April, 2003
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Posted April 30, 2003, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Trade organization says $50 million appropriation should be spent on one unified campaign.
Posted April 30, 2003, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Anton Schwarzkopf's masterpiece lives once again minus a few intensity notches.
Posted April 30, 2003, 5:04A | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo | Comments: 8
Park shows off their new B&M flyer for a May 3 opening.
Posted April 30, 2003, 5:03A | Contributed by CoasterDude316 | Comments: 9
County will likely deny loan the troubled park needs to open on time this year.
Posted April 29, 2003, 5:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Officials say lack of hotel space to blame for low numbers.
Posted April 29, 2003, 5:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
The latest "headline" from Absolutely Reliable.
Posted April 29, 2003, 5:05A | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable | Comments: 6
Proposed ride will use a teeter-totter device to flip passengers over the edge of the 1,149-foot building's observation deck.
Posted April 29, 2003, 5:00A | Contributed by Otto | Comments: 12
Executives say they've made corrections they hope will lead to a better year.
Posted April 28, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 38
The skyline gets its first new big slide tower.
Posted April 28, 2003, 4:37A | Contributed by SFNE Freak | Comments: 3
Official site says closure will continue until owner retains new management company.
Posted April 28, 2003, 4:28A | Contributed by Coasterville Dave | Comments: 10
OhioThemeParks.com has updated its site with pictures, information and a movie of the 2003 IX Indoor Amusement Park, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Posted April 25, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 0
Mouse officials say attraction innovation will bring people back to the Orlando parks.
Posted April 24, 2003, 5:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
New admission requirement made in response to fighting last weekend.
Posted April 24, 2003, 5:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32
Wooden coasters now availble in popular computer sim along with a host of other new features and additions.
Posted April 24, 2003, 5:06A | Contributed by Ride_Op | Comments: 16
Revolution, GR8 SK8 nearly complete.
Posted April 24, 2003, 4:44A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 6
Early reports indicate as many as 50 to 100 people involved in fight.
Posted April 23, 2003, 4:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24
Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Sesame Place open doors to military and their families.
Posted April 23, 2003, 4:51A | Contributed by Vater | Comments: 2
After opposing a new coaster in the woods at Alton Towers, the locals now oppose a late night permit for the park's new hotel.
Posted April 23, 2003, 4:48A | Contributed by laurence | Comments: 7
Park wants to build wood coaster in valley, removing trees that opponents say are vital to habitat.
Posted April 22, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Final touches applied as enthusiasts tour construction site.
Posted April 22, 2003, 4:49A | Contributed by Brian Grapes | Comments: 3
New amusement park aims to be different and bring young families to tourist area.
Posted April 22, 2003, 4:36A | Contributed by CoasterBill | Comments: 2
Following two years of financial and operational struggle, park opens under the management of Paramount Parks.
Posted April 21, 2003, 4:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Classic amusement park continues to thrive.
Posted April 21, 2003, 4:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Short video from the new B&M flyer at Six Flags Great Adventure now online.
Posted April 21, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 9
New East Coast B&M flyer opens to the public.
Posted April 21, 2003, 4:41A | Contributed by Chewman | Comments: 4
Park officials pleased with first weekend, after transforming from Jazzland last year.
Posted April 17, 2003, 4:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Despite the new Sandusky parking tax, Cedar Point will continue to charge $8 per car for the 2003 season.
Posted April 17, 2003, 4:30A | Contributed by wkyc.com | Comments: 31
The new B&M inverted coaster at Thorpe Park opens to the public.
Posted April 17, 2003, 4:27A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 3
Resort will include hotel, indoor/outdoor water parks.
Posted April 16, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by wkyc.com | Comments: 17
Newly defunct historic amusement park may get a second chance.
Posted April 16, 2003, 4:37A | Contributed by Coasterville Dave | Comments: 2
Sandusky city commissioners insist it's "not a tax on Cedar Point," even though they're the only business who charges for parking.
Posted April 15, 2003, 5:02A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 45
Park officials say they will attempt to heal and rehabilitate animal, which lost its right flipper.
Posted April 15, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Park's 127-year old sanctuary was rescued in 1955 by Walter Knott.
Posted April 15, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Relocated Schwarzkopf will begin testing soon as the park prepares to open the ride this month.
Posted April 15, 2003, 4:45A | Contributed by Bush985 | Comments: 28
Opponents say that park is already unfairly contributing to 25% of the city's general fund.
Posted April 14, 2003, 8:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Two people were shot, one critically, during the BET College Hip-Hop Fest held at Paramount's Kings Dominion.
Posted April 14, 2003, 5:10A | Contributed by speedfreak | Comments: 12
The Argentine government recently denied the park a permit to transfer the whale to the amusement park. Animal-rights groups considered the denial a victory.
Posted April 14, 2003, 5:06A | Contributed by Millennium Forced | Comments: 8
Photos and video highlight the park's new B&M floorless coaster.
Posted April 14, 2003, 5:03A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 3
Invited guests get first spins on new GCI ride.
Posted April 14, 2003, 4:53A | Contributed by CoasterBill | Comments: 1
Parks say they continue to offer "escape" from worry.
Posted April 10, 2003, 4:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Park will help a variety of fund raisers.
Posted April 10, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by 12121212121212121 | Comments: 0
Local officials say they'll begin a "visioning process" to determine future use of land.
Posted April 9, 2003, 5:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Kennywood Boulevard add's new off-season photos of the new themed area, Volcano Valley.
Posted April 9, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by KpExpress | Comments: 8
Marriage to get off to a thrilling start.
Posted April 9, 2003, 4:46A | Contributed by SFDLPR | Comments: 7
Two thousand summer jobs in store while some full-time hours cut-back.
Posted April 8, 2003, 5:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Along with other UK rides, finds that new ride puts you in a "glorified baby sling."
Posted April 8, 2003, 5:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Joe Cool's GR8 SK8 has started to test while the new Camp Snoopy Theatre is closer to opening.
Posted April 7, 2003, 4:58A | Contributed by SpongeBob | Comments: 10
Video from Paramount's Carowinds highlights the park and features some of the new rides, from opening day 2003.
Posted April 7, 2003, 4:55A | Contributed by StarCoasters | Comments: 4
From Friday's video shoot, riders get their first spin on Delirium.
Posted April 7, 2003, 4:53A | Contributed by CoasterAaron | Comments: 7
The remaining CCI assets will be liquidated in a public auction at the company's facility.
Posted April 7, 2003, 4:50A | Contributed by Curtis | Comments: 9
In a scheduling master stroke, ACE announced last week that the guy who took a leak on Top Thrill Dragster will appear at CoasterCon this spring.
Posted April 4, 2003, 2:45P | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable | Comments: 9
Business owners worried that failure of the park could damage local economy.
Posted April 3, 2003, 3:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Coasterbuzz members welcome to NAPHA event.
Posted April 2, 2003, 4:10P | Contributed by Steve Schwahn | Comments: 6
Xcelerator reigns supreme in the class of 2002 while Cedar Point retains title.
Posted April 2, 2003, 3:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Inexpensive resort operated by US Army.
Posted April 2, 2003, 3:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Facility will be an FEC with a collection of S&S rides.
Posted April 1, 2003, 4:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
Park suffers from negative publicity following bad water, food incidents.
Posted April 1, 2003, 4:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Includes reviews and photos of the coasters and park.
Posted April 1, 2003, 3:33A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 6