News Archive - November 2010

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment has rough first year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Negative publicity, trainer and orca deaths and weak attraction investment lead to flat year.

Potential operators tour Darien Lake

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CNL says multiple operators likely across its different properties.

PARC says it hasn't defaulted on CNL leases

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Response comes after holding company terminated its leases with PARC, indicating the company was in default.

Central Florida theme park holiday round up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>Miami Herald</i> summarizes events at Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens.

San Diego attorney says it will get rent due from Belmont Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rent increased from $70,000 to $480,000 annually after some rent credits expired.

SeaWorld Orlando ramps up Christmas Celebration

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"Sea of Trees" a key part of seasonal attraction.

Zippin Pippin likely to cost half-million more than anticipated

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Low estimate for foundation work part of higher cost.

Universal Studios Hollywood outlines long-term plans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Master plan includes shuffling attractions, while adding and removing others.

Disney to give the former Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney a makeover

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former nightclubs will be torn down, new restaurants and retail will replace the buildings along with a new theme.

Teagan Marti's family gives press recovery update

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Girl hurt in Dells freefall accident gives thumbs up when asked if she'll walk again.

Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld Orlando stop just short of $80 admission

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks say their guest surveys continue to suggest that the parks are a good value.

Officials say they can't determine cause of fatal Dixie Landin' roller coaster accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While owner will make upgrades to the ride, no serious mechanical problems were found.

Darien Lake owner wants to terminate lease with PARC

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CNL wants "orderly termination" of lease on 18 properties, as PARC apparently defaults on payments.

IAAPA 2010: Less window shopping, more buyers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Companies say that serious buyers are turning up in larger numbers this year.

Orlando theme parks see improvement in attendance, higher per capita spending

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal Orlando sees an astonishing 36% boost in attendance following the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Universal Orlando scores four Thea awards for Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme, technical achievement and lack of churros earn Islands of Adventure recognition.

IAAPA 2010: Attendance and vendor space suggest better year for the amusement industry

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Better numbers suggest willingness to spend.

Developer makes plea with state authorities for $50 million in Kentucky Kingdom effort

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ed Hart's group wants the $50 million bond issue to get the park running by the 2012.

Disney California Adventure World of Color wins Thea Award

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new "nighttime spectacular" show is recognized by industry peers.

IAAPA 2010: Smart phone apps and mobile Web sites on industry's radar

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attraction information, games and ticket purchases all show potential with attraction operators.

IAAPA 2010: Dollywood wins Applause Award

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park is recognized at annual trade show and conference in Orlando.

IAAPA 2010: Bob Rogers, Will Koch, Don Clayton, and Daniel Burnham inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Legends of the amusement industry are honored at the annual trade show and conference in Orlando.

IAAPA returns to Orlando this week

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Trade show and conference begins at the Orange County Convention Center.

BBC reports on Ferrari World and Formula Rossa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reporter takes a spin on the world's fastest roller coaster.

Hershey sells Dutch Wonderland to Palace Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by kpjb

Parent company of Kennywood & Idlewild expands Pennsylvania presence.

Breckenridge opens new alpine coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Colorado ski resort has 2,500 feet of track on the side of a mountain.

Disney has strong year, soft quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks and resorts operating income down 8% for the quarter.

Kentucky Kingdom launches new Web site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer Ed Hart wants to engage fans directly, site shares informational video.

Michigan's Adventure has record year, will add interactive water attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Beach Party will be similar to Cedar Point's Splash Zone.

Green Bay kids autograph Zippin Pippin beam

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mayor invites area children to make their mark on the recreated roller coaster.

New Orleans says development of Six Flags site still possible, says recent video was not authorized

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Several proposals are still pending, but the city has not taken any action.

Developers offer more details for planned Orlando Thrill Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Group says the plans may include roller coasters over 400 feet tall.

Santa Clara approves zoning change for 49ers stadium

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Still no work on how the city will deal with its obligations to Cedar Fair.

Premier Rides announces new ride for indoor park in Indonesia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Launched shuttle will be installed in at Trans Studio as part of a huge mixed use development project.

Belmont owner tells San Diego council park will "go away" if city doesn't negotiate lease

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner says the bank will foreclose on Friday if the city can't make new arrangements for the seaside amusement park.

Euro Disney loss for the fiscal year narrows

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sales up 3.7% for year ending in September.

Geauga Lake carousel moving to Worlds of Fun for 2011

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Carousel has been restored for its move to Worlds of Fun.

Wild West World auction sells the last of assets

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Buyers get everything from buildings to trees for pennies on the dollar.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #196 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Kinect, Disneyland improvements in progress, Halloween stuff, felony ride operation, Ferrari World fastest roller coaster, Six Flags and Cedar Fair results, abandoned video, Holiday World.

Waldameer announces specifics of its three new rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Blog post details the new rides, in a new section of the park.

Q Funding files revised proxy for forthcoming Cedar Fair vote on removing Kinzel as chair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair's largest investor also wants a higher distribution given the current EBITDA levels.

Disney signs deal for Shanghai park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New park will be the fourth outside of the US.

Belmont Park files for bankruptcy in response to 700% rent increase

Posted | Contributed by Dutchman

Park says it has been working for two years to reach a compromise with city.

First human riders take spin on Voyage in Timberliner train

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Video from Holiday World shows the Gravitykraft train in action with actual humans.

Short film shows the continued decay of Six Flags New Orleans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Beautiful photography of the park destroyed by Hurricane Katrina posted to YouTube.

Higher ticket prices increase Six Flags quarterly revenue by 6%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company is stepping away from heavy discounting as a means to drive attendance.

Coney Island businesses lose leases

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Zamperla subsidiary says it will be refurbish buildings and seek new tenants. Business owners are angry.

Cedar Fair makes promotions with new titles

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Press release says adding "executive" to titles is part of succession planning.

Cedar Fair announces third quarter and nine-month results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance through three quarters is up 6%, per capita spending down 1%, and revenue up 4.6%, while operating costs increased.

Structure for new Cars area at Disney California Adventure topped off

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Huge rock work will serve as backdrop for a Cars themed Radiator Springs Racers ride.

Ferrari considers additional theme parks with partner from Abu Dhabi park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Italian car maker won't yet confirm locations for additional parks.

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