News Archive - July 2000

Kings Dominion to announce new coaster

Posted | Contributed by B&MAaron

Paramount's Kings Dominion is going to announce the new coaster on August 1.

A sinking Matterhorn and ride testing in Disney SoCal

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Is the Matterhorn sinking? Well, maybe, it is over 40 years old.

<i>USA Today</i> continues to sensationalize amusement safety

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Feeding the public paranoia some more, national newspaper makes a mechanical break-down (read: non-accident) a safety issue.

Force record challenged as Steel Dragon prepares to open

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Japanese roller coaster prepared to open at 318 feet.

Williams Grove Wildcat still delayed

Posted | Contributed by coasterpunk

The new Wildcat coaster was suposed to open by mid-July at Williams Grove.

New Perilous Plunge picures now at Bear-yTales

Posted | Contributed by Bob Barber

Three pages of new pictures have just been added covering the birth of the new monster flume at Knott's.

Saferparks.org calls for stronger regulation of amusement rides (editorial)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Web site says that we need more regulation to compensate for stupid people.

Year of the cell phone accidents as Superman screens calls

Posted | Contributed by phil

While at Six Flags Darien Lake I witnessed a minor cell phone incident.

First pics of Rolling Thunder rendering online

Posted | Contributed by Viper423

New images of the 3-D rendering that I am working on of Rolling Thunder at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Americana opening delayed until next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owner of park says dormant park will open next spring.

Knott's Berry Farm begins construction of Halloween Haunt maze

Posted | Contributed by Bob Barber

The start of what appears to be flooring for a Halloween Haunt maze has shown up next to Windjammer's station.

State of Ohio looks back at rich amusement park history

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ohio Department of Natural Resources explores the state's rich history.

Washington reporter makes pilgrimage to ride Force

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

For less than $300, journalist makes the trip from DC to ride Millennium Force.

More Millennium Force pictures available

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

The latest set of Millennium Force pictures. Sure they look like some of my previous ones, but this set was taken with my new digital camera so the quality is a little better.

Eleven-year old boy dies on Blackpool ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Child falls to his death on indoor wildcat-style coaster.

Sierra to release thrill ride computer pinball game

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New software puts theme park twist in popular 3D pinball game.

Perilous Plunge delays, California Adventure updates

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Perilous Plunge's horribly built track and supports, and Disney's California Adventure news.

Villian at Six Flags Ohio reopens with new lap bars

Posted | Contributed by jesterjes2

Last week's closure results in more padded restraints for Gerstlauer trains.

Six Flags Ohio says stay home

Posted | Contributed by ToddConstantine

Park expects overwhelming crowd this weekend.

Plunge launch delayed, but testing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Giant flume experiences problems, but looking impressive with recent photographs.

More Superman love from the colonies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

We can't get enough of the new Intamin ride at Six Flags New England, so we point you to more photos.

Confirmed: Silver Dollar City gets a B&M

Posted | Contributed by THE BEASTmaster

The Branson, Missouri park will get a B&M sitdown coaster for their 2001 season.

A&E features a modern top ten

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cable network rates mostly new coasters and ranks them, though the air date has changed.

Villain at Six Flags Ohio has been closed all week

Posted | Contributed by Mongoose

The new CCI woodie is closed, and nobody knows why.

Accident at Six Flags Great America injures two

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Accident on traditional flat ride may cost one rider to lose toes.

Disneyland celebrates 45 year anniversary

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"Happiest place on Earth" nearing the half-century mark.

Free Six Flags tickets for AOL members

Posted | Contributed by Bryan

America Online promotion offers tickets to Six Flags parks.

Pictures of Pennsylvania and New England parks now available

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

I've just uploaded 5mb worth of pictures from my latest trip, this time to Pennsylvania and New England. Parks featured are Knoebel's, Lake Compounce, Six Flags New England, and HersheyPark.

New compensation plan headed for Cedar Fair unit holders for approval

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair brass will be paid differently, dividends will increase if plan is approved.

Ticket to Ride scaled back for Millennium Force

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Queue system for Millennium Force scaled back, but likely to stick around.

Joel's Coaster Gallery adds Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted | Contributed by CaptainJoel

50 original pictures of Gwazi, Montu, Kumba and more have been added to Joel's Gallery.

Woman released from hospital after Six Flags Ohio accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wireless phone said to cause woman's skull to fracture on Villain roller coaster.

Six Flags Darien Lake not receiving wooden coaster just yet

Posted | Contributed by Szymo

Upon mailing the park, I have found out that the rumors of a GCI duelling wooden coaster are false. The lumber that has been arriving is for Predator.

Roller Coaster Tycoon creator talks about the future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Software author Chris Sawyer says second RCT expansion will offer more theme, sequel still a few years off.

68 photos of Millennium Force added to Coasting America

Posted | Contributed by cwsr

Photos of Cedar Point's 310-foot coaster.

Premier Parks name change official

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Chain officially changes name to Six Flags, Inc.

Knott's Berry Farm's, "Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt"

Posted | Contributed by Ted

Hello kiddies! Discover your wildest nightmares at The Ultimate Halloween Haunt Experience!

Belmont Park's Giant Dipper celebrates its 75th birthday

Posted | Contributed by Dutchman

Belmont Park is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the opening of their Prior & Church coaster.

Superman open again at Six Flags America.

Posted | Contributed by scoaster

Superman has reopened following second chain break.

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