CoasterBuzz Podcast #206 - June 27, 2011

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

• What are the reasonable expectations for avoiding injuries at amusement parks? A court says you can't assume anything, and you can sue.
• Orlando parks up their gate prices again, now around $85. Gonch wonders if Disney will add a fifth park at some point. Biggest rises were in multi-day tickets.
• Jersey recommends dual occupancy and bigger height requirement for Ferris wheels.
• What's up with new rides not opening in time?
• Fuji-Q opening what they call the steepest roller coaster, a Gerstlauer ride.
• Cedar Fair annoyed by Q Investment lawsuits. I think we all are at this point.
• Former Disney guy, Matthew Ouimet, named to the president and eventual CEO position at Cedar Fair. Jeff has a wishlist for what he'd like to see him do.
• Kennywood's Pitt Fall is up for sale. What's next for them?
• Attendance stories for 2010, Universal Orlando wins big, of course.
• Chicago's Riverview remembered, remnants found.
• Disneyland grad night will move to California Adventure in 2013.
• Zippin Pippin brings in 45% more revenue.
• Al Weiss retiring after a staggeringly long career with Disney, mostly at Walt Disney World.
• Check out Richard's photos from North Korea.
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