March, 2005
A top international theme park designer has come up with a plan which could transform Margate's former Dreamland amusement park to its former glory.
Posted March 28, 2005, 9:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Smokers will have a limited number of locations to smoke in.
Posted March 28, 2005, 9:29A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3
Photo update shows improvements and changes made to Six Flags Great Adventure over this past off-season.
Posted March 28, 2005, 9:26A | Contributed by Rctycoon2k | Comments: 7
Although Eisner doesn't step down until September, he says the transition has already happened.
Posted March 28, 2005, 9:21A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9
Coaster will re-open after modifications are made to the brake system.
Posted March 24, 2005, 9:44A | Contributed by JimWolg | Comments: 7
Geriatric dancer again invites people to the Six Flags parks.
Posted March 24, 2005, 9:42A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 8
The new floorless coaster has given its first ride.
Posted March 24, 2005, 9:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Empty returning train bumped a loaded train.
Posted March 23, 2005, 4:08P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
New halfpipe slide is newest for Island Kingdom Water Park.
Posted March 23, 2005, 4:05P | Contributed by PT300 | Comments: 4
New restraints installed after a year of closure and the death of a teenage girl that fell out of the ride.
Posted March 23, 2005, 4:03P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 6
Government backed private equity group buys the company for £800 million.
Posted March 23, 2005, 9:12A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3
DAFE members choose the ride as favorite haunted house attraction for fourth straight year.
Posted March 23, 2005, 9:06A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3
The massive "log cabin" is a 301-room, all-suite resort that boasts a large indoor water park, several restaurants, an arcade, spa and many other features including what it calls "the atmosphere and adventure of the northwoods."
Posted March 22, 2005, 8:55P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 6
Another roadblock in Waldameer's quest to build their first wooden roller coaster since the 1950s has been removed by an Erie County judge.
Posted March 22, 2005, 8:52P | Contributed by CP_JCS | Comments: 16
Coaster to be relocated to either Wild Adventures or Cypress Gardens.
Posted March 22, 2005, 8:48P | Contributed by Odd Todd | Comments: 25
Park set to open, but star coaster not ready yet.
Posted March 22, 2005, 9:02A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 23
ACN update covers the debut of Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters and other ride re-openings at Disneyland.
Posted March 21, 2005, 8:45A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 9
Photos and video show current state of Italian Job Stunt Track at Paramount's Kings Island.
Posted March 21, 2005, 8:45A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 1
Photographs of more than a dozen rides set up in Dublin for the annual festival.
Posted March 21, 2005, 8:36A | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 1
Last major look at construction before Six Flags Great Adventure opens this weekend.
Posted March 21, 2005, 8:28A | Contributed by Chewman | Comments: 7
New Top Spin is heavily themed with special effects.
Posted March 21, 2005, 8:21A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1
Dave Althoff Jr. ("Rideman") explains the physics behind Cedar Point's new Huss Giant Frisbee, maXair.
Posted March 19, 2005, 3:52P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
"Family Ties" mom opens revamped section of park.
Posted March 18, 2005, 9:02A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7
TV actress Marion Ross will greet guests with launch of new restaurant.
Posted March 17, 2005, 3:15P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 15
Execs want to move high growth areas into one company and the rest into another.
Posted March 17, 2005, 3:10P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 6
Interactive Rides has filed its answer and a counterclaim in the suit about the Frequent Faller, and Hersheypark has responded.
Posted March 17, 2005, 2:54P | Contributed by Torgo | Comments: 3
Visionland's Zoomerang roller coaster is expected to not only be a boost to the park, but also to Bessemer as well.
Posted March 17, 2005, 2:48P | Contributed by Godsentone | Comments: 20
Excluding acquisition of Geauga Lake, attendance was down across chain, while revenue was up.
Posted March 16, 2005, 10:21A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 15
Council commissioned report says people miss Opryland, new park would be a success.
Posted March 16, 2005, 10:17A | Contributed by Raptor Pilot | Comments: 12
Sale of the park by the city may be contingent on parking.
Posted March 16, 2005, 10:14A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4
Franchise joins the rank of LaRosa's Pizza and Skyline Chili.
Posted March 16, 2005, 10:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10
Series of slides are first of their kind in Orlando.
Posted March 16, 2005, 10:06A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8
Authorities comb over the rides to audit safety.
Posted March 15, 2005, 12:29P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3
S&S/Arrow launched ride opens to the public.
Posted March 15, 2005, 12:26P | Contributed by Coaster Joe | Comments: 7
Get up close and personal with Holiday World & Splashin' Safari's newest addition.
Posted March 15, 2005, 8:35A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 6
Commentator says FUN units aren't as shiny as a midway prize.
Posted March 14, 2005, 8:44A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9
CAPTE.org has posted some photos of the construction of Ciklon.
Posted March 14, 2005, 8:36A | Contributed by Cart87 | Comments: 0
Eisner to retire from position a year early.
Posted March 13, 2005, 11:16P | Contributed by WoodFan | Comments: 19
Despite poor weather, park numbers improve, and owners expect continued growth.
Posted March 13, 2005, 11:14P | Contributed by matt. | Comments: 2
Local TV station posts on-ride video.
Posted March 11, 2005, 8:53A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 45
An initiative targeted to November ballot by Cleveland mayor could legalize gambling in Ohio, and Cedar Fair's CEO says his company would likely add gambling to its offerings.
Posted March 10, 2005, 10:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 33
New water park is slated to open May 7.
Posted March 10, 2005, 9:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
The park is moving to a larger site.
Posted March 10, 2005, 8:31A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9
Advance reservations higher than expected for park, opening in the fall.
Posted March 10, 2005, 8:29A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1
New area and attractions designed with families in mind.
Posted March 10, 2005, 8:19A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3
Deploy Solutions hired after test programs in Texas parks.
Posted March 10, 2005, 8:12A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 6
Annual retreat by members of the corporation will focus on ethics and conflict of interest issues.
Posted March 9, 2005, 8:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Lithuanian student met her husband as a seasonal exchange worker at the park.
Posted March 8, 2005, 1:53P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the park will not have to delay opening of the new ride.
Posted March 8, 2005, 1:48P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 20
The quarter marks the 18th consecutive year that the company has issued a distribution to unit holders.
Posted March 7, 2005, 6:26P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Paramount Canada's Wonderland will open its gates for its 25th anniversary season on May 1st, 2005. The Park, that entertains millions annually, first opened for guests in 1981.
Posted March 7, 2005, 5:52P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Local authorities planning to restrict future growth in response to neighbor's complaints.
Posted March 7, 2005, 8:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Admission good at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place parks.
Posted March 7, 2005, 8:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
New name and new attractions for water park could drive 5 to 10 percent boost in attendance.
Posted March 7, 2005, 8:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
The new installation at Vienna's Prater Park is reviewed.
Posted March 7, 2005, 8:30A | Contributed by egieszl | Comments: 10
The original train from Holiday World's Legend, a Gerstlauer, was purchased by Cedar Fair for use on Raging Wolf Bobs.
Posted March 7, 2005, 8:26A | Contributed by petie | Comments: 16
Wood coasters make strong showing in Coaster of The Year category.
Posted March 5, 2005, 1:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Philanthropic efforts by company and its workers help community.
Posted March 5, 2005, 1:24A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0
Jourden bought petting zoo in 1968 and developed it into Michigan's Adventure.
Posted March 5, 2005, 1:20A | Contributed by slithernoggin | Comments: 2
Report says burned roller coaster cars found in debris.
Posted March 4, 2005, 8:47A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 23
Speed slide will, uh, provide thrills and wedgies.
Posted March 4, 2005, 8:39A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9
The company that ran a theme park in south China aboard the retired Soviet aircraft carrier Minsk has been declared bankrupt.
Posted March 3, 2005, 10:30P | Contributed by thrillerman1 | Comments: 5
New slide to open in the Pacific Northwest.
Posted March 3, 2005, 10:50A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10
Developer is still finalizing financing and commercial partners.
Posted March 1, 2005, 8:57P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Easton, PA park plans to open as scheduled this year after devastating floods inundated the park last fall.
Posted March 1, 2005, 8:52P | Contributed by millrace | Comments: 1
MassTort.org has added a number of documents relevant to the 2003 fatal electrocution on the Lake County Fair's bumper car ride known as the "Scooter."
Posted March 1, 2005, 8:49P | Contributed by Torgo | Comments: 0