News Archive - June 2009

Kings Dominion construction ramps up for new roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park rep says Internet sources "fairly accurate" regarding the type of coaster.

Merlin confirms Central Florida is in the running for second US Legoland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Possible locations vary from Winter Haven to Kissimee.

The Pirates League opens at Magic Kingdom for makeover experience

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Less girlie than Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, attraction will have broader appeal that includes adults.

Hong Kong Disneyland confirms government deal, announces expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will add around 30 new attractions.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #146 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fall Affair, Disney museum, genetic filth, Son of Beast, Iraqiland, Busch Sesame Street, Six Flags and Chrysler, Epcot and GM, History, PETA, HHN, Legoland, iPhone apps.

Renovated Hall of Presidents previewed by passholders at Magic Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attraction features new president Obama and film narrated by Morgan Freeman.

Kings Dominion general manager profiled by Richmond newspaper

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pat Jones started seasonally at the park and eventually because a vice president in the Paramount Parks era, getting GM promotion from Cedar Fair.

Beech Bend's Sea Dragon came from Neverland, attracts Michael Jackson fans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park acquired the ride from Jackson's ranch at auction last year.

Opening date for new coaster at Universal Studios Florida is still unknown

Posted | Contributed by Amnesiac

Park officials still quote "summer" opening, but will not offer a specific day.

Companies like Cedar Fair deal with Twitter imposters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Marketing company takes name, offers services, while legal experts ponder cybersquatting law's applicability.

San Antonio paper says parks not reporting accidents

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local paper says serious accidents went unreported, while state inconsistently enforces reporting law.

More theme park iPhone apps appear in app store

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Applications designed to aid guests of Disney World and Universal.

Legoland has competition to hire more master builders

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New employees will help build models for new Malaysia park.

Universal Orlando adds Saw franchise to Halloween Horror Nights

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Characters from <i>Saw</i>, <i>Chucky</i> and <i>Wolfman</i> will headline this year's annual Halloween event.

Lakeside Cyclone closed without target for reopening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says it ran out of time to try to recondition the coaster in time for its 70th anniversary.

PETA wants feds to investigate dolphin death at Discovery Cove

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Animal rights group wants to know if dolphin was properly cared for.

Source says Disney has reached deal for Hong Kong expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Government official says deal is worth HK$7 billion ($903.3 million USD), of which HK$4 billion would be used to expand.

GM Test Track sponsorship still up in the air

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sources tell the <i>Orlando Sentinel</i> that a contract extension may have been signed before June 1.

Six Flags extends marketing agreement with Chrysler in 13 parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Official vehicle status and interactive displays a part of the deal.

State report says woman suffered a burst blood vessel in her brain after SOB ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ohio Department of Agriculture conducting investigation into incident at Kings Island.

Busch Gardens Tampa to build a Sesame Street area

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Similar to the one found in Willimasburg, the area will feature a small coaster.

US Military helps Iraqis restore amusement park in Baghdad

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Americans contribute to fixing the electricity and water pumps while Iraqi workers were removing garbage and cleaning the lake as part of the first phase.

Son of Beast closed for investigation

Posted | Contributed by Pagoda Gift Shop

Woman claims to have suffered a head injury while riding on May 31st.

42 Hospitalized after inhaling toxic fumes at Holiday World

Posted | Contributed by metallik

Pump failure in Splashin' Safari water park releases excess chemicals.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #145 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Club pricing, trip reports, Six Flags bankruptcy, Starlight Experience, technology, angry family, more tech, discounts, Cedar Fair Ohio strategy, clock tower, lost kid, Orlando blacklisted.

Walt Disney museum on target for October opening in San Francisco

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Museum will explore the company founder's life, under the direction of his family.

Freestyle working to establish partnerships, has cash to survive economy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park officials say they're working to partner with businesses that bring tourists to the area.

Orlando officials think city is on a federal no-gathering list

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tourism officials see the area losing out on government backed meetings and gatherings, perhaps because the city is too fun.

Six Flags marketing: We're still open

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company expected to up its marketing budget to get the word out that its bankruptcy doesn't close the parks.

Universal Studios Hollywood reopens Courthouse Square

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fire destroyed the backlot location last year that served as a part of tram studio tour.

Chessington accused of letting four-year-old wander out of park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mother says son walked out the exit of Chessington World of Adventures while she had her back turned.

NYC planning commission approves rezoning for Coney Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials say new zoning will preserve amusements and bring in 4,500 new apartments.

Parks offer discounts and free stuff to keep guests coming

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Discounting and options like free food or rooms are everywhere this year to keep customers coming in down economy.

Paralyzed marine denied free entrance to Michigan's Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Dave C

Family argued his condition and status as a veteran entitled him to free admission.

Shapiro assures employees that jobs and benefits are safe

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Letter to employees says the bankruptcy offers start of "revival" for the company.

Six Flags seeks $750 million credit facility

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Statement made in latest regulatory filing following bankruptcy announcement.

Six Flags bankruptcy won't delay Dubai project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer is not clear about the company's continues involvement in the project.

PointBuzz posts high definition video feature on Cedar Point's Starlight Experience

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Feature has video of the show and the theatrical technology that drives it.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #144 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lassiter positive, Beech Bend, moron crime, Geauga Lake's all wet, 'copter crash, iPhone app, Starlight Experience, Congo River at Schlitterbahn, Six Flags Chapter 11, Dominion building, passports.

Shapiro: "This is not a liquidation"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags CEO upbeat about the company's future as they head into bankruptcy proceedings.

Six Flags files for Chapter 11

Posted | Contributed by stevesteve8383

Company shouldering more than $2 billion in debt with payments due, will convert $1.8 billion to equity.

Schlitterbahn's new ride like a jungle adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Congo River opens at the New Braunfels water park.

PointBuzz posts photos from Starlight Experience

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Photos feature highlights from Cedar Point's new light show.

Tired of long lines at Magic Kingdom? Now, there's an app for that

Posted | Contributed by jshorerzd

iPhone app for wait times developed by laid-off worker from ad agency.

Pilot crash lands helicopter in Dreamworld parking lot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Aircraft apparently lost power when the pilot decided to put it down in parking lot.

Geauga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom lives on

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Water park opens for its second season without the amusement park.

Dorney worker arrested for stealing game money

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Authorities say the worker tried to take $52 in her sock.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #143 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coastermania, enthusiast entitlement, Toomer, FastPass, Fanboys, Playboy, the 49ers, Segways, Gravitycast, slow days, Starlight Experience.

Kaitlyn Lasitter's story chronicled in hospital's magazine

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride accident victim now has full use of one of her severed feet, and a prosthesis for the other.

Beech Bend owes longevity to almighty dime

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park owner was known for buying everything with cash and voiding credit.

Former Astroland owners donate star to Smithsonian

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Eight-foot lighted star will be featured in the museum's new Air and Space facility, opening in 2011.

The Gravity Group posts POV video of China's first wooden coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Twists and turns of the new ride captured on video and posted to YouTube.

Hearing considers settlement that would continue ban on Segways in Disney parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disability rights activists argue to federal judge that ban on Segways in parks is unfair.

Wild West World investor disputes fraud charges against Etheredge

Posted | Contributed by du8die

"Victim" says that he loaned money to a "brother in need."

Cedar Fair wants Santa Clara to delay or reject 49ers deal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Great America's owners said the plan didn't address their concerns about parking and other potential financial losses.

Mom not pleased with Playboy bunny logo poster as amusement prize

Posted | Contributed by Junior

Portland mother says her son came home with the poster from a school field trip.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #142 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Length, GCI love, Terminator, Six Flags turn around, Obamabot, Disney promo, Waldameer v. Conneaut, Freestyle v. Hard Rock Park, dreadlocks, new coaster events.

Disney adds time shares despite recession

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company assumes risk opening new properties as sales fall.

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