News Archive - October 2001

CoasterBuzz Club launched at CoasterBuzz.com

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New club will sport a serious gathering at Paramount's Kings Island and an ad-free Web site.

Cyclone continues to grow at Dreamworld

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Cyclone's two inversions have appeared with construction moving at a furious pace.

Plunge accident was third in recent years by ride manufacturer

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Blame game shifts from rider, to park, to manufacturer.

Fill out the 2001 Marine World survey on SFMW Online

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

Been to Six Flags Marine World this season? Take the survey over at SFMW Online.

Rollercoaster.com up for bid on eBay

Posted | Contributed by ColumbusCoaster

Bidding starts at $50,000 for the domain name.

Construction at the Magic Mountain still active

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Work on X continues, valley floors are added to Deja Vu.

Paramount's Carowinds formally announces 2002 products

Posted | Contributed by The Jet Coaster

Press release discloses specific information about 2002 products.

Whales coming back to Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Former Sea World will again host orcas.

AIR continues to rise over the countryside

Posted | Contributed by Wayne_TowersTimes

B&M Flier takes shape at Alton Towers.

Michigan's Adventure site updated with new logo

Posted | Contributed by ST chick

Cedar Fair make-over begins with logo.

Photos from closing weekend show Impulse likely for Cedar Point beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The pattern of footers suggest only one type of ride for 2002: An Intamin Impulse.

Deconstruction has begun at Six Flags Darien Lake

Posted | Contributed by beastnum1

Deconstruction of Cascade Canyon has left the hillside filled with debris.

Tomb Radier continues to close up

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

PKIGuide's new photos show the latest exterior work on PKI's 2002 attraction.

Take the 2001 survey at Kennywood Boulevard

Posted | Contributed by cernelli

Kennywood Boulevard introduces its second annual Kennywood survey.

Cedar Point construction hits mainstream media

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cleveland ABC affiliate on the trail of construction with help from Guide to The Point.

Virtual Midway launches new web site

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

New design along with more photos and content featured in updated Cedar Point site.

Visionland financial woes continue

Posted | Contributed by SyntaxError

Visionland's governing board voted to allow the park to file for bankruptcy protection from creditors.

New Busch Gardens Williamsburg photo gallery released

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

A new gallery of images from BGW is up with unique on and off ride shots and more on the way.

Planned Transylvanian Dracula theme park hits snag

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

Protesters warn that "Dracula Land" could attract satanists and give the town a "bad name."

Worker killed on Gauntlet coaster at Camelot in UK

Posted | Contributed by colin mcwilliam

Cause of accident unknown.

Pleasure Beach Wild Mouse recreated in RCT

Posted | Contributed by Jim "Red Phoenix" Chamberlin

Another virtual coaster is headed to your desktop.

Columnist discusses revamped version of Marine World's animal area

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

SFMW Online columnist shares his vision of a completely revamped version of the Animal Adventures area of Six Flags Marine World.

Michigan's Adventure to receive $5 million in capital improvements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Package of rides, slides and up-charge attractions will add to park's collection.

Disney World celebrates Walt's 100th birthday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reflective event is far more subdued than the 25th anniversary celebration a few years earlier.

Dominion to end season on walkback

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Virginia park offering enthusiasts walkbacks to Volcano and Hypersonic to end the season.

Disneyland Resort construction update covers new Christmas show

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

The West Coast mouse never sleeps as the park evolves.

Midwest posts more photos of Cedar Point construction

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

Something's happening on the beach behind the Giant Wheel.

Disney asks for voluntary cut back in hours, attendance on roller coaster ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Despite some gains to more normal seasonal attendance, numbers are back down for Orlando attractions as Disney asks employees to voluntarily cut back hours.

Intamin says woman was too large for Perilous Plunge

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

The manufacturer of the Perilous Plunge says the woman who died was too big for the ride's safety restraint.

Southern California theme parks tone down scary attractions this year

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

In light of real horror this year, a more "gentle" Halloween seems appropriate.

Photos and blueprints of unannounced New England coaster posted

Posted | Contributed by sixflagsnews

Six Flags New England's new B&M starts rolling in.

Worlds of Adventure proposes new animal attraction

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

The former Six Flags Ohio and Sea World wants to build a new animal attraction for 2003 involving Tigers and other animals.

The rebirth of Luna Park's Big Dipper begins down under

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Dreamworld began vertical construction this week on its newest coaster.

Skycoaster coming to Michigan's Adventure for 2002

Posted | Contributed by ST chick

Cedar Fair's latest acquisition is next in line for a Skycoaster.

Tomb Raider building starts to close up at PKI

Posted | Contributed by THE BEASTmaster

Work continues on Tomb Raider: The Ride at Paramount's Kings Island, with outside walls going up around the largest portion of the building.

Six Flags Marine World Fright Fest update posted to SFMW Online

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

Photos from Fright Fest 2001 are featured on SFMW Online as the season quickly nears its end.

Kennywood photo gallery added to RollerCoasterKing.com

Posted | Contributed by coastrcrazd

108 Photos, park information and ride stats are now online.

Former aquarium being razed, giant footers poured on Cedar Point beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

No official announcement has been made for Cedar Point's 2002 attraction, but construction has begun.

Las Vegas vote on Stratosphere delayed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Tower seeks 60-day delay, gets about three weeks.

Knott's Berry Farm park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Several photos, ride and park reviews, ride stats are now online.

September death at York fair in PA ruled an accident

Posted | Contributed by SLFAKE

State says ride operator was not negligent, and no criminal charges would be filed.

AIR: A different type of flight

Posted | Contributed by Wayne_TowersTimes

Alton Towers latest white knuckle attraction, opening 2002 is now more than a construction site.

Sky Princess recreated in RCT

Posted | Contributed by Jim "Red Phoenix" Chamberlin

Steve Franks has finished his recreation of Sky Princess at Dutch Wonderland in RollerCoaster Tycoon.

Several photos of Desperado and Speed: The Ride posted on Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Now you can lose your lunch and a fortune with these coasters in Vegas.

Universal Orlando lays off 100, Disney delays hotel construction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hard times impacting people and improvements in tourist-driven economy.

Orlando ad campaign targets Floridians

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme parks look to locals first to stimulate attendance.

Classic PTC carousel to turn again in Australia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Luna Park's carousel will be restored at a cost of $2.2 million AUD.

Stratosphere coaster to face Vegas council again

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former mayor, tower owner, lobbying for support of 740-foot coaster.

Cedar Fair named "Dividend Achiever" by investor information service

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Designation given to companies that have the best pay-out of dividends to their share holders.

FBI says theme parks were not targets of terrorist attacks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bureau says there were no "credible threats," and that published reports were false.

Beast trains "collide" at 5 mph, riders sent to hospital

Posted | Contributed by PKI_MAN

Rain causes low-speed bump between trains on classic woodie.

Ricochet parts begin to appear at Kings Dominion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Custom wild mouse is getting its construction start.

Holiday World makes official announcement about Legend improvements

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

Park president hopes that new PTC trains and greater capacity will bump Legend up the rankings.

COASTERnet launches as CoasterBuzz's newest affiliate

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

COASTERnet.CoasterBuzz.com is now online and 100 new images of two parks are also up.

Legend to get PTC trains, go to two-train operation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holiday World is ready to make improvements on an already "Legendary" coaster.

Disney's California Adventure park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Pictures, reviews, stats, park map, hints and ratings of DCA now online.

New true attraction coming to Wisconsin Dells

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Sports park has a true free fall ride in store with absolutely no restraints.

New Santa postal stamps unveiled at Holiday World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

What better place to launch these new stamps than Santa Claus, Indiana?

Family of Plunge victim files suit against Knott's for negligence

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit alleges Cedar Fair, Knott's Berry Farm's parent company, and Intamin, the ride's manufacturer "knew the dangers" involving the ride.

New pictures of Thorpe Park's new monster posted

Posted | Contributed by Thermador

New pictures of the 10-inversion Intamin looper show it doesn't matter if it has a name yet!

Whale dies at Sea World in San Diego

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lung infection finally catches up with orca after a year and a half.

Old pictures of Indiana Beach are added to unofficial Indiana Beach site

Posted | Contributed by Wabash Cannonball

See the park in the "old days" up through the addition of Cornball Express.

Three SoCal park galleries added to Twisted Rails

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Adventure City, Belmont Park, and Pharoah's Lost Kingdom are the latest parks added to the collection of California theme park galleries at Twisted Rails.

Mackinaw City approves $7.5 million water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Michigan will get a new park that will include 80-foot high rides and a Master Blaster.

Downtown Vegas residents still oppose Stratosphere ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New coaster would cause drop in property values, locals say.

Supports have arrived at Six Flags New England

Posted | Contributed by sixflagsnews

Purple and black pieces signal the first arrivals for what will be a new B&M coaster.

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure gallery added to Gravibulb Coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jman

Site adds another great photo gallery to its collection.

Disneyland photo gallery added to Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Take a look at "The happiest place on Earth."

New NoLimits simulator demo features Busch Tampa coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Feature-limited demo shows promise of new coaster PC simulation.

Holiday World attendance up 8%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Despite an allegedly slow economy, family-owned park experiences gains.

100 couples to be married at Great Adventure Hallowedding

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park says it's perfect for couples on a boodget.

Paramount's Great America park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes reviews, stats, photos, park map and PGA poll.

Great America's Deja Vu at opens to rave reviews

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

Giant inverted boomerang impresses enthusiasts.

Holiday World announces tallest enclosed water slide

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

ZOOMbabwe set to soak guests at Indiana park.

Great America's Deja Vu will finally open Saturday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With only a few weeks left in the season, Six Flags Great America's second new coaster will finally open.

Tomb Raider begins to take shape at Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

The framework for PKI's 2002 dark ride adventure is nearly complete.

Legoland photo gallery added to Twisted Rails

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

A large Legoland gallery has been added to Twisted Rails to start a celebration for the 1-year anniversary of the site.

Pasaje del Terror: From the Inside!!

Posted | Contributed by d n s u

An interview with Ed Marzola.

Construction at Castle Park nears completion

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Work continues on Ghost Blasters as opening day nears.

Two DCA restaurants close up shop in light of sagging attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Restaurant operators aren't getting the crowds they hoped for in Disney's new theme park.

Alcatraz: The Ride preparing to launch at Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

New simulator is testing.

Florida governor shoots tourism spot at Universal Studios

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New PSA's designed to attract people to Florida for vacations.

Supreme Court to hear case for former Six Flags Over Georgia investors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Case challenges award of $257 million in punitive damages to former investors on the charge that Time Warner, the former owner, mismanaged the park to decrease its value.

Bonfante Gardens set to open in 2002

Posted | Contributed by StealthmF5m3

Founder says that park will open for the 2002 season, and decided to protect capital by closing early.

America's public service heroes honored At Busch Gardens

Posted | Contributed by RobbieB73

Police, firefighters and emergency medical workers recognized with free admission.

Silver Star begins to rise at Europa Park

Posted | Contributed by ColumbusCoaster

Europe's first B&M hypercoaster goes vertical.

O.D. Hopkins closes doors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Water ride manufacturer calls it quits.

Six Flags Marine World update posted to SFMW Online

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

Construction for Fright Fest continues and security tightens as the season nears its end.

Site goes behind the scenes off-season at Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by TBCM

Kennywood Park Unlimited takes a walk through the park as it goes to sleep for winter.

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