News Archive - March 2010

Freestyle still looking for investors to open

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Debt and a lack of cash get in the way of operation.

Springtime in the Park kicks off season at Hersheypark

Posted | Contributed by ParkerP

Winter rehabilitations detailed as park prepares for Spring opening on April 2.

Attorney says Freestyle Music theme park will not open this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Financially troubled descendent of Hard Rock Park still has uncertain future.

Ringling Bros. circus coming to Coney Island this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A dedicated big top will entertain visitors throughout the 2010 summer.

Undercover Boss with Herschend's Manby reviewed by EW

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CEO goes to the front lines of his attractions on CBS reality show.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #173 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair meeting, SeaWorld video release, Universal Singapore, Harry Potter, WDW transportation accidents, reality TV, Alton Towers 13, IAAPA lobby, Lo-Q, baby heights.

Darien Lake eyes $7 millinon expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New water rides will be installed by late May.

Town considers closing road for Lake Compounce expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Town was counting on state grant to help relocate the road.

Lo-Q renews contracts with five parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Battlestar Galactica shut down at Universal Studios Singapore

Posted | Contributed by Goliath Freak

While the park just opened, they describe the problem only as a "glitch."

IAAPA spent $190,000 on lobbying efforts in Q4

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The industry organization only lobbied in the last three months of the year.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter set to open June 18

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New section at Universal's Islands of Adventure will feature Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride.

Thirteen roller coaster debuts at Alton Towers with vertically dropping track

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Replacement for the park's classic Corkscrew offers unique element.

Herschend CEO goes goes to front lines in CBS reality TV show

Posted | Contributed by CPLady

Joel Manby puts on a disguise and does low-level jobs at the theme parks he runs.

Florida approves use of protected land at Legoland site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A portion of the former Cypress Gardens will be used for the "Miniland" attraction.

Disney bus rear-ends tour bus at Epcot plaza, driver seriously injured

Posted | Contributed by DaveStroem

Eight people transported to hospitals.

Disney denies fault in WDW monorail pilot death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Documents filed with court in pending civil suit by mother of victim.

Settlement reached in Six Flags bankruptcy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Case is one step closer to moving the company out of Chapter 11.

Castles and Coasters robbed at gunpoint

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Alleged robber was not found.

Universal Orlando attendance down 12% in 2009

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance slide was only 4% in the last quarter of the year.

A first look at Universal Studios Singapore

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Battlestar Galactica and Mummy coasters highlight the ride collection of the new park.

Q Investments to Cedar Fair: Not interested in a higher offer from Apollo

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Responding to rumors that Apollo was looking for additional financing to make a better offer, Q says it will continue to oppose the deal.

Cyclone will open this summer, Astroland unlikely

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the iconic roller coaster will continue to operate, Carol Albert's park is likely gone for good.

Analyzing the mechanics and implications of Cedar Fair's delay to vote

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>NY Times</i> blogger looks at Delaware law and possible outcomes of the delay.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #172 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parenthood, NBC-U, Cedar Fair deal update, blocking video from SeaWorld, Rock Band, relocation, Texas Giant, cashier theft, Six Flags trial, Disney annual passes, Kiddieland save, volunteering.

Court grants injunction against releasing SeaWorld video of death of trainer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A hearing next week will determine if the video will be released after the investigation has concluded.

Kings Island GM: Son of Beast will not open

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

General Manager Greg Scheid says the troubled ride will remain closed when the park opens.

Cedar Fair delays unitholder meeting for Apollo deal vote

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Meeting postponed to April 8 as company solicits more votes.

Silver Dollar City marks 50th anniversary with River Blast

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New attraction is latest after decades of entertaining families.

Disney hits goal of one million volunteers in ticket offer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company offered theme park tickets in exchange for volunteer time in their communities.

Idaho House committee OK's minimum wage exemption for amusement parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Measure would align state with federal law.

Six Flags Great America readies Kiddieland's Little Dipper

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Roller coaster from the closed park will see new life in Gurnee.

Ghost Town in the Sky has until June to beat foreclosure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owners don't have the money to open this summer.

D23 will be biennial, history event will be held this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ultimate Disney geek conference will be held every other year.

Disney introduces Premier Passport ticket for bicoastal theme park access

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New pass offers access in Florida and California for $700.

Six Flags CFO takes stand in bankruptcy trial

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Financial chief says company faced a cash or liquidity crisis every year since he joined the company.

Merlin says sales are up 6.4%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says it's not in a hurry to IPO, as no major debt due until 2012.

Cedar Fair considered auction before Apollo deal

Posted | Contributed by Drew2876

Sale to Apollo lowered cost, risk, filing with SEC says.

Trial begins on Six Flags bankruptcy reorganization plan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plan favors senior secured note holders.

SeaWorld Orlando and family of victim move to block airing of attack video

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Law professor and former Florida house speaker will help the parties.

Seattle Center's closing amusement park may be replaced by Chihuly glass exhibit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fun Forest will close later this year, and officials want to replace it with a permanent exhibit of the glass artist.

Police charge Busch Gardens Tampa cashier in theft of ticket money

Posted | Contributed by ridemcoaster

Ticket worker allegedly voided cash transactions and kept the money.

Texas Giant sports steel track in $10 million upgrade

Posted | Contributed by kpjb

No wood will be used in the refurbished ride's new track.

SeaWorld trying to determine safe proximity to work with Tilikum

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some restrictions were already in place when working with the orca that killed a trainer last week.

Green Bay council votes to purchase Zippin Pippin roller coaster from Memphis for $3 million

Posted | Contributed by Dutchcoaster

Green Bay still must complete negotiations with Memphis and create a bond issue.

Rock Band show coming to Cedar Fair parks this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Show will travel between parks, with season-long shows at Cedar Point and Canada's Wonderland.

Long hair on trainers raised concern at SeaWorld

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says long hair was permitted if kept in a ponytail.

Cedar Fair sends letter to unit holders pleading for votes to approve Apollo deal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Letter offers bullet points on why the board believes it's a good deal for unit holders.

Unwinding GE from Universal Orlando after Comcast deal will be complicated

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pending acquisition of NBC Universal by the cable giant will require a great deal of decoupling.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #171 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair proxy out, Dubai less Merlin, Coney Island shiny, China wood, Darien Lake water park, the Twitter, events, Lo-Q, Kentucky vs. Flags, Ferrari and midlife crisis, Captain EO, SeaWorld accident, World of Fun lights.

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