at Six Flags Over Georgia, Shapiro makes news, new ride impact, Disney does it right, open late.

Famous Dave's founder opens indoor water park resort in Gurnee

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"Famous Dave" Anderson's vision includes what he calls an "adult-forward strategy," with a high level of service.

Dubailand banking on more hotel rooms, higher visitor spending

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The focal point of Phase One will be the Universal Studios, but it also includes other attractions.

$750 million Arizona theme-park bonding bill moves ahead

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Backers must first secure $100 million of their own funding before getting access to bonds.

Shapiro affirms Six Flags Magic Mountain's future at press conference, promises coaster for 2009

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After considering the sale of the park in 2006, Six Flags chief plays up current expansion and hints at 2009 plans.

Agawam zoning board upholds Six Flags New England stop-work order

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Officials say park is a good neighbor, but must follow protocol.

Oakwood charged in 2004 Hydro death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Health and Safety Executive says Oakwood failed to ensure people on the ride were not exposed to risks to their safety.

Six Flags Over Georgia water rides will open this season

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Improvements to plumbing around the park will save tens of thousands of gallons of water per day.

LeSourdsville Galaxy headed to Michigan FEC

Posted | Contributed by CPLady

Kokomo's Family Fun Center in Kochville Township will debut the ride this summer.

New tropical themed indoor water park opening in South Jersey

Posted | Contributed by Crashmando

Hotel and water park officials were on hand for a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday at the future site of the park.

Six Flags New England coaster building construction shut down by zoning board

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Officials say they did not have a building permit.

Family-owned Morgan RV Resorts purchases Indiana Beach Amusement Resort

Posted | Contributed by Mamoosh

Acquisition includes related businesses.

Warner Bros. to build $4 billion theme park in Korea

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Company will join Universal and Paramount, who are also building parks around Seoul.

Crawford County, Michigan locals petition for sale of land for theme park development

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developers still must document financing for the project.

Worker dies at New Zealand park cleaning junior Ferris wheel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

It appears the victim had become trapped between one of the gondola compartments and the frame of the ride while he was cleaning it.

Skyscraper to debut at Cedar Point's Challenge Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

High-speed spinning ride will open with the park this spring.

PA bill will eliminate amusement park taxes

Posted | Contributed by mike_fenn

The bill has a way to go. It still must face the whole Senate and then the House, and affected municipalities are expected to mount a counterattack.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #104 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Euro Dis, Six Flags in the cut, Mr. Six ruled, school schedules for Cedar Point, Nick Universe, Kentucky horror, fire at Conneaut Lake, analysts down on Disney, Epcot beer tour, Cedar Fair distribution and results, victory for RCT creator.

American Idol coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

Posted | Contributed by Top Thrill Dragster

The theme park version of the show is scheduled to open late this year in an unused sound stage theater.

Majority of Conneaut's ride motors not destroyed in fire

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Although the historic Dreamland Ballroom, maintenance building and seven adjacent midway buildings at Conneaut Lake Park were destroyed a week ago, the fire didn’t destroy all of the 116-year-old amusement park’s ride motors, as previously believed.

Toy Story Mania is high stakes start of rehab for Disney's California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company tries to figure out how to connect with a modern audience through interactive rides.

Cedar Fair posts small net loss for 2007, largely attributed to Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Same-park basis saw increase in revenue and per cap, with a 2% decrease in attendance. Overall revenue just short of a billion dollars.

Thomas Town plans unveiled for Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Kids area will make its debut during the summer.

Disney profit down, but beats estimates and sees 11% boost in theme park revenue for quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Execs will not predict future results with uncertainty of economy.

Roller Coaster Tycoon developer settles with Atari

Posted | Contributed by MiLLeNNiUMRiDeR

Chris Sawyer, developer and programmer of the wildly popular Roller Coaster Tycoon games, has finally settled out-of-court with publisher Atari regarding unpaid royalties.

Cedar Fair increases quarterly distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annualized rate goes from $1.90 to $1.92.

Analyst predicts drop in Disney attendance this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company has not historically been tied to U.S. GDP, but analysts fear recession will force attendance down.

Fire destroys Conneaut Lake Park's Dreamland Ballroom

Posted | Contributed by Neil

A major fire hits the financially troubled park. The building is said to be a complete loss, and was not insured for fire.

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