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May 2008

Kings Dominion Auctions First Seats on Dominator Roller Coaster
Proceeds from the first rider auction for the park's new floorless, looping steel coaster to benefit local charity.
| Read More | 05/07/2008

Cypress Gardens Revamps Theme Park Web Site
Theme park's Internet site CypressGardens.com has new look with new interactive features and updated information.
| Read More | 05/01/2008

Last Chance To Be First To Ride Thunderhawk Roller Coaster
Online auction to be the first to ride the new roller coaster at Michigan's Adventure ends May 7.
| Read More | 05/01/2008

April 2008

Darien Lake Pairs With Chopper Firm To Name Roller Coaster
New motorcycle themed launch coaster to be named after famed Orange County Choppers business.
| Read More | 04/29/2008

Regal Entertainment To Offer Speed Racer On IMAX Screens
Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience to open May 9 at 18 Regal Entertainment Group IMAX theatres.
| Read More | 04/28/2008

Schlitterbahn's Dragon's Revenge TV Spot Shown On You Tube
Television ad for Schlitterbahn New Braunfels shows off the waterpark's new special effects filled family raft ride.
| Read More | 04/25/2008

Cedar Fair Declares First Quarter Cash Distribution
The latest payment to shareholders represents Cedar Fair's 84th consecutive quarterly cash distribution.
| Read More | 04/24/2008

Celebration City's New Roaring Falls Water Ride Debuts
Branson's largest new water ride opens with a five-story drop followed by an enormous splash.
| Read More | 04/22/2008

Seats Auctioned for First Run of Behemoth Roller Coaster
Auction proceeds from the inaugural ride on Canada's tallest, fastest roller coaster going to charity.
| Read More | 04/18/2008

Effects Filled, Family Thrill Ride Coming To Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Dragon's Revenge themed raft ride to feature roller coaster like experience with uphill blasts and two-story freefall.
| Read More | 04/18/2008

Medieval Themed Flying Skooters To Debut At Castle Park
New family thrill ride slated to open at the Riverside, California amusement park Memorial Day weekend.
| Read More | 04/08/2008

Pirate Ship, Family Slide New Attractions At Quassy Amusement Park
Connecticut amusement park to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2008 with two new family rides.
| Read More | 04/08/2008

Historic Dreamland Scenic Railway Destroyed By Fire
Great Britain roller coaster was the third oldest roller coaster of its kind still in operation.
| Read More | 04/07/2008

Suspended Roller Coaster Announced For Frontier City
To celebrate the park's 50th anniversary Frontier City is adding Oklahoma's first suspended coaster.
| Read More | 04/07/2008

Hard Rock Park "Sound Check" Soft Opening Begins April 15
Three-week rehearsal offers visitors chance to check out the attractions at the new Myrtle Beach rock 'n' roll theme park.
| Read More | 04/03/2008

SeaWorld To Combine Roller Coaster With Animals For New Attraction
Combo thrill ride and animal exhibit to be the most ambitious and costliest attraction ever at SeaWorld Orlando.
| Read More | 04/03/2008

Universal Orlando Building Hollywood Themed Roller Coaster
Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit will be the most technologically advanced roller coaster in the world.
| Read More | 04/02/2008

Knott's Berry Farm Celebrates Fiesta Mexicana In April
Southern California Knott's theme park to host authentic Mexican Fiesta on April 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27.
| Read More | 04/01/2008

Hard Rock Park Auctioning First Rides On Led Zeppelin Roller Coaster
Support charity and be one of the first to ride the new Led Zeppelin themed roller coaster at the new Hard Rock Park.
| Read More | 04/01/2008

March 2008

Six Flags Forming First-Ever Theme Park Cheerleading Team
Professional Six Flags Thrilleaders to make their public debut at the theme parks for the 2008 season.
| Read More | 03/28/2008

Myrtle Beach's Family Kingdom Amusement Park To Open March 21
Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach delivers family-friendly fun and great value.
| Read More | 03/19/2008

Free Season Parking Offered With Worlds of Fun Gold Pass
New Gold Pass cuts travel costs of attending the Kansas City amusement park and water park.
| Read More | 03/07/2008

February 2008

Family Kingdom Named Finalist In Customer Service Awards
Myrtle Beach amusement park and water park announced as a finalist in the Impeccable Customer Service Awards.
| Read More | 02/21/2008

Indiana Beach Amusement Park Sold
Family owned Morgan RV Resorts announced the acquisition of the Indiana amusement park and its resort operations.
| Read More | 02/20/2008

Silverwood To Erect Giant Inverted Boomerang Roller Coaster
New inverted, looping roller coaster to become the theme park's largest and most expensive thrill ride ever.
| Read More | 02/11/2008

'American Idol' Coming Attraction At Walt Disney World
Television and pop culture show to become a live audience participation show at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.
| Read More | 02/11/2008

Hard Rock Park Names New General Manager
Senior VP and General Manager of Canada's Wonderland chosen to lead the debut of the world's first rock 'n' roll theme park.
| Read More | 02/07/2008

January 2008

Six Flags Plans To Cut Operating Costs This Year
Theme park operator hopes to boost attendance while reducing its operating costs for the coming year.
| Read More | 01/16/2008

Revamped Clementon Park & Splash World To Open Memorial Day Weekend
New owners of South Jersey family attraction announce makeover and the biggest water park expansion ever.
| Read More | 01/15/2008

Prototype MotoCoaster To Open at Darien Lake
World's first Zamperla MotoCoaster roller coaster set to open at the New York theme park in May.
| Read More | 01/12/2008

Planet Snoopy Children's Area Coming To Cedar Point
Seven kids rides will be part of this new one-acre Peanuts themed area at Cedar Point amusement park.
| Read More | 01/11/2008

Cedar Fair Attendance More Than 22 Million In 2007
Regional amusement park operator reports increase in attendance and in-park per cap spending at its parks.
| Read More | 01/10/2008

December 2007

Six Flags Discounts 2008 Season Passes For One Day
Six Flags one day sale offers 25% discount on 2008 theme park season passes for both new and renewing passholders.
| Read More | 12/16/2007

Seattle Amusement Park To Close Earlier Than Planned
City officials approved an agreement to lower Fun Forest's annual lease payment in exchange for an early termination.
| Read More | 12/14/2007

Kennywood To Sell Amusement Parks To Overseas Operator
Kennywood Entertainment entered into agreement to sell its amusement parks to Madrid, Spain based Parques Reunidos.
| Read More | 12/11/2007

Ghostwood Estate Interactive Dark Ride Coming To Kennywood
New eight room haunted house and state-of-the-art dark ride replaces a retired Kennywood amusement park ride.
| Read More | 12/10/2007

Morey's Piers Updating Great Nor'Easter Suspended Coaster
Suspended roller coaster to get new restraints, updated look and possibly a new name for the 2008 season.
| Read More | 12/10/2007

Senator Asks Cedar Fair To Save Historic Roller Coaster
A letter addressed to Cedar Fair CEO asks that the company save or relocate the historic Geauga Lake wooden roller coaster.
| Read More | 12/06/2007

National Media Outlets Focus Attention On Holiday World
Holiday World Splashin' Safari featured in national magazine and on a major network television show.
| Read More | 12/04/2007

New Thrill Ride, Expanded Attractions For Wild Adventures
Under new ownership the Valdosta theme park will offer a new ride, more animals and expanded festivals for 2008.
| Read More | 12/01/2007

November 2007

Steel Hawg Roller Coaster To Debut At Indiana Beach In 2008
New inverting family roller coaster designed and built SS will be the first of its kind to operate in a US amusement park.
| Read More | 11/28/2007

Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival Returns To Dollywood
The 18th annual event at the Tennessee theme park features 3.5 million lights, all-new Santa's Workshop, holiday shows, roller coasters and more.
| Read More | 11/09/2007

Play Pass Promo Offered Again At Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags offers a year of family fun at the Los Angeles theme park for one low price with the 2008 Play Pass promotion.
| Read More | 11/08/2007

Pony Express To Arrive At Knott's Berry Farm Next Summer
Riding horseback passengers will be launched to 38 mph on this first of its kind roller coaster for a United States theme park.
| Read More | 11/07/2007

Myrtle Beach Family Kingdom Named Best Family Amusement Venue
In the annual poll conducted by The Sun News readers voted Family Kingdom Amusement Park the best family amusement venue.
| Read More | 11/04/2007

X2 and Thomas & Friends Coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags to upgrade their X roller coaster and create a new children's play area with Thomas themed train ride.
| Read More | 11/02/2007

Busch Gardens Europe Continues Fun Card Promo For Virginia Residents
For the same price as a single-day admission residents received unlimited visits to Busch Gardens through September 1.
| Read More | 11/01/2007

October 2007

Gigantic Christmas Tree Coming To Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
World's largest Christmas tree to be part of the Northern California theme park's first Holiday in the Park event.
| Read More | 10/27/2007

Back To The Future The Ride Sweepstakes Winner Drives Away In Delorean
Universal Studios Hollywood handed over the keys to the winner of the classic 1981 Delorean chosen from over 50,000 sweepstakes entries.
| Read More | 10/26/2007

New Wood Roller Coaster and New Attractions For Santa Clara Theme Park
The park will start next season with a brand new name California's Great America and a new thrill ride.
| Read More | 10/26/2007

Dollywood's Splash Country Adding SwiftWater Run Ride
Brand new $1 million inner tube bowl slide to open at the Pigeon Forge water park in May 2008.
| Read More | 10/25/2007

B&M Floorless Roller Coaster Planned For Kings Dominion
Virginia theme park will introduce the world's longest floorless roller coaster Dominator in late spring 2008.
| Read More | 10/23/2007

Suspended Roller Coaster Coming To Michigan's Adventure
Michigan's first suspended looping coaster will give thrill-seekers another reason to visit the Muskegon amusement park next summer.
| Read More | 10/02/2007

September 2007

Hersheypark 'Heats Up' 2008 Season With New Roller Coaster
After hosting a record-breaking Centennial season this year Hersheypark announces a $12 million new attraction for next season.
| Read More | 09/28/2007

Evel Knievel Coaster Coming To Six Flags St. Louis
Great Coasters International to build $7 million wooden roller coaster at the St. Louis theme park.
| Read More | 09/28/2007

Discovery Kingdom To Add Spinning Roller Coaster In 2008
Six Flags to expand the Vallejo theme park with the addition Tony Hawk's Big Spin roller coaster.
| Read More | 09/27/2007

Las Vegas Roller Coaster Moving To California Amusement Park
Family steel tracked roller coaster to resume operation next year at the The Forest at Granite amusement park in Fresno.
| Read More | 09/24/2007

Historic Geauga Lake Amusement Park Closing Forever
Cedar Fair is closing the 119-year-old northeast Ohio amusement park, but continue to operate the Splashwater Kingdom water park.
| Read More | 09/22/2007

Disney's HalloweenTime Event Returns To Disneyland Resort Theme Parks
Both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, characters and attractions are transformed for the Autumn holiday season.
| Read More | 09/21/2007

Kima Bay Waterpark Attraction Part Of $6 Million Expansion At Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
New $1.7 million interactive water play structure tops list of improvements at Indiana theme and water park.
| Read More | 09/20/2007

Holiday World To Announce New Attraction Tomorrow
Park officials will announce their expansion plans for the 2008 season that will include a new attraction tomorrow.
| Read More | 09/19/2007

Disneyland Resort Begins Grand Californian Hotel Expansion
Construction commences on 200 new hotel rooms and the first Disney Vacation Club villas at the Anaheim Disney resort.
| Read More | 09/19/2007

Kennywood To Serve Up Free Food During Phantom Fright Nights Preview
Guests may to chow down for free at Kennywood's concession stands during the preview night for this year's Halloween event.
| Read More | 09/19/2007

Crane Lands On Roller Coaster At Hard Rock Theme Park
Pothole or mud patch may have caused a crane to topple over at the construction site for the Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach.
| Read More | 09/14/2007

Boardwalk Bullet Roller Coaster Blasts Into Kemah Boardwalk
Texas Gulf Coast's only roller coaster features a 92-foot plunge and more than 3,200 feet of wood track.
| Read More | 09/06/2007

August 2007

Canada's Wonderland Building Tallest, Fastest Roller Coaster In Canada
After 18 months of planning and construction Behemoth roller coaster will premier at Canada's Wonderland in May 2008.
| Read More | 08/27/2007

31st Annual Giant Corn Feast To Be Held At Valleyfair
Summer is not over with two upcoming special events on the calendar at Valleyfair amusement park.
| Read More | 08/22/2007

Bonus Day Added To Lake Compounce Operating Calendar
Lake Compounce amusement park operating calendar for the remaining regular season includes one extra day in September.
| Read More | 08/22/2007

Worlds of Fun Public Safety & Military Appreciation Week
Active military and public safety personnel get into both Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun for free this week.
| Read More | 08/21/2007

Guest Satisfaction Hits All-Time Highs At Six Flags Parks
Six Flags announced that its guest approval ratings for its busiest month July hit all-time highs in several categories.
| Read More | 08/13/2007

Universal Orlando Increases Ticket Prices To Match Disney
One-day ticket increase matching Disney parks after company reports second quarter earnings for its theme parks.
| Read More | 08/12/2007

Disney-MGM Studios Theme Park To Be Renamed In January
Walt Disney World confirmed that the Orlando theme park will have a new name starting next year.
| Read More | 08/12/2007

When The Temperature Rises Oceans of Fun Is The Spot To Cool Off
Kansas City waterpark offers 18 water slides, wave pool and lazy river to cool off in during the current Midwest heat wave.
| Read More | 08/11/2007

Newly Married Couple Go For Spin On Knott's Roller Coaster
Nicole Crabtree and Nathan Vanderweit exchanged vows and then left the station for a ride on Knott's new Sierra Sidewinder roller coaster.
| Read More | 08/01/2007

July 2007

Final Time Travelers To Board Back To The Future The Ride Labor Day
Universal Studios Hollywood invites fans of the attraction to take a final ride and possibly drive home in a DeLorean.
| Read More | 07/25/2007

Mall of America Park To Be Named "Nickelodeon Universe"
Nickelodeon and Mall of America announced the new name for the nation's largest indoor family theme park.
| Read More | 07/24/2007

Dollywood Spending $5 Million For River Battle Ride
Next summer the theme park expands its Timber Canyon area again with a new interactive, but wet family water ride.
| Read More | 07/24/2007

Ghost Town In The Sky Roller Coaster Opening Delayed
World's only roller coaster built on the side of a mountain will reopen next season after an extensive refurbishment.
| Read More | 07/24/2007

Led Zeppelin The Ride Topped At Hard Rock Theme Park
Hard Rock celebrates milestone as it tops the theme park's signature roller coaster that will open in 2008.
| Read More | 07/14/2007

Wild West World Theme Park Files For Bankruptcy
Kansas' first family theme park has closed the gates just two months after its grand opening.
| Read More | 07/10/2007

June 2007

Arnolds Park Celebrating The Legend Roller Coaster's 80th
The classic figure-eight wooden roller coaster is the 13th oldest operating wooden roller coaster in the U.S.
| Read More | 06/30/2007

Historic Starliner Roller Coaster Reopening Delayed
Cypress Gardens said the installation of a computer component is holding up the reopening of the wooden coaster.
| Read More | 06/29/2007

Playland Park Reports Large Increase In Attendance
Attendance and revenue at the county owned amusement park are far ahead of projections in part due to good weather.
| Read More | 06/28/2007

AMC Theatres Offers Free Movies This Summer During AMC Summer MovieCamp
Moviegoers of all ages are invited to free Wednesday morning movies at selected AMC Theatre locations nationwide.
| Read More | 06/20/2007

Kings Island Hosts 30th Annual ACE Summer Con
The annual convention of roller coaster enthusiasts will visit Kings Island theme park June 17 - 20.
| Read More | 06/15/2007

Pro Bowlers Throwing Strikes At Six Flags St. Louis
PBA Bowling stars arrive at Six Flags Theme Park to compete in '2007 PBA All-Star Shootout' for the next four days.
| Read More | 06/14/2007

New Roller Coaster Rising at West Edmonton Mall Amusement Park
Galaxy Orbiter selected as the name for this new spinning roller coaster currently being installed in Galaxyland.
| Read More | 06/13/2007

Subs Diving Again With Finding Nemo Stars at Disneyland
Disney officials dedicated the highly anticipated Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage today at Disneyland Park in Anaheim.
| Read More | 06/11/2007

Cedar Point To Host Roller Coaster Fans From Around The World
They are coaster crazy and they're coming from all over to ride the roller coasters this Sunday at Cedar Point.
| Read More | 06/08/2007

Dollywood's Fifth Annual Kidsfest Begins June 15
Eight-week festival features exotic animals, comedic vegetables, talented dogs and an outer space expedition.
| Read More | 06/08/2007

Harry Potter Theme Park Coming To Universal Orlando
Universal's Islands of Adventure to debut Harry Potter Theme Park within a Theme Park in 2009.
| Read More | 06/01/2007

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