Coming soon: Disneyland Malaysia? The southeast Asia nation could be on the list to receive a Disney theme park. The minister responsible for economic affairs, Effendi Norwawi, reported to the Malaysian media that the government is in talks with Disney executives in both America and Japan about a possible theme park in the country. (more…)

As the 2006 season gets underway, America’s amusement parks are once again engaged in a fierce competition to bring guests back. This time though, parks aren’t appealing to guests’ appetite for thrills, but their wallets. 

Guests at parks this year will see a wide variety of lowered prices and new promotions. Cedar Point has cut adult admission by $5 and decreased food prices, the most notable being 25 cents for cotton candy. Similar reductions have been made at Knott’s Berry Farm, while the Disney theme parks have lowered the cost of multi-day tickets in order to get guests to stay longer. Although ticket prices at most Six Flags parks are up, the company will take $15 off the cost of admission with a gas receipt. Another popular plan includes promotions with stores to sell discounted tickets.

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On Sunday 18 people were injured on Wild Thing at Valleyfair! when a car at the rear of a train broke off and tilted as the train was breaking. The roller coaster remains closed today and although an investigation is taking place this afternoon, some inspectors are baffled as to how it happened.  (more…)

SonFest ‘06 is scheduled for Saturday, June 3 at Paramount’s Carowinds Paladium Amphitheatre. The concert features Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Jars of Clay and Disciple. Also appearing is Audio Adrenaline, who is saying farewell at the end of 2006 after 15 years of producing Christian rock hits.   (more…)

The acquisiton of Paramount Parks has certainly opened a lot of "What if?" scenarios regarding the synergy of Cedar Fair and Paramount Parks. Luckily, Cedar Fair addressed some of those issues today during their 1pm media conference call. (more…)

Eighteen people suffered minor injuries in an accident aboard the Wild Thing roller coaster at the Valleyfair! amusement park this Sunday, authorities and park officials said.

Fourteen people were taken to St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, while four refused medical attention, officials said. (more…)

A 62 mile-per-hour freefall plunge from atop a 23-story tower describes Six Flags St. Louis’ newest thrillride addition, which officially opened today to park guests.

In conjunction with the Superman theme, the mayor of Metropolis (the one in Illinois) attended the ribbon cutting ceremony, as did Miss Metropolis and the Metropolis High School marching band. In addition, the entire town of Metropolis was invited for free admission to the park for the day, said Dave Roemer, General Manager of the park.

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