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January, 2005

Rider responsibility bill making its way through South Carolina House

Bill requires that guests follow safety rules.
Posted January 31, 2005, 9:53A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 23

Six Flags AstroWorld latest park to get a Tornado slide

Proslide creation is hot at parks all over the US this year.
Posted January 31, 2005, 9:34A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14

PointBuzz posts maXair construction photos

Update shows site prep and ride parts for Cedar Point's newest thrill ride.
Posted January 29, 2005, 9:25A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 9

Legoland California attendance, revenue up, Robocoasters opening this year

Merchandise, new food options attributed to ride in revenue.
Posted January 28, 2005, 9:21A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11

Super Bowl: No one is going to Disney World

Famous football star promotion will not occur after this year's game.
Posted January 27, 2005, 10:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30

Six Flags Marine World to offer dolphin encounter, activists protest

While guests will be able to touch and feed bottle-nose dolphins, opponents say the attraction has no educational value.
Posted January 27, 2005, 10:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Six Flags Great America, Hersheypark and Indiana Beach photos added to Coaster Grotto

Includes over 200 photos from three parks.
Posted January 27, 2005, 10:01A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 2

Horry County wary of issuing bonds for Hard Rock park without more information

Developers seek municipal bonds to finance the last 10% of the project.
Posted January 26, 2005, 10:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

More disparities found in Pavilion developer's past

Mayor says council should take over downtown development.
Posted January 26, 2005, 10:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Thorpe will open S&S sky-swat this spring

Ride is the second of its kind built by S&S.
Posted January 26, 2005, 9:33A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8

Tornado slide coming to Six Flags St. Louis

The 60-foot tall slide will open for the 2005 season.
Posted January 26, 2005, 9:29A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11

Electrocution victim's parents settle out of court over his Lake County Fair death

Parents plan to settle two wrongful death claims out-of-court for $1.95 million.
Posted January 26, 2005, 9:25A | Contributed by Walt S | Comments: 2

Cedar Point threatens to sue Sandusky

Park may take legal action over proposed changes in admission tax.
Posted January 25, 2005, 9:21A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 16

Lawsuit filed in failed Pavilion side deal

Former development board member and former developer had their own deal go sour.
Posted January 24, 2005, 9:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

ConAgra becomes national food sponsor for Six Flags theme parks

Company will get to sell brands like Armour hot dogs and Hunt's ketchup in the marketing deal.
Posted January 24, 2005, 9:07A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 21

Castaway Bay to sell day passes targeted to local residents

Promotion geared to giving local residents chance to experience waterpark during less busy months.
Posted January 24, 2005, 9:03A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 7

Universal Studios Japan ice crusher strangles female worker

Worker's uniform gets caught in the machine.
Posted January 24, 2005, 9:02A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

New taxes target Cedar Point parking and Sandusky marinas

Proposed marina tax will have the parking tax tacked on.
Posted January 21, 2005, 11:44A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Double Shot arrives at Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Ride will open by March 19.
Posted January 21, 2005, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Euro Disney offers new shares as part of financial restructuring

Offering will dilute earnings per share.
Posted January 21, 2005, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Six Flags Great America will include new water park with admission

Announcement ends speculation about whether or not the park would be a separate gate.
Posted January 20, 2005, 9:11A | Contributed by Headchopper | Comments: 22

Wild Adventures brings snow to South Georgia

Guests come from miles around to experience the manufactured snow.
Posted January 19, 2005, 10:20A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 17

Snyder drops his share of Six Flags

Washington Redskins owner lets go of his 8% stake in company after chatter last year about trying to turn it around.
Posted January 18, 2005, 11:27P | Contributed by Headchopper | Comments: 18

Sally Corp. hires firm for European representation

Dark ride company rounds out global representation.
Posted January 18, 2005, 10:00A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Disney plans to mix ads with video games to target kids

Strategy is part of ad plan to promote Disneyland's 50th anniversary this year.
Posted January 18, 2005, 9:57A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 12

PKICentral adds photos and video from Italian Job Stunt Track construction tour

Photos and video show parking lot track, in-park off-season changes, and the general Italian Job area.
Posted January 18, 2005, 9:52A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 0

Fear Factor Live headed to Universal parks on both coasts

Company takes first stab at integrating an NBC property into theme parks.
Posted January 17, 2005, 10:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 39

Columnist: West Mifflin not friendly to Kennywood

Giant tax burden adds up to the cost of a new ride per year.
Posted January 14, 2005, 10:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31

Cypress Gardens forced to expand parking for concert events

Recently reopened park doesn't have enough room for cars during special events.
Posted January 14, 2005, 10:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

GE retains Universal for at least another year

Agreement with co-owner of parks will keep either one from selling their half until next year.
Posted January 13, 2005, 11:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Conneaut Lake gets approval to open in the spring

Judge satisfied with submitted plan.
Posted January 13, 2005, 11:24A | Contributed by SpecialEd | Comments: 9

Magic Springs asks for bonds to finance expansion

New splash down ride part of $7.1 million expansion plans.
Posted January 12, 2005, 10:53A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7

Developer drops out of Myrtle Beach Pavilion project

Real estate developer cites privacy reasons after being criticized by local officials.
Posted January 12, 2005, 10:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Park manager hopes for speedy trial in Pigeon Forge death

Charles Stan Martin charged with second degree murder and reckless homicide.
Posted January 12, 2005, 10:44A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 2

New hotel, indoor water park at PKI gets zoning approval

Changes clear the way for new resort property.
Posted January 11, 2005, 11:00P | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 15

GAdv.com features new aerial photos of Kingda Ka

Aerial photos give birds eye view of new coaster and Golden Kingdom.
Posted January 11, 2005, 10:55P | Contributed by Chewman | Comments: 20

Ride inspector sentenced in Lake County, Ohio fair death

A state ride inspector was sentenced Monday to 15 days in jail in the case of an 8-year-old Madison Township boy who died after being shocked by a bumper car ride at the Lake County Fair.
Posted January 11, 2005, 2:11P | Contributed by Walt S | Comments: 6

Girl hurt after being thrown from Quebec City roller coaster

Victim suffered serious head and back injuries.
Posted January 11, 2005, 2:06P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Euro Disney sees 3% boost in sales for quarter

Company expects a better second quarter.
Posted January 11, 2005, 11:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Michigan's Adventure water park expansion cancelled, paper blames local officials

Editorial says that fighting among township and county officials ultimately killed a worthwhile project.
Posted January 11, 2005, 11:17A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 13

Court says Six Flags must pay property tax for Geauga Lake

Decision defines whether or not certain rides are subject to sales tax.
Posted January 11, 2005, 11:06A | Contributed by petie | Comments: 5

George Millay makes rounds in Orlando

George Millay, the creator of SeaWorld and Wet 'n Wild, has a colorful history.
Posted January 10, 2005, 10:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Mall management to take over Camp Snoopy

New management will end contract with Cedar Fair, add new rides.
Posted January 10, 2005, 10:21A | Contributed by carlo18 | Comments: 16

Cypress Gardens coasters safe, family attractions

Article details the construction and testing of new rides.
Posted January 10, 2005, 10:17A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Pavilion developer's credibility and proposal questioned

Myrtle Beach leaders not impressed by lack of progress in park's redevelopment.
Posted January 7, 2005, 12:17P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Six Flags New England seeks OK for three rides, including spinning coaster

Spinning coaster, slingshot and water slide plans submitted for local approval.
Posted January 7, 2005, 12:12P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10

Boomerang Bay construction underway at PGA

Expansion will include Lazy River, Billabong Lagoon, and new body slides.
Posted January 7, 2005, 12:07P | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 6

Cedar Fair entertains 12.6 million guests, loses Camp Snoopy contract

Company misses attendance goals, and will not have its management contract for Camp Snoopy renewed.
Posted January 6, 2005, 6:10P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 47

Dollywood, Silverwood and Celebration City photos added to Coaster Grotto

Over 100 photos have been added from three parks including photos of Thunderhead, Ozark Wildcat, and Tremors.
Posted January 6, 2005, 11:05A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 1

Kingda Ka nearly topped off

Final track piece will set the record for height at 456 feet.
Posted January 6, 2005, 11:04A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 17

Disney gives away tickets to all 72,000 fans at Orange Bowl

Tickets good later this year could be worth as much as $4.3 million.
Posted January 5, 2005, 11:00A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 17

Busch Tampa price increase lower than Orlando parks

Busch Gardens Tampa increased its gate price by $2, significantly less than the competition in Orlando.
Posted January 4, 2005, 1:06P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Cypress Gardens needs more employees for better than expected attendance

The opening of Cypress Gardens has generated more traffic than expected, and the park needs more people to meet the demand.
Posted January 4, 2005, 1:03P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1

SeaWorld Orlando raises ticket price in line with others

As expected, the marine park matches the ticket prices of Disney and Universal at nearly $60.
Posted January 3, 2005, 3:39P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Software helps optimize Disney experience

Itinerary helps you get the most of queue system.
Posted January 3, 2005, 3:39P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Conneaut officials submit financial plan to judge

Park's plan says they can begin repaying debt and open without a loan.
Posted January 3, 2005, 11:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23

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