ThrillNetwork NewsThe latest stories concerning the amusement industry, including roller coasters, amusement parks, theme parks, other thrill and extreme rides for thrill seekers and professionals alike.Six Flags announces changes for many parks- September 15, 2008 The Six Flags chain announced today additions and changes at many of its parks for 2009.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2306/six_flags_announces_parks.html Universal Studios a decade of community service- September 15, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. Universal Orlando Resort is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its community volunteering program this week, an effort which has supported dozens of charities and worthwhile causes throughout Central Florida.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2305/universal_studios_decade_community_serv... Cedar Fair reports attendance and revenue- September 15, 2008 SANDUSKY, OHIO, - Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), reported that its 2008 revenues through Labor Day increased approximately $21 million, or 3%, to $852 million when compared with the same period a year ago.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2304/cedar_fair_reports_attendance_revenue.h... Dolly Partons Dixie Stampede second annual Whoadeo- September 10, 2008 Dolly Partons Dixie Stampede has partnered once again with Food City stores for their second annual Whoadeo on Sept. 27, featuring stick horse competitions, a parade of horses, a small carnival and prizes.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2303/dolly_partons_dixie_stampede_annual_who... Giant snake set to attack Carowinds in 2009- September 10, 2008 As many had speculated, Head Spin, the Vekoma boomerang coaster from Geauga Lake will be making its debut at Carowinds next year as Carolina Cobra. The coaster will be the first boomerang coaster in the United States to feature one of the newly redesigned Vekoma trains.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2302/giant_snake_set_attack_carowinds_2009.h... Coney Island's Astroland closing for good- September 9, 2008 Astroland at Coney Island is closing for good, the park's owner announced.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2301/coney_islands_astroland_closing_good.ht... 10th Aniversary of Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens- September 8, 2008 Get ready for the biggest Howl-O-Scream season ever as Busch Gardens celebrates a decade of spooky thrills in 2008.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2300/10th_aniversary_howloscream_busch_garde... HalloWeekends Returns to Cedar Point- September 8, 2008 SANDUSKY, Ohio -- With new scary attractions, live shows and children's activities, HalloWeekends at Cedar Point will be bigger and better than ever before.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2299/halloweekends_returns_cedar_point.html 2008 Golden Ticket winners announced- September 4, 2008 The 2008 Golden Ticket Awards were announced today, with Cedar Point winning Best Amusement Park, Schlitterbahn winning Best Waterpark and Ravine Flyer II winning Best New Ride of 2008.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2298/2008_golden_ticket_winners_announced.ht... Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream 2008- September 2, 2008 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay kicks off its ninth season of gut-wrenching scares with the launch of the Howl-O-Scream 2008 Web site, RavenTwins.com, and the introduction of exciting new VIP Fear Tour packages, horrifying new haunted houses, and the new faces of evil itself the lovely Raven Twins.http://www.thrillnetwork.com/stories_view.php/2297/busch_gardens_howloscream_2008.html |