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Paramount Pictures may build park at Expoland site

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

IAAPA, Florida tourism industry lobbies for worker-friendly school year

Later start dates for the school year help amusement businesses maintain staffing levels.
Posted Today, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Alton Towers to auction Corkscrew cars

Proceeds will be donated to charity that helps children during holidays.
Posted Today, 10:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Opinion: Hard Rock Park auction could indicate viability of park

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

CoasterBuzz Podcast #128 posted

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

Six Flags and Intamin settle with Lasitters

Terms of settlement for 2007 accident are confidential.
Posted November 24, 2008, 11:43A | Contributed by a_hoffman50 | Comments: 2

La Ronde announces Mummy walk-through attraction, for 2009 season only

Haunted house attraction is based on the Universal movie.
Posted November 24, 2008, 11:34A | Contributed by greatwhitenorth | Comments: 0

NYC negotiating to buy Astroland property

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

The Gravity Group unveils new trains

New train represents a clean-sheet design for wood coaster trains.
Posted November 18, 2008, 2:48P | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 65

Hard Rock Park up for auction

Park will be sold in its entirety or piece by piece.
Posted November 15, 2008, 7:13A | Contributed by KEVINM80 | Comments: 20

Jacobs Group buys 30 acres of Geauga Lake

Bid on remainder of property has not yet been considered.
Posted November 14, 2008, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 58

Malaysian parks added to Themeparks.ie

Photos show a variety of unique coasters and rides.
Posted November 13, 2008, 1:53P | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 0

Amusement stocks take a dump, here's why

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

Rye Playland going POP

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

Disney working with Verizon to bring location based info to phones

In addition to wait times, service will lead you to attractions and restaurants.
Posted November 12, 2008, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Cedar Fair finalizing deal for two plots of land on Geauga Lake site

Company hopes to sell 111 acres of the property for about $8 million.
Posted November 12, 2008, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

CoasterBuzz Podcast #127 posted

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

Six Flags revenue and attendance up in first three quarters

EBITDA up 30% over last year.
Posted November 10, 2008, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21

KICentral adds Diamondback construction photos from the air and the ground

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

Cypress Gardens will close rides, expand water park for 2009

Owners say the park can't operate as four parks.
Posted November 10, 2008, 12:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29

Economic downturn hits Disney with drop in net earnings

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

Busch Entertain­ment sale may be imminent

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

Universal Orlando CIO keys in on customer

Knowing your audience is critical to serving it, tech boss says.
Posted November 6, 2008, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Dollywood adds Polar Express 4-D to Christmas lineup

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

Cedar Fair attendance and revenue up in first three quarters

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

Dollywood postpones planned 2009 addition

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

Hard Rock Park for sale

Park won't reopen in 2009 unless a buyer is found.
Posted October 31, 2008, 10:34P | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 60

Hall of Presidents going dark for rehab, addition of 44th president

Upgrades in store for technical systems of 37-year-old show.
Posted October 31, 2008, 10:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29

Busch Entertainment continues to make environmentally friendly changes

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

Diamondback topped off at Kings Island

The peak of the 230-foot lift hill was installed early Thursday morning.
Posted October 31, 2008, 9:51A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 3

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