News Archive - October 2009

Sources say Beijing has approved Disney project for Shanghai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Media reports say the new park is a $3.6 billion project.

Busch sale may open doors for smaller businesses

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Less rigid corporate structure likely to offer more favorable terms with small and local vendors.

Southern Star misses deadline for bond commission meeting to finance New Orleans park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company was a no-show at the state meeting and did not pay the $500,000 required to demonstrate a good faith effort to move forward with the project.

Illinois officials in talks with Legoland for down state park

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Report says the company is negotiating tax breaks as an incentive to build there.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #162 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mo' money, Kiddieland rides, Freestyle lawsuits, Unispielberg, Disneyland with youngin's, costume mayhem, 2003 events, Demon Drop on the move, units, alcohol.

Blackstone planning IPO for Merlin

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company hopes to raise $3.26 billion USD in the offering.

Legoland California to pitch hotel proposal to city

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Decor will feature Lego theme if Carlsbad City Council approves the project.

Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution at a $0.25 per unit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annualized distribution of a dollar per unit is maintained.

Zamperla files the 17th suit against Freestyle owners

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Suit claims that Freestyle still owes them $100,000 for new rides installed this year.

PointBuzz posts Demon Drop retrospect feature

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Includes original PR photos from 1983, newspaper clippings, a TV spot, as well as a behind-the-scenes photo feature.

Spielberg consulting contract with Universal extended eight years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Famous director will continue to collect 2% of gate from Florida and Japanese parks.

Universal announces attraction lineup for Singapore park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Announcement says the park will be home to the world's tallest dueling coaster.

Family booted from Busch Gardens Tampa for costumed kid

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says they have a strict policy against costumes.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #161 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Playland, Disneyland executive shuffle, left coast, Halloween stuff, Raytheon at Epcot, Universal ownership, SOB trial, street views, contacting the dead.

Kings Island settles Wright Son of Beast injury case

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Court will not proceed to a punitive damage phase.

Universal attendance and profit down in third quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

GE says they expected the decline given the economic environment.

Freestyle Music Park says it has lined up additional investors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New investors are from Florida and Ohio, owners say. Lawsuits and liens still in play against the park.

Kiddieland rides and carousel going to auction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Norton Auctioneers will auction off the rides on November 24.

Blackstone CEO sees big returns in roller coasters with Busch acquisition

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Stephen Schwarzman believes parks are well positioned at the economy improves.

Thorpe Park allegedly suspends six workers for contacting the dead

Posted | Contributed by Cropsey

<i>The Sun</i> says an exorcist was called in to investigate paranormal activity.

Kings Island attorney says woman suffered hip injury at work, not on Son of Beast

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lawyer makes statement that the plaintiff is "exaggerating."

Google has Street View for Legoland California and Santa Monica pier, suggest more

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company is taking suggestions for places to take its tricycle camera rig for their mapping Street View feature.

The sights and sounds of the 2009 Fall Affair at Holiday World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A look at one of enthusiasts' favorite park the day of the 2009 CoasterBuzz Club Fall Affair, including the epic rain ending.

Kings Island Son of Beast injury lawsuit goes to trial Thursday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A second suit is scheduled to begin in November, though they are in negotiations to settle.

Vivendi considers selling its stake in NBC Universal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sale could clear the way for Comcast to gain a majority stake in the media and theme park company.

Epcot opens ride designing attraction with Raytheon

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sponsoring company encourages math and creative thinking, in part to plant the engineering seed for a shrinking pool of applicants.

Disney Stores will get a theme park-like makeover

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Interactive experience influenced by Apple's Steve Jobs.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #160 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Blackstone and Busch, Disneyland exec shuffle, hand stampin' morons, Libertyland and carousels, Phantom of the Opera, Disney and Segway, New Orleans out, PPP.

Universal Studios Hollywood challenges Knott's Berry Farm for Halloween

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal ups its game to take on the park that virtually invented the Halloween theme park event.

COO of Disneyland Paris named president for Disneyland Resort

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

George Kalogridis will take over the California post.

Low Playland attendance sparks debate about funding the park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials debate how the park should be operated, even though it doesn't currently require tax funds.

Bankruptcy court OK's Six Flags New Orleans settlement deal

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Company will pay $3 million plus some Katrina insurance proceeds over a certain amount.

Walt Disney World wins dismissal of Segway disability suit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Judge says Segway prohibition does not preclude the disabled from visiting the parks.

Phantom of the Opera sequel will take place at Coney Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Music of the night will become music of the midway in popular musical.

The Great Escape pictures added to Negative-G.com

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Check out The Comet, Steamin' Demon, Boomerang, Canyon Blaster and the rest of The Great Escape.

Libertyland carousel carefully stripped down for storage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City says security detail covering defunct ride was cost prohibitive.

Blackstone acquires Busch Entertainment for as much as $2.7 billion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says it will retain management and operate it as a stand-alone investment.

Former Astroland owner says she'll bid for place in redeveloped Coney Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Carol Albert says she'll bid to return to the famous site.

Duo busted for selling counterfeit hand stamps at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Police seized the stamps and ink, with $200 cash.

Disneyland Resort president retires

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ed Grier steps down after 28 years with the company.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #159 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags Great America and Cedar Point Halloween, Georgia flooding, Kiddieland, Disney blog, Busch sale coming, tickets for charity work, reorg, Jacko rides, Comcast and NBC Universal.

Busch Entertainment likely to sell to Blackstone for $3 billion

Posted | Contributed by ridemcoaster

Media reports indicated Anheuser-Busch InBev is likely to announce a deal for the sale this week.

Comcast reportedly making bid for NBC Universal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Future for the theme parks may be uncertain if the transaction really happens.

Freestyle Music Park gets sued by vendors for non-payment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A band and supply company line up in court.

Jackson's Neverland rides find new homes across the country

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some rides are now doing the carnival and fair circuit.

Six Flags shareholders propose another reorganization plan

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Plan would repay all debts in a term as long as 84 years.

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