News Archive - February 2009

Sesame Street project coming together at Busch Gardens Europe

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park invites media on a construction tour of the new area.

Jungle Cruise skippers will cross the Pacific to spiel in Tokyo

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Skippers from around the world competed to make the trip and share their skills.

Dubai Formula One theme park project on hold

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tight credit markets delay the project, which is already 50 percent complete.

In-flight box office company to sell tickets for "major theme park" operator

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Press release does not indicate which chain will have their tickets sold from airplane seat backs.

Free rides on Speed in Vegas, if you can eat The Bomb

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Price of admission is consumption of a six-pound burrito at NASCAR Cafe.

Kennywood's Rosemeyer to lose PR job

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

After 22 years, the longtime PR director's job will be phased out.

Star Trek: The Experience will see new life in downtown Las Vegas

Posted | Contributed by Morté615

Contract will boldly go where downtown, where Star Trek has not gone before.

Licensing authority finally grants alcohol permit for Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Park could possibly start selling beer in a few weeks after a year-long struggle.

Kennywood to expand sponsorships

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Park says they're exploring options, but don't plan to randomly post signs everywhere.

Diamondback auction will attract big money for charity at Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

High bid is $2,600 so far for the first ride, and the total is over $30,000, to benefit charity A Kid Again.

Ubisoft picks up publishing rights for Six Flags game from defunct publisher

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mini-game title for the Wii will be released in North America on March 10.

Cypress Gardens will reopen with new partner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bill Sims worked with the founder of the park.

Oprah calls Holiday World "Wacky"

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

Will says: "Come to think of it, it is a little wacky for a theme park to play Jingle Bells in the middle of July!"

Discount deals biggest seen in years in Orlando and other parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Down economy is a big opportunity to save at parks.

Tennessee begins ride inspection program

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Law passed after death at FEC in 2004.

Coasterimage.com adds Magic Kingdom photos and videos

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

155 Photos of the park and two HD videos added.

Orlando parks spend more on lobbying state in 2008

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Companies say it's a necessary expense for the amount of business conducted in Florida.

Disney cuts theme park jobs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reorganization and elimination of redundant roles a priority for the company.

New Hard Rock Park owner wants to keep brand

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

One of the new owners' company previously worked to grow Hard Rock's restaurant chain.

Judge approves sale of Hard Rock Park for $25 million

Posted | Contributed by T Van

Judge rejects objection from new bidder, buyer wants to keep Hard Rock license, if possible.

Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark reopening after Ike clean-up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park opening in time for spring break on March 14th.

City, developer, public interest groups all clash on Coney Island development

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mayor's plan criticized as not being bold enough.

Lapland holiday "theme park" disaster continues with angry customers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Proprietor of the poorly executed Christmas park in the UK says the money is gone.

Third party wants Hard Rock action, Hard Rock International wants brand pulled

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Restaurant and casino operator is willing to negotiate new license, but otherwise objects to lease of memorabilia being transferred.

SFNEOnline posts off-season photo update

Posted | Contributed by SFNEOnline

Photos from Six Flags New England taken at the ACE Nor'easter event.

KIExtreme.com adds historical photos of Kings Island from 70's and early 90's

Posted | Contributed by pkidelirium

Photos show the park over a 20-year period from 1973 to 1993.

Hagrid's Hut found in building permits at Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Feature for Harry Potter area outed by fans.

Potential buyers plan Hard Rock Park overhaul

Posted | Contributed by T Van

Buyers on a race to place the winning bid and reopen a reimagined park in May.

British teenager sues Disney after disabling heart attack on Tower of Terror

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit claims that Disney did not adequately warn of risks or provide adequate safety restraints.

Second group has eyes on Hard Rock Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Meanwhile, PR firm representing FPI, the first group, says they've retained a "world class" park operator.

Cedar Fair flirts with $1 billion in revenue for 2008

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance up 3%, per cap spending down 1%.

Buyer found for Hard Rock Park

Posted | Contributed by redman822

New company willing to pay $25 million for the shuttered park.

Universal Orlando offering buy three, get two hotel and ticket offer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Deals good for nearby and on-site hotels.

Expoland closes permanently due to lack of financial backing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park unable to overcome the reputation of the park after a fatal accident in 2007.

SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens on tour: Boston

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tour is part of an extended marketing effort for the Busch properties.

Spielberg still gets 2% of receipts from Universal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dreamworks distribution with Disney doesn't change creative arrangement with the director.

Parques Reunidos lets go of 10 at Pittsburgh area parks

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

Move made in part to consolidate staff at the corporate level.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #133 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lord Gonchar does the big Disney deal, aqua, Universal Orlando ads, anniversaries, longer school years, seasonal jobs, Disney attendance, Busch sale soon, Small World.

Cypress Gardens planning for March opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owners promise to get back to basics that made park an early success.

Not everyone happy with Small World rehab at Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fans argue that use of characters trashes the message of the ride.

New Legoland California manager sees bright future for the attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Aquarium attraction boosts attendance, hotel plans are in the works.

New Jersey resident a rep for Zamperla and state carnival safety board

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lucy Murphy works with US customers of the ride manufacturer as well as monitor safety in the Garden State.

Six Flags Great Adventure celebrates 35 years with refurbishment of Big Wheel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classic ride is getting a face lift for the coming season.

Michigan pulls Grayling park deal off the table

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer could not secure financing, state ready to move on.

Owners can't find operator for Wild West World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Time is running out to open the park for this summer.

Locals lose battle against Sydney's Luna Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Residents complained about screams and quality of life near park and asked for rides to be moved.

InBev asking for Busch park vendors to accept net 120 payment terms

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Previous terms were 30 days, but new owners want to policy consistent with "multinational" company.

"Small World" reopens at Disneyland this Friday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Changes include musical enhancements, Disney/Pixar characters and a "Spirit of America" scene.

Recession plays factor as Universal Orlando trims offerings

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Fear Factor show will not return until spring.

Theme park designers have Hollywood connections

Posted | Contributed by gamndbndr

Theme parks get their designs from the same craftspeople who design Hollywood's movie environments.

Busch Entertainment shelves plans for Dubai parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company and its state-run partner suggest tough financial times.

Camelot goes into receivership, looking for buyer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park is unlikely to reopen this summer.

Disney theme park attendance down 5%, company beat up on weak DVD sales

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Spending at parks in the last part of 2008 was flat and spending at the company’s resort hotels was up modestly. Attendance dropped just 5 percent.

Universal Studios Hollywood to reopen backlot by summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sets destroyed by fire last year are being rebuilt, including the brownstone row and <i>Back to The Future</i> square.

Tourist attractions offering deep discounts

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Georgia Aquarium, Hersheypark lining up discounts in tough economy.

Kings Dominion reports surge in applications

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park's 3,000 seasonal jobs in demand as

Grayling, Michigan amusement park project likely dead

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Approaching deadline indicates developer doesn't have money to proceed with project.

Ohio governor proposes longer school year, adding a month

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Families and seasonal businesses like Cedar Point worry about the impact a shorter summer would have.

Hard Rock Park buyer pulled out hours before signing

Posted | Contributed by T Van

Potential buyer said that lenders for the park objected to the deal.

CoasterBuzz at nine years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The "Portal to the Thrill" made its debut nine years ago. Check out screenshots from the past!

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