All stories for June, 2009
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
The City Planning Commission today unanimously approved Mayor Bloomberg’s 47-acre rezoning plan for Coney Island — one officials say would preserve the area’s dwindling amusement industry while also bringing 4,500 new apartments.
The plan, which now heads to the City Council next month for final approval, calls for creating a new 9-acre outdoor amusement park off the famous boardwalk. The new park would be part of a 27-acre “entertainment and amusement district” that would also include indoor rides, games and other entertainment and high-rise hotels.
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Tags: Astroland, Coney Island
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – Busch Gardens is throwing a party and everyone is invited. Taking its inspiration from Carnival celebrations held the world over, Busch Gardens presents Festivale Italiano!. Set to the pulsating rhythm of a Venetian street festival, this colorful, fast paced extravaganza begins with impromptu performances held throughout the Italy section of the park. It culminates in a high-energy street parade that sweeps through the winding pathways of the park’s San Marco village three times daily. This guest-engaging spectacular leads to the Italy pavilion where the energy spills off its redesigned stage and into the audience for a finale that will amaze guests and leave them wanting more.
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Tags: Busch Gardens
Posted in News
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
 Six Flags announced that they had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Southern Star Amusement, which has been pursuing the opportunity to take over the former Six Flags amusement park property in New Orleans, has indicated that the move does not come as a surprise.
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Tags: six flags, Six Flags New Orleans, Southern Star, Southern Star Amusement
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Monday, June 15th, 2009
 A Carowinds employee was arrested over the weekend, accused of helping someone win a stuffed animal.
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Tags: carowinds
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Saturday, June 13th, 2009
 As some have been predicting over the past few years, and most especially during this economic downturn, Six Flags, Inc. announced that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Posted in Finance
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
Orlando, Fla. - Orlando Magic fans donned game-day gear to ride head-first, face-down on SeaWorld’s newest, must-see roller coaster– Manta. Fans painted their faces, arms, legs (and even hair) and sported Magic-inspired shirts and shorts to root on their home-town team as they cheered aboard Manta. For more information on SeaWorld, visit SeaWorldOrlando.com.
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Tags: Manta, sea world, SeaWorld
Posted in News
Saturday, June 13th, 2009
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dollywood welcomes the summertime travel season with its seventh annual KidsFest celebration which begins June 12 and includes two new entertainment offerings.
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Tags: Dollywood
Posted in News
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
New Universal Coaster Uses Extreme Technology to Create Extreme Ride Experience – Universal Also Releases New Ride Animation and Vehicle Preview
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is a high-speed rush of first-ever maneuvers, hit music and specially created take-home videos starring each rider. These experiences have never been brought together on a coaster before and rely on extreme technologies being used in entirely new ways.
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Tags: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit, Universal Studios, Universal Studios Orlando
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
 After months of speculation, hype, and anticipation Six Flags Magic Mountain opens Terminator Salvation: The Ride. Boasting many surprises and multiple pre-show rooms, this coaster features many elements that have never been seen before on a wooden coaster. Did all the effort pay off? Does Six Flags have a winner? Come with ThrillNetwork.com as we examine the new coaster from rumor to finished ride.
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Tags: GCI, Great Coasters International, SFMM, six flags, Terminator Salvation: The Ride
Posted in Special Features
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.- Dollywood has entered into an agreement with Starr Crest Resort located in Sevierville to immediately feature and promote the company’s cabins as a convenient lodging option for Dollywood guests on Dollywood.com. (more…)
Tags: Dollywood, Splash Country, Starr Crest Resort
Posted in News
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