News Archive - January 2002

POV of Wild Thing posted on Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Check out Valleyfair's Morgan hyper.

Over 40 new Big Bad John construction photos posted from Magic Springs

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Old Arrow Mine Train finds a new home.

New coaster goodies unveiled at COASTERnet

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Five new RollerCoaster Tycoon parks have been released and a tenth 2002 coaster preview at COASTERnet.CoasterBuzz.com with more on the way.

Cyclone video posted to Ozattractions.com.au from down under

Posted | Contributed by wayne "Thunder" currie

Relocated Arrow gets new lease on life.

Six Flags Over Texas to install Lo-Q system

Posted | Contributed by Xander

Virtual queue enters the Lone Star State

Goliath goes vertical at Six Flags Holland

Posted | Contributed by ColumbusCoaster

The first supports are in place for the park's new junior hypercoaster.

Hershey's Roller Soaker takes shape

Posted | Contributed by ColumbusCoaster

Several supports are up for the park's new coaster.

Discovery Cove closed for repair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Heavily service-oriented marine park closed while repairs and upgrades made.

New Dreamworld videos added to Ozattractions.com.au

Posted | Contributed by wayne "Thunder" currie

Video showcases tall thrills from down under.

Xcelerator site work progresses at Knott's Berry Farm

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Site preparation for the new coaster is well underway.

Busch Williamsburg announces Passport Day exclusive

Posted | Contributed by RobbieB73

Passport members will be able to visit the park March 17 before it opens to the general public.

Lost Geauga Lake photos added to Refreshinglook.

Posted | Contributed by roadkill

Pictures of Geauga Lake from the late 70s and early 80s are depict lost rides.

CMG Models recreates the Idora Wildcat

Posted | Contributed by CMG

New photos show the Idora Wildcat model under construction.

Six Flags Great America reduces admission prices, raises season pass

Posted | Contributed by redman822

While Orlando parks increase the gate, Chicago park drops their own.

Florida Busch parks raise admission by two dollars

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sea World Orlando and Busch Tampa are first, other parks expected to follow suit.

Castle Dracula may rise from ashes after fire

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

Jersey pier dark ride will cost up to $10 million to restore.

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure parking reduced to $7

Posted | Contributed by Mr. Villain

Parking fee down from record high last year.

Six Flags Over Georgia announces flying coaster

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Superman Ultimate Flight will be B&M's second flying coaster.

Six Flags Great America sued over delay in medical treatment.

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Gurnee park allegedly kept girl waiting six hours in first aid for medical treatment.

New Air, Colossus and Vampire artists impressions grace ceral boxes

Posted | Contributed by Mr Hippo

Closer views of the trains to all three coasters appear at breakfast.

CoasterGallery.com addes Boomers! and more

Posted | Contributed by CaptainJoel

Now 52 parks, 1,200 pictures and over 300 coasters featured in the gallery.

Knott's begins ground preparation for Xcelerator

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

The park has started digging footers and placing markers for the ride and surrounding areas.

Ghostrider POV added to Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Take a front row seat on the wildest wooden coaster in the West.

Six Flags New England park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes reviews, ride stats, photos, park map and other info.

Rollercoasterfreaks.com gets makeover, new content

Posted | Contributed by CsTrFrK

West coast photos and video included in update.

Tiger Island to open at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure for 2002

Posted | Contributed by Mr. Villain

New attraction will enhance wildlife side of park.

CoasterMania details announced for Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

ERT spread all over park, guest speaker Kinzel, Keller.

More Silver Star construction photos posted to offcial site

Posted | Contributed by ACEerCG

Europa Park's new B&M speedcoaster continues to grow.

Wildwood's Dracula Castle burns in fire

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

Boardwalk dark ride swallowed in flames.

ThemeParksOnline.org updates its Six Flags Over Texas guide

Posted | Contributed by Jeff Mast

Site adds information and 300 photos from Six Flags Over Texas.

Cedar Point's VertiGo suffers partial collapse

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

One of the three towers on the S&S pay-per-ride attraction falls to the ground.

InsideBuschGardens.com launches

Posted | Contributed by RobbieB73

New site is the "inside guide" to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

X photos from inside the structure posted on Twisted Rails

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Views of X never before seen by the public were available to all attending media day.

Tomb Raider construction pictures show huge steel pieces

Posted | Contributed by THE BEASTmaster

PKI Zone has new photos of what looks like parts for the actual ride.

Six Flags Over Georgia announcement slated for January 22

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

B&M flying coaster "Superman" expected to be announced.

Holiday park attendance leaves operators optimistic about 2002

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Gate numbers over holiday best they've been since 9/11.

Virtual Midway adds Skee-Ball article

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Take a closer look at the classic game, Skee-Ball.

Doctors warn of thrill ride dangers

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Doctors bring up old subject with little more to go on than the CPSC report.

X grand opening to be Webcast this morning

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

PR event streamed to Internet to show the world the new ride.

Olympic cauldron manufactured by Arrow Dynamics

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Flame will be seen for miles at Olympic venues.

Cedar Fair attendance up overall, down by individual parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Chief says numbers reasonable given "modest" capital improvement and weak economy.

Carowinds Ricochet shaping up

Posted | Contributed by The Jet Coaster

Paramount's Carowinds' new-for-2002 Ricochet is near completion.

X video posted on AmericaCoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Over four minutes of video of the world's first fourth dimensional coaster.

French wheel may be coming down

Posted | Contributed by RideMan

200-foot Ferris wheel in Paris has lost its lease, officials want it dismantled.

European brochures and maps added to Theme Park Brochures site

Posted | Contributed by Zimm

European parks added to collection.

Paramount's Carowinds park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes reviews, stats, info and pics of Carowinds.

Full Titan point-of-view video posted to Lone Star Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

New video helps to cure those off-season blues.

Paint cleans up skyline at Knott's Berry Farm

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Perilous Plunge and the Sky Cabin are painted while more Xcelerator track arrives.

Help save Whalom Park

Posted | Contributed by themeparkne

Traditional amusement park in jeopardy needs your help.

Five new Rollercoaster Tycoon creations released on COASTERnet

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Attention RCT fans! Just unveiled are five new recreated and fantasy tracks and parks.

Silver Star construction photos posted to new German site

Posted | Contributed by cam

The B&M speed coaster at Europa Park gets its shape.

Second annual Blue Streak Challenge set for July

Posted | Contributed by KellyL

Coaster marathon sponsored by Conneaut Lake Park Preservation Society to be held July 29, 2002.

Coasters2k premieres X video

Posted | Contributed by BrandonR

New coaster video features the new 4th-dimension coaster X at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

CCI Web site gets new look for the New Year

Posted | Contributed by chris

New site includes more details on the Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain project at Indiana Beach.

Disneyland Resort rings in New Year

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Disneyland rings in the New Year while Knott's takes delivery of some weird looking track.

Park attendance down nationwide for 2001, Disney still on top

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dramatic drop in attendance hits Orlando the most.

Starcoasters.com premiers Hurler music video

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

The sometimes underrated woodie at Carowinds is highlighted.

Happy New Year from the CoasterBuzz staff

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Here's to another great year of thrills for the entire amusement industry.

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