News Archive - July 2005

Beech Bend coaster construction photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

The parks' unnamed GCI coaster goes vertical.

Cypress Gardens opens new water park rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Florida park expansion keeps guests wet as it continues to exceed attendance expectations.

California Screamin' trains collide, dozens sustain minor injuries

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the reason is not clear at this point, two trains on California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure collided Friday evening sending dozens to the hospital.

Beech Bend announces new wood coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

GCI coaster will feature three station fly-bys.

New UK rides offer unique experiences

Posted | Contributed by colin mcwilliam

Maurer-Sohne X-car coaster and Vekoma bike coaster now open.

Great Grasp at Six Flags Over Georgia will be retired after this year

Posted | Contributed by gamndbndr

After almost 30 years of service, the Great Gasp parachute drop ride will be retired at the end of this season's daily park operation.

Pigeon Forge manager dodges jail time in reckless homicide conviction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former manager of park where woman fell out of a Zamperla Hawk and died gets probation and fine. Prosecutors held that he bypassed safety systems.

Paramount's Kings Island and Carowinds announce Winterfest

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Off-season festival sports holiday theme.

Exhibit remembers classic Playland park near Seattle

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Closed in 1960, the park featured a Rock-O-Plane, The Octopus and The Dipper.

Worlds of Fun sends text messages to guests

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Visitors can sign up to receive messages about things going on at the park for the day of their visit.

Dorney plans to add second wave pool to spread crowd

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park GM tells planning authorities that existing pool is "shoulder to shoulder" in some cases.

Amputee sues Busch Tampa for being denied ride last summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guest has one prosthetic leg, and was told to dismount from Montu.

Kingda Ka testing after long closure, will need state approval to open

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following a serious mechanical problem that damaged custom parts during a test run, Six Flags Great Adventure hopes to get the ride back up soon.

Myrtle Beach development corp racks up legal fees

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Failing developer scandal adds cost to further development that city will have to pay for.

La Ronde reaches agreement with maintenance union

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New agreement gives 5% raises this year, then 2.5% for each of the next two.

Omaha FEC wants to build steel coaster

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Fun Plex wants a new coaster, standing 90-feet tall with a cost around $2 million.

Disabled girl barred from theme park rides

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

An 8-year-old girl with no legs was denied access to even kiddy rides at Busch Gardens.

Walt's theme park vision left a mark on American culture

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Celebrating 50 years, Disneyland guests and officials remember the park's beginning.

Idlewild announces new slides and water play structure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will add six new slides for 2006 and a structure with over 100 play elements.

Holiday World 2006 announcement and construction photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Thanksgiving and The Voyage will transform Indiana park.

Disneyland turns 50, rededicates today

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Celebrities and dignitaries will rededicate the park in Anaheim this morning.

Work is a big thrill at Trimper's

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

A ride supervisor discusses working with the classic carousel and his job supervising it.

Finger scanning at disney parks causes concern

Posted | Contributed by Kahnverse

Privacy advocates not comfortable with scanning all guests at the parks.

Breast feeding mom upset with Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Mother asked to leave the wading pool while breastfeeding.

Developer selected for Myrtle Beach Pavilion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Firm has track record with existing projects in the area.

Holiday World announces The Voyage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says new wooden coaster will hold record for most airtime.

Legoland sold in $457 million deal to US-based Blackstone

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investment group will own 70% stake in the new company.

Girl suffers cardiac arrest after riding Disney-MGM's Tower of Terror

Posted | Contributed by CoasterJoe.com

A teenager from the United Kingdom had to be transported to a hospital Tuesday after riding, indicating she didn't feel well.

Top Thrill Dragster featured in technology magazine

Posted | Contributed by beav

Ride featured in an article in IT magazine <i>Network World</i> where wiring and computers are described.

Success is all about the water parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement parks see water attractions as key to attendance growth.

Indiana inspectors pressed to keep up with amusement park rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Thirteen inspectors have time to inspect between 800 and 1,000 rides once per year.

Man injured in fall from Ferris wheel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Condition of 48-year-old man not yet disclosed.

Dollywood installing Huss Topple Tower

Posted | Contributed by JamesB

New $6.5 million Timber Tower will be first in North America.

Kennywood has agreement to purchase 20 or more acres

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park doesn't have specific development plans outlined, but is considering coasters, an indoor water park and hotel.

ARKive Part 2: The Blackpool Ark

Posted | Contributed by themagiceye

The Noah's Ark attraction at Blackpool (UK) is showcased utilising archive drawings found at the Kennywood Archives (USA).

Six Flags America pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Check out a first-timer's view of this Six Flags park.

Disney internships attract students, criticism from unions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Low-paying jobs offer great experience, but are seen as a way to get around unions by others.

Eleven charged with disorderly conduct in Playland fight

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Police did say there were no injuries and the park continued operating without disruption until its 1 a.m. closing time.

Brawl erupts at Six Flags Astroworld, spills into nearby businesses

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Witnesses say fight involved rival gangs.

Wild West World secures first hotel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Placement of hotel seen as an essential foundation for development project.

Funtown Pier worker dies inspecting ride

Posted | Contributed by chillforce5X

Cause of death unknown, but electricity suspected to play a part.

Keeping an eye on rides in Ohio

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Ohio is one of three states that have full-time ride inspectors.

Cedar Fair attendance up 1% for June

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dorney posts massive boost while Geauga Lake struggled before water park opened.

Magazine reveals Disney costumed characters after dark

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Happy characters allegedly get crazy off the clock.

National roller coaster safety expert dead at 64

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Richard "Doc" Brown was a pioneer in the ride safety field.

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