News Archive - October 2011

CoasterBuzz Podcast #210 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Excuses, financial results, Six Flags, national attitude, occupation vs. action, perspective, hamburgers, Disney, drills, PETA v. SeaWorld, Legoland Florida, parades, boats, dueling, VIP, storms.

Six Flags' chief engineer profiled in Wall Street Journal

Posted | Contributed by LostKause

Larry Chickola vividly recalls when, as an eighth-grader in Detroit, he rode a corkscrew roller coaster for the first time. "How did they do that?" he wondered.

Six Flags profit up 44% for 3Q despite lower attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Per capita spending reached a record high of $42.40.

Board nomination process successfully amended for Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park company says the proposal to allow unit holders to nominate board members has been approved.

PETA sues SeaWorld for slavery of whales

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit insists that the company is violating the US 13th Amendment, which prohibits slavery.

Convictions for UK pair overturned in poorly executed winter theme park case

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Juror was apparently texting fiance during the trial.

Some Walt Disney World restaurants will start charging reservation cancellation fees

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

Guests who don't make their time will pay a $10 fee at the resort.

Thieves steal 900 feet of copper wire from Conneaut Lake's Blue Streak

Posted | Contributed by coasterqueenTRN

No charges have been filed in the theft.

Some complain that Legoland Florida is too expensive

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

On an hourly basis, compared to other parks in Central Florida, the new park is the most expensive.

Facebook bully convicted, but not for threat to Dorney Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man who also threatened wife and a school convicted in federal court, though jury acquitted him for threats to the amusement park.

Dragon Challenge will never duel again at Universal's Islands of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Harry Potter themed roller coaster, formerly known as Dueling Dragons, will not duel because of accidents last summer.

Marineland sues SeaWorld over loaned whale

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Niagara Falls park says agreement is only ending because of death of a breeding male at the Orlando SeaWorld.

Former Dorney Park worker on trial for threatening park and others online

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man made threats on Facebook toward his wife and the amusement park.

Donations to Toronto Zoo fall off as city considers sale or lease to Parque Reunidos

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Donors not sure where money would go if the zoo is sold or leased to a theme park operator.

Founder of Australia's Gold Coast Sea World dies at 82

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man behind several tourist attractions suffered several strokes over the weekend.

Nashville councilman pulls theme park bill

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Instead of requiring solicitation for theme park proposals, future bill will ask fair board to consider the option.

Hersheypark announces death of GM Frank O'Connell on Facebook

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

O'Connell first joined the company in 1978.

Mount Union students will ride Cedar Point's roller coasters to combat phobias

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Professor will have students facing their fears on the park's many rides.

Legoland Florida is start of push by Merlin into US markets

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Company has plans for more themed attractions in North America.

Richard Zimmerman promoted to COO of Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New operating chief previously served as an executive vice president of the amusement park company.

Tennessee theme park proposal starts controversy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

People living near the fair grounds say a theme park there would be damaging to the neighborhood.

Morey's plans to build $10 million hotel

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

Combining with another hotel, the company will operate what will be called the Grand Wildwoodian.

Parque Reunidos considering acquisition or lease of Toronto Zoo

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City-owned zoo currently operates in the red.

Paramount theme park coming to Spain in 2015

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park hopes to rival Disneyland Paris, at a cost of $1.5 billion.

Profile: Legoland Florida GM Adrian Jones

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Boss at Central Florida's newest theme park says he'd like to stay in Florida for quite some time.

Nashville Metro Council considers new theme park

Posted | Contributed by Neuski

Council will solicit proposals for a 117-acre site.

Mount Olympus and Timber Falls pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

The boys from Negative-G take on all that the Wisconsin Dells has to offer the coaster enthusiast.

Dollywood sues HUSS over Timber Tower issues

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park has experienced a number of maintenance issues since the ride was installed.

Discovery Kingdom dolphin dies at age 51

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says she likely died because of her advanced age.

Ed Hart says he offered supporting materials for Kentucky Kingdom redevelopment

Posted | Contributed by Jason Hammond

Developer and investor can't figure out why talks to redevelop the amusement park ended with the fair board.

Cedar Fair appoints two new corporate vice presidents

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park operator adds positions for strategic alliances and sales.

Walt Disney World turns 40

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A slow start caused analysts to be skeptical when the theme park opened.

Experts disagree about potential for success of former Freestyle Music Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owners are accepting proposals for sale or operation of the theme park for next year.

Ed Hart no longer a contender for Kentucky Kingdom, according to fair board

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fair board president says they could not agree on lease terms for the amusement park.

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