Archive: March, 2006

Jeff, Pat and Mike review this week's news in the amusement industry.

• Another one for the "stuff happens" file?
• MGM wants to build in Korea.
• Should criminal liability cause fear among professional ride mechanics?
• Wild West World out properties have development agreements, new construction moves forward.
• Pavilion is out, Hard Rock is in for Myrtle Beach.
• Grade eight coaster in the gym = cool science!
• NBC Universal hires consultants for land use on West Coast. Is a second park a good idea?
• Indoor water park version 4 coming to Sandusky.
• Alton Towers does custom DVD's tracking guests with RFID. Will the implementation suck?
• More wacky stuff at Hong Kong Disneyland.
• Disney not ready for Middle East, but maybe India or more in China.

Jeff, Pat and Mike review this week's news in the amusement industry.

• Was the accident at Cypress Gardens rider misbehavior? Where is the line between personal responsibility and company liability?
• Mark Shapiro still getting headlines, and looking for new ways to make money.
• Knott's Berry Farm cuts ticket prices, but seems a little odd in light of the competition's actions.
• Keith McVeen is the industry's computer animation guru.
• Six Flags gets nailed millions for being negligent at the Six Flags Ohio accident from several years ago.
• Florida wants to make the school schedule better for vacations and teen workers.