News Headlines

Kennywood Sale Hits Road Block

The previously announced sale of Kennywood Entertainment, which includes Kennywood Park, Idlewild, Lake Compounce, and Sandcastle Waterpark, has hit an internal problem, as many on their board, which are 76 heirs of the founders of the parks, are against the sale.  The sale does not require a simple majority, but requires a "super-majority".  The reported price for the parks was $200 million.

Dubai Becomes Amusement Park Darling

The country of Dubai will become home to several new amusement parks with Busch Entertainment announcing they will build Worlds of Discovery, which includes a Busch Gardens, Aquatica, SeaWorld, and Discovery Cove, on the Pal Jebel Ali.  Six Flags, Inc., will partner with Dubai based Tatweer to build Six Flags Dubailand.  If successful, Six Flags with its partnershiop, may build other theme parks in the Arab World.

Indiana Beach Sold

Indiana Beach Amusement Resort, Monticello, Indiana, announced on February 19, 2008, that it has sold the amusement and water park, Indiana Beach Camp Resort, Jellystone Park Campground, Beach House Inn hotel, and various other properties at Indiana Beach to Morgan RV Resorts.  Morgan RV Resorts is the largest private owner and operator of RV parks in the U.S.  Indiana Beach, under the new owners, will open May 3, 2008, and will debut their new coaster, Steal Hawg.

Holiday World Changes Management Structure

The Santa Claus, Indiana amusement park, Holiday World and Splashin' Safari, has promoted from within, and created an additional level of management.  Will Koch remains the CEO, while Matt Eckert will be General Manager of Shared Services and Mike Kamp will be General Manager of Guest Experience.

LeSourdsville Lake's Serpent heads to Michigan

The SBNO Galaxy rollercoaster, The Serpent, at the defunct LeSourdsville Lake Amusement park, Middletown, Ohio has reportedly found a new home in Michigan, at Kokomos Family Fun Center in Saginaw, Michigan.  Plans are it will open in the Spring or Summer of 2008.

Events

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• March 29, 2008...ACE Spring Fling at Six Flags Over Georgia.  CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION.
• May 16-18, 2008...ACE Spring Conference at Michigan's Adventure.  CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION.
• May 23-24, 2008...Holliwood Nights at Holiday World.  CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
• May 24-25, 2008...WNYCC Coasterfest, Waldameer and Kennywood.  Click here for Information
• May 30, 2008...Coaster Madness, Dorney park, Park Sponsored
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• June 6, 2008...CoasterMania, Cedar Point, Park Sponsored