News Archive - November 2009

Six Flags Great America acquires roller coaster in Kiddieland auction

Posted | Contributed by stevesteve8383

Carousel sold to local business for $355,000.

Chicago Kiddieland opens one last time for auction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Auctioneer says the carousel is worth $1 million.

Location for Shanghai Disneyland announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Relocated locals may not benefit much from the project.

OSHA fines Universal Orlando for Dueling Dragons accident

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Park must also install fences in low zones at the Islands of Adventure ride, after employee was struck in July.

Kings Island and Mason go to war over admission and parking taxes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park begins PR effort to thwart the new taxes that will cause admission and parking to increase.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #164 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The drive, Kings Island round up, former Six Flags execs, River Blast, Wildebeest on NatGeo, Timberliners on Voyage, Southern Star Nickless, Comcastic Universal, Coney, apps, lawsuits, taxes, SOB, Texas Giant, IAAPA.

IAAPA attendance in Las Vegas only slightly below Orlando last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Industry trade show and conference returns to Orlando next year.

Kings Island death ruled natural from heart condition

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man riding Firehawk returned motionless, and coroner says cause of death was a heart condition.

Wild West World Etheredge case needs new lead attorney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Top man in the defense says he's stepping back for health reasons.

Disney CFO and parks chief swap roles

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CFO Tom Staggs, 49, will become chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Jay Rasulo, 53, the current parks chairman, will assume the part of CFO.

IAAPA begins in Las Vegas with around 25,000 attendees

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Big rides, new technology, and selling more tickets in today's economic times are just three elements of interest at IAAPA Attractions Expo in Las Vegas today through Nov. 20.

Cedar Fair units tank after announcement to drop distribution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Units tumble nearly 30%.

Dreamland gets £3.7 million grant to help rebuild Scenic Railway

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coaster was partially destroyed in a fire.

Disney shares up on strong 4Q results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park attendance and margins were better than expected.

Southern Star wants to buy former Six Flags New Orleans property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Development official calls Southern Star's move a "pipe dream."

Busch Entertainment sale to close December 1

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Original estimate put closing in first half of next year.

Vekoma introduces four-across seating

Posted | Contributed by StLCPfan

Texas Giant renovation begins

Posted | Contributed by Josh2112

The $10 million rehab will include replacement and use of much of the structure.

Son of Beast at Kings Island still has uncertain future

Posted | Contributed by ideame

After injuries and lawsuits, it's not clear if the ride will ever reopen.

Beech Bend announces water park and ride expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Water park will include new wave pool, new Zamperla ride will grace the midway.

Mason proposes admission tax for Kings Island other attractions

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDaddy

New tax would raise admission by 3% and parking by 5%.

Kalahari sued for drowning of 3-year-old in August

Posted | Contributed by Juggalotus

Family seeks at least $75,000.

Moody's says Busch Entertainment attendance will be down 7%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New company will take on about $1.5 billion of debt.

Schlitterbahn launches iPhone app and new mobile site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Schlitterbahn is offering a new complimentary iPhone App loaded with interactive features including a friend and family finder.

New York City to buy 7 acres in Coney Island

Posted | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy

City will pick up the land for $95.6 million.

Comcast and GE agree on valuation for NBC Universal

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Deal may be one step closer to reality.

Nickelodeon withdraws license from Southern Star project in New Orleans

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Nickelodeon has terminated its licensing agreement with Southern Star Amusement.

Holiday World's Wildebeest will be featured in Natural Geographic show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New powered water slide ride will be the focus of an episode of World’s Toughest Fixes.

New Jersey parks have no major injuries this season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

For the first time in more than a decade, the state avoids any major harm.

Theme parks crucial for tourism in Korea

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials look at Hong Kong's Ocean Park for an example of how to succeed in Asia.

Shanghai Disney park will displace local residents and farmers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Residents worry they won't be able to afford to live elsewhere, government has not said what they will pay for land.

Disney's Hong Kong rival exploring franchise opportunities

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ocean Park approached about new parks in Asia and Middle East.

Silver Dollar City announces Tom and Huck's River Blast

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park launches Web site for "America's biggest water battle."

Central Florida theme parks confront flu worries

Posted | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy

For many Americans, the fear of swine flu has made everyday acts like going to work, going to school or getting on a plane feel fraught with danger. Now, even Mickey Mouse is being looked at with suspicion.

Burke, Story lead investment in Nashville Shores water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Six Flags exec re-enter the business with plans to improve the property.

Disney says China has approved plans for Shanghai park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says it plans to build a Magic Kingdom like park tailored to local tastes and customs.

Cedar Fair takes hit through three quarters, will suspend distribution in 2010

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will instead direct the money toward long-term debt.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #163 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Slow news, last weekends, radio gaga, Legoland, baby showers, driving cross-country, Southern Star fail, Busch and vendors, Shanghai Disney, Halloween Mountain.

Six Flags revenue down 7%, attendance down about 1%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company sees drop in revenue and per capita spending but sees only a slight loss of attendance.

Islands of Adventure picks kid daily for conductor role in Seuss Landing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lucky child gets to dress up in costume and lead the trolley ride.

Georgia Aquarium loses beluga whale

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Animal was relocated to Seaworld San Antonio during construction, but cause of death is unknown.

Wichita man wants to invest in Joyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local wants to invest in and repurpose part of the park, which has been closed for three years.

Six Flags VP of international projects, former Texas GM, dies at age 59

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Steve Calloway was the top man at Six Flags Over Texas for 11 years.

Six Flags St. Louis Fright Fest 2009 pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Get spooked, scared with Paul and Bond as they do Six Flags St. Louis' 2009 Halloween event.

News archive

Loading...