News Archive - April 2009

Hong Kong to sit down with Disney execs over Hong Kong Disneyland expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sources indicate government may be willing to reduce its stake in the park.

Florida legislature votes to keep theme park blueprints confidential

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials cite terrorism prevention as justification for sealed records.

Chicago Museum of Science and Industry opens Harry Potter exhibit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Museum officials hope to boost attendance despite difficult economy.

Flu case could impact attendance of Orlando theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Area hospital says they sent a lab sample to the CDC from someone exhibiting symptoms of swine flu.

Serpent finally opens at Kokomo's in Michigan

Posted | Contributed by 0g

Relocated roller coaster opens at Saginaw FEC after many delays.

Six Flags closes indoor park facilities in Mexico

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Restaurants and show venues closed out of concern for swine flu outbreak.

PointBuzz posts spring preview, Magnum photos

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Point will celebrate Magnum's 20th anniversary this year.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #138 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Making babies, Magnum at 20, Six Flags trading, Disney museum, Cedar Fair distribution and land sale, Universal attendance, Alton neighbors, Big Dipper, Freestyle rides, New Orleans.

Cedar Fair has conditional offer on Wonderland property

Posted | Contributed by PCWCoasterBoy

Health care foundation will ask the city council next week for $80 million to buy a property for the purpose of building the city's first hospital next to Canada's Wonderland.

New Orleans wants to revive buyout deal with Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags says it's no longer in a position to make a buyout offer as it did in 2006.

Shapiro says Six Flags well positioned for economy, pushing debt for equity swap

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags CEO tells <i>LA Times</i> that the business itself is in the best shape every aside from inherited debt issues.

Universal Studios Florida coaster debut slips, more details announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park simply says the new ride will open this summer instead of spring.

Freestyle announces kids area with four new rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New rides purchased from Zamperla will occupy new area of park.

Pittsburgh area man organizes rally for Geauga Lake's Big Dipper

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Organizer hopes to raise awareness over the uncertain fate of the ride.

New Orleans plans to sue Six Flags over closed amusement park

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Company has not operated Six Flags New Orleans since the damage sustained from Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

New wheels cause rumble on Alton Towers' Nemesis, complaints roll in

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Replacement wheels added as part of winter maintenance lead to louder ride.

Universal Orlando takes 20% attendance hit in first quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Shift of the Easter holiday between quarters is partially to blame.

Cedar Fair declares quarterly distribution at previously stated 25 cents

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Distribution represents the annualized rate of one dollar per unit, as announced in March.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #137 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Boat, Adventureland, Diamondback at Kings Island, HD video, Six Flags bonuses, Google street view, bankruptcy ripples, Coney Island drama, "staycations," shoddy research, used cars, Orlando up, Disk-O.

Walt Disney museum planned for San Francisco Bay area

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney family members and company work to open a $110 million museum dedicated to the life of the company's founder.

Lolly Swing topples over at Puyallup Spring Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investigators are trying to find the cause of the accident, which sent six people to the hospital.

Six Flags trades on OTC using ticker symbol SIXF

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.

Busch: TEA/ERA attendance report isn't even close

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Busch Entertainment maintains that the numbers are off by a full 10%.

CoasterBuzz posts high definition video of Kings Island's Diamondback

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new roller coaster opens today at the park near Cincinnati.

Waldameer preps its Mega Disk-O

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Zamperla ride will open for the 2009 season at the Pennsylvania park.

Themed Entertainment Association and Economics Research Associates post attendance estimates

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney overall comes out flat, while some regional parks make modest gains.

Six Flags offers to swap debt for equity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Existing stock holders would be left with a 5% stake in the company.

Report says attendance to Orlando theme parks stalled in 2008

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney was flat, while Universal and SeaWorld saw slight declines.

Six Flags exercises option to delay April interest payment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says it's evaluating its restructuring options.

Six Flags CEO may get $3 million restructuring bonus

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Regulatory finding indicates that Mark Shapiro and other senior managers may be awarded bonuses for successful restructuring, in or out of bankruptcy court.

Conneaut Lake Park to reopen after being closed two years

Posted | Contributed by Brian Chupka

A debt-ridden amusement park in northwestern Pennsylvania will reopen on Memorial Day weekend, however its Blue Streak roller coaster will not.

KIExtreme.com adds more historical photos from 1975

Posted | Contributed by pkidelirium

Photos showcase a number of rare views of the park in its fourth season.

Holiday and discounts bring crowds to Orlando's theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Experts say it isn't clear if the crowds indicate a turning point in the recession.

Disney cuts 1,900 jobs at US theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cuts included 1,400 jobs in Orlando.

Universal Orlando faces cash crunch next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Debt repayment and a contract issue with Spielberg could cause problems.

Six Flags Magic Mountain boss optimistic for new attractions despite company finances

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

De-listing from the NYSE will have zero impact on guest experience and future attractions, general manager says.

Virginia parks expect to thrive despite tough economy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dominion GM says opening weekend attendance up 20% over last year.

Six Flags delisted from New York Stock Exchange

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company said Thursday that it fails to meet the listing criteria.

Fire guts building at Joyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Old buildings and low security make structures at the park a target for fire.

Thor brings in side show and rides to Coney Island site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer still at odds with Bloomberg administration.

Hard Rock Park renamed to Freestyle Music Park

Posted | Contributed by KEVINM80

New owners fail to secure contract with Hard Rock International.

Demolition begins at former Chippewa Lake Amusement Park

Posted | Contributed by Pack Rat 24

Demolition crews begin dismantling abandoned rides at park to make room for redevelopment.

New Hard Rock Park owners ditch the name

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New name announcement coming within a week.

New York City trying to buy 10 acre Coney Island property from Thor Equities

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Offer is about half of what Thor was originally looking for.

Ghost Town bankruptcy hurts small businesses who did work for park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lack of payment creates hardship and cash flow problems for local businesses.

Kings Island creates a six-bus Diamondback to promote new coaster

Posted | Contributed by BoddaH1994

Head to tale, the "snake" of buses is over 200 feet long.

Universal Studios Hollywood and CityWalk getting the Google Street View treatment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A specially equipped bicycle will record images from around the park for inclusion on the popular Google Maps feature.

UPDATED: President Obama announces bailout plan for Charmland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<del>The park insists that it's the economy.</del>

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