Six Flags closes Kentucky Kingdom
Posted by Larry in News on 04. Feb, 2010 | 5 Comments
Another unexpected park closing has come upon us tonight, this time being Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain to open Mr. Six’s DanceCoaster
As if we all didn’t know this one already, Six Flags Magic Mountain today announced plans to open their 17th roller coaster this Memorial Day weekend. Themed to the popular Six Flags mascott, Mr. Six, the new ride will be named Mr. Six’s DanceCoaster.
Luna Park returning to Coney Island
In 1946, one of Coney Island’s largest amusement parks, Luna Park, closed its doors for the last time. Since its opening in 1903 it became known not only at Coney Island but also at Luna Parks around the world. Unfortunately with the decline of Coney Island came the decline of amusement parks at the resort, with Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park being the only one open in 2009.
Cedar Fair sold to Apollo Management
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, undoubtedly one of the biggest names in the amusement industry, announced tonight that the chain is in the process of being sold to Apollo Management, pending approval from unitholders, at a price tag of approximately $700 million plus $1.6 billion of debt.
Roy E. Disney dies at age 79
Roy E. Disney, longtime senior executive, shareholder, consultant and Director Emeritus of the Board of Directors for the Walt Disney Company died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 79 years old in Newport Beach, California from stomach cancer.
Six Flags: A History – Part II
Posted by Jon in History on 27. Jan, 2010 | 2 Comments
On April 1, 1998, two of the world’s largest amusement park operators became one. Premier Parks, the industry giant created just ten years previously as the Tierco Group, was about to gobble up Six Flags, a company started in 1961 and known all around the country for their regional parks. For Part II of our Six Flags: A History series, we will be splitting the history up year by year to take a closer look at everything that happened during the last dozen years.
Eating the best: Blue ice cream
Posted by Jon in Park Food on 26. Jan, 2010 | No Comments
When Kings Island opened in 1972, one of the amusement industry’s most famous snack foods came to be. Hanna-Barbera was a staple at the park up through the 2009 season, including favorites such as Scooby Doo, the Flintstones and the Smurfs. Thanks to that connection, a trip to Kings Island wasn’t complete without “Smurfberry” ice cream, also known as a “Smurf cone”.
Six Flags: A History – Part I
Posted by Jon in History on 05. Jan, 2010 | 3 Comments
Based out of New York City, New York, Six Flags Theme Parks are one of the largest amusement park operators in the United States. They currently operate 14 theme parks around the world, not counting water and animal parks, with plans on the board for new Six Flags parks in Nigeria, China and Dubai (United Arab Emirates). In this part of Six Flags: A History, we will look at the history of this theme park giant up until the merger of Premier Parks and Six Flags.
2009 Yearbook : A Year in Review
Posted by Jon in Features on 20. Dec, 2009 | No Comments
2009 is quickly coming to an end, and it has been a year of big news, surprises and great new ride openings. From the Hard Rock Park / Freestyle Music Park fiasco to the opening of Diamondback at Kings Island, here is our look at 2009.
Ride of the Decade: Speed Splashers
Posted by Jon in Humor on 19. Dec, 2009 | 7 Comments
Here at Cheezonastick we like only the greatest rides. Son of Beast at Kings Island, Rattler at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, and who can forget the great Roller Coast at the New York, New York Hotel and Casino. But, while all of these are great roller coasters, we’d like to award the ride of the decade to a ride that shows no shame as it tops the charts in nearly every amusement park poll year after year. That ride is none other than Speed Splashers at Michigan’s Adventure.
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