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Former Village Roadshow Theme Parks CEO Tim Fisher appointed chief operating officer of Cedar Fair

Richard Wilson 20 Dec 2017

Former CEO of Australia's largest theme park operator returns to USA in the COO position with industry leader Cedar Fair.

Universal unveils Orlando water park Volcano Bay

Richard Wilson 23 Jun 2016

Promising no queues, no carrying of inflatable tubes, Universal have unveiled details of the Volcano Bay water park, the third theme park for their Orlando resort.

Big changes for Disney, Universal and more in 2016

Richard Wilson 8 Jan 2016

Disneyland embarks on their biggest ever single expansion, The Incredible Hulk is stripped bare at Islands of Adventure, weather closes Knott's and Cedar Point's record-breaking Dive Coaster progresses.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg in the spotlight

Richard Wilson 31 May 2015

Opening in 1975, Busch Gardens Williamgburg in Virginia was the last of the Busch beer company's forray into the world of theme parks. With an overaching European theme, the park is home to an impressive array of roller coasters set amongst beautiful landscapes and dense forests. In this spotlight take a look at Busch Gardens Williamsburg thanks to photos contributed by Parkz member Gazza.

Six Flags files for Bankruptcy

Richard Wilson 14 Jun 2009

Six Flags, one of North America's largest theme park chains, has filed for bankruptcy. What does this mean for their business model and the theme parks it has inspired theme parks around the world?

Coney Island to move Downunder?

Richard Wilson 22 Dec 2008

To cap off 2008 comes an reportedly real -- albeit far-fetched -- story about the famed Astroland amusement park at Coney Island in New York City. In light of development woes at the history Brooklyn landmark, a team of Australian entrepreneurs look keen to scoop up the park and recreate it at the Gold Coast, Australia's theme park capital.

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