April, 2004
Parks save cash by refining or outright copying previous rides in their chains.
Posted April 30, 2004, 9:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 42
Company has until the end of May to make new arrangements with creditors.
Posted April 30, 2004, 8:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
All rides except Raging Wolf Bobs expected to open Saturday.
Posted April 30, 2004, 7:59A | Contributed by The One The Only Coaster God | Comments: 15
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will look into ride where girl fell.
Posted April 29, 2004, 8:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Local zoning board says yes to new roller coaster.
Posted April 29, 2004, 8:26A | Contributed by Rctycoon2k | Comments: 23
Chief says market doesn't want the merger.
Posted April 29, 2004, 8:20A | Contributed by Impulse-ive | Comments: 3
Cast members say they were told not to drink liquids.
Posted April 29, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by coasterwiz | Comments: 5
Interactive shark and reef exhibit opened to the public April 9.
Posted April 28, 2004, 7:51A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 3
Wireless application tracks kids to prevent lost parents.
Posted April 27, 2004, 8:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Kansas is one of eight states that does not oversee ride safety.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Shouka, the 11-year old Orca from the former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, is finally on display at Six Flags Marine World.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:21A | Contributed by GoliathKills | Comments: 9
One last look at Geauga Lake in its Six Flags days.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:19A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 5
The Boss and other coasters are ready for guests.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:16A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 6
Photos show the new Mardi Gras section, Revolution, and the original Batman: The Ride sporting yellow track.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:11A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 15
Ride restarted by another employee while victim was on ride.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:06A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 5
New B&M inverter will make its home in the classic SoCal park.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:02A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 12
LA Times columnist finds improvements at the often criticized park in his trip report.
Posted April 23, 2004, 8:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23
John Hildebrandt will be new GM.
Posted April 23, 2004, 8:14A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 6
A new site encourages you to grab your mates and leave the corporate world.
Posted April 21, 2004, 8:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27
Marine park will do a show on its lagoon, much like its Disney and Universal neighbors.
Posted April 21, 2004, 8:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Shouka the killer whale and 400 of her animal friends have a new home at Six Flags Marine World.
Posted April 21, 2004, 8:04A | Contributed by Sarah Jackson | Comments: 13
A comprehensive series of features is unveiled to celebrate the anniversaries of Shockwave, the Big One and the Flying Machines.
Posted April 21, 2004, 7:59A | Contributed by Marcus Sheen | Comments: 0
Five large antelope escape apparently by the work of vandals.
Posted April 20, 2004, 8:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Coasters and other rides will exist with gardens.
Posted April 20, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 17
Witnesses say girl and her friends were rocking seat.
Posted April 19, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 12
Preview shows the forthcoming game in action, including a break-dancing bear.
Posted April 19, 2004, 8:07A | Contributed by jdancisin | Comments: 31
Walk-through attraction will feature story, costumes, sets from movie.
Posted April 19, 2004, 8:05A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 2
Annual indoor ride fair closed in Cleveland.
Posted April 19, 2004, 8:01A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0
16-year old victim falls from nearly 100 feet.
Posted April 16, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by Damandan | Comments: 38
Firm purchased parks for $183 million and will rename all properties.
Posted April 16, 2004, 8:24A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11
The park says there was no mechanical failure or missed procedures.
Posted April 16, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7
Link below has video evidence of a woman being fondled by Tigger at WDW.
Posted April 16, 2004, 8:05A | Contributed by Kick The Sky | Comments: 23
The giant theme park operator has never abused its power as a self-governing unit, but will be reviewed by the state.
Posted April 15, 2004, 8:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Developer requires removal of rides within a year, waterpark will continue to operate.
Posted April 15, 2004, 8:34A | Contributed by Bosshawk | Comments: 18
Park's last option is to sue county to reduce assessed value of property.
Posted April 14, 2004, 8:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Coaster hybrid comes down at Silver Dollar City.
Posted April 14, 2004, 8:04A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 25
Roy wants to demonstrate lack of confidence in Eisner's ability to act as CEO.
Posted April 12, 2004, 9:02A | Contributed by du8die | Comments: 3
New ride will spin people out over the edge, high above the Las Vegas strip.
Posted April 12, 2004, 8:56A | Contributed by Fierce Pancake | Comments: 8
Guests say the costumed character did a lot more than just pose for pictures.
Posted April 12, 2004, 8:48A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 14
State investigator says accident is a "workplace safety issue."
Posted April 12, 2004, 8:40A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10
Negative-G gets inside look at the changes to the world's friendliest park.
Posted April 12, 2004, 8:27A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 10
New themed area and rides will open two weeks into season.
Posted April 12, 2004, 8:18A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 5
Former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure begins new life under its former name.
Posted April 8, 2004, 3:33P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 99
$150 million Steamboat City project would include rides, a coaster and shows.
Posted April 8, 2004, 11:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Suit claims negligence in accident that hurled seven people from ride.
Posted April 8, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Two trains collide in routine reset of ride system without riders.
Posted April 7, 2004, 8:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30
Shades of Green is one of several discount resorts operated by the military worldwide for current and retired military and their families.
Posted April 7, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1
New attraction likely helped boost 2003 numbers 4%.
Posted April 7, 2004, 8:05A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5
Richard A. Wood spent decades making sure children had a good time at the Pittsburgh park.
Posted April 6, 2004, 8:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Second increase this year puts single-day admission at $54.75.
Posted April 6, 2004, 8:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Park will open in May with a loan to get it started.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
New $7 million wood coaster opens to the public.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Biometric system moves people through gate faster and skips photo process, park says.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:16A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 12
PKI Unlimited.com adds 115 new photos from Kings Island's "dry run day" this past Saturday.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:14A | Contributed by CoasterAaron | Comments: 5
Panel opens up and ejects riders after bolt breaks.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by bigkirby | Comments: 2
Cast member playing Tigger allegedly groped 13-year old girl and her mother.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:03A | Contributed by SquishyMon | Comments: 12
In the past few days, the lift hill for Tsunami has nearly doubled in size.
Posted April 5, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by Brett Stevens | Comments: 0
Rockin' Raceway says ride will not operate at its family entertainment center.
Posted April 5, 2004, 7:56A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4
Home of the famous Megafobia will build a new steel ride.
Posted April 2, 2004, 8:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Dino Island takes guests back to the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth.
Posted April 2, 2004, 8:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Images show shuttle coaster functionality for next version of computer coaster sim.
Posted April 2, 2004, 8:01A | Contributed by Ride_Op | Comments: 6
Includes review and photos of the new Maurer Shone spinning coaster, Spinball Whizzer.
Posted April 2, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 1
Cedar Point sweeps the poll with six wins.
Posted April 1, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 33
Positive cash flow and focus on service might jump start the company.
Posted April 1, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Orange County Tourism Council honors people serving tourists in the area.
Posted April 1, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Company appears ready to move forward a year after initial announcement.
Posted April 1, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0