Wild West World could have a new owner by the end of the month. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Nugent on Thursday approved the $2 million sale of the park to Tulsa-based Murphy Brothers Exposition, which is tentatively scheduled to close on May 30.

Read More | This article was posted on 10 May 2008 by Steve K.

The beloved Sesame Street characters return to SeaWorld this spring and summer, delighting families with character meet-and-greets, a Breakfast with Elmo and Friends and an all-new “Elmo and Abby’s Treasure Hunt” musical production.

Read More | This article was posted on 09 May 2008 by Mike T.

Merlin Entertainments Group, the world's second largest visitor attraction operator, announced today the formation of a strategic alliance with Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holdings, to create LEGOLAND Dubailand(R) - the first LEGOLAND Park to be built outside of North America and Europe.

Read More | This article was posted on 06 May 2008 by Steve K.

Don't touch the Elvis "Trilogy." Or "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." Or the Confederate figures riding off the mountain carving. Heck, for that matter, don't mess with anything. When it came time to revamp the Stone Mountain Laser Show there was much that could not be revamped, lest the public outcry reverberate louder than the 65,000-watt sound system.

Read More | This article was posted on 06 May 2008 by Steve K.

Officials at Castaway Cove, Wichita Falls, Texas, recently launched a contest to find a name for the new-for-2008 waterslide attraction (a WaterFun Products Sidewinder MK1) opening this season. AmusementAquatic Management Group, (AMG), the park’s management company, developed the “Name the Ride” promotion in order to bring the Wichita Falls community into the launching of this new water ride.

Read More | This article was posted on 06 May 2008 by Steve K.

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and active entertainment, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. Historically, first quarter results represent less than 5% of the Company’s full-year revenues.

Read More | This article was posted on 06 May 2008 by Steve K.

A man has been arrested for allegedly punching a camel on a dare at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Vallejo police say 24-year-old Christopher Allen was dared by a friend to enter a restricted at the theme park where the camel was kept, and punch it. He did, police say, and got arrested for his troubles.

Read More | This article was posted on 06 May 2008 by Steve K.

The tale of Thomas Etheredge, who gave up success at the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper to build one of the quickest amusement park failures in industry history, contains a multitude of business lessons. The story of Wild West World -- which opened about a year ago in Park City -- is equal parts Etheredge's substantial ego and a litany of business mistakes common to many entrepreneurs.

Read More | This article was posted on 05 May 2008 by Steve K.