News Archive - July 2004

IGN posts another preview of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Details revealed about the interface and people interaction.

Six Flags declines option to buy Marine World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says inconsistent financial performance around the chain and isses with area development make purchase from city wrong at this time.

Disney wants Tigger costume changed for molestation trial

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company doesn't want to ruin the image of the character in trial.

Couple sues to regain control of Joyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owner allegedly missed payment, not financially stable.

Paramount Parks announces intention to build park in Japan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will design and manage park near Fukuoka with option to buy minority stake in holding company.

Wild Adventures guests buckle under heat

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park promises more water fountains and means to keep cool.

Dollywood to expand water park

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New attractions include $2 million "fire tower."

Former Visionland GM Frank Thompson passes away

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Longtime industry veteran and friend Frank Thompson passed away on July 24, 2004 after a year-long bout with cancer.

Silver Bullet construction moves forward at Knott's

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

The lift has been topped off and the drop has started to take shape.

Dreamworld announces new thrill ride

Posted | Contributed by auscoasterman

Australian park to get Intamin Gyro Swing.

Steel Dragon video and photos added to Coasterimage.com

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Coverage of Waldameer Park's new spinning coaster now online.

Owner of Camden Park passes away at 63

Posted | Contributed by millrace

John P. Boylin Jr. began saving the park in 1995.

Universal Studios China project officially dead

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says the billion dollar Shanghai park will not be built.

Man sues Cedar Point for alleged back injuries on Antique Cars

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

Toledo resident seeks $25,000 in damages.

Paramount Parks attendance up 16%, per cap down 4%

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Viacom announces boost at the gate in quarterly results.

PKI honors guest of a thousand visits

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Man says he was "obsessed" in the 1980s.

Magic Springs management shuffled

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

General Manager pursues other opportunities while ops manager assumes temporary role as boss.

Shockwave at Six Flags Over Texas still closed after flood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says the ride needs to be shored up, repairs won't start until weekend operation.

Former Conneaut Lake Park owner sentenced

Posted | Contributed by Neil

Gary Harris, once hailed as a hero for rescuing the park, will now spend the next 151 months in a federal prison.

Mother may be jailed for dropping son off at park

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Denver mom faces charges for dropping off 11-year-old at Elitch Gardens.

Blue Streak Challenge draws riders from as far away as Mississippi

Posted | Contributed by Impulse-ive

The 4th annual Blue Streak Challenge was held Monday at Conneaut Lake Park.

Carowinds to seasonals: Go home after your shift

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park institutes new policy to send off-duty employees out after work to prevent socialization with peers still working.

Monorails not just for theme parks as Las Vegas rail open on Strip

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new four mile line along the Las Vegas strip opens for business.

Florida theme parks hoping for an end to attendance slide

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Resort deals and capital investment intended to draw more guests.

Queue management common place in US parks

Posted | Contributed by Impulse-ive

Guests skip lines, sometimes for free, other times for a fee.

Waldameer's Ravine Flyer II hits yet another snag

Posted | Contributed by AJF

Neighboring campground owner appeals zoning board's approval of coaster.

Battle for bullet train self-serving for all parties

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Bullet train update

Accident in 1930 led to Omaha ban on coasters

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Four were killed and 17 injured in accident.

Six Flags attendance down 4% in first half of year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company warns of lower attendance while per capita spending is up 1%.

Grandmother dies, riding coasters into her 90s

Posted | Contributed by Sarah Jackson

Mellie Juliette (Cox) Thomas was riding Millennium Force at 92.

Cedar Fair to issue 2.4 million units

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New units intended to pay for some of Geauga Lake purchase debt.

Alton Towers sued again by neighbours

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Locals say the park makes life "unbearable."

China suspends work on Universal Studios project

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Government wants to "cool economic growth" by halting Shanghai park.

Dragster riders upset how CP treated them after coaster mishap

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Riders say they weren't taken seriously when metal shavings hit them at high speed.

Early Disney Imagineer dies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sam McKim, 79, was responsible for the look of several midways at Disney parks.

Ride owner in Lake County Fair death gets jail

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Owner sentenced to six months and will pay victim's family $13,000.

War veteran redeems 33-year old offer for free day at Knoebels

Posted | Contributed by MarimbaGuy87

Vet found 33-year old letter in a drawer at his home in Oregon, and the park honored the offer.

Idlewild Moments releases Story Book Forest online walk-through

Posted | Contributed by carrouseler

Rare and classic storied forest recieves attention on the web.

Coaster Grotto adds 120 photos from 10 parks

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes photos from parks in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and British Columbia.

Anheuser-Busch and Universal contribute to "Derail the Bullet Train" fund

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

SeaWorld Orlando's owners want the project dead, after the state constitutionally-forced project gives exclusivity to Disney.

Lake Compounce seeks permission to expand

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park wants to move road, make significant expansion.

Dragster shut down after riders injured by debris

Posted | Contributed by D.J. Niecestro

Witnesses say metal shavings cut into riders.

PKI releases new marquee sign design

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

The new sign in the parking lot of Paramount's Kings Island will replace the one destroyed last year in a storm.

Mr. Six ads score well for Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The dancing old guy is quickly reaching icon status for the Six Flags chain.

Disney begins using compressed air to launch fireworks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will donate patents to non-profit group.

Vertical construction of Silver Bullet goes skyward

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Half of the lift on the Knott's Berry Farm inverter has been erected.

Kennywood 2004 pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Get a virtual tour of the famous Pittsburgh park.

Two-year olds' Disney souvenir swords confiscated by French customs

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Officials say the toys posed a "security threat."

Disneyland coaster has a "bump" again

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which was involved in a fatal accident last year, has a minor bump causing injuries.

Woman told not to breastfeed at Wyandot Lake

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Mother says park harassed her about her public breastfeeding in the water park.

Elephant born at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Kianga is second elephant born at the Orlando park

Electrician sentenced for electrocution death of boy

Posted | Contributed by Sarah Jackson

81-year old man will serve 30 days in jail for last year's accident.

Cypress Gardens expected to attract jobs and fun

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owner plans to reinvest annually in park.

Bonfante Gardens offers laid-back alternative

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gentle theme park provides fun in a relaxed atmosphere

ASIMO tour lands robot at Epcot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Honda's robot will offer demonstrations in the Orlando park.

Pavilion's uncertain fate worries locals, tourists

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Redevelopment of Myrtle Beach park could change everything.

Guests have trouble squeezing into Orlando seats

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Overweight guests find that they can't fit in some attractions.

Golden Nugget dark ride moving to Mariner's Landing

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

Classic ride will get a new lease on life in a new location.

Blue Diamond opens roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Former FEC opens as an amusement park with Del Grosso's Zyklon.

Atari launches new RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 site, announces features

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

In addition to being able to ride your coasters, players will be able to design their own fireworks shows and set them to music.

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