Theme Park Insider Staff Columns

The BLOGFlume—Save The Parks!
By Russell Meyer
February 20, 2005: A Disney invasion, Cedar Point lawsuit, and Six Flags adds to its California water parks.
7 responses. Last on March 1, 2005 at 5:05 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—All Aboard!
By Russell Meyer
February 16, 2005: Lots of Disney news, and an interesting development in Ohio.
15 responses. Last on March 1, 2005 at 8:15 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Everything Big and Small, or Vice Versa
By Russell Meyer
February 13, 2005: Small parks making news and Disney news.
5 responses. Last on February 16, 2005 at 9:39 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—I’m Back!!
By Russell Meyer
February 9, 2005: After a weekend on the Mississippi, I’m back with a big update from around the theme park universe.
1 response. Last on February 10, 2005 at 11:03 PM (MST)


JOE INSIDER - What You've Been Missing / Muppet*Vision 3D
By Joe Lane
February 8, 2005: Joe Lane uncovers a treasure trove of Muppet treats hidden outside Muppet*Vision 3D at the Disney-MGM Studios and shares the wealth.
5 responses. Last on February 8, 2005 at 10:28 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Happy Groundhog Day
By Russell Meyer
February 2, 2005: Phil couldn't resist seeing his shadow, and I couldn't resist commenting on the latest theme park news.
14 responses. Last on February 8, 2005 at 1:01 PM (MST)


JOE TOURIST - Cypress Gardens Adventure Park
By Joe Lane
February 1, 2005: While the park may be far from entirely refurbished, owner Kent Buescher's current efforts hold great promise for what may be a gentler amusement park experience.
5 responses. Last on August 15, 2005 at 6:40 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Are You Ready?
By Russell Meyer
January 30, 2005: News from the Super Bowl, Legoland, and Marine World.
4 responses. Last on February 1, 2005 at 8:45 PM (MST)


Innocents Abroad -- One European's Tips for American Families Visiting Europe
By Ben Mills
January 26, 2005: Your family loves theme parks, but wants to see Europe, too. Follow this advice and you're on your way to a hassle-free vacation that will make everyone happy.


The BLOGFlume—Pleasant Surprises
By Russell Meyer
January 26, 2005: Great news from Florida to Hollywood.
17 responses. Last on February 2, 2005 at 8:14 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Blizzard Conditions
By Russell Meyer
January 23, 2005: Universal problems, Euro stock, and the Pixar invasion.
2 responses. Last on January 24, 2005 at 9:28 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Let It Snow!
By Russell Meyer
January 19, 2005: Winter theme park news from Paramount and Disney
17 responses. Last on January 21, 2005 at 4:44 PM (MST)


What Makes a Great Theme Park Attraction?
By Robert Niles
January 19, 2005: Great storytelling is one of the steps in the recipe for crafting an enduring classic.
11 responses. Last on February 20, 2005 at 1:37 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Super-Sized
By Russell Meyer
January 12, 2005: All about money, including a "super-sized" lawsuit filed against Disney
6 responses. Last on January 14, 2005 at 10:15 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Kiosks, Space, and Eisner
By Russell Meyer
January 9, 2005: Busch adds technology, questions about Mission: Space, and Michael Eisner make more money.
13 responses. Last on January 13, 2005 at 7:33 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Here We Go Again!
By Russell Meyer
January 5, 2005: More admission hikes, Orange Bowl generosity, Disney goes global, and play for $1 million.
13 responses. Last on January 7, 2005 at 10:33 PM (MST)


PENNIES FROM KEVIN - 2004's Losers
By Kevin Baxter
January 4, 2005: Kevin's back with a deeper look into two of the big theme park losers of 2004, why they dropped, and why they should probably get used to it.
25 responses. Last on January 9, 2005 at 3:59 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume--Happy New Year!
By Russell Meyer
January 2, 2005: A couple of news stories and park resolutions
8 responses. Last on January 8, 2005 at 2:49 AM (MST)


Happy New Year from Pasadena
By Robert Niles
January 1, 2005: Theme Park Insider's hometown also hosts this little parade every New Year's Day. Here's a personal look at this year's Rose Parade.
10 responses. Last on January 16, 2005 at 7:27 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume--2005 Lookin' Good
By Russell Meyer
December 29, 2004: Disney and Universal both in good position for next year
9 responses. Last on January 1, 2005 at 7:06 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume-Death, Taxes, and Roy E. Disney
By Russell Meyer
December 26, 2004: Knott's kills an attraction, Kennywood butts heads with borough, and Roy E. Disney hasn't a clue
10 responses. Last on January 7, 2005 at 7:04 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Mammals, Reptiles, and Anime
By Russell Meyer
December 22, 2004: Sea World celebrates, Disney markets, and Universal gets nerdy
16 responses. Last on December 29, 2004 at 6:40 PM (MST)


JOE TOURIST - All I Want For Christmas
By Joe Lane
December 22, 2004: It's an open letter to Santa. Joe Lane lists off what he's wants for Christmas for Disney and Universal.
7 responses. Last on December 26, 2004 at 10:14 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume--Disappointment, Communism, and Controversy
By Russell Meyer
December 19, 2004: Kings Island takes a title, a Mickey invasion, major "Turbulence," and Universal blinks
17 responses. Last on December 22, 2004 at 7:22 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Hot News
By Russell Meyer
December 15, 2004: Two stories that have already been reported on TPI are explored in depth
11 responses. Last on February 17, 2005 at 7:09 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Three Simple Questions
By Russell Meyer
December 12, 2004: Lemony Snicket thoughts, Disney financial changes, and the future of Marine World...
4 responses. Last on December 20, 2004 at 4:18 AM (MST)


The BLOGFlume--Movies, Roads, and Automobiles
By Russell Meyer
December 8, 2004: Disney announces a delay and a commitment, Busch gets help from Tampa, and Universal gets help from the Fockers.
34 responses. Last on December 30, 2004 at 10:56 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—All Smiles at Disney
By Russell Meyer
December 5, 2004: The impossible, the predictable, and the inexplicable all headline this weekend's BLOGFlume.
6 responses. Last on December 10, 2004 at 4:06 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume - A Four Ringed Circus
By Russell Meyer
December 1, 2004: Giant frisbees, uninspired rocket coasters, lawsuits, and penguins in California?
13 responses. Last on December 5, 2004 at 11:07 PM (MST)


The BLOGFlume—Too Much Turkey!
By Russell Meyer
November 28, 2004: This weekend's news was about as slow as the cashiers at Kohls. The BLOGFlume is still able to deliver some important stories from Disneyland's 50th anniversary to new attractions at a classic theme park...
3 responses. Last on December 1, 2004 at 8:24 AM (MST)


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