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Movie themed park would take up the site now occupied by the bankrupt park, which struggled following a fatal accident.
Posted Today, 10:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Later start dates for the school year help amusement businesses maintain staffing levels.
Posted Today, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Proceeds will be donated to charity that helps children during holidays.
Posted Today, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Columnist believes that the results of next month's auction for the $400 million park will tell a lot about whether or not it works for Myrtle Beach.
Posted November 25, 2008, 2:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Cypress changes, Six Flags results, Geauga sale, location-based services, Rye, Hard Rock, Gravity Group trains, Lassiter suit settled, a week at Disney and IAAPA.
Posted November 24, 2008, 7:08P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Terms of settlement for 2007 accident are confidential.
Posted November 24, 2008, 11:43A | Contributed by a_hoffman50 | Comments: 2
Haunted house attraction is based on the Universal movie.
Posted November 24, 2008, 11:34A | Contributed by greatwhitenorth | Comments: 0
Thor Equities is likely to abandon its plans for Coney Island, and the city is stepping up to buy some of the land.
Posted November 24, 2008, 11:30A | Contributed by beast7369 | Comments: 10
New train represents a clean-sheet design for wood coaster trains.
Posted November 18, 2008, 2:48P | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 65
Park will be sold in its entirety or piece by piece.
Posted November 15, 2008, 7:13A | Contributed by KEVINM80 | Comments: 20
Bid on remainder of property has not yet been considered.
Posted November 14, 2008, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 58
Photos show a variety of unique coasters and rides.
Posted November 13, 2008, 1:53P | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 0
Motley Fool columnist Rick Aristotle Munarriz posts his take on the free fall of public amusement industry companies.
Posted November 13, 2008, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Visitors will pay one price to get in, with minor admission fee for non-riders.
Posted November 13, 2008, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
In addition to wait times, service will lead you to attractions and restaurants.
Posted November 12, 2008, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Company hopes to sell 111 acres of the property for about $8 million.
Posted November 12, 2008, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Attack questions, Alton Towers dump, Cyclone suit, Expoland, Universal air conditioned, Diamondback, Dollywood, video games, Hall of Presidents, Hard Rock Sale, Cedar Fair results, Busch sale, Disney discount, IAAPA.
Posted November 11, 2008, 11:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
EBITDA up 30% over last year.
Posted November 10, 2008, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
Fly-over photos show the progress on the B&M hyper construction at Kings Island.
Posted November 10, 2008, 9:50A | Contributed by BoddaH1994 | Comments: 0
Owners say the park can't operate as four parks.
Posted November 10, 2008, 12:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29
Disney reported net earnings of $760 million, or 40 cents per share, down from net earnings of $877 million, or 44 cents per share in last year's fourth quarter.
Posted November 6, 2008, 11:49P | Contributed by Walk | Comments: 1
InBev is reportedly looking for a buyer for the Anheuser-Busch theme parks before the merger deal closes.
Posted November 6, 2008, 11:45P | Contributed by Zakkster | Comments: 12
Knowing your audience is critical to serving it, tech boss says.
Posted November 6, 2008, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Guests can visit the North Pole in the 4-D attraction inspired by the Warner Bros. movie and the book.
Posted November 6, 2008, 9:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Parks see a 2% increase in attendance while revenue and EBITDA up slightly, per cap down slightly.
Posted November 6, 2008, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
The previously announced addition at Dollywood, Adventure Mountain, has been postponed due to the cost of materials.
Posted November 5, 2008, 9:42A | Contributed by Brian Noble | Comments: 15
Park won't reopen in 2009 unless a buyer is found.
Posted October 31, 2008, 10:34P | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 60
Upgrades in store for technical systems of 37-year-old show.
Posted October 31, 2008, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29
Use of cleaner fuels and food from sustainable sources among the efforts of the theme park operator.
Posted October 31, 2008, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
The peak of the 230-foot lift hill was installed early Thursday morning.
Posted October 31, 2008, 9:51A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 3