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April, 2005

Dells owners express little concern with Six Flags water park

New Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags Great America not considered a threat by water parks in the Dells area.
Posted April 28, 2005, 9:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Holiday World construction tour and Kentucky Kingdom pictures added to Negative-G

Holiday World preps for the new season while Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom gets serious with a new slide.
Posted April 28, 2005, 9:16A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 8

Girls may sue Stratosphere for being stuck on Insanity

Family exploring legal action after the girls were stuck on the ride for 80 minutes following a safety shutdown.
Posted April 27, 2005, 1:42P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25

Great Escape announces indoor water park resort details

To be called the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark, the attraction will be open year-round and will be the only hotel and indoor waterpark in New York State.
Posted April 27, 2005, 1:42P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

PointBuzz posts Cedar Point 2005 preview

Highlights include what's new for this season beyond maXair.
Posted April 27, 2005, 1:35P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 1

Kennywood goes to pay-one-price admission

Tickets and low admission price eliminated in favor of simpler system.
Posted April 27, 2005, 8:43A | Contributed by Neil | Comments: 50

New indoor water park opening near Utica, IL

New resort will compete with attractions in the Dells.
Posted April 27, 2005, 8:41A | Contributed by beast7369 | Comments: 0

Universal will introduce Fear Factor Live in June

Live show will be based on NBC TV show.
Posted April 26, 2005, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Gold Reef City photographs added to ThemeParks.ie

Home of the only Giovanola inverted coaster and the Tower of Terror.
Posted April 26, 2005, 9:06A | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 6

Walter Bolliger interviewed regarding Busch Tampa's Sheikra

One half of the B&M team named partners discuss the design of roller coasters and talk a little about the newest ride at Busch Gardens Tampa.
Posted April 25, 2005, 12:55P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Falfas happy to return to Cedar Fair

New COO missed seasons, Sandusky and opening day for parks.
Posted April 25, 2005, 11:53A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 21

Daniel Snyder considering purchase of all or part of Six Flags

Washington Redskins owner announced his interest on Friday.
Posted April 25, 2005, 11:51A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 28

Cedar Fair CFO Bruce Jackson to retire

Chief bean counter held position for 16 years.
Posted April 22, 2005, 6:03P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Police search Sega after fatal fall

Police suspect professional negligence in accident.
Posted April 22, 2005, 5:57P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5

Crazy Mouse coming to Martin's Fantasy Island

New coaster will replace Wildcat.
Posted April 22, 2005, 5:50P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9

Water park construction at Geauga Lake behind two weeks

New Wildwater Kingdom will miss Memorial Day debut by a few weeks.
Posted April 22, 2005, 5:46P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 12

Deno's Wonder Wheel park at Coney Island to add "Super Shot"

Coney Island's Deno's Wonder Wheel park to add tower ride.
Posted April 21, 2005, 9:37A | Contributed by jimvid | Comments: 4

Coney Island properties being bought up by mall developer

Thor Equities, a national mall developer and management company has been quietly purchasing property all over Coney Island.
Posted April 21, 2005, 9:36A | Contributed by jimvid | Comments: 6

Man dies after falling from ride at Tokyo amusement park

A wheelchair-bound man died Monday after falling from a sky-diving ride at an indoor amusement park in Tokyo's Daiba waterfront area, police said.
Posted April 19, 2005, 9:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Panel formed to jump-start Pavilion plan

Project in limbo since departure of developer.
Posted April 18, 2005, 10:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Hong Kong natives flood Orlando to learn the Disney way

Disney employees train for opening of new Asian park.
Posted April 18, 2005, 10:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Ratanga Junction photos added to ThemeParks.ie

South African park scheduled to close in about a month.
Posted April 18, 2005, 10:27A | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 8

Galaxyland photos added to Coaster Grotto

Includes photos of the infamous Mindbender roller coaster at West Edmonton Mall.
Posted April 15, 2005, 10:05A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 11

Western Playland move going smoothly

Relocation will give park room to grow.
Posted April 14, 2005, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Cirque du Soleil starting new show at Tokyo Disney Resort

Original show will be developed for new theater.
Posted April 14, 2005, 9:34A | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 6

Silver Dollar City presents World Fest

A celebration of global proportions is taking place in the Ozark Mountains.
Posted April 14, 2005, 9:23A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 2

Legoland sale expected to close this summer

Toy maker expects to unload the theme parks.
Posted April 13, 2005, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Six Flags and Disney farm development rumor won't die

Arizona land owner still fending off rumor of theme park development.
Posted April 13, 2005, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Charles Dickens park announced in Great Britain

A theme park based on the life and work of author Charles Dickens is to be built in Britain, one of the men behind "Dickensworld" said Thursday.
Posted April 11, 2005, 9:36A | Contributed by thrillerman1 | Comments: 11

Failed Council Bluffs developer announces plan for park in Nebraska

Developer Steve Minard of the former failed park in Council Bluff's announces his initial plans for a new park located somewhere between Omaha and Lincoln.
Posted April 11, 2005, 9:33A | Contributed by Six Flags Over Nebraska | Comments: 2

Nebraska developer has announcement for Council Bluffs regarding new park

City attorney says project has been dead since the developer couldn't produce a financing package.
Posted April 8, 2005, 9:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Disney challenges stricter ride oversight in California

Walt Disney Co. is seeking to overturn a California court ruling that it says would impose the heightened safety standards that cover buses and passenger trains on roller coasters and theme park rides.
Posted April 8, 2005, 9:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Universal Singapore park may have casino

Casino operator partners with NBC Universal and may operate facility in the resort.
Posted April 8, 2005, 9:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Holiday World launches theme park blog

Holiday World begins the 30-day countdown to opening day by launching the industry's first park-sponsored blog.
Posted April 7, 2005, 12:32P | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 6

Alton Towers' Rita renamed Camilla for a day

Publicity stunt will coincide with royal wedding.
Posted April 7, 2005, 10:04A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5

Cedar Point seasonals come from all over the globe

Seaonsal HR intern at Cedar Point is one of park's 900 international employees.
Posted April 7, 2005, 10:02A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 2

Euro Disney unveils new Space Mountain

New ride promises to take visitors to "the edge of the universe" just months after flat revenue and heavy debt took the company to the edge of bankruptcy.
Posted April 7, 2005, 10:00A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7

Family amusement park ride maker dies at 83

Billy Stieffen once took on the task of designing a new ride for the Buckroe Amusement Park owned by his family.
Posted April 7, 2005, 9:55A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Geauga Lake police bill passes house, expected to clear senate

A legislative effort to allow Geauga Lake to establish its own police force is well on its way through the Ohio General Assembly.
Posted April 6, 2005, 9:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Disney World cuts 25 management jobs

Spokesperson says the company is streamlining operations.
Posted April 5, 2005, 9:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Dolly Parton talks of possible theme park in Nashville

While talking about the 20th anniversary of Dollywood, the singer and business owner says Nashville may be an option.
Posted April 5, 2005, 9:37A | Contributed by Raptor Pilot | Comments: 4

Visionland to open with new flume and boomerang

The park opens May 8 with two new rides.
Posted April 5, 2005, 9:34A | Contributed by Godsentone | Comments: 19

Six Flags Over Geogia photos added to Negative-G

Images show coasters in action at early season ACE event.
Posted April 5, 2005, 9:30A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 8

Police respond to rowdy teen crown at Bell's

One teen arrested after owner calls police.
Posted April 5, 2005, 9:26A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5

Taiwanese surgeon says woman sustained brain injury from coaster

Doctor says subdural hematoma may have been triggered by coaster ride.
Posted April 4, 2005, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Alton Towers quiets down

Park turns down loudspeakers to comply with order pending appeal.
Posted April 4, 2005, 9:45A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9

Dollywood turns 20, 1,600 guests get 20-year passes

Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance at the Moscow Circus show preview on Dollywood's opening day to give 1,600 people Platinum season passes valid for the next 20 years.
Posted April 4, 2005, 9:41A | Contributed by thrillerman1 | Comments: 10

2005 Coasters' Choice Awards winners announced

Dollywood's Thunderhead first wood coaster in five years to win Coaster of The Year, while Cedar Point retains its top status.
Posted April 2, 2005, 7:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

PointBuzz posts maXair, off-season photos

Update includes photos of Cedar Point's newest ride and the repainting of Magnum.
Posted April 1, 2005, 8:21A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 14

Cedar Fair CEO rails against Native American casinos

Dick Kinzel says lack of paid taxes makes casinos a drain on local economy.
Posted April 1, 2005, 8:21A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 18

Britain's last moving staircase amusement ride closes

Safety officers close Britain's last moving staircase amusement ride after a 72-year history of accident free operation.
Posted April 1, 2005, 8:07A | Contributed by Reidef | Comments: 10

Hong Kong Disneyland recruits 3,000 workers

Park hopes to hire workers with high level of service in mind.
Posted April 1, 2005, 8:04A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

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