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January 31, 2008
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Amusement/Theme Park News
Cedar Fair Announces 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Conference Call Cedar Fair's 2007 Fourth Quarter and Year End Earnings Conference Call When: February 7, 2008 @ 2:00 p.m. Eastern Where: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id=45060 How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. Contact: Investor Relations, 419-627-2233, investing@cedarfair.com
Local park unaffected by corporate cuts Six Flags America plans new shows and a new ride for 2008 Six Flags America in Largo will not be affected by the amusement park chain’s plans to reduce its fiscal 2008 operating expenses by $50 million to $60 million, park spokeswoman Karin Korpowski said.
KAITLYN LASITTER, MOTHER GIVE ACCOUNTS OF ACCIDENT, AFTERMATH IN COURT FILINGS LOUISVILLE --Kaitlyn Lasitter wasn't sure what happened when an amusement park ride went terribly wrong last summer. Kaitlyn, then 13, only knew she was hurt.
Amusement park worker arrested Accused of child pornography FAIRFIELD, OH - A Deerfield Township man worked at an indoor amusement park for children without incident for five years, and seemed to be a good employee, his boss says. But on Monday, police showed up with a search warrant and allegations that the man was involved in pornography-related crimes with juvenile employees. "We weren't aware of the situation," said Alfred Sims, general manager of Wonderpark Family Entertainment Center at Cincinnati Mills Mall. crimes
Cinecitta to relaunch Rome theme park ROME -- Cinecitta Entertainment, a subsidiary of Rome's renowned Cinecitta Studios, won the rights to re-launch a Rome-area attraction called Luneur Park, Cinecitta said Wednesday.
Bible-theme park meetings cloud debate Mistrust and hard feelings have permeated the proposal for a Bible-theme park in the Blackman area since it was introduced in April 2007. The revelation that private meetings have been held with citizens and members of the Rutherford County Commission only serves to exacerbate suspicion about the park, even as the developer tries to address people's concerns regarding traffic, lighting and noise.
Canada's Wonderland is touring for Talent Audition Tour kicks off on February 2, 2008 VAUGHAN, ON, Jan. 31 /CNW/ - Canada's Wonderland, Canada's largest single location employer of youth and York Region's top employer, is launching its annual audition tour for the upcoming 28th season.
From coasters to coasting His days of climbing roller coaster tracks are over. After nearly 39 years, Charlie Elswick is hanging up his tool belt to pick up a fishing pole. Wednesday marked his final day as Cedar Point's maintenance supervisor.
Suspected bird flu shuts Hong Kong park's aviaries HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong theme park is to shut its aviaries for three weeks following the discovery of a wild heron suspected of dying from bird flu. The bird was found on Monday in a remote area of Ocean Park, on the south coast of Hong Kong Island.
Exclusive tour inside Disneyland’s Dream Suite Starting Thursday, Disneyland plans to award free overnight stays in the $3-million Dream Suite, once intended as Walt Disney’s private apartment. During an exclusive tour last week, computer technicians armed with laptops continued to fine-tune and debug the extensive electronic surprises planned for almost every room of the 2,600-square-foot suite.
Aquarium/Zoo News
Entertainment park veteran Manny Gonzalez is thinking big on MetroZoo's behalf as he begins Zoological Society tenure After opening a Six Flags amusement park in Mexico and transforming the Columbus Zoo into an entertainment complex, Manny Gonzalez says he's ready to take his marketing expertise and boost Miami MetroZoo attendance and funding as the new head of the Zoological Society of Florida.
Buffalo zoo turns down loan of two polar bears St. Paul zoo had asked for upgrade of outdated bear exhibit here There will be no shuffling off to Buffalo for Neil and Buzz — and not because Wednesday’s weather was too miserable even for polar bears. The Buffalo Zoo board has declined the planned loan of two polar bears from the Como Zoo in St. Paul, after the Minnesota zoo requested upgrades to Buffalo’s outdated bear exhibit that would have cost $30,000 to $60,000.
FEC/LBE/Museum News
Next Inc. Signs License with Chuck E. Cheese's Next Inc. (OTCBB: NXTI), an emerging leader in the sportswear products industry, today announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Chuck E. Cheese's. Parents and kids of all ages can enjoy Chuck E. Cheese's one-of-a-kind animated stage show starring the magical mouse and his friends. Come for dinner and stay for lots of fun entertainment including skill and video games and skytubes(R). Cool indoor rides include a hovering helicopter, Wasteland and Mad Motion Theater.
Denver science museum details plans for health exhibit The Denver Museum of Nature & Science's new $8 million "Expedition Health" exhibit, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente of Colorado, will feature 25 interactive stations, five do-it-yourself lab experiments and live demonstrations to help visitors understand the human body.
Science Center gets $1 million gift The Maryland Science Center has received a $1 million gift from a major insurance firm to help fund an innovative exhibition about cell biology research that will open next year. MetLife Foundation, the philanthropic arm of New York-based insurer MetLife - formerly known as the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. - donated the funds to support the coming show, Cells: The Universe Inside Us, which will go on display at the Science Center in March 2009.
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25 Years...
Through the good, the bad and the ugly, International Theme Park Services, Inc. (“ITPS”) continues to provide the industry with its skilled services internationally.
ITPS celebrates its 25th year in 2008 and has served over 450 projects in over 40 countries! Considered a leader in the industry by the many companies who have used ITPS’ services, ITPS is still growing and offering its knowledge and experience to every continent. Dennis Speigel, President of ITPS, is a past president of the IAAPA and remains active on their Board of Directors. He is called upon by people throughout the industry to advise and recommend on projects. A leader today and for the future, ITPS is there when you need assistance.
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Contact: Dennis Speigel at 513-381-6131 or Howard Kahn at affiliated Leisure Capital Resources in New York at 516-621-5183.