News Archive - May 2008

Kentucky report blames Six Flags accident on cable fatigue, operator error

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Report details witness accounts, condition of ride and concludes the accident was preventable.

SeaWorld Orlando announces details on Manta, a flying coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New ride will make its debut in the summer of 2009.

Magic Mountain debuts X2 while construction continues on Thomas Town

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Arrow third dimension coaster makes its debut with new trains and visuals.

Cedar Fair accepts sealed bids for Geauga Lake property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Broker says four local developers planning mixed use for the site.

Six Flags drops ticket prices across country

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Eleven parks will have a temporary admission price cut.

KICentral adds photos and video from Robbie Knievel jump at Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by BoddaH1994

Photos include special activities leading up to the jump as well as the jump itself.

Adrenaline Family Entertainment buys Alabama Adventure from Southland Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

New owner includes a number of former Six Flags executives.

USA Today has extensive list of new attractions for 2008

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Roller coasters, dark rides and an entirely new park await theme park fans this summer.

Hard Rock Park makes its official debut June 2

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Grand opening will include concerts by Eagles and The Moody Blues.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #113 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holiday World allergy sensitivity, Toy Story Mania, Star Trek fail, Orlando ride openings, Ed Markey is back again, pooling tourist marketing, Dark Knight, Kennywood Entertainment sale, Planet Snoopy.

Thunderhawk debuts at Michigan's Adventure

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

Papers from both ends of the state cover the opening of this SLC.

PointBuzz covers Cedar Point's opening day

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Planet Snoopy, bright sun, and large crowd highlight start of summer.

Kennywood shareholders approve sale to Parques Reunidos

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Kennywood Entertainment sale to close near end of month, pending regulatory approval.

Dark Knight coaster debuts at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Indoor coaster and dark ride themed around DC's Batman characters.

Valleyfair and Minnesota Zoo team with local bureaus to market area tourism

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Campaign will target a number of regions in Minnesota and Canada.

Markey enlists Lassiters to promote safety bill

Posted | Contributed by Joey Stewart

Senator has press conference with teen who lost her feet in accident to promote bill that would give investigative authority to CPSC.

Orlando rides follow four phase opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Employees and passholder previews come before a soft and grand opening for big new attractions.

Cedar Fair likely to abandon Star Trek Experience at Las Vegas Hilton

Posted | Contributed by Outlane

Company says there are no plans to renew the lease at the end of the year.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #112 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags' computer nerd, quarterly results aplenty, Lego Dubai, Disney is a machine and we love giving them our money, fat sea lions, Wild West World sale, Discovery Cove, Cedar Fair food fail.

Annual pass holders get preview of Toy Story Maina at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New virtual midway games, themed to a toy sized scale, draw thousands for a preview of the new attraction.

Holiday World offers food alternatives for those with allergies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park announces offerings in observance of Food Allergy Week.

Six Flags revenue up, loss narrows in first quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Company's net loss from continuing operations improved 7% or $11.3 million to $149.9 million from $161.2 million in the prior-year quarter.

Judge approves sale of Wild West World for $2 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net proceeds will be divided among the major creditors to the failed park.

SeaWorld welcomes sea lions from Pacific Northwest

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Animals were removed by the feds from Columbia River due to fishing competition.

No sign of slow down at Disney parks with 2Q results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Operating income in its parks and resorts division rose 33% on revenue of $2.7 billion.

Legoland latest tenant for forthcoming Dubailand

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Building block themed park joins the ranks of Six Flags, Universal, Dreamworks and Marvel.

Cedar Fair 1Q revenue up on pass sales and more operating days

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Earlier holiday boosts first quarter revenue.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #111 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wii problem, Branson, Kings Island safety, bio-Busch, Behemoth seating, Simpsons Ride, Universal Orlando construction, pass mix for Cedar Fair, moron thieves, Wild West World final failure, Fall Affair.

Q&A: IT is a moving target for Six Flag's CIO

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Information technology boss talks about the challenges of integrating tech into the seasonal world of regional theme parks.

Reeltime Memories: An interview with the daughters of the Virginia Reel's inventor

Posted | Contributed by themagiceye

Family shares memories around a coaster phenomenon that is mostly just a memory.

AmericaCoasters.com posts SFMM update highlighting Thomas Town construction and park improvements

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Six Flags Magic Mountain has made park improvements in anticipation of Thomas Town and X2 opening later this spring.

Remembering a Cleveland Legend: Puritas Springs and the Fearsome Cyclone

Posted | Contributed by gshatterhand

Guests at Cleveland area event will share memories of the park and its coaster.

Lessons learned in Wild West World's closing

Posted | Contributed by Amnesiac

The tale of Thomas Etheredge, who gave up success at the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper to build one of the quickest amusement park failures in industry history, contains a multitude of business lessons.

Two arrested in south Fort Myers roller coaster track theft

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Two men were arrested Wednesday for reportedly stealing $10,000 worth of roller coaster tracks from Zoomers Amusement Park in south Fort Myers.

Season pass pricing strategy key for Cedar Fair parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Paramount Parks had a much higher percentage of pass visits, and the company is adjusting to that legacy.

Simpsons Ride opens at Universal Studios Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Motion sim tracks the cartoon family through Krustyland.

VIP experiences deliver special theme park access

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Premium offerings from some of the biggest theme parks take you backstage and away from the crowds.

CW Mania posts 2008 preview, including Behemoth pictures

Posted | Contributed by PCWCoasterBoy

CW Mania has posted interviews, video and photos from media day and season sass preview night.

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