News Archive - March 2008

Fair operator to close on Wild West World in May

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans indicate a late summer target opening.

Photos from Australian parks added to ThemeParks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Take a virtual tour of Adventure World, Dreamworld, Luna Park Melbourne, Luna Park Sydney, Merimbula's Magic Mountain and Warner Bros. Movie World.

Moody's downgrades ratings on Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Service said Six Flags could default on obligations if performance does not improve.

KICentral.com adds historical photos and guide from Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Site posts photos from 1974 and 1984, and a guide from 1972 to Kings Island.

Two Gilroy Gardens board members resign

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Founder Michael Bonfante has also resigned stating he has "fulfilled his dream."

Geauga Lake coasters may be auctioned off

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With no interest from buyers, fate of the three wood coasters may be determined by auction.

Six Flags New England gets first of several approvals for new coaster after stop order

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Approval from conservation commission and zoning board will allow work to continue on the project.

Gastrointestinal illness outbreak grows among visitors to Great Escape indoor water park

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Number of ill people at least 143 after visiting the facility the previous weekend.

Six Flags Over Texas closes gates on record crowds

Posted | Contributed by Benjamin Polson

Great weather, discounted tickets and Christian youth events brought in record crowds.

Expoland demolishing Fujin Raijin II after last year's fatal derailment

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Park has not yet determined replacement attractions.

Attack in Magic Kingdom queue could land woman in jail for 15 years

Posted | Contributed by raptor6

Report alleges that woman tried to choke another guest with lanyard in line for tea cup ride.

Elitch Gardens announces Ghost Blasters and price drops

Posted | Contributed by J.

Wednesday the park announced Ghost Blasters, a summer concert series, and new admission and parking prices.

Hard Rock Park starts "sound check" April 15

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Soft opening invites guests to experience the park in "rehearsal" mode.

Nickelodeon Universe draws record crowd at Mall of America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Debut of re-themed indoor park with new rides draws double the people from same weekend last year.

Developers purchase Chippewa Lake, plan mixed use

Posted | Contributed by Kristin Marie

A land developer hopes to breathe life and put a little magic back into the overgrown, tangled vegetation, rusted-out machinery and rundown area that used to be Chippewa Lake Amusement Park.

Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit coaster coming to Universal Studios Florida in 2009

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New roller coaster will travel outside of the park and have visual impact on City Walk.

49ers submit stadium planning application despite Cedar Fair's objections

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

No agreement on the horizon from Cedar Fair, which must back the plan since the stadium will live on land they lease for Great America.

LA Times blogger gets sneak peak to play Toy Story Mania

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New California Adventure ride will raise the bar, according to the author.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #107 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

WWW second try, NCB on CLP, Gilroy owned by Gilroy, Six Flags in Dubai, the Six Flags balance sheet, new Busch Europe area, Kentucky nonsense regulations, Holiday World promos, Hard Rock Park, Vegas musings.

Valleyfair adding new haunt attraction for fall, soliciting name

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Contest ends in April to name the new maze.

Cedar Fair creates corporate VP general counsel position

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Duffield Milkie appointed to the new position, after working at a Sandusky law firm for ten years.

National City wants its money from Conneaut Lake Park

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

The bank is seeking judgment for $43,992.98 for money it is owed from a revolving line of credit account set up in 2001.

Holiday World names two general managers

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

Will Koch is still on top, but with an additional layer of management added.

Six Flags revenue and per cap up for year, expenses up

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Company also posts fourth quarter improvements.

Kennywood Entertainment owners divided on sale

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Many owners, including an owner who sits on the board of directors, are not ready to punch that ticket.

Kentucky Senate introduces ride safety legislation

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Ride operators must be 18 or older, may not operate under the influence of alcohol. Daily inspections will be required.

Filings for five new buildings at Busch Gardens Europe leads to speculation about new country

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans are ambiguous for the 1 1/2 acre site that once hosted a petting zoo.

Six Flags latest to announce plans for Dubai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Gilroy Gardens changes hands

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Residents got their new 536-acre park Friday for exactly $13,247,484.76.

ATF investigating fire at Conneaut Lake ballroom

Posted | Contributed by Neil

Suspicious incidents around the fire draw out the feds.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #106 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dubai, Famous Dave's resort, Siemens at Epcot, Gonch to Disney, more Disney, Six Flags Magic Mountain stuff, CoasterImage.com, the changing Web landscape for enthusiasts, Sponge Bob, developers!

Oklahoma carnival operator negotiating to buy Wild West World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Operator working on bond and tax abatement deal with city to buy the remnants of the bankrupt park.

College student takes charge in museum at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Museum will showcase artifacts from the 37-year-old Valencia theme park.

Shapiro says new Gurnee resort can only be good for Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags chief says the resort will likely draw people to Great America, and divert visitors from the Dells.

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