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April, 2004

Attack of the clones: New rides are similar to previous models

Parks save cash by refining or outright copying previous rides in their chains.
Posted April 30, 2004, 9:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 42

Euro Disney loss widens despite increase in attendance

Company has until the end of May to make new arrangements with creditors.
Posted April 30, 2004, 8:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Geauga Lake ready to open just three weeks after purchase closed

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

Feds get involved with Wichita Ferris wheel accident

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will look into ride where girl fell.
Posted April 29, 2004, 8:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Ravine Flyer II finally approved for Waldameer

Local zoning board says yes to new roller coaster.
Posted April 29, 2004, 8:26A | Contributed by Rctycoon2k | Comments: 23

Comcast drops Disney bid

Chief says market doesn't want the merger.
Posted April 29, 2004, 8:20A | Contributed by Impulse-ive | Comments: 3

OSHA Investigates claims Disney denied bathroom breaks

Cast members say they were told not to drink liquids.
Posted April 29, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by coasterwiz | Comments: 5

Australian Sea World's Shark Bay opens

Interactive shark and reef exhibit opened to the public April 9.
Posted April 28, 2004, 7:51A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 3

Legoland Denmark follows kids with Wi-Fi

Wireless application tracks kids to prevent lost parents.
Posted April 27, 2004, 8:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Kansas legislator considers regulating amusement rides

Kansas is one of eight states that does not oversee ride safety.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Shouka now on display at Six Flags Marine World

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

OhioThemeParks.com posts pictures and video from Six Flags Worlds of Adventure's final season

One last look at Geauga Lake in its Six Flags days.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:19A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 5

Six Flags St. Louis 2004 pictures added to Negative-G

The Boss and other coasters are ready for guests.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:16A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 6

Six Flags Great America construction and improvements spread throughout park

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

Carnival worker killed by ride in Detroit area

Ride restarted by another employee while victim was on ride.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:06A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 5

Silver Bullet construction continues at Knott's

New B&M inverter will make its home in the classic SoCal park.
Posted April 26, 2004, 8:02A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 12

Disney's California Adventure getting better

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

Cedar Point VP moving to Dorney Park

John Hildebrandt will be new GM.
Posted April 23, 2004, 8:14A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 6

Alton Towers says ditch work for coasters, businesses not amused

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

SeaWorld Orlando trying fireworks and light show

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

Six Flags animal begin journey from Cleveland to California

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

Coaster Kingdom celebrates UK ride anniversaries

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

Elands escape from Six Flags Great Adventure

Five large antelope escape apparently by the work of vandals.
Posted April 20, 2004, 8:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Cypress Gardens owner details plans for park

Coasters and other rides will exist with gardens.
Posted April 20, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 17

Teenage girl falls from Ferris wheel at Joyland

Witnesses say girl and her friends were rocking seat.
Posted April 19, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 12

IGN posts RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 video

Preview shows the forthcoming game in action, including a break-dancing bear.
Posted April 19, 2004, 8:07A | Contributed by jdancisin | Comments: 31

Van Helsing attraction to open next month at Universal Hollywood

Walk-through attraction will feature story, costumes, sets from movie.
Posted April 19, 2004, 8:05A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 2

Bomb threat closes I-X Indoor Amusement Park

Annual indoor ride fair closed in Cleveland.
Posted April 19, 2004, 8:01A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Girl falls to her death from Oakwood's Hydro giant flume

16-year old victim falls from nearly 100 feet.
Posted April 16, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by Damandan | Comments: 38

Six Flags names Palamon Capital Partners as European buyer

Firm purchased parks for $183 million and will rename all properties.
Posted April 16, 2004, 8:24A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11

Dollywood says woman that fell from train reacted to beverage spill

The park says there was no mechanical failure or missed procedures.
Posted April 16, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7

Tigger tapes show costumed character fondling woman

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

Disney's self-governing status to be reviewed

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

Panama City's Miracle Strip to close

Developer requires removal of rides within a year, waterpark will continue to operate.
Posted April 15, 2004, 8:34A | Contributed by Bosshawk | Comments: 18

Bonfante Gardens loses battle to reduce valuation, taxes

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

MidwestInfoGuide posts BuzzSaw Falls removal photos

Coaster hybrid comes down at Silver Dollar City.
Posted April 14, 2004, 8:04A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 25

Roy Disney sues Disney to find out how employees voted on Eisner

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

Stratosphere wants to build another ride a thousand feet up

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

More accusers come forward about fondling from Tigger at Disney World

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

Magic Mountain employee killed in restricted area around Scream

State investigator says accident is a "workplace safety issue."
Posted April 12, 2004, 8:40A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10

Holiday World construction update features Jungle Racer, other changes

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

Mardi Gras section at Six Flags Great America will miss opening day

New themed area and rides will open two weeks into season.
Posted April 12, 2004, 8:18A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 5

Geauga Lake site launched following acquisition by Cedar Fair

Former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure begins new life under its former name.
Posted April 8, 2004, 3:33P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 99

Developer wants to build park near Brunswick, Georgia

$150 million Steamboat City project would include rides, a coaster and shows.
Posted April 8, 2004, 11:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Fair and ride owner sued for Miami-Dade Gravitron accident

Suit claims negligence in accident that hurled seven people from ride.
Posted April 8, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad has riderless accident

Two trains collide in routine reset of ride system without riders.
Posted April 7, 2004, 8:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30

US Military opens renovated resort near Disney World

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

Epcot attendance up on Mission: Space launch

New attraction likely helped boost 2003 numbers 4%.
Posted April 7, 2004, 8:05A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5

Forty-year Kennywood employee dies at age 90

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

Universal follows Disney's lead with ticket price increase

Second increase this year puts single-day admission at $54.75.
Posted April 6, 2004, 8:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Conneaut Lake trustees optimistic about year ahead

Park will open in May with a loan to get it started.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Dolly Parton opens Thunderhead at Dollywood

New $7 million wood coaster opens to the public.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Hand scan new method for entry into Busch Williamsburg

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 pictures

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

Seven injured in Gravitron accident at Miami-Dade County Fair

Panel opens up and ejects riders after bolt breaks.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by bigkirby | Comments: 2

Disney World Tigger character arrested for molestation charge

Cast member playing Tigger allegedly groped 13-year old girl and her mother.
Posted April 5, 2004, 8:03A | Contributed by SquishyMon | Comments: 12

Tsunami's lift hill nearly 60 feet high

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

Pigeon Forge Hawk disassembled after fatal accident

Rockin' Raceway says ride will not operate at its family entertainment center.
Posted April 5, 2004, 7:56A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Oakwood plans £3m rollercoaster

Home of the famous Megafobia will build a new steel ride.
Posted April 2, 2004, 8:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Legoland California adds dinosaur attractions

Dino Island takes guests back to the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth.
Posted April 2, 2004, 8:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

New preview screenshots of NoLimits 1.4 posted

Images show shuttle coaster functionality for next version of computer coaster sim.
Posted April 2, 2004, 8:01A | Contributed by Ride_Op | Comments: 6

Alton Towers park guide and photo gallery posted at Coaster Grotto

Includes review and photos of the new Maurer Shone spinning coaster, Spinball Whizzer.
Posted April 2, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 1

2004 Coasters' Choice Awards announced

Cedar Point sweeps the poll with six wins.
Posted April 1, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 33

Motley Fool: Six Flags turning things around?

Positive cash flow and focus on service might jump start the company.
Posted April 1, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Knott's ops director wins tourism award

Orange County Tourism Council honors people serving tourists in the area.
Posted April 1, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Universal moving ahead with Shanghai theme park

Company appears ready to move forward a year after initial announcement.
Posted April 1, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

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