February, 2004
California's Public Employee Retirement System, holding 9.9 million shares of Disney stock not happy with performance or Eisner.
Posted February 27, 2004, 8:00A | Contributed by Jeff Rowe | Comments: 10
Coastersandmore.de posts photo update on the construction of the Giant Frisbee and family coaster at Bobbejaanland, Belgium.
Posted February 27, 2004, 7:50A | Contributed by Belgian | Comments: 4
Animation gives virtual ride on new coaster.
Posted February 26, 2004, 8:00A | Contributed by Timo | Comments: 14
See the latest images from Paramount's Kings Island's Boomerang Bay.
Posted February 26, 2004, 7:56A | Contributed by CoasterAaron | Comments: 0
Wild Adventures owner Kent Buescher officially takes ownership of Florida park.
Posted February 25, 2004, 7:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Attorney's say girl suffered brain trauma pinned against vent under water for five minutes.
Posted February 25, 2004, 7:50A | Contributed by ToddConstantine | Comments: 10
Vote for your favorite parks and coasters through the end of March.
Posted February 24, 2004, 8:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24
Board rallies behind Eisner for better times.
Posted February 24, 2004, 8:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
A dozen new photos are included in this week's update from Clementon.
Posted February 23, 2004, 9:49P | Contributed by Brett Stevens | Comments: 5
Chief mouse exec paints pretty picture for company, but his own fate is not certain.
Posted February 23, 2004, 8:01A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 6
The slides at the improved water park at Paramount's Kings Island take shape.
Posted February 23, 2004, 7:43A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 0
DelGrosso's Amusement Park will add Crazy Mouse and Wacky Worm roller coasters, and a Moser Freefall ride, for the 2004 season.
Posted February 23, 2004, 7:38A | Contributed by GregLeg | Comments: 11
State board reverses earlier denial.
Posted February 19, 2004, 8:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
To avoid further delays, owner will ask local authority to rezone land to bypass concerns of erosion and allow construction.
Posted February 19, 2004, 8:09A | Contributed by rsscbell | Comments: 25
Man admits to making the bomb threats to theme park.
Posted February 18, 2004, 7:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Following a better than expected first year under new ownership, the park is investing cash in restaurants, shops and ticketing.
Posted February 17, 2004, 8:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Shamu Express targets the younger crowd.
Posted February 17, 2004, 8:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
While Comcast and other potential buyers try to get a hold of Disney, only larger investors will have a real say in the company's fate.
Posted February 17, 2004, 8:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Board says offer is too low and supports the vision of current CEO.
Posted February 17, 2004, 7:51A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 0
Cost of attractions combined with discounted admissions hurting bottom line.
Posted February 16, 2004, 7:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Chance Revolution and Halloweekends expansion highlights season.
Posted February 16, 2004, 7:49A | Contributed by CKCoasters | Comments: 1
Construction of Boomerang Bay at Paramount's Kings Island continues.
Posted February 16, 2004, 7:44A | Contributed by CoasterAaron | Comments: 2
The collapse may have injured an additional 106.
Posted February 16, 2004, 7:41A | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 8
Photos show construction as of February 12th, 2004.
Posted February 16, 2004, 7:39A | Contributed by Brett Stevens | Comments: 0
Beginning today, guests will participate in building a 90-foot tall tower of Lego bricks.
Posted February 13, 2004, 8:03A | Contributed by janfrederick | Comments: 9
Six Flags-owned park to expand its lineup with The Splash.
Posted February 13, 2004, 8:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Atlanta park will open its tenth roller coaster along with a package of family-oriented rides.
Posted February 13, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by gamndbndr | Comments: 0
In addition to seeking to merge with Disney, Comcast announced today that it would make an unsolicited offer for NASA and the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan.
Posted February 13, 2004, 7:54A | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable | Comments: 0
Several companies other than Comcast are allegedly thinking about a bid for Disney.
Posted February 13, 2004, 7:52A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 5
Some institutional holders may now be required to cast their vote against current CEO.
Posted February 12, 2004, 8:04A | Contributed by Brian Noble | Comments: 11
After much debate about the ride's potential impact, the Santa Cruz council approved plans for a Double Shot on the boardwalk.
Posted February 12, 2004, 7:59A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11
Cast member played Pluto in parade.
Posted February 12, 2004, 7:54A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 1
Unsolicited offer comes after Eisner declines to enter discussions.
Posted February 11, 2004, 8:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 55
The fourth annual Blue Streak Challenge will be held at Conneaut Lake Park on Monday, July 19, 2004.
Posted February 11, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by KellyL | Comments: 10
Council votes to remove the tax under legal pressure from Cedar Point.
Posted February 10, 2004, 8:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
The company's board says that the negative campaign by Roy Disney and Stanley Gold is suspect considering the company's positive results.
Posted February 10, 2004, 8:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Some disabled users of the scooters angered by ban.
Posted February 10, 2004, 8:03A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 21
New spinning coaster makes rapid progress in Mall of America's Camp Snoopy.
Posted February 10, 2004, 7:56A | Contributed by Peabody | Comments: 10
Artist helped develop attractions for most of the company's history.
Posted February 9, 2004, 8:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
New roller coaster attraction details kept secret.
Posted February 9, 2004, 8:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
New slides rise above water park.
Posted February 9, 2004, 8:50A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 3
Details not yet released, but Cedar Fair mentioned ride in conference call.
Posted February 9, 2004, 8:47A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4
Top hat of Intamin rocket reaches 150 feet.
Posted February 9, 2004, 8:44A | Contributed by CoasterBGW | Comments: 12
Sale of adjacent land could help generate cash.
Posted February 9, 2004, 8:37A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5
Letter to guest looking for thrill rides suggests 2005 will be a big year for the park.
Posted February 9, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14
Twin Grove Park & Campground buys classic ride after it fails to sell on eBay.
Posted February 6, 2004, 8:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Potential owner says it's a 50-50 shot of opening this spring if he can acquire the park.
Posted February 6, 2004, 8:07A | Contributed by coasterdudeOH | Comments: 3
Net revenue up 1.4% despite 1% drop in overall attendance.
Posted February 6, 2004, 8:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Disney says "imperial rule" of Eisner has limited creativity in the company.
Posted February 5, 2004, 8:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
Top people will have their pay reduced by 10% after the derailment of the park's Space Mountain ride, caused in part by poor maintenance.
Posted February 5, 2004, 8:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Gary Harris, 63, skipped on taxes for several years.
Posted February 5, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by loriu | Comments: 4
Hydraulic fluid ignites on hot portions of ride, sparking flames.
Posted February 3, 2004, 7:50A | Contributed by rOLLocOASt | Comments: 6
Park still struggles to make ends meet.
Posted February 2, 2004, 8:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Local authorities won't pay for feasibility study.
Posted February 2, 2004, 8:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25