News Archive - March 2011

Lo-Q scores contract with Movie Park Germany

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Deal marks third installment with Parques Reunidos.

New theme park attractions drive merchandise sales

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tie-ins to new rides lead to increased sales for associated merchandise.

Tilikum returns to performing at SeaWorld Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says the performance is "an important component of his physical, social and mental enrichment."

Dells Extreme World reopens with new owners

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Terminal Velocity, the ride where 12-year-old Teagan Marti was dropped 100 feet, will not reopen.

Fatal Walt Disney World monorail crash lawsuit settled

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Suit alleged that manager controlling traffic was not on-premise at the time of the accident.

Star Flyer coming to Playland this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new 218-foot-tall ride will offer spectacular views of Vancouver when it opens in July.

Alton Towers planning new roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New ride will be more expensive than last year's Th13teen.

Merlin Entertainments attendance up, looking forward to summer season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park operator saw a 6.5% increase in visitors for 2010.

Cedar Fair calls for vote on Q Funding board nomination issue, recommends voting against

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says that Q's proposal doesn't even accomplish what they're after.

Orlando Sentinel posts aerial photos and video of Legoland Florida construction

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

The former Cypress Gardens is in the midst of a transformation into Legoland.

Cedar Fair responds to Q allegations over separation of former COO Jack Falfas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says they stand by their statement that Falfas resigned, and that arbitrators "exceeded their authority."

Legoland Florida reveals new park map

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials preview the ride lineup for the former Cypress Gardens.

Executive of Festival Tennessee development company is a registered sex offender in Michigan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Report is the latest in a series of doubts cast about the project.

Q Funding calls for resignation of Cedar Fair board members over Jack Falfas controversy

Posted | Contributed by Leland Wykoff

Company's largest investor says an arbitration panel has ruled Mr. Jack Falfas dismissal from Cedar Fair was improper and ordered the company to restore him to his previous position, with back pay and benefits.

Zamperla affiliate bidding to invest in Playland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following successful project at Coney Island, the company has its eyes set on the government-run Playland.

Miniature train derails in South Carolina, 6-year-old killed, state inspector falsified report

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The state admits that its inspector falsified a safety report prior to the ride opening.

Models begin to arrive at Legoland Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Cypress Gardens expected to open this October.

Kings Island settles suit for 2006 Son of Beast accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Accident on the wooden roller coaster was attributed to a faulty support that jolted riders.

Man dies after falling off roller coaster at Rodeo carnival in Texas

Posted | Contributed by onceler

Inspectors did not find any malfunctions with the ride.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #202 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orlando theme park ticket bust, failed executives, failed developers, failed casinos, Las Vegas attractions, crime on the job, Walt Disney World site, gas prices, Japan disaster, accident at Animal Kingdom, Blackstone and Universal Orlando.

Q Funding sues Cedar Fair again, this time for not calling special meeting

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company's largest investor wants outside parties to be able to nominate board members.

Analysts peg Blackstone share of Universal Orlando at $1.55 billion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Analysts also believe that Comcast may not be interested in buying the other half.

Festival Tennessee developer tried to sell mayor on project with failed movie project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A Nashville TV station reports that the pitch included a movie script about unicorns and references to dead celebrities.

Adventureland will compare state sex offender registry to season pass holders

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park decides to screen after a man was convicted of sexual abuse at the park.

Kings Island opening an animated dinosaur walk

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City official says the park wants to post a big T-rex outside of the park.

Area residents weigh in on Tennessee theme park proposal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer has a number of requirements to meet before he can break ground.

Blackstone makes sell offer to NBC-Universal for its stake in Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

Media company has three months to consider the offer, which, if refused, could open the entire resort to sale of a third party.

Protesters oppose Utah ski resort's plan for mountain coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Over 120 protesters shout "save our mountain" at demonstration.

County receives 11 RFP's for Playland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Committee will evaluate options for government-owned amusement park.

Disney's Animal Kingdom maintenance worker dies from head injury working on Primeval Whirl

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Russell Sherry Roscoe was struck in the head by a moving vehicle on the roller coaster.

Sahara Hotel and Casino closing in May

Posted | Contributed by Tekwardo

Iconic hotel and casino, site of the Premier-built Speed The Ride, to close in May.

Lightwater Valley announces Skeleton Cove

Posted | Contributed by Rick_UK

New area will feature five new rides built at a cost of £1.2million.

Tokyo Disneyland guests stranded following earthquake and tsunami

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Flooding around the resort is preventing people from getting in or out.

Las Vegas investor says she was scammed by developer proposing Nashville theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Woman says she invested $75,000 in Las Vegas project that never materialized.

Shanghai government offers details for new Disneyland park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

First phase of development includes the theme park and infrastructure to support it.

Rasulo tells analysts he doesn't expect gas prices alone to deter Disney vacations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney CFO says a larger economic downturn would be necessary to make a meaningful hit on travel to their parks.

Plans for Tennessee theme park complex met with skepticism

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer has no track record for success or scale.

Holiday World GM Matt Eckert seriously injured in car crash

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bus turns out in front of him, rescuers have to cut him out of car.

Classic carousel returning to Coeur d'Alene

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 1920's ride will be returned to the North Idaho city.

Pilots criticize Thorpe Park's decision to use plane wreckage for theme

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Union says proximity to airports makes plans too sensitive.

MouseZoom soft-launched, preview the Walt Disney World inspired sister site to CoasterBuzz

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New site begins testing, offers beautiful, full resolution photography from the Orlando theme parks.

Ride operator sentenced in Wisconsin Dells accident

Posted | Contributed by ToddConstantine

Charles Carnell was sentenced to pay $268 in court fees and must give a DNA sample.

Clark County approves plans for Las Vegas amusement park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Project includes a $100 million ferris wheel said to rival the London Eye.

Legitimacy of "Festival Tennessee" developer called into question

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Questions surface about a bankruptcy, business licenses and other matters.

Developer says he hasn't given up on Wheeling amusement park plan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Steve Minard says environmental permits have slowed the planning for the proposed West Virginia park.

Committee considering proposals for Rye Playland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials look for ways to reinvent the park, as its attendance has slipped.

Las Vegas company wants to build a theme park for Nashville area

Posted | Contributed by Neuski

"Festival Tennessee" is targeting a November, 2012 opening.

Story and Burke "extremely excited" to return to industry, running Frontier City

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Six Flags executives look forward to running the park.

More people busted for selling partially used Central Florida theme park tickets

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tickets found worth more than $111,000.

Asia's first Legoland theme park on track for opening next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Southern Malaysia will be home for the park, not far from Universal Studios Singapore.

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