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PENNIES FROM KEVIN - Nostradumbass 2005 - Disney's Film Division
By Kevin Baxter
May 14, 2005: Finally back from a loooong vacation (and loooong recovery period), Nostradumbass is here for the third part in his six-part series. Today's column will predict how Disney's film division will weather 2005.
6 responses. Last on May 15, 2005 at 4:34 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—The Almighty Dollar
By Russell Meyer
May 11, 2005: Earnings reports from Disney and Cedar Fair, and a crazy labor story from the UK.
19 responses. Last on May 27, 2005 at 9:04 PM (MST)


JOE INSIDER - Lights! Motors! Action! Extreme Stunt Show
By Joe Lane
May 9, 2005: Joe Lane reviews the new automobile stunt show at the Disney-MGM Studios. Does it live up to the hype?
5 responses. Last on May 29, 2005 at 1:16 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Happy Mothers Day!
By Russell Meyer
May 8, 2005: Minor changes to DarKastle, Disneyland announcements galore, and "The Point" is open for business.
7 responses. Last on May 10, 2005 at 6:38 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—High Hopes
By Russell Meyer
May 4, 2005: Disneyland's 50th, Hydra: The Revenge, and a Six Flags shocker.
3 responses. Last on May 5, 2005 at 6:33 PM (MST)


Dear Michael Eisner, Before You Go....
By Robert Niles
May 2, 2005: Theme Park Insider's editor suggests Disney's departing CEO leave his own legacy by greenlighting a theme park land based on a project from Eisner's past: Schoolhouse Rock.
8 responses. Last on June 24, 2005 at 10:18 PM (MST)


JOE INSIDER - Soarin' at Epcot
By Joe Lane
May 2, 2005: Disney brings another E-Ticket to Epcot with Soarin', but is it worthy of your attention?
6 responses. Last on November 10, 2005 at 1:12 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Busch Gardens Williamsburg Sets New Standard with 'Curse of DarKastle'
By Russell Meyer
April 29, 2005: Busch Gardens Williamsburg debuts The Curse of DarKastle
40 responses. Last on October 6, 2005 at 3:29 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Don’t Panic!
By Russell Meyer
April 27, 2005: Snyder staying, Universal's new partner, and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
6 responses. Last on April 28, 2005 at 7:08 PM (MST)


JOE INSIDER - Cinderellabration
By Joe Lane
April 25, 2005: Joe Lane presents a review of the fully-saturated Princess performance at WDW's Magic Kingdom.


The BLOGFlume—Happy Passover
By Russell Meyer
April 24, 2005: Disney deals, a silly auction, and America's Cheerleader.
10 responses. Last on April 26, 2005 at 8:49 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Oh Boy!
By Russell Meyer
April 20, 2005: MNF goes to the four-letter network, Six Flags with a "big" problem, and Busch's two creations prepare for unveiling.
7 responses. Last on May 11, 2005 at 10:40 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Anywhere but Here
By Russell Meyer
April 17, 2005: Not in Arizona or Japan, Disney's 50th anniversary DVDs, and Hong Kong training.
4 responses. Last on April 18, 2005 at 2:43 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—All Disney All The Time
By Russell Meyer
April 13, 2005: Disney news from around the world.
3 responses. Last on April 15, 2005 at 9:57 PM (MST)


TPI Nominated for Webby Award
By Robert Niles
April 12, 2005: Vote for your favorite theme park website as it competes for the People's Voice Award in the world's most prestigious online competition.
8 responses. Last on April 15, 2005 at 10:40 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Greetings From Texas
By Russell Meyer
April 10, 2005: Celebrate Enterprise, Six Flags gears up, and California theme park safety.
10 responses. Last on April 13, 2005 at 6:31 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Debuts A-Plenty
By Russell Meyer
April 6, 2005: Attraction debuts from Paramount and Disneyland Paris
3 responses. Last on April 10, 2005 at 5:43 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Crazy Days
By Russell Meyer
April 3, 2005: Dissapointing "Sin," an accident in Jersey, and the newest high-end show in Vegas.
5 responses. Last on April 5, 2005 at 2:52 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Opening Day is On the Way
By Russell Meyer
March 30, 2005: A new show for the Magic Kingdom, and Six Flags and Cedar Point prepare to open their gates.
8 responses. Last on April 1, 2005 at 8:44 AM (MST)


PENNIES FROM KEVIN - Nostradumbass 2005 - NBC Universal's Theme Parks
By Kevin Baxter
March 30, 2005: In the second part of his six-part series, Nostradumbass will peer into his crystal ball at how 2005 might treat Universal's theme parks.
9 responses. Last on April 4, 2005 at 8:49 PM (MST)


PENNIES FROM KEVIN - Nostradumbass 2005 - Disney's Theme Parks
By Kevin Baxter
March 30, 2005: In the first part of a six-part series, Nostradumbass will peer into his crystal ball at how 2005 might treat Disney's theme parks.
9 responses. Last on May 13, 2005 at 4:48 PM (MST)


Disneyland is Back
By Robert Niles
March 27, 2005: Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, a restored Tiki Room and an amibitious clean-up program are helping the self-proclaimed 'Happiest Place on Earth' challenge to regain its throne atop the theme park industry.
18 responses. Last on June 19, 2005 at 6:00 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Happy Easter
By Russell Meyer
March 27, 2005: Jim Hill gets caught, Powder Keg hits a bump in the road, and I finally make it to Busch Gardens Williamsburg
16 responses. Last on March 30, 2005 at 7:41 PM (MST)


ETPCA: THE WINNERS
By Ben Mills
March 27, 2005: The winners of all eleven categories are announced, as the judges throw up a few surprises along with some inevitable results.


PENNIES FROM KEVIN - Outside the Fox
By Kevin Baxter
March 26, 2005: The underdog in the CGI world has had two hits in Ice Age and Robots. But many think both could have done better. Kevin's back with an idea that would help Fox get closer to Pixar and DreamWorks.
17 responses. Last on May 13, 2005 at 5:09 PM (MST)


ETPCA: A Hand In Something Special
By Ben Mills
March 26, 2005: Just before Monday's announcement of the ETPCA 2005 winners, Ben Mills spares a few inches to thank the unsung heroes of the Awards.
1 response. Last on March 27, 2005 at 12:18 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Top This
By Russell Meyer
March 23, 2005: Haunted Mansion honored, another Santa Clause, and Tussauds sold
5 responses. Last on March 26, 2005 at 11:02 PM (MST)


ETPCA Insight: Entertainment vs Rides
By Dirk van Diringshofen
March 21, 2005: Dirk van Diringshofen rounds up the series with a little backstory on the recent changes in the European theme park industry.
6 responses. Last on March 27, 2005 at 3:07 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Sweet
By Russell Meyer
March 20, 2005: Playstations and Paramounts
4 responses. Last on March 26, 2005 at 10:45 PM (MST)


ETPCA Insight: It's Tough To Be A European
By Ben Mills
March 18, 2005: European expert MickeyFantasmic clues us in on why he's grateful for the theme park gems of our continent - even if we do tend to overlook them.


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