Cedar Fair has reported a drop in attendance of 2 percent during July, a problem the company says is compounded by record-breaking gas prices. In an attempt to reverse the trend, Cedar Point is launching a ticket program to bring families with young and old members back to the park. (more…)

This year, Paramount’s Great America will offer a variety of event and entertainment options that the entire family will enjoy!  Paramount’s Great America continues to draw on the diverse population in the Bay Area, offering fun and excitement for people of all ages from all ethnic backgrounds.  All events are FREE with park admission unless otherwise noted. (more…)

DOSWELL, Va. – Ever wonder what it’s like to be a star and preview video games before the rest of the world? Well, here’s your chance! Paramount’s Kings Dominion and MTV2 have teamed up to feature Nesquik’s GameRiot, the country’s largest traveling video game expo. Festivities are open September 1–5 at Paramount’s Kings Dominion on The Grove near Drop Zone Stunt Tower. Event hours are 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. (more…)

Morgan Hughes, owner of the small Williams Grove Park in Mechanicsburg, PA, recently announced that he is seeking to sell the amusement park, but with one main condition. Hughes wants the 155-year-old property to remain an amusement park and not be turned over to a developer. (more…)

Santa Clara, Calif.  – The Nickelodeon Celebration Parade is back in 2005 with new floats, new characters and more high-energy family fun. As the 30-minute interactive parade dances through Paramount’s Great America weekends only Sept. 3 – Oct. 30, guests will be entertained by seven motorized floats surrounded by more than 20 Nickelodeon® characters including SpongeBob SquarePants  and Dora the Explorer , five interactive games and a cast of nearly 100 performers. (more…)

Visitors to Cedar Point may want to enjoy Demon Drop now, because they may not get a chance to later. Cedar Point has put the 131-foot-tall drop ride up for sale. The park said that it was trying to make room for any new attractions.

Although Cedar Point is not announcing the asking price for Demon Drop, the ride did cost $2.5 million when it was built in 1983. The amusement park has stated that if no one buys the ride, it plans to keep the ride. Demon Drop will remain open while Cedar Point attempts to sell it. (more…)

New York, NY – What do you think of the ride reservation systems that parks have?  Like those found at Disney World (Fast Pass), Universal Studios (Express Pass) and Six Flags (Q bot).  That’s what we talk about on the show with special guests from around the world. (more…)