News Archive - June 2010

Six die in simulator accident in China

Posted | Contributed by Jerry

Report says cabin came loose and hit other cabins.

Century-old carousel is "heart and soul" of Casino Pier

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Historic ride got its start at other parks.

EarthQuest Adventures theme park coming to Houston area

Posted | Contributed by Josh2112

The ecologically friendly park is expected to open in 2013.

Carowinds announces Coaster Stock 2010 (updated)

Posted | Contributed by BrynHough

Coaster Stock returns in 2010 on July 24th.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #183 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Remembering Will, Iger on Marvel, King Kong breath, Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Falfas and Cedar Fair, Chang, Dipper at Great America, Demon Drop, Foursquare, Kennywood's Sky Rocket, Conneaut Lake money.

Easter egg spotting in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

You might find some familiar details in the theme park area inspired by the movies.

ACE donates $10k toward Conneaut Lake Blue Streak, needs $100k to renovate

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

American Coaster Enthusiasts donate money to renovate the ride, which has been idle since 2006.

Cedar Point 2010 photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Join Paul and Bond from Negative-G as they spend two days at the point.

Overweight Harry Potter fans turned away from Forbidden Journey

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Restraint system can't accommodate guests of exceptional size.

Kennywood's Sky Rocket roller coaster opens in just a few days

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reporter gets a few spins on the new ride.

Worker loses leg in Sonoma-Marin Fair accident

Posted | Contributed by cpubradley

Worker loses leg below the knee while near Wacky Worm kid coaster.

Six Flags Great America takes Chang off the zoning agenda

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

Local planning authority doesn't consider zoning variance for height of the ride.

Dan Koch named president of Holiday World and Splashin' Safari

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Younger brother assumes role following death of Will Koch.

CVC Capital Partners to acquire 30% stake in Merlin

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Blackstone looks to reduce its overall stake in the attraction operator.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Round up of the news coverage from this weekend's grand opening.

Six Flags cuts three executives, staff, moves to Dallas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company restructures and moves its corporate headquarters to save costs.

SEC filing gives insight to Universal Orlando pricing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Average single day ticket scored about $45 in 2009.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #182 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The CoasterBuzz Podcast takes a break from its normal schedule to pay tribute to Will Koch from Holiday World, remembering his appearances on the show.

Memphis Kiddie Park a Cleveland institution for over 50 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Grandma can still bring tickets she bought for a quarter decades ago.

Six Flags partners with Foursquare, launches contest to win season passes

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

Each park's final Foursquare "mayor" will receive a 2011 season pass.

Six Flags Great America seeks zoning variance for Chang roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by David Crane

Park will go to Gurnee officials to seek approval for a roller coaster over the village's height limit.

SEC filing confirms departure of Jack Falfas from Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Filing confirms our earlier report that the COO resigned on June 12.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter opens with celebrity gala at Universal Orlando's Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Actors from the movie attend as John Williams conducts music to fireworks.

King Kong at Universal Studios Hollywood pitched as prequel to Peter Jackson movie

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The director and his special effects guy line up the new ride with a connection to his film.

Myrtle Beach businesses and city want iconic new Ferris wheel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 175-foot wheel would anchor attractions on the beach and be used year-round.

Iger says Marvel characters could appear in theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park exclusivity is limited to Florida.

Holiday World's Will Koch dies at the age of 48

Posted | Contributed by robotfactory

Holiday World's patriarch passes at home from what is believed to be complications from diabetes.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #181 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Falfas out at Cedar Fair, the Kinzel factor, orca circle of life, Harry Potter, bored members, Coastermania live, 49ers, soccer, Disneyland, California Adventure redo, GKTW.

Breaking news: Sources tell CoasterBuzz that Jack Falfas has resigned as COO of Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While waiting for confirmation from the company, two sources indicate the long time manager and executive is leaving the company.

Fun Spot opening up mouse from former Cypress Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owners of what will be Legoland sell the ride to the popular Orlando attraction.

Elitch Gardens continues to evolved under PARC ownership

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company has invested $15 million since acquiring it three years ago.

Disney's World of Color show critical part of California Adventure's rebirth

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Disney ater and light show is estimated to cost $75 million.

Crystal Beach items auctioned off

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Nostalgia drives bids for items from the Ontario park.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter soft opening is spotty, preview show posted online by NBC

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While Universal allows some limited entry to the new area of Islands of Adventure, it's brief and unpredictable.

Disneyland turns 55, with decades of changes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park has evolved for decades, much as it was intended to by Walt Disney himself.

Santa Clara voters approve 49ers stadium plan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The NFL team will now have to raise money for construction, and the lawsuits with Great America owner Cedar Fair are unresolved.

Walter Bolliger Coastermania keynote posted on PointBuzz

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The "B" of B&M talks about his firm's history at Cedar Point's annual roller coaster enthusiast event.

London mayor says Harry Potter theme park belongs in London

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mayor says he "deeply and bitterly resents" that the attraction is in Orlando.

Cedar Fair execs grilled by unitholders at annual meeting

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Angry investors question sale attempt, executive bonuses and loss of distribution.

Cedar Fair appoints two new outside board members

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New directors have experience in private equity and attractions businesses.

Cedar Fair board re-election confirmed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No alternatives were offered.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter could be genesis for additional theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Success at Universal's Islands of Adventure could lead to additional installations around the globe.

SeaWorld Orlando orca dies giving birth

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mother dies from complications, calf is stillborn.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #180 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holiday coasting, Whacky Shack, Bell's, Six Flags on the Facebook, Kentucky Kingdom, Universal backlot, Zamperla at Luna Park, Kings Island Google, Legoland, pepper spray, Cedar Point, Comcast.

PointBuzz will cover Coastermania keynote at Cedar Point live

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

B&M engineer Walter Bolliger will speak at the annual Cedar Point enthusiast event.

Wild Waves participates in world record attempt for largest swim lesson

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park is part of a world-wide 45-minute swim lesson.

Comcast not looking to sell theme parks if acquisition of NBC-Universal succesful

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

COO says parks and other components make for a well rounded media company.

Cedar Point's Shoot The Rapids still not open

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New water ride at the Sandusky amusement park misses the first three weekends of the season.

Companies push for default ruling against Freestyle Music Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A number of vendors are asking a federal court to rule against the park for not responding to several suits, requiring it to pay damages.

Luna Park gets rave reviews, stabbing reminds of Coney's dark side

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Huge crowds, inexperienced staff and an assault outside the park result in mix of reviews.

IAAPA spends $190,000 on lobbying efforts in first quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Health care and safety issues at the top of the list.

Help Give Kids The World win a $250,000 grant from Pepsi

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Our favorite charity stands to win big and make necessary repairs to the village with your help!

Luna Park opens to huge crowds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New amusement park at New York's Coney Island attracts a big holiday crowd.

Wagoner County calls off election for Bell's Amusement Park sales tax issue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials say the measure needs "more study."

Autistic boy attacked by teens at Idlewild

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Adults looked on as the attack took place.

Pepper spray used on teens at all-ages show at Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

About 15 people involved in police action at the park.

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