News Archive - September 2010

Wooden Warrior named for new Quassy roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park had a contest among children to name the new ride.

Disneyland's first day was a complete disaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Counterfeit tickets, broken rides and brutally hot temperatures did not impress for the park's debut.

Women file suit against Idlewild for teen peeping Tom case

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Complaint says park was negligent in not preventing the incident.

Psychology students use exposure therapy to conquer coaster-phobia

Posted | Contributed by OhioStater

Members of a psychology class at the University of Mount Union volunteered to tackle their roller coaster phobias.

Canobie Lake Park seeks approval for Euro-Fighter roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local planning board will consider proposal along with noise data.

Broken bolt led to fatal accident in Chinese space simulator

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bolt was difficult to inspect, leading to its eventual failure.

Tulsa State Fair gets a portable roller coaster this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A Wildcat ride will help fill the void left by the removal of Bell's.

Disneyland deals with another complaint over head scarf

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says they attempted to comply with request for head scarf that matched uniform as quickly as possible.

Ferrari World announces opening plans

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

The Abu Dhabi park will start with a soft opening in late October, with the grand opening coming in December.

Iger: Disney in "balloon period" for cap ex

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New cruise ships, Hawaii hotel and new theme park attractions swell spending, but company will return to "steady state" once they're complete.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #192 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fall Affair at Holiday World, Splashin' Safari capacity, road tripping, Six Paramount Flags, exceptional size mods and culture, SeaWorld, Big Dipper, Chang, Busch parks, Coney, Mean Streak fire, Epcot restaurants.

Ghost Town In The Sky to be auctioned off in foreclosure

Posted | Contributed by jshorerzd

Creditors look to recover some portion of $10 million in loans.

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari announce 2011 improvements on YouTube

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will restore a local landmark, install an indoor, air-conditioned addition to Plymouth Rock Cafe, put in a new kids' ride and a complex of family water slides.

Small fire contained on Cedar Point's Mean Streak

Posted | Contributed by Pagoda Gift Shop

Sandusky firefighters quickly extinguish the small fire, likely caused by repair work.

Luna Park draws highest traffic to Coney Island in 46 years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Area still competes heavily with other New York City tourist attractions.

Geauga Lake Big Dipper roller coaster ran under several different names

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ohio's oldest roller coaster was previously called the Skyrocket, then the Clipper.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Photos include views from the top of Griffon on the backstage tour.

Timberliner roller coaster train photos posted to CoasterBuzz's Facebook page

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New images offer some closeups of the trains, currently being tested on The Voyage at Holiday World.

Growing Asian middle class fuels theme park boom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Emerging economies and cheaper air travel make Asia the new frontier for theme parks.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces new drop tower, hints at roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mäch Tower will open next year, while a new roller coaster will open in 2012.

Creditors accuse Freestyle Music Park owners of fraud

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Some companies claim one company was created to shield the others from creditors.

Maurer Sohne warns of X-car flaws, urges Universal to close roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by CPJ

Universal says recent closure of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit unrelated.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom robbery suspects arrested

Posted | Contributed by Gromithere

Both suspects work in the park.

Six Flags St. Louis announces SkyScreamer for 2011

Posted | Contributed by Tekwardo

New swing ride will be 236 feet tall.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces Green Lantern roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The super hero themed ride will be built in the boardwalk section.

Orlando theme parks adapt to accommodate overweight guests

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

From bigger seats to over-sized spa robes, the parks find ways to meet the needs of "guests of exceptional size."

Lack of sale for Big Dipper is "killing" anonymous owner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Today is the deadline, according to the seller's agent.

SeaWorld Orlando installs removable rails around pool for trainers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Installation made in response to trainer death.

Universal Orlando modifies Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey to accommodate larger guests

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Not all seats have been modified yet, but the park says larger guests will fit.

French government makes deal with Eurodisney for third theme park

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Deal extends the amount of time available to develop new park.

G-Force looks back at American Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Article looks back at defunct UK park detailing its conception, operation and closure.

Former Paramount Parks exec named to GM post at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dale Kaetzel served as general manager at Canada's Wonderland.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #191 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fall Affair, Discovery Kingdom, Freestyle claims, Six Flags execs, front-loaded park expense, Big Dipper, SeaWorld, Dreamworld, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Cedar Fair results, Waldameer, Texas flooding, Kennywood, Disneyland, carousels, Golden Tickets.

Kings Dominion 2010 pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Check out Intimidator 305 and the rest of the park.

Pleasure Beach, Blackpool opens up archives

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Items on show included coaster trains, scaled models and ride artifacts.

Holiday World wins six Golden Ticket Awards

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The late Will Koch also honored as industry "legend."

Village Roadshow announces $80 million water park for Sydney

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Giant park expected to open in 2013 at the earliest.

Carousel horses will be auctioned off in New York

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Several horses are from Dorney Park's original carousel, which opened in 1901.

Paramount Pictures will license intellectual property for theme park in Spain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials hope the park will create thousands of jobs and attract 3 million guests annually.

State funded report says that reopened Kentucky Kingdom would reap economic benefits

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Fair board will consider bond issue to upgrade the facilities left behind by Six Flags.

SeaWorld parks raise $1 million for conservation funds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Proceeds come from sale of full-price tickets.

Disney will begin dismantling old landmarks around California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Entrance plaza will get a new look as part of a billion-dollar rehab.

Retired employee's funeral procession passes through Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Nancy Jackson worked at the park for 40 years, and got her last ride through the park.

Six Flags Over Texas partially flooded by remnants of tropical storm

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Video shows rushing floor waters around the Arlington park.

Waldameer has good year, will add three rides for 2011

Posted | Contributed by AJFelice

With projected record attendance for the 2010 season, Paul Nelson decided he would add three new rides for the 2011 season.

Cedar Fair revenue up 4%, attendance up 5%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Per capita spending down slightly as season pass sales mix changes.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg teases new attraction announcement

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park video implies there is something people will look up to after September 18 announcement.

Dreamworld shows new Tower of Terror car

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Park unveils a new 12-passenger vehicle with over the shoulder restraints.

12-year-old male orca dies at SeaWorld San Diego

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Animal became lethargic on Monday, and was undergoing medical treatment.

Six Flags names new CFO and general counsel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Both appointments come from various posts with Siemens.

Representative for mystery seller says Big Dipper will be demolished without a buyer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The deadline is allegedly September 15.

Former Freestyle Music Park managers sue for backpay, bonuses

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Just after foreclosure action is filed, 17 former employees seek nearly a quarter-million dollars.

Dells Extreme World foreclosure delayed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bank wouldn't give a reason for the request.

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom workers robbed at gunpoint

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Armed attackers take thousands after the park closes Sunday night.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #190 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Petting zoos, animals, Rye Playland, Orlando injuries, weed, stealing, Zamperla cleared, Six Flags Over Georgia and Great America announcements, TRON, SeaWorld board, Big Dipper guy.

Big Dipper owner remains anonymous due to "verbal attacks" from coaster enthusiasts

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While eBay auction wraps up with no bids, owner says he bought the ride for nostalgic reasons.

Former John Hancock CEO chairs SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former executive has been appointed chairman of the board for the theme park company.

Teagan Marti flown to Florida from Wisconsin

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Victim of Dells Extreme World accident returns to her home state.

Dance party ElecTRONica coming to Disney's California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by onceler

Beginning October 8, the interactive, digital world of TRON: Legacy will light up the Hollywood Pictures Backlot.

Six Flags Great America announces Riptide Bay at Hurricane Harbor

Posted | Contributed by onceler

New 2011 attractions will expand the water park by three acres.

Six Flags Over Georgia announces Dare Devil Dive roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gerstlauer Euro Fighter roller coaster will open in 2011.

Zamperla cleared in 2004 Pigeon Forge civil suit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Court agreed that liability for fatal fall from Zamperla Hawk at Rockin' Raceway rests with owner.

Teen games worker arrested at Carowinds for allegedly stealing money

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Worker admits to putting money from guests in shoe.

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