CoasterBuzz Podcast #73 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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

Conneaut Lake is trying to raise money with commemorative coins. They're a long way off thus far.
Entering a low zone while a ride is operating seems like a bad idea, so why does someone die this way every year or two?
Epcot restaurants are getting a makeover. We realize now that much of that side of the park had not been updated in decades.
What do you do when your property tax begins to overwhelm your existing business?
Detroit waterfront gets a carousel, it still scares Jeff.
Universal Studios Dubai announced. Dubai is becoming the Caribbean for Europe.
Wild West World opens, and we're betting it will be successful.
Kennywood expands its portfolio with another kid-centric property. Gonch likes Fred Rogers.
Dick Kinzel and the state of Cedar Fair. Is he a bit too focused on Cedar Point? Also: Geauga Lake's future, Ohio park differentiation, and the Nickelodeon license.
Disney cuts smoking in the resorts on their own, sans legislation. We like that.
Expoland in Japan has a fatal accident as an axle fails on stand-up coaster.
PointBuzz has coverage of Maverick's media day on Thursday.
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