News Archive - August 2008

Man enters low zone, struck by Ninja at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Another person jumps fences and struck by ride, found unconscious.

Kings Island inducts inaugural Walk of Fame members

Posted | Contributed by BoddaH1994

Kings Island recognizes former employees that have gone on to do extraordinary things.

Cedar Point announces 2008 HalloWeekends information

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Millennium Force island haunt and several new attractions highlight 12th annual event.

Hong Kong Disneyland sees surge in attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While still short of initial government expectations, park sees a significant gain over last year.

Accused Six Flags Web site hacker pleads guilty

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Authorities tracked man down by examining the images he left on the site.

Holiday World announces Pilgrims Plunge, the world's tallest water ride

Posted | Contributed by cycloneriders

The 135-foot boat ride will open next spring at the park

New England parks stay open later in the year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Placement of Halloween pushes last day into November.

Disney upgrading Fort Wilderness campground for first time in decades

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Big amenities in store for bigger RV's at the resort's classic campground.

Merlin Entertainment chief wants Disney's crown

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Merlin chief executive Nick Varney hopes to get involved with the sale of the Anheuser-Busch parks, to add to its already impressive portfolio.

ACN adds nearly 100 Hersheypark photos

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Gallery update features the park's newest coaster, Fahrenheit.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #121 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hard Rock lay-offs, Busch interests, Coney, Holiday World announcement, mid-quarter results, Disneyland worker conflict, Kennywood taxes, stinky gas, new CoasterBuzz, podcast equipment.

Biogas will power kids ride at California State Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gas derived from cow manure will power a small ride through an agreement between electric company and gas producer.

Big Dipper owner a mystery, bids for Geauga Lake land too low to sell

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair says that it won't sell the land under the current bids, while the true owner of the Big Dipper is still unknown.

Kennywood to West Mifflin: No new taxes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park wants assurance that no new taxes will be levied against the park prior to signing agreement.

Disneyland protesters arrested following labor dispute

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

Resort workers say reduced benefits and lower wages not on par with other area properties.

Six Flags reports third quarter gains in attendance and revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

With about two weeks left in the regular operating season, revenue is up 7.6% while attendance is up 5.1%.

Analysts are buzzing at potential buyers for Busch parks

Posted | Contributed by ridemcoaster

Few companies are well suited to buy the parks, which analysts expect InBev to sell off.

Buzz builds for $8.4 million Holiday World expansion

Posted | Contributed by Emiroo

Park teases with hints of "dropping" as announcement is forthcoming.

Demolition of Geauga Lake nearly complete

Posted | Contributed by kpjb

Few rides remain at the former amusement park.

Astroland faces uncertain future, again

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Landlord Thor Equities still in battle with administration over development, has not indicated whether or not it will renew the park's lease.

Parques Reunidos hires advisors for possible Busch Ent. acquisition

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks could cost as much as $4.5 billion.

Hard Rock Park lays-off 30 people

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park has suffered from a tough economy and low consumer confidence.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #120 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Olympics, ticket scam, Blackstone and Busch, Kings Island Diamondback, more flags, more controversy, Great Wolf, Six Flags and Cedar Fair results, the leadership of Cedar Fair, Wal-Marting, quality.

Busch Gardens Europe announces Sesame Street Area

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Opening next spring, the area will include a junior roller coaster, log flume and a new 4-D movie.

Kings Island announces Diamondback

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

B&M hyper coaster will be 5,282 feet and open for the 2009 season.

Great Wolf loss widens, but has ninth straight quarter of growth

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue surged 36 percent to $63 million, from $46.3 million in the second quarter of 2007.

Blackstone may be interested in Anheuser-Busch parks

Posted | Contributed by RatherGoodBear

American investment firm may be interested in purchasing theme parks currently owned by Anheuser-Busch, which would not be included in the purchase of the brewing company by In-Bev.

Six Flags commercials called racist by some Asian Americans

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Some view the commercials as insensitive and possibly racist.

Six Flags beats analysts in 2Q revenue results

Posted | Contributed by redman822

The company still expects to end the year free cash flow positive for the first time in its history.

Cedar Fair announces first half results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Due to timing of the quarter, company cautions that increases in revenue and attendance are difficult with extra week.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #119 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ticket hikes, outrageous food prices, Kings Island's season pass count, Cypress is regional, fire, Bell's politics, zoning Six Flags New England, big fights, big law suit.

Cleveland man to serve a year in jail for Cedar Point ticket scam

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man used his daughter to scam more than $1,000 from people who thought they were getting tickets for charitable donations.

More serious charges brought in Valleyfair assault

Posted | Contributed by sws

Charges against one of the alleged attackers upgraded to first-degree assault as victim's injuries revealed.

Lassiter civil suit against Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom to start January 2010

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plaintiffs' attorney says they have amassed hundreds of documents in discovery.

Hong Kong Disneyland clashes with government over financing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney may have to resort to commercial financing instead of government, which will be more expensive for the park.

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