CoasterBuzz News Wire

IAAPA attendance in Las Vegas only slightly below Orlando last year

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:16 GMT

Industry trade show and conference returns to Orlando next year.

Kings Island death ruled natural from heart condition

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:47:11 GMT

Man riding Firehawk returned motionless, and coroner says cause of death was a heart condition.

Wild West World Etheredge case needs new lead attorney

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:33:21 GMT

Top man in the defense says he's stepping back for health reasons.

Disney CFO and parks chief swap roles

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:52:53 GMT

CFO Tom Staggs, 49, will become chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Jay Rasulo, 53, the current parks chairman, will assume the part of CFO.

IAAPA begins in Las Vegas with around 25,000 attendees

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:23:58 GMT

Big rides, new technology, and selling more tickets in today's economic times are just three elements of interest at IAAPA Attractions Expo in Las Vegas today through Nov. 20.

Cedar Fair units tank after announcement to drop distribution

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:23:55 GMT

Units tumble nearly 30%.

Dreamland gets £3.7 million grant to help rebuild Scenic Railway

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:23:51 GMT

Coaster was partially destroyed in a fire.

Disney shares up on strong 4Q results

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:15:10 GMT

Park attendance and margins were better than expected.

Southern Star wants to buy former Six Flags New Orleans property

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:12:30 GMT

Development official calls Southern Star's move a "pipe dream."

Busch Entertainment sale to close December 1

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:12:24 GMT

Original estimate put closing in first half of next year.

Vekoma introduces four-across seating

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:45:21 GMT

Texas Giant renovation begins

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:42:58 GMT

The $10 million rehab will include replacement and use of much of the structure.

Son of Beast at Kings Island still has uncertain future

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:17:18 GMT

After injuries and lawsuits, it's not clear if the ride will ever reopen.

Beech Bend announces water park and ride expansion

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:55:56 GMT

Water park will include new wave pool, new Zamperla ride will grace the midway.

Mason proposes admission tax for Kings Island other attractions

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:41:04 GMT

New tax would raise admission by 3% and parking by 5%.

Kalahari sued for drowning of 3-year-old in August

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:35:34 GMT

Family seeks at least $75,000.

Moody's says Busch Entertainment attendance will be down 7%

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:06:05 GMT

New company will take on about $1.5 billion of debt.

Schlitterbahn launches iPhone app and new mobile site

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:41:21 GMT

Schlitterbahn is offering a new complimentary iPhone App loaded with interactive features including a friend and family finder.

New York City to buy 7 acres in Coney Island

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:41:11 GMT

City will pick up the land for $95.6 million.

Comcast and GE agree on valuation for NBC Universal

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:13:42 GMT

Deal may be one step closer to reality.

Nickelodeon withdraws license from Southern Star project in New Orleans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:09:41 GMT

Nickelodeon has terminated its licensing agreement with Southern Star Amusement.

The Voyage will be first to use The Gravity Group's new Timberliner trains

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:27:38 GMT

Holiday World's Wildebeest will be featured in Natural Geographic show

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:41:54 GMT

New powered water slide ride will be the focus of an episode of World’s Toughest Fixes.

New Jersey parks have no major injuries this season

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:41:50 GMT

For the first time in more than a decade, the state avoids any major harm.

Theme parks crucial for tourism in Korea

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:41:42 GMT

Officials look at Hong Kong's Ocean Park for an example of how to succeed in Asia.

Shanghai Disney park will displace local residents and farmers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:41:36 GMT

Residents worry they won't be able to afford to live elsewhere, government has not said what they will pay for land.

Disney's Hong Kong rival exploring franchise opportunities

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:07:56 GMT

Ocean Park approached about new parks in Asia and Middle East.

Silver Dollar City announces Tom and Huck's River Blast

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:36:00 GMT

Park launches Web site for "America's biggest water battle."

Central Florida theme parks confront flu worries

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:35:54 GMT

For many Americans, the fear of swine flu has made everyday acts like going to work, going to school or getting on a plane feel fraught with danger. Now, even Mickey Mouse is being looked at with suspicion.

Burke, Story lead investment in Nashville Shores water park

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:48:35 GMT

Former Six Flags exec re-enter the business with plans to improve the property.