News Archive - May 2003

Coasterimage.com adds Top Thrill Dragster video and photos

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Site updated this week with a video and pictures of Cedar Point's new attraction in action.

Santa Cruz Boardwalk wants to proceed with drop tower plans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Previous attempts at building ride met with opposition from community.

Wild Adventures owner offers vision for Cypress Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park operator says rides, concerts, ski shows and gardens figure into Cypress Gardens' future.

La Revolucion opens at Knott's while Tower of Terror moves along at DCA

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

SoCal parks open and prepare new attractions.

Magic Springs plans expansion and new coaster

Posted | Contributed by romeo1

Park will announce plans Thursday for a huge expansion and a new, "state of the art" looping coaster for 2004.

See Xcalibur in action at Six Flags St. Louis

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

New for 2003 ride hurls riders 11 stories, but was recently closed after stranding riders.

Carowinds example of regional theme park success

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park has set attendance records six of the last eight years.

Visionland opens, guests give park a second chance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Troubled park opens under new management.

SeaWorld Orlando's waterfront opens to public

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New attraction is a mix of restaurants, retail and side shows.

Science students calculate physics, fun at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Cedar Point holds annual Physics Day.

Marineland announces "highest" freefall ride

Posted | Contributed by wickedtwisted

Park says tower will put you 450 feet in the air.

Photo gallery of Six Flags Great America added to ACN

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

New gallery features nearly forty photos of Six Flags Great America.

Humor: Universal announces new "Mommy" ride

Posted | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable

Universal Hollywood and Universal Orlando announced that they will have guests screaming for their Mommies when they debut "Mommy Dearest: The Ultimate Revenge."

Theme Park Brochures site adds 2003 brochures and maps

Posted | Contributed by Zimm

Take a look at the changes at parks from across North America.

USA Today profiles 2003's greatest new attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Diverse lineup of new rides innovates or improves on existing ideas.

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure misses target date for water park opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Weather has been too wet to finish project on time.

Disney to use Lion King characters to promote safety

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New program intended to reduce accidents at theme parks.

Warner Bros. Movie World Germany park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes reviews and photos of the park and coasters.

Cablevision wants action on Vivendi Universal Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cable network and system operator offers networks to make Vivendi group larger, in return for ownership stake.

Scream pollution sparks debate in downtown Tokyo

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Giant urban coaster screams annoying apartment residents.

Shrek 4-D one up on Disney attractions, review says

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>LA Times</i> critic says new Universal attraction is entertaining.

Holiday World's new Zinga funnels guests

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Negative-G posts photos of new slide at the park with free soda and sunblock.

Vivendi hopes to unload Universal Entertainment this summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sale will free company of debt acquired in acquisitions.

Universal Studios Japan given green light after SARS scare

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Taiwanese park guest developed symptoms after park visit.

The Tornado funnel at Six Flags New England takes shape

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Enormous new funnel slide looms on the New England countryside.

Universal Studios betting big money on 'Mummy' ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park expects to spend $80 million on new attraction to keep Disney on their toes.

Park exhibits to be featured at children's museum

Posted | Contributed by Six Flags Over Nebraska

Proposed Council Bluff's amusement park's development progress will be on display.

Tweety allegedly loses it at Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Witness says the cartoon bird "done lost it."

Steel Venom opens to rave reviews from first ride auction winners

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Valleyfair Impulse coaster a hit with riders in charity auction.

Eastcoaster.com adds Talon video

Posted | Contributed by geneticfreak

Video features Dorney Park's B&M inverter.

Finishing touches added to La Revolucion at Knott's

Posted | Contributed by SpongeBob

The new plaza in front of the ride has opened along with a new shop.

Video section opens at SFNE Central

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Video shows coasters and flat rides in action.

Lake Compounce opens to learning experiences

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park opened for the season Thursday, with most rides operating but the newest attraction still under construction.

Holiday World hosts 2000 children with disabilities

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

Park hosted its 11th annual Play Day today, opening the park for 2,000 very special children.

Ambulance chasers, reporters, still question coaster safety

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Despite actual medical studies indicating rides are safe, some sensationalists hang on to the paranoia.

Disney offers deep discounts for resort stays and tickets

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New deals put guests in resorts seven days for the price of about four.

Regional amusement parks expect good summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Destinations' loss will be local parks' gains in tough economy.

Playland celebrates 75th birthday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City-owned amusement park has outlasted its many competitors over the decades.

Shooting leaves one person dead outside of Canada's Wonderland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man shot in the chest following argument.

Improvements add to convenience, comfort at Michigan's Adventure

Posted | Contributed by ST chick

No new rides, but infrastructure improvements continue.

Great Adventure Source posts complete look at Superman from conception to opening

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Rog's Report ends its seven month construction coverage of "The Rise of Superman."

Valleyfair has problems with Steel Venom, misses opening day

Posted | Contributed by TopWeb01

New Impulse coaster suffers electrical failure morning of scheduled debut.

Tornado funnel takes shape at Six Flags New England

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Hurricane Harbor construction continues while some rides open, others close.

Celebration City photo tour added to MidwestInfoGuide

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Photos from the newest Silver Dollar City property have been posted.

Firefighters simulate rescue on Joker's Jinx

Posted | Contributed by Lorrie

Coaster was site of a simulated rescue as part of a drill by local firefighters.

Wild Adventures owner interested in Florida's Cypress Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park operator wants to preserve "the integrity of the gardens."

Car dealer behind Conneaut Lake's $150,000 loan

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

The local business that gave a $150,000 loan to the park is helping for several years through creative financing.

Cedar Fair units hit five-year high

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Top Thrill Dragster isn't all that's ascending with the amusement park operator.

Busch Tampa boss moves to corporate

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

General Manager Robin Carson heads up corporate marketing for Busch parks after diversifying attractions at Tampa.

SpongeBob SquarePants goes 3D at Paramount Parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Now his "pineapple under the sea" gets in your face on simulator.

Six Flags Great America posts signs prohibiting gum and candy on rides

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

Signs come days after choking death on Raging Bull.

Vivendi Universal continues to entertain bids for sale of entertainment unit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Oil tycoon Marvin Davis wants unit while Vivendi chief says bid isn't enough.

Six Flags New England littered with new water slide pieces

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Hurricane Harbor starts to look more like a new water park.

Joe Cool's GR8 SK8 opens at Knott's Berry Farm

Posted | Contributed by SpongeBob

Revolution nearly complete while new kid ride opens to the public.

11-Year old girl chokes to death at Six Flags Great America on Raging Bull

Posted | Contributed by Whizzer74

Coroner says death had nothing to do with the ride.

Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster introduced to media

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

The world's tallest and fastest coaster opens to rave reviews

New Iowa Park on the brink of final announcement

Posted | Contributed by MForceXtreme

Construction is being planned and parts of the indoor/outdoor park may open by fall.

Conneaut Lake gets its loan

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

Business man offers park loan to get it open this season.

Volcano Valley debuts at Kennywood Park

Posted | Contributed by cernelli

Kennywood rethemes yet another area of the park.

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