CoasterBuzz Podcast #70 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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

Holiday World is a best value. Duh.
This week on the Conneaut Lake Show: No zoning changes for you!
Alton Towers gets its appeal in terms of the noise restrictions.
Still more protests over the redevelopment of Astroland.
Mt. Olympus is an interesting case study in the development of an amusement park. Mike says they have Mario Kart tracks.
Kings Island sites all have new names, and they're watching the installation of Firehawk (formerly known as X-Flight).
Sell and lease... the trendy way to infuse capital into your park!
Michigan's Adventure named best attraction in the state. Jeff strongly agrees that it's a nice park.
What is the HR crisis facing amusement parks? Why do they have to go overseas to fill the spots?
The free soda challenge: Value is about perception, not science. Gonch just doesn't get it.