Posts tagged with: "cedar fair"

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Coaster fans try to save Geauga Lake's Big Dipper

The American Coaster Enthusiasts group is attempting to find a local developer to help save Geauga Lake's classic Big Dipper wooden roller coaster. The coaster, which opened in 1925 as the Sky Rocket, is just one of several rides up for sale from the... [More]

Cedar Fair opposes proposed 49ers Stadium

Cedar Fair has released a press release announcing their opposition to a proposed stadium for the San Francisco 49ers NFL franchise. The proposed new stadium would be built on land that currently serves as the parking lot for Cedar Fair's Great America park. Following... [More]

Cedar Fair announces 2008 additions

Cedar Fair has announced plans for a record $88 million in new attractions for 2008 at its parks in the US and Canada. The expansions are highlighted by Behemoth, a $21 million coaster being added to Canada's Wonderland in Toronto. "Behemoth will smash all... [More]

Michigan’s Adventure getting Thunderhawk inverted coaster in 2008

Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park has announced plans to build the first inverted looping roller coaster in state history. Named Thunderhawk, the Vekoma-designed coaster will rise 105 feet above the ground, boast an 86-foot ... [More]

Cedar Point announces Joe Cool Club Homecoming Weekend

Cedar Point has announced its upcoming Joe Cool Club Homecoming Weekend, a series of special perks for members of its Joe Cool Club. The three day event, being held at the park on September 7, 8, and 9, ... [More]

Cedar Fair denies takeover bid

Cedar Fair today denied reports of a potential sale to Destiny Capital. "We have received numerous inquiries and questions regarding stories that have appeared in the press concerning a possible sale of the company," said Dick Kinzel, Cedar Fair chairman, president and chief executive... [More]

2006 Theme Park Attendance Report released

The TEA/ERA 2006 Theme Park Attendance Report has been released (PDF Link). The annual study of global theme park attendance numbers identifies the top commercial theme parks around the world, a list which was topped this year by the Magic Kingdom ... [More]

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