News Archive - December 2010

Knott's Berry Farm introduces line-cutting pass

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

The $40 Hate to Wait pass provides front-of-the-line access to several of the park's popular attractions.

CoasterBuzz launches app for Windows Phone 7

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Access the roller coaster and amusement park databases, as well as the current top 100 roller coasters, from your phone.

Disneyland and California Adventure closed for second day with massive attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks stopped selling tickets in the morning and freeway signs warned of parks being sold out.

Walt Disney World takes crowd management to a new level

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Command center can dispatch extra ride vehicles, parades and cash registers to keep people from waiting around in lines.

Freestyle Music Park lawsuits live on, expert says park may never reopen

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Most suits come from creditors and vendors who were not paid for goods and services.

Firm encourages voting for separation of CEO and chair jobs, against higher distribution for Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hedge fund Glass Lewis weighs in on the Q Funding proposals.

Q Funding files letter from Falfas' attorney indicating he did not resign from Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jerry

Cedar Fair's largest stockholder files a letter disputing board's assertion that Jack Falfas resigned from the COO position.

California Adventure changes will disrupt parades, stores and entrance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park outlines construction events that will alter the look of the park.

Holy Land park in Orlando attracts mixed impressions

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

Park features twice-daily simulated crucifixion, and is filled with 2,000 tourists.

Hong Kong theme parks finish up record year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks see gains in attendance from several countries.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #198 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Crap hunters at Bushkill, lawsuits, Six Flags/cents, Noah's Ark, Orlando weather, Disney icons, Eurofighters, Tommy Lee vs. SeaWorld, Cheetah hunting, Intimidator 305, Cedar Fair vs. Q Investments.

Cedar Fair board fires back at Q Investments in latest filing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says Q letter full of "misstatements and mischaracterizations" in SEC filing.

Kings Dominion outlines changes to Intimidator 305

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park rep John Pagel shows video from around the site, as well as around the park during its maintenance season.

Cold turtles find shelter at SeaWorld Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Animals get help from the theme park in the unusually cold weather that has chilled Florida.

Disney and Universal score waivers to offer limited health plans for part-timers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Feds allow the parks to offer low-limit health insurance plans for part-time workers.

Inside the Magic posts photos of Busch Gardens Tampa's Cheetah Hunt construction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Launched Intamin ride rises almost "over night."

Drayton Manor announces Ben 10 roller coaster and Cartoon Network theme

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Park announces tie up with Turner CN Enterprises to license Ben 10 character for new roller coaster.

Q Investments makes its case for Cedar Fair issues

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Largest investor explains why it believes unit holders should vote for separation of CEO and chairman powers, and a boost in the distribution.

Pacific Park to sell to CNL for $34 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Santa Monica Amusements owned and operated the park since it opened in 1996.

Cedar Fair encourages unit holders to vote against Q Investment proposals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Press release outlines the reasons why the board thinks these issues would be harmful to the company.

Guatemala added to ThemeParks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Tommy Lee takes on SeaWorld for orca breeding practices

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rocker famous for sex tape wants to make one of the animals, alleging something improper.

Canobie Lake Park begins construction on its Euro-Fighter roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Untamed will have a grizzly bear theme with support columns that look like trees.

Kentucky governor says Noah's Ark park will prohibit religious discrimination

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Controversial park, in line to receive tax incentives, will have to follow the law, he says.

Iconic "California" sign coming down from Disney California Adventure park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The giant letters that have stood outside of the park will be removed as part of the park's massive overhaul.

Cedar Fair sued by Q Investments for not setting special meeting

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company responds by setting meeting for January 11 in Huron, Ohio.

Disneyland Resort outperformed Walt Disney World this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Statements made to newspapers on both coasts suggest the California parks had a better year.

Some Orlando attractions close for cold weather

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Water parks close, rides delay opening in unusual cold weather.

Tax breaks for proposed Noah's Ark theme park raises concerns

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Critics say tax subsidies for the park undermine First Amendment.

Cedar Fair selects firm to aide in succession planning process

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Korn/Ferry International will wrap the process in searching for a CEO by the second quarter of 2011.

Six Flags declares 6-cent dividend

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Dividend will be paid to stockholders on record as of Dec. 20.

Belmont gets stay over rent dispute, another hearing scheduled for Feburary

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner hopeful they can work something out in bankruptcy court.

Pending lawsuits target Cedar Point and Kalahari in Sandusky

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Several pending cases against the tourist attractions seek damages from injury.

History Channel show hunts for Bushkill treasures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

TV duo bring their "Antique Archaeology" van in search of artifacts from Bushkill Park.

Abandoned Russuan-themed park in Japan a photographer's dream

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Abandoned in 2004, nature is taking back the deserted property.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #197 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ferrari World, IAAPA 2010, social media and the industry, Facebook likes, the Facebook movie, Six Flags licensing, Orlando ticket pricing, Orlando Thrill Park, SeaWorld Parks layoffs, PARC confusion, Belmont rent is too damn high, unions and wages.

No new contract yet for unions and Walt Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Core issue in dispute is wages.

SeaWorld Parks layoff round up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A compilation of reports from around the country on the jobs cut around the company.

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment drops about 350 positions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Layoffs include salaried and hourly jobs.

Six Flags drops marketing deals for popular brands

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tony Hawk and The Wiggles among the casualties.

Orlando Thrill Park proposes ride lineup

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 14-ride park hopes to open in 2013, and will include eight roller coasters.

Idlewild announces wave pool for 2011

Posted | Contributed by FlyingTurns

New 280,600 gallon wave pool will replace the park's aging traditional 1931 pool.

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