News Archive - April 2004

Attack of the clones: New rides are similar to previous models

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks save cash by refining or outright copying previous rides in their chains.

Euro Disney loss widens despite increase in attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company has until the end of May to make new arrangements with creditors.

Geauga Lake ready to open just three weeks after purchase closed

Posted | Contributed by The One The Only Coaster God

All rides except Raging Wolf Bobs expected to open Saturday.

Feds get involved with Wichita Ferris wheel accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will look into ride where girl fell.

Ravine Flyer II finally approved for Waldameer

Posted | Contributed by Rctycoon2k

Local zoning board says yes to new roller coaster.

Comcast drops Disney bid

Posted | Contributed by Impulse-ive

Chief says market doesn't want the merger.

OSHA Investigates claims Disney denied bathroom breaks

Posted | Contributed by coasterwiz

Cast members say they were told not to drink liquids.

Australian Sea World's Shark Bay opens

Posted | Contributed by auscoasterman

Interactive shark and reef exhibit opened to the public April 9.

Legoland Denmark follows kids with Wi-Fi

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wireless application tracks kids to prevent lost parents.

Kansas legislator considers regulating amusement rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Kansas is one of eight states that does not oversee ride safety.

Shouka now on display at Six Flags Marine World

Posted | Contributed by GoliathKills

Shouka, the 11-year old Orca from the former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, is finally on display at Six Flags Marine World.

OhioThemeParks.com posts pictures and video from Six Flags Worlds of Adventure's final season

Posted | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod

One last look at Geauga Lake in its Six Flags days.

Six Flags St. Louis 2004 pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

The Boss and other coasters are ready for guests.

Six Flags Great America construction and improvements spread throughout park

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Photos show the new Mardi Gras section, Revolution, and the original Batman: The Ride sporting yellow track.

Carnival worker killed by ride in Detroit area

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Ride restarted by another employee while victim was on ride.

Silver Bullet construction continues at Knott's

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

New B&M inverter will make its home in the classic SoCal park.

Disney's California Adventure getting better

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>LA Times</i> columnist finds improvements at the often criticized park in his trip report.

Cedar Point VP moving to Dorney Park

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

John Hildebrandt will be new GM.

Alton Towers says ditch work for coasters, businesses not amused

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A new site encourages you to grab your mates and leave the corporate world.

SeaWorld Orlando trying fireworks and light show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Marine park will do a show on its lagoon, much like its Disney and Universal neighbors.

Six Flags animal begin journey from Cleveland to California

Posted | Contributed by Sarah Jackson

Shouka the killer whale and 400 of her animal friends have a new home at Six Flags Marine World.

Coaster Kingdom celebrates UK ride anniversaries

Posted | Contributed by Marcus Sheen

A comprehensive series of features is unveiled to celebrate the anniversaries of Shockwave, the Big One and the Flying Machines.

Elands escape from Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Five large antelope escape apparently by the work of vandals.

Cypress Gardens owner details plans for park

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Coasters and other rides will exist with gardens.

Teenage girl falls from Ferris wheel at Joyland

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Witnesses say girl and her friends were rocking seat.

IGN posts RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 video

Posted | Contributed by jdancisin

Preview shows the forthcoming game in action, including a break-dancing bear.

Van Helsing attraction to open next month at Universal Hollywood

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Walk-through attraction will feature story, costumes, sets from movie.

Bomb threat closes I-X Indoor Amusement Park

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Annual indoor ride fair closed in Cleveland.

Girl falls to her death from Oakwood's Hydro giant flume

Posted | Contributed by Damandan

16-year old victim falls from nearly 100 feet.

Six Flags names Palamon Capital Partners as European buyer

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Firm purchased parks for $183 million and will rename all properties.

Dollywood says woman that fell from train reacted to beverage spill

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The park says there was no mechanical failure or missed procedures.

Tigger tapes show costumed character fondling woman

Posted | Contributed by Kick The Sky

Link below has video evidence of a woman being fondled by Tigger at WDW.

Disney's self-governing status to be reviewed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The giant theme park operator has never abused its power as a self-governing unit, but will be reviewed by the state.

Panama City's Miracle Strip to close

Posted | Contributed by Bosshawk

Developer requires removal of rides within a year, waterpark will continue to operate.

Bonfante Gardens loses battle to reduce valuation, taxes

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park's last option is to sue county to reduce assessed value of property.

MidwestInfoGuide posts BuzzSaw Falls removal photos

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Coaster hybrid comes down at Silver Dollar City.

Roy Disney sues Disney to find out how employees voted on Eisner

Posted | Contributed by du8die

Roy wants to demonstrate lack of confidence in Eisner's ability to act as CEO.

Stratosphere wants to build another ride a thousand feet up

Posted | Contributed by Fierce Pancake

New ride will spin people out over the edge, high above the Las Vegas strip.

More accusers come forward about fondling from Tigger at Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Guests say the costumed character did a lot more than just pose for pictures.

Magic Mountain employee killed in restricted area around Scream

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

State investigator says accident is a "workplace safety issue."

Holiday World construction update features Jungle Racer, other changes

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Negative-G gets inside look at the changes to the world's friendliest park.

Mardi Gras section at Six Flags Great America will miss opening day

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

New themed area and rides will open two weeks into season.

Geauga Lake site launched following acquisition by Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure begins new life under its former name.

Developer wants to build park near Brunswick, Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

$150 million Steamboat City project would include rides, a coaster and shows.

Fair and ride owner sued for Miami-Dade Gravitron accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit claims negligence in accident that hurled seven people from ride.

Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has riderless accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Two trains collide in routine reset of ride system without riders.

US Military opens renovated resort near Disney World

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Shades of Green is one of several discount resorts operated by the military worldwide for current and retired military and their families.

Epcot attendance up on Mission: Space launch

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New attraction likely helped boost 2003 numbers 4%.

Forty-year Kennywood employee dies at age 90

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Richard A. Wood spent decades making sure children had a good time at the Pittsburgh park.

Universal follows Disney's lead with ticket price increase

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Second increase this year puts single-day admission at $54.75.

Conneaut Lake trustees optimistic about year ahead

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will open in May with a loan to get it started.

Dolly Parton opens Thunderhead at Dollywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New $7 million wood coaster opens to the public.

Hand scan new method for entry into Busch Williamsburg

Posted | Contributed by Outlane

Biometric system moves people through gate faster and skips photo process, park says.

PKI Unlimited.com adds 115 new pictures

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

PKI Unlimited.com adds 115 new photos from Kings Island's "dry run day" this past Saturday.

Seven injured in Gravitron accident at Miami-Dade County Fair

Posted | Contributed by bigkirby

Panel opens up and ejects riders after bolt breaks.

Disney World Tigger character arrested for molestation charge

Posted | Contributed by SquishyMon

Cast member playing Tigger allegedly groped 13-year old girl and her mother.

Tsunami's lift hill nearly 60 feet high

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

In the past few days, the lift hill for Tsunami has nearly doubled in size.

Pigeon Forge Hawk disassembled after fatal accident

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Rockin' Raceway says ride will not operate at its family entertainment center.

Oakwood plans £3m rollercoaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Home of the famous Megafobia will build a new steel ride.

Legoland California adds dinosaur attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dino Island takes guests back to the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth.

New preview screenshots of NoLimits 1.4 posted

Posted | Contributed by Ride_Op

Images show shuttle coaster functionality for next version of computer coaster sim.

Alton Towers park guide and photo gallery posted at Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes review and photos of the new Maurer Shone spinning coaster, Spinball Whizzer.

2004 Coasters' Choice Awards announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Point sweeps the poll with six wins.

Motley Fool: Six Flags turning things around?

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Positive cash flow and focus on service might jump start the company.

Knott's ops director wins tourism award

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orange County Tourism Council honors people serving tourists in the area.

Universal moving ahead with Shanghai theme park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company appears ready to move forward a year after initial announcement.

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