CoasterBuzz Podcast #98 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

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

Morey's upgrading their Hang-n-Bang with a new train. Now with less bang!
Kid contests, adults and the joke that was RollerCoaster Tycoon 3. Gonch picks on 10-year-olds.
Grandma got busted packing heat at the Magic Kingdom. Um, why? Rose McGowan had a machine gun leg in "Planet Terror."
Kennywood gets a new dark ride. You call turkeys, not shoot them at Holiday World.
Kennywood Entertainment purchased by Spanish Parques Reunidos. Discussions ensued about foreign ownership, but as time has passed, perhaps it's almost a non-issue.
A new slide for the water park at Six Flags Over Texas. Too much like the Tornado? Increase in overall capacity?
SeaWorld San Diego boosting line up with Sesame Street attractions. The crew reminisces about growing up on Da Street. An off-topic discussion ensues about No Child Left Behind, education and DVD's.
SeaWorld Orlando temporarily converts simulator to Polar Express attraction. Jeff wasn't that fond of the movie.
Ed Markey's CPSC bill doesn't even make it out of committee. He panders to voters instead of actually getting things done.
Six Flags is getting really stupid about season pass sales again. So much for going in the right direction.
PointBuzz, the unofficial Cedar Point site, was relaunched last weekend and ready to celebrate the site's 10th birthday. The guys recount their early Web exposure.