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March, 2004

VisionLand turn-around still on track

RV park, hotels on the table for continued development around park.
Posted March 29, 2004, 8:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Clementon's Tsunami's lift hill goes vertical

The lift hill for Tsunami has gone vertical
Posted March 29, 2004, 7:55A | Contributed by Brett Stevens | Comments: 4

Midwest Info Guide posts construction photos from around Missouri

View photos of the newest rides at Celebration City as well as new pictures of Spinning Dragons at Worlds of Fun.
Posted March 26, 2004, 8:16A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 13

Six Flags launches first national ad campaign in seven years

New character intended to lure the over-worked family to play time at the parks.
Posted March 26, 2004, 8:15A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 24

Proposed Lincoln Monument could lead to theme park

Town of 15,000 proposing a 305-foot statue of the 16th President of the United States.
Posted March 26, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by TalonJosh1491 | Comments: 10

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 screenshots and previews posted

One of the best PC games ever goes 3D.
Posted March 25, 2004, 8:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 35

Virtual Midway adds 14 off-season progress photos

Photos give update for off-season construction at Cedar Point.
Posted March 25, 2004, 8:28A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 11

Wisconsin company wants to open resort and indoor water park near PKI

Great Wolf Lodge Family resort will have 300 rooms and a year-round, 55,000-square foot water park.
Posted March 24, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Creditors extend deadline for Euro Disney to pay up

Company has until June to repay $207 million in debt.
Posted March 24, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Man hurt at Six Flags Darien Lake awarded $4 million

Man was thrown 10 feet from Superman in 1999.
Posted March 24, 2004, 7:52A | Contributed by furm | Comments: 30

Carowinds launches The Borg Assimilator

Former Stealth flying coaster thrills guests in the Carolinas.
Posted March 22, 2004, 8:15A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 18

Jungle Racer slides up at Holiday World's Splashin' Safari

New slides rise above water park landscape.
Posted March 22, 2004, 8:08A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 1

Rescued dolphin makes debut at Six Flags Marine World

Animal suffers from neurological problems after getting stranded on a beach.
Posted March 22, 2004, 8:05A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 1

Photos of new colors on Batman at GAdv.com

New photos of the classic ride's new paint job highlight updates at Great Adventure Source.
Posted March 22, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by Chewman | Comments: 18

Lawyer says Pigeon Forge victim's restraint was not secured

Investigators plan to issue report in about a week regarding fatality on Hawk.
Posted March 22, 2004, 7:55A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Universal Studios Japan hopes to turn around with Spiderman ride

Problem-plagued park hopes the new attraction will boost attendance and revenue.
Posted March 19, 2004, 8:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Delaware FEC gets state's only roller coaster

Zyklon from Del Grosso's finds a new home.
Posted March 19, 2004, 8:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Midwest Information Guide posts Spinning Dragons construction photos

New Worlds of Fun coaster rises above the landscape.
Posted March 19, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 2

Point Madness debuts at Virtual Midway

64 Attractions will battle, only one will be champ.
Posted March 19, 2004, 7:54A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 10

Vivendi Universal sues Diller

French media giant says Diller is holding up the sale of Vivendi Universal Entertainment to NBC.
Posted March 18, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

New rides to debut at SoCal parks

Six Flags, Universal, Disney and Sea World prep new rides for the summer.
Posted March 18, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Marine World worker rescued by chopper after fall

Man falls from scaffolding into empty tank.
Posted March 18, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by GoliathKills | Comments: 3

Six Flags Over Georgia park guide posted on Coaster Grotto

Includes reviews of the park and roller coasters, and nearly 40 photos.
Posted March 18, 2004, 8:09A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 0

Six Flags New Orleans planning water park, operational tweaks

After a successful first season since the transformation of Jazzland, the park wants to optimize its experience.
Posted March 17, 2004, 8:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Busch Tampa flier sends callers to sex phone

Recipients encouraged to join the "Pleasure Zone."
Posted March 16, 2004, 7:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Woman dies after fall from ride at Pigeon Forge Rockin' Raceway

Witnesses say she tried to get off at the last minute when the ride began to move.
Posted March 15, 2004, 8:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Legoland has grown up scenes deep in its mini attractions

Park says they've not had any complaints about the scenes.
Posted March 15, 2004, 8:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Eastcoaster.com adds over 200 pictures

Four Southern California parks are included in the update.
Posted March 15, 2004, 7:59A | Contributed by geneticfreak | Comments: 2

Timberland Twister opens at Camp Snoopy

Photos of the new Gerstlauer spinning coaster posted to Coaster Gallery.
Posted March 15, 2004, 7:54A | Contributed by Peabody | Comments: 6

CoasterDynamix launches Web site

Coaster model kit maker begins taking reservations.
Posted March 12, 2004, 8:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Geauga Lake purchase was a big secret

Only a few top executives knew of the pending agreement.
Posted March 12, 2004, 8:37A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 31

Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens

State gives park approval to open after deadly accident.
Posted March 12, 2004, 8:36A | Contributed by person | Comments: 3

Holiday World's Will Koch will be featured in online seminar

CoasterBuzzers are invited to sign up for this free online seminar featuring Holiday World's Will Koch.
Posted March 12, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 6

Cedar Fair answers questions about Geauga Lake acquisition

Executives answer questions in conference call and make some early statements about the transition.
Posted March 10, 2004, 3:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 46

Six Flags sells assets in Europe and Ohio

While Worlds of Adventure is acquired by Cedar Fair, European properties sold to private investment firm.
Posted March 10, 2004, 1:22P | Contributed by ACEAND1 | Comments: 12

Cedar Fair to acquire Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

In an unprecedented move, the troubled Six Flags park will be owned by the same company that owns Cedar Point.
Posted March 10, 2004, 1:14P | Contributed by beast7369 | Comments: 33

Paramount Parks to sponsor Las Vegas monorail

Company will plug its Borg Invasion 4D attraction at Hilton.
Posted March 9, 2004, 9:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Six Flags Elitch Gardens announces Half Pipe

Intamin Half Pipe coaster will be the first one of its kind in the US.
Posted March 9, 2004, 9:29A | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 26

Cedar Fair increases quarterly distribution again

Distribution up 2% to $1.80 per unit per year, the 17th consecutive year for an increase.
Posted March 8, 2004, 7:02P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Does Disney need to be fixed?

Some analysts say that Disney had good things to say in Philly, if people were willing to listen.
Posted March 8, 2004, 8:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Six Flags attendance and revenue down in 2003

Once again blaming "bad weather" and the economy, Six Flags has once again failed to bring in a profit.
Posted March 8, 2004, 8:18A | Contributed by Red Garter Rob | Comments: 31

PKI-Central.com updates with 21 new Boomerang Bay photos

The new water park at Paramount's Kings Island races toward opening day in May.
Posted March 8, 2004, 8:02A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 3

Eisner remains Disney CEO, loses board chair position

Board votes action in light of "no confidence" vote from shareholders.
Posted March 4, 2004, 8:20A | Contributed by beast7369 | Comments: 20

Atari officially announces RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

New 3D game will ship for holidays late in 2004.
Posted March 3, 2004, 3:13P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 48

Six Flags New England to host enthusiast event

ERT on Thunderbolt, Scream and Superman in store for attendees.
Posted March 3, 2004, 7:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Jury sides with Disney over alleged California Screamin' injuries

Surgeon that said he suffered injury on ride at Disney's California Adventure will get nothing.
Posted March 2, 2004, 7:54A | Contributed by CoasterFanMatt | Comments: 22

Disneyland's Mad Tea Party Ride tamed in the name of safety

The Mad Tea Party ride with 18 giant spinning teacups was recently modified in the name of safety to make it harder for people to spin.
Posted March 2, 2004, 7:51A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 20

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