Archive: April, 2006

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

• The million dollar carousel.
• Shapiro again says that expensive rides never pay for themselves. We disagree.
• Greg went to Six Flags Over Georgia, and he thinks that Goliath is a hit.
• Six Flags letting go of Wyandot Lake. We wonder what their real estate strategy is.
• Indianapolis is getting an indoor water park resort. Yeah, they're obviously big winners.
• Six Flags says the future of Wild Waves & Enchanted Village. We think it's a good place to invest in, but do they have the money or will to do so?
• Will Koch has been on The Voyage. It sure sounds like a winner.

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

• The last podcast was late. Really late. Sorry.
• Six Flags America is being carefully watched since it's in Snyder's back yard.
• Cedar Point aerial photos show the park getting ready for opening day, with the new Skyhawk swing ride.
• Bell's and kids: When is it babysitting?
• Busch Gardens names change. Why?
• Universal Orlando doing all kinds of upgrades, and will finally operate the ride over Seuss Landing.
• Six Flags decides not to renew their lease for their Sacramento water park.
• Dan Snyder will get reimbursed for expenses related to the takeover. Jeff gives a reality check on why it's no big deal.
• Another death following a Mission: Space ride. Very sad.
• Ed Markey is chasing the ambulance on CNN already. Tell us, how would fed regulation have prevented this woman's death?
• An update on the state of CoasterBuzz.

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

• SeaWorld construction in Orlando, on Shamu's schedule.
• Universal Orlando posts record profit despite drop in attendance.
• Conneaut Lake gets cleaned up by volunteers.
• Skiing and snowboarding in Texas? Without snow? Why bother?
• A Eurofighter has our interest, and the Brits love it.
• Photos from Kentucky Rumbler tour sure look good.
• The Gravity Group posts photos of The Voyage under construction. Gasp!

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

• Visionland changes its name. Another adventure.
• Santa's Village blessed with new owners.
• Expedition Everest speeds toward official opening, people are digging it.
• Six Flags Over Georgia works national media for Goliath opening.
• Disney's Contemporary Resort gets, well, contemporary.
• What's the sweet spot for nice hotels, and how much do we pay? Looks like $200 is our point, and we expect quality at that rate.
• Dollywood on the up and up with a themed mine train coaster in store for 2007.
• Papa John's and the great pizza in the sky (or at least at Six Flags).
• BeastBuzz 2006 details... looking forward to another great time at Paramount's Kings Island!