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March, 2005

Developer has big plans for UK Dreamland

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

Dutch Wonderland latest park to designate smoking areas

Smokers will have a limited number of locations to smoke in.
Posted March 28, 2005, 9:29A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3

XtremeCoasters covers opening day at Six Flags Great Adventure

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

Eisner says Iger already in charge at Disney

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

Powder Keg cleared to re-open

Coaster will re-open after modifications are made to the brake system.
Posted March 24, 2005, 9:44A | Contributed by JimWolg | Comments: 7

Six Flags brings back Mr. Six ad campaign

Geriatric dancer again invites people to the Six Flags parks.
Posted March 24, 2005, 9:42A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 8

Dorney's new Hydra testing

The new floorless coaster has given its first ride.
Posted March 24, 2005, 9:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Silver Dollar City's new Powder Keg closed after minor accident

Empty returning train bumped a loaded train.
Posted March 23, 2005, 4:08P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Six Flags Elitch Gardens announces new slide

New halfpipe slide is newest for Island Kingdom Water Park.
Posted March 23, 2005, 4:05P | Contributed by PT300 | Comments: 4

Oakwood's Hydro re-opens with modifications, assured safe by owner

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

Tussauds Group sold to Dubai investment firm

Government backed private equity group buys the company for £800 million.
Posted March 23, 2005, 9:12A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3

Haunted Mansion at Knoebels honored by dark ride enthusiasts

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

Great Wolf Lodge to open near Williamsburg

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

Erie court clears way for Ravine Flyer II roller coaster

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

Buescher buys Miracle Strip's Starliner wooden coaster

Coaster to be relocated to either Wild Adventures or Cypress Gardens.
Posted March 22, 2005, 8:48P | Contributed by Odd Todd | Comments: 25

Six Flags Great Adventure readies several new attractions

Park set to open, but star coaster not ready yet.
Posted March 22, 2005, 9:02A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 23

Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters opens at Disneyland

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

PKICentral.com updates with Italian Job progress, historical photos

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

St. Patrick's Day 2005 rides added to themeparks.ie

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

Great Adventures Source posts aerial construction photos

Last major look at construction before Six Flags Great Adventure opens this weekend.
Posted March 21, 2005, 8:28A | Contributed by Chewman | Comments: 7

Tomb Raider: Firefall opens at Paramount's Kings Dominions

New Top Spin is heavily themed with special effects.
Posted March 21, 2005, 8:21A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1

PointBuzz posts maXair physics article

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

Carowinds open its newly expanded Nickelodeon kids area

"Family Ties" mom opens revamped section of park.
Posted March 18, 2005, 9:02A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7

PKI to open Happy Days Diner with Mrs. Cunningham

TV actress Marion Ross will greet guests with launch of new restaurant.
Posted March 17, 2005, 3:15P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 15

Viacom considering splitting the company

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

New documents posted in Hersheypark v. Interactive Rides case

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 officials expect new coaster to be big draw

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

Cedar Fair, L.P. reports 2004 results and outlook for 2005

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

Study says new Nashville theme park would be a winner

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

Six Flags wants a parking structure in Marine World deal

Sale of the park by the city may be contingent on parking.
Posted March 16, 2005, 10:14A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Graeter's to open at Paramount's Kings Island

Franchise joins the rank of LaRosa's Pizza and Skyline Chili.
Posted March 16, 2005, 10:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10

Disney opens new water coaster at Typhoon Lagoon

Series of slides are first of their kind in Orlando.
Posted March 16, 2005, 10:06A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8

Coney Island annual inspections a sign of approaching summer

Authorities comb over the rides to audit safety.
Posted March 15, 2005, 12:29P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3

Powder Keg launches into action at Silver Dollar City

S&S/Arrow launched ride opens to the public.
Posted March 15, 2005, 12:26P | Contributed by Coaster Joe | Comments: 7

Bahari media tour photos added to Negative G

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

Business Week analyst down on Cedar Fair

Commentator says FUN units aren't as shiny as a midway prize.
Posted March 14, 2005, 8:44A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9

Isla magica, Ciklon construction photos posted

CAPTE.org has posted some photos of the construction of Ciklon.
Posted March 14, 2005, 8:36A | Contributed by Cart87 | Comments: 0

Robert Iger Named CEO of Disney

Eisner to retire from position a year early.
Posted March 13, 2005, 11:16P | Contributed by WoodFan | Comments: 19

Lake Compounce sees boost in attendance

Despite poor weather, park numbers improve, and owners expect continued growth.
Posted March 13, 2005, 11:14P | Contributed by matt. | Comments: 2

Insanity ride opens atop Stratosphere

Local TV station posts on-ride video.
Posted March 11, 2005, 8:53A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 45

Kinzel: Cedar Fair on board with possible Ohio gambling

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

Paramount's Great America posts Boomerang Bay construction photos

New water park is slated to open May 7.
Posted March 10, 2005, 9:31P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Western Playland starts move

The park is moving to a larger site.
Posted March 10, 2005, 8:31A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9

Hong Kong Disneyland books 10,000 hotel rooms

Advance reservations higher than expected for park, opening in the fall.
Posted March 10, 2005, 8:29A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1

La Ronde announces new rides, family area

New area and attractions designed with families in mind.
Posted March 10, 2005, 8:19A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3

Six Flags outsources HR recruiting functions

Deploy Solutions hired after test programs in Texas parks.
Posted March 10, 2005, 8:12A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 6

Myrtle Beach development corp. will discuss getting Pavilion project on track

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

Six Flags New England brought couple together

Lithuanian student met her husband as a seasonal exchange worker at the park.
Posted March 8, 2005, 1:53P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8

Utah fire will not delay opening of Italian Job Stunt Track at PKI

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

Cedar Fair raises distribution again, now to $1.84 per unit

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 posts history for 25th anniversary

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

Tivoli could be subject to new zoning regulations

Local authorities planning to restrict future growth in response to neighbor's complaints.
Posted March 7, 2005, 8:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Busch grants free admission for service members, families

Admission good at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place parks.
Posted March 7, 2005, 8:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Six Flags America hopes to turn around low attendance with improved water park

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

Funtime's StarFlyer tower ride reviewed

The new installation at Vienna's Prater Park is reviewed.
Posted March 7, 2005, 8:30A | Contributed by egieszl | Comments: 10

Geauga Lake's Bobs gets Holiday World's Legend Gerstlauer

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

2005 Coasters' Choice Awards nominees announced

Wood coasters make strong showing in Coaster of The Year category.
Posted March 5, 2005, 1:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Disneyland resort contributed nearly $10 million to local community in 2004

Philanthropic efforts by company and its workers help community.
Posted March 5, 2005, 1:24A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Michigan's Adventure's Roger Jourden recognized for business achievement

Jourden bought petting zoo in 1968 and developed it into Michigan's Adventure.
Posted March 5, 2005, 1:20A | Contributed by slithernoggin | Comments: 2

Fire wipes out Spectrum Manufacturing, an amusement equipment maker

Report says burned roller coaster cars found in debris.
Posted March 4, 2005, 8:47A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 23

White Water Bay in Oklahoma City introduces Mega-Wedgie slide

Speed slide will, uh, provide thrills and wedgies.
Posted March 4, 2005, 8:39A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9

Minsk theme park in China declared bankrupt

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

Wild Waves and Enchanted Village announces Zooma Falls

New slide to open in the Pacific Northwest.
Posted March 3, 2005, 10:50A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10

Ground breaking for Wild West World near Wichita delayed

Developer is still finalizing financing and commercial partners.
Posted March 1, 2005, 8:57P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Bushkill cleaning up for reopening

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

Documents about Ohio electrocution posted

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

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