Zach's Theme Park Blog 5-28-2010

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Kentucky Kingdom (Louisville, KY) has had a new owner approved. But without Chang who really cares? Story here
Universal Studios Hollywood (Hollywood, CA) has reopened their back lot and accompanying tour after a fire in 2008. I’m currently taking bets on how long till an earthquake damages the famed back lot. Story here
Luna Park (Brooklyn, NY) has opened. Am I the only one curious about how many gang fights occurred during the grand opening? Story here
Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, CA) has delayed the opening of their newly relocated Mr. Six Dance Coaster until 2011. Credit whore who didn’t get to Six Flags New Orleans in time to ride the kiddie coaster have been advised to try and get laid while holding out for it. Story here
Six Flags Great America (Gurnee, IL) is set to open the classic Kiddieland “Little Dipper” this weekend. I’m sorry to have to say this, but if you think that this is awesome. Than you are a nerd (myself included.) Story here
Bell’s Amusement Park (Tulsa, OK) has reached resistance in moving to a new location as the town does not want to help fund the park’s relocation through taxes. The quote from the man leading the movement against the tax described the area as “conservative.” Just saying. Story here
Chang has been confirmed for Six Flags Great America in 2011 as seen in this video
That’s all for today. Thanks for reading Zach’s Theme Park Blog.

Zach's Theme Park Blog 5-14-2010

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Universal Studios (Hollywood, CA) will have “offbeat” live entertainment this summer. No word on if the Insane Clown Posse will perform. Story here
Walt Disney World (Lake Buena Vista, FL) has announced Star Tours will close early. Nerds cry. Story here

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Zach's Theme Park Blog 5-11-2010

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Cedar Point’s (Sandusky, OH) new for 2010 attraction “Shoot the Rapids” opening has been delayed. Considering the ride is made by Intamin does this really surprise anyone? Story here
Sylvan Beach Amusement Park (Sylvan Beach, NY) will soon be offering rides on a speed boat. Taking all bets as to when the first law suit occurs. Story here
Playland Park (Rye Beach, NY) is under pressure to make money. City says “We don’t want there to be an ‘accident’” Story here
Disneyland’s (Anaheim, CA) Country Bear Jamboree appears to be gone for good. Let’s pour out a 40 on the curb for our fallen homies. R.I.P. 1972-2010 Story here
Disney’s California Adventure (Anaheim, CA) unveiled a look at their new “Cars” theme ride. Spoiler alert; it looks like a car. Story here
Luna Park (Brooklyn, NY) has been getting flooded with applications for jobs as their opening approaches. Many New Yorkers were overheard saying “COME AHHNN.” Story here
Kings Island (Mason, OH) opened their Planet Snoopy attraction. “Peanuts” is still relevant? Story here
Universal Studios (Orlando, FL) will soon be home of the hit game show “Family Feud.” Despite the show being hosted by Steve Harvey, Richard Dawson is still going to kiss your wife. Story here
Walt Disney World Resort (Lake Buena Vista, FL) declares “NERD PARTY!” Story here
Canobie Lake Park (Salem, NH) had an incident over the weekend involving a mother beating her child. So remember folks, great parenting can occur anywhere! Story here
A teen was tasered at the Georgia State Fair. Is anybody else surprise it was only one? Story here
Would you consider being a theme park manager? Don't it sucks. Story here
Dream World (Queensland, AU) has some hope to do good this season, which is excellent because they are one of the only amusement parks in Australia. Story here
Chessington’s Worlds of Adventure (Surrey, UK) is having twice the guest illnesses! Story here
Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) has added advertisements to El Toro which make it seem very “fresh” Story here
Here’s my video from GAPZAA 2008 (better late than never)

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Zach's Theme Park Blog 5-10-2010

            Hello and welcome to Zach’s Theme Park Blog. Where you learn that nothing can rid you of the shame of riding a kiddie coaster.

            Beech Bend Amusement Park (Bowling Green, KY) decided to open this past weekend despite the floor that has occurred at the park. Who minds a few extra water rides? Story here

            Kennywood (West Mifflin, PA) opens for the 2010 season this weekend. Let’s go to Pittsburgh…Story here

            Las Vegas is a family vacation spot! Story here

Dubailand (Dubai, UAE) is continuing on despite the fact they don’t have money. Story here

            Toshimaen (Tokyo, JP) had a guest fall off their magic carpet ride Friday. Maybe field trips from the high school for the disabled should be supervised? Story here

            Here’s a new video for you to enjoy

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Zach's Theme Park Blog 5-7-2010

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Cedar Fair (Sandusky, OH) has seen a 5% increase in revenue over the first quarter this year. Of course first quarter only accounts for less than 5% of their full year revenues. Story here
Kentucky Kingdom (Louisville, KY) is still a hot mess. Story here
Six Flags America (Upper Marlboro, MD) is being sued because they wouldn’t hire two women with refused to remove their dreadlocks. Would you trust someone with dreadlocks to operate a ride? Story here
Busch Gardens Tampa (Tampa, FL) keeps growing under new management. Yeah must be a slow news day, but at least they officially say “2011 thrill ride.” Story here
Ghost Town in the Sky (Maggie Valley, NC) has been purchased. Will Cliffhanger ever open? Stay tuned. Story here
Islands of Adventure (Orlando, FL) is opening a harry potter attraction! Story here
Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Lake Buena Vista, FL) will be “re-imagining” their Star Tours attraction. In the ride’s honor they are hosting a party in August, which will include “Death Star Disco.” Story here
Ferrari World (Abu Dhabi, UAE) has set an opening day. Will it open on time? Only time will tell. Story here
Disneyland Paris (Ile-de-France, FR) has driven two employees to suicide within the year. Stephen King is already writing a book about it. Story here
Linnanmaki (Uusimaa, FI) will be hosting a musical starring finish metal band Hevisaurus. The band wears dinosaur suits. Here is a video of them.
That’s all for today, thanks for reading Zach’s Theme Park Blog.

Zach's Theme Park Blog 5-6-2010

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Silver Dollar City (Branson, MO) saw attendance of 40,000 for their fiftieth anniversary celebration. Ok it may have been better than my twenty first birthday party. Story here
Sea World (Orlando, FL) is offering $5 admission for children with proceeds going to charity. They’ll just do anything to make the public forget about that incident from earlier this year won’t they? Story here
Disneyland (Anaheim, CA) is testing a new talking Mickey Mouse costume character. It is very creepy. Story here
Here is “the classy stoner’s” guide to going to amusement parks high LOL
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Zach's Theme Park Blog 5-4-2010

            Hello and welcome to Zach’s Theme Park Blog where I try desperately to make friends.

            Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Lake Buena Vista, FL) has reached the end of their recent legal battle over their “Tower of Terror” ride, when the state of Florida ruled the attraction is safe. Considering the plaintiff was suing the “concept of the ride” it would be nearly impossible for the state of Florida to screw this one up. http://tinyurl.com/25pjoab

Beech Bend (Bowling Green, KY) will not be opening this weekend due to flooding. The attitude of the park can pretty much be summed up by the quote from the park owner in the article; "Its floated a couple of our buildings away…once the water goes down probably take twenty to twenty-five guys with wash wagons and brooms." You’ve got to love Kentucky. http://tinyurl.com/25ammjx

            Sea World (Orlando, FL) has a new VP of operations, so those lines better move faster. http://tinyurl.com/2aus7le

            Lake Compounce (Bristol, CT) is going to possibly get a tax break for their planned expansion. I offer their local government a high five for this idea. http://tinyurl.com/25f26rn

            Cedar Point (Sandusky, OH) now has an unofficial iPhone app for tracking wait times. Here’s the catch; it’s all based on user submissions, so for gravy’s sake submit your wait times! http://tinyurl.com/2f4eb7r

            Ghost Town in the Sky (Maggie Valley, NC) may see new life as a bid offer has been made to purchase the park. Freestyle Music Park waves middle finger in direction of Maggie Valley. http://tinyurl.com/2cecz6g

            Busch Gardens Tampa (Tampa, FL) gave a preview of Howl-O-Scream this past weekend as a part of HauntCon. In related news I am currently accepting donations to fund my journalistic coverage of next years HauntCon. http://tinyurl.com/2cy9bhs

            Universal Studios Orlando (Orlando, FL) gave a small hint to Halloween Horror Nights 20 which will be taking place this October during HauntCon saying “a tree.” Yep, that was exciting. http://tinyurl.com/24xgs6o

            Silver Dollar City (Branson, MO) is over the hill! http://tinyurl.com/2adzaz9

            Quassy Amusement Park (Middlebury, CT) is paying tribute to Mothers on Mother’s Day by offering free admission and dinner for mothers. No word on if the offer applies if you plan to become a mother on the feris wheel. http://tinyurl.com/236ry9x

            Flamingo Land’s (Yorkshire, UK) Mumbo Jumbo roller coaster got stuck upside down for twenty minutes due to a poncho stuck in the wheels. My question is who the hell is throwing ponchos at roller coasters?! http://tinyurl.com/2ahwrl3

            Tourism industry is growing!  http://tinyurl.com/2brmlzb , http://tinyurl.com/2a5exzv , http://tinyurl.com/294jvey

Here’s something to get everyone excited about the Halloween season thanks to HauntCon

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Zach's Theme Park Blog 5-3-2010

Hello and welcome to Zach’s Theme Park Blog. Line jumpers will receive an ass kicking.
Universal Studios Hollywood (Hollywood, CA) is holding a video contest to promote their upcoming King Kong 3d attraction. So if you can come up with 1-3 minutes of King Kong destruction without showing King Kong than you should enter! Story Here
Disneyland (Anaheim, CA) after dark. http://tinyurl.com/2auzavr
Canada’s Wonderland (Vaughn, CAN) is replacing Scooby Doo and other characters with Snoopy and the peanuts gang. In more important news Behemoth is an awesome ride. Story here

World Expo (Shanghai. CH) has began their opening ceremonies. Unfortunately nobody funded my trip so I was unable to cover it personally. Story here
Alton Towers (Staffordshire, UK) is offering their employees free mullets. I certainly hope this trend picks up at other parks! http://tinyurl.com/26ledau
Paultons Park (Hampshire, UK) is home to a new pig themed area. As a bacon/ham/pork fan and survivor of swine flu I fully approve of this attraction. Story here
Here’s a Six Flags Great America ad from 1993

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