CoasterBuzz Podcast #141 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jeff, Mike and Pat review this week's news in the amusement industry.

Freestyle marketing, any marketing is an improvement over no marketing. And why are the locals more upbeat on it this year?
And then there was the lawsuit trying to prevent the park from opening at all based on IP and trademark issues. The park opened anyway.
Magnum opened 20 years ago, and we agree that it's an important roller coaster in history due to its height and speed.
A new Kong ride is headed to Universal Studios Hollywood, with 4-D elements. Jeff is not a fan of projection rides.
Texas state fair wants to compete with Six Flags.
New Orleans keeps bugging Six Flags, but for what purpose?
Ghost Town gets a mystery investor.
Chicago's Kiddieland will close after 80 years, and it seems like the only reason is that one faction of the family thinks the land is better sold.
Manta opens at SeaWorld Orlando. What makes a good flying coaster? Up high or down low?
Terminator opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain, and the focus has moved mostly to the theme pieces before the ride.
Epcot Innoventions scores Disney a million for each exhibit.
Conneaut Lake sort of opens.
Cheating the height requirements is something only stupid parents do.
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Jeff completes a three-park tour in eastern PA, and finally gets why enthusiasts love Phoenix so much.