CoasterBuzz Podcast #147 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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

New ride at Universal Studios Florida still has no opening date. Jeff hears that they're trying hard to get it open by the end of July.
Beech Bend invites people to ride one of Michael Jackson's Sea Dragon. Coverage of the dead singer has been strange.
Kings Dominion's GM is profiled, we like the story. And she gets a new Intamin coaster that will be really big.
No one is talking about the new Carowinds ride yet. Why not?
Hall of Presidents reopens at Magic Kingdom. Gonch says they can't quite capture Obama's cool in animatronic form.
Now you can dress up as a pirate, with the whole family at Magic Kingdom. Which princess would you be?
The chuckin' baby park, Hong Kong Disneyland, wants to boost their attendance by 60%.
Merlin Entertainment is considering Central Florida for the second US Legoland park. How cool is the Millennium Falcon Lego set?
Stupid people buy tickets from the back of a van (metaphorically), and they're shocked that the tickets aren't valid.
Worker hit by train in Dueling Dragons field at Islands of Adventure. Jeff hears the guy was supposed to be there, but it creates more questions than answers.
Universal partially wins court battle over property taxes.
S&S gets a couple of roller coasters right. Hooray! Restraints sure are goofy. Intamin's "decorative" shoulder restraints might just be the most evolved.
Monorail crash at Disney World results in one dead operator. Still putting together what happened.
CoasterBuzz Club will be going up in price soon, to $25, after eight years at $20. You can still join or renew today at the old rate. Jeff explains why the increase is coming.
The Fall Affair at Holiday World promises to be a big deal. Register today! Gonch will be there if others show up.

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