Theme Park Syndicate - Theme Park News Aggregator » cedar fair http://www.themeparksyndicate.com Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:59:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Theme Park Syndicate - Theme Park News Aggregator no Theme Park Syndicate - Theme Park News Aggregator » cedar fair http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.themeparksyndicate.com Cedar Fair Bought by Apollo Equity Firm http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/2009/12/cedar-fair-bought-by-apollo-equity-firm/ http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/2009/12/cedar-fair-bought-by-apollo-equity-firm/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:20:53 +0000 Joel http://www.themeparksyndicate.com/?p=575 Cedar Fair was purchased today by equity firm Apollo Global Management for $2.4 Billion. It’s reminiscent of Blackstone’s purchase of Busch Gardens a few months ago. The New York Times has more:

”This transaction allows Cedar Fair unit holders to realize significant value from their investment in our company over recent trading levels,” Cedar’s lead director, Michael Kwiatkowski, said in a statement. ”Apollo has a strong track record of growing businesses, and its desire to add Cedar Fair to its portfolio serves as a testament to our solid business model and the talent of our people.”

Cedar Fair, based in Sandusky, Ohio, owns and operates 11 amusement parks, seven water parks and five hotels. Its properties include Cedar Point in Ohio, Canada’s Wonderland near Toronto, Dorney Park in Pennsylvania and California’s Knott’s Berry Farm and Great America.

Read the full article.

Also, see more coverage: Sandusky Register | CoasterBuzz | The Coaster Critic’s Blog

What do you think of this big news? Leave a comment below.

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However, now it appears that the ride will be moved to Dorney Park instead.  A few days ago, a popular theme park news website, News Plus Notes, posted pictures of blue metal pieces similar to those of Demon Drop being unloaded in the parking lot. The pictures can seen here and here.

Do you think this is a good addition to Dorney Park? Leave a comment below.
Image courtesy of CoasterImage.

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CHARLOTTE, NC (October 14, 2009)—Carowinds, a 112-acre amusement park located at the border of the Carolinas near Charlotte, has announced a new discount ticket program specifically for guests residing in the state of Georgia. From now until November 1, Georgia residents can purchase up to four discount tickets to Carowinds or SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt for only $19.99 each when they show their valid Georgia state driver’s license at the Carowinds main gate.
“This new discount for Georgia residents is over fifty percent off of the regular admission price,” said Bart Kinzel, Carowinds’ Vice President and General Manager. “We are proud of what the Park has to offer, and for many Georgia residents who have not had the opportunity to visit our park, we’d like to invite you out to experience what Carowinds or SCarowinds are all about—chills, thrills, and Fall family fun!”
Carowinds is open for daytime family fun on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-5:30pm through November 1. With over 50 rides, shows and attractions, including twelve pulse pounding roller coasters, the park has something fun for everyone! New this Fall is Howl-O-Fest’s Boo Blast, a frightful street party of family fun. Children and their families can celebrate the magic of fall together with the region’s most elaborate family daytime Halloween event, including a foam zone, kiddie-oke, face painting, hay bale maze, and more! Howl-O-Fest’s Boo Blast is open from 12pm – 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays and is included with the price of daytime admission.
But when the nighttime falls, Carowinds transforms into none other than the premier Halloween event in the region on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 7pm-midnight (7pm-1am on October 24 & October 31). SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt is celebrating its tenth season of screams, complete with eight mazes, three scare zones, a haunting live show, and over 400 monsters lurking around every corner – all are included with the price of admission to SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt.
The Georgia Resident Discount Ticket may only be purchased at the Carowinds main gate. SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt is a separate admittance attraction and is not recommended for children under the age of thirteen. For more information or the plan your trip, visit www.carowinds.com; www.scarowinds.com or call 1-800-888-4FUN between 10am – 4pm.
Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Carowinds, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy , Calif. under a management contract.

CHARLOTTE, NC (October 14, 2009)—Carowinds, a 112-acre amusement park located at the border of the Carolinas near Charlotte, has announced a new discount ticket program specifically for guests residing in the state of Georgia. From now until November 1, Georgia residents can purchase up to four discount tickets to Carowinds or SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt for only $19.99 each when they show their valid Georgia state driver’s license at the Carowinds main gate.

“This new discount for Georgia residents is over fifty percent off of the regular admission price,” said Bart Kinzel, Carowinds’ Vice President and General Manager. “We are proud of what the Park has to offer, and for many Georgia residents who have not had the opportunity to visit our park, we’d like to invite you out to experience what Carowinds or SCarowinds are all about—chills, thrills, and Fall family fun!”

Carowinds is open for daytime family fun on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-5:30pm through November 1. With over 50 rides, shows and attractions, including twelve pulse pounding roller coasters, the park has something fun for everyone! New this Fall is Howl-O-Fest’s Boo Blast, a frightful street party of family fun. Children and their families can celebrate the magic of fall together with the region’s most elaborate family daytime Halloween event, including a foam zone, kiddie-oke, face painting, hay bale maze, and more! Howl-O-Fest’s Boo Blast is open from 12pm – 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays and is included with the price of daytime admission.

But when the nighttime falls, Carowinds transforms into none other than the premier Halloween event in the region on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights from 7pm-midnight (7pm-1am on October 24 & October 31). SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt is celebrating its tenth season of screams, complete with eight mazes, three scare zones, a haunting live show, and over 400 monsters lurking around every corner – all are included with the price of admission to SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt.

The Georgia Resident Discount Ticket may only be purchased at the Carowinds main gate. SCarowinds’ Halloween Haunt is a separate admittance attraction and is not recommended for children under the age of thirteen. For more information or the plan your trip, visit www.carowinds.com; www.scarowinds.com or call 1-800-888-4FUN between 10am – 4pm.

Carowinds is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.” In addition to Carowinds, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy , Calif. under a management contract.

Contact:
Dani Swords
Public Relations Manager
(704) 587-9050

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