The Interpreter Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 SNOOPY TURNS 60!Cedar Fair Amusement Parks Nationwide Celebrate Historic Event on August 8 SANDUSKY, Ohio – Happiness is… Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the lovable PEANUTS characters have brought smiles and laughter to people of all ages for decades. In fact, this summer the group will be celebrating their 60th anniversary. In honor of that historic milestone, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's (NYSE: FUN) 11 amusement parks will host a variety of celebrations on Sunday, Aug. 8. From family-friendly scavenger hunts and mask decorating to special events and giveaways, the Cedar Fair parks are preparing for a celebration like no other. Additionally, several parks will offer guests a discount on their admission ticket when they bring in a donation for animal-friendly charities and organizations. "The PEANUTS characters have been a wonderful addition to our parks because they're loved by people of all ages," said Dick Kinzel, Cedar Fair's chairman, president and CEO. "Children are just as excited to meet Snoopy as their parents are. It really makes a trip to one of our parks extra special for families." Created in 1950 by Charles Schulz, PEANUTS has grown into one of the longest running and most popular comic strips of all time. Since their inception, the PEANUTS characters have been featured in videos, on television, and in their own comic books. PEANUTS-themed rides, shows, and even the characters themselves can be found at Cedar Fair parks across the country. "Cedar Fair parks are a great destination for families to experience PEANUTS-themed entertainment," said Joshua Kislevitz, Senior Vice President, Domestic Licensing at PEANUTS Worldwide. "We're thrilled that all 11 amusement parks will join us in commemorating the 60th anniversary of Charles Schulz's beloved and iconic comic strip." ##### Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: "FUN") is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. The Company, which owns and operates 11 amusement parks, six outdoor water parks, one indoor water park and five hotels, is one of the largest regional amusement park operators in the world. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, and Toronto, Ontario. Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, California under a management contract. Cedar Fair's flagship park, Cedar Point, has been consistently voted the "Best Amusement Park in the World" in a prestigious annual poll conducted by Amusement Today newspaper. About PEANUTS Worldwide Iconix Brand Group, in a joint venture with Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates has formed PEANUTS Worldwide, a new home to the global PEANUTS property and a wide range of other brands including Fancy Nancy, Raggedy Ann & Andy, Dilbert, Hallmark's Rainbow Brite, hoops&yoyo and Maxine, Babymouse, Dirty Dancing, Deadliest Catch, Iron Chef America, Pet Project, Ed Emberley, Poptropica, and Goodnight Moon. For more information, visit http://www.iconixbra...TS_history.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 sounds awesome, maybe i can talk my dad into taking me that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I wonder what could be happening at Worlds of Fun, then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 i'm really hoping there isn't a clown in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catzdrummer09 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I wonder if this will influence park attendance... I'm heading up Sunday. * sigh * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppetfan1999 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I don't think that this is at Kings Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I don't think that this is at Kings Island. Why not.... "Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the lovable PEANUTS characters have brought smiles and laughter to people of all ages for decades. In fact, this summer the group will be celebrating their 60th anniversary. In honor of that historic milestone, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company's (NYSE: FUN) 11 amusement parks will host a variety of celebrations on Sunday" Last I checked KI is one of those 11 parks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 KI already started celebrating debuting new costume characters, Schroeder and peppermint patty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I wonder what could be happening at Worlds of Fun, then? Ever need proof Screamscape has no clue what they are talking about here the latest from Lance about CP. We’ve heard from a few readers that Cedar Point has set up a giant present box addressed to Snoopy near Planet Snoopy with instructions not to open it until August 8th. As predicted, this should be next year’s new attraction announcement. While the Stratosoar rumor is the strongest right now, it’s funny how the coaster rumor keeps popping up. Is it just a fanboy dream or a deliberate attempt at misinformation spearheaded by The Point? Perhaps a little of both… and maybe… just maybe… there could be some truth to it. To help keep their record intact, I have heard a new rumor claiming that the park just mightadd a new kiddie coaster to the Planet Snoopy area as well since SFMM is adding a kiddie coaster next year. Gotta keep that coaster count up you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Cedar Point adding a new kiddy coaster because a competitor's park in California is getting a new kiddy coaster next year. Right. That makes a lot of sense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I wonder if this will influence park attendance... I'm heading up Sunday. * sigh * If you mean CP, expect crowds for another reason. It's UFCW local 880 day, which covers most grocery stores in the Cleveland area. On a side note, I will most likely be there to see the present opened. My guess is a statue of Kinzel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 I can just imagine what Scooby Doo would do to a statue of Kinzel at this.....Point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Snoopy....cookies. Terp, who, though he adores Snoopy, misses Scooby Snacks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Everything was a snack to pothead Scooby and Shaggy, lol. ZOINKS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 The results are in... CP guests got free chocolate chip cookies, while Dorney, Valleyfair and Worlds of Fun are all getting Planet Snoopy next year... See http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=22444 for more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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