May, 2004
New legislation would ban anyone under 18 from operating a ride.
Posted May 29, 2004, 1:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 38
Several modifications designed to hold in riders following fatal accident.
Posted May 28, 2004, 11:41P | Contributed by Superman:Kid of Steel | Comments: 34
Six Flags and another developer want to build water parks in the area, experts warn of market saturation.
Posted May 28, 2004, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Disney says challenge is nearly over and next few years look bright.
Posted May 28, 2004, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Station for classic wood coaster a total loss.
Posted May 28, 2004, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Park says biometric scan makes season pass more secure.
Posted May 28, 2004, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
LIM-powered shuttle opens on Denver skyline.
Posted May 28, 2004, 10:24A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11
Park now says they will honor tickets awarded in program.
Posted May 27, 2004, 8:39A | Contributed by Sarah Jackson | Comments: 21
This year's newest wooden coaster and other park photos added to site.
Posted May 27, 2004, 8:34A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 5
Former owners more free promotions for troubled park.
Posted May 26, 2004, 8:46A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 39
Popular animated Internet character takes on the theme park stereotypes.
Posted May 25, 2004, 10:33P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30
7-Year old girl tossed from Mind Scrambler.
Posted May 24, 2004, 10:32A | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 8
Feds hesitant with ownership in dispute.
Posted May 24, 2004, 10:28A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4
Park and local police find underage drinking.
Posted May 24, 2004, 8:51A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 22
Photos show new water park during the Gold Pass preview day at Paramount's Kings Island.
Posted May 24, 2004, 8:41A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 15
UK park takes extra precaution.
Posted May 24, 2004, 8:35A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8
Manslaughter and safety violation charges may be filed.
Posted May 24, 2004, 8:31A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5
Grand National among those damaged, parks says repairs will be made.
Posted May 21, 2004, 8:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Company says there are no plans for permanent installations.
Posted May 21, 2004, 8:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Journey to Atlantis finally opens after environmental concerns and local opposition.
Posted May 21, 2004, 8:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Movie stars visit the new ride, media gets to cover the new attraction.
Posted May 21, 2004, 8:22A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9
Kut amusement park is the first public-works effort to target suspected followers of radical Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr.
Posted May 21, 2004, 8:18A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 35
Around a hundred students will set a record for riding a coaster naked at Thorpe Park.
Posted May 21, 2004, 8:15A | Contributed by Goccvp1 | Comments: 32
Change manufacturer's requirements restrict rider size.
Posted May 20, 2004, 8:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 86
Knott's boss paid $150,000 in inspection costs, small parks struggle to pay.
Posted May 19, 2004, 8:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Known Klansman organized protest.
Posted May 19, 2004, 8:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 160
All rides from the soon-to-be-closed Panama City park will be available beginning September 7.
Posted May 19, 2004, 8:12A | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 12
Court says plaintiffs didn't present enough evidence.
Posted May 18, 2004, 8:17A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 25
PKICentral.com updates with 115 new photos from May 9 and 16.
Posted May 18, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 9
Gallery features several high-quality shots of Storm Runner, Lightning Racer and more.
Posted May 18, 2004, 8:09A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 5
Paramount's Kings Island will open Crocodile Dundee’s Boomerang Bay May 27, and the park wants you there.
Posted May 17, 2004, 10:04P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Branch falls 50 feet and lands on boy and mother walking in park.
Posted May 17, 2004, 9:23A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 27
Clementon woodie starts to take shape.
Posted May 17, 2004, 9:08A | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 5
Holiday World and Splashin' Safari's newest additions ready to soak guests.
Posted May 17, 2004, 9:04A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 2
Sun-Times looks back at the classic park.
Posted May 17, 2004, 9:01A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 6
Six new parks from Denmark and Sweden added to European gallery.
Posted May 17, 2004, 8:56A | Contributed by Chris One Click | Comments: 6
Pavilion site proposal includes hotel towers and amphitheater.
Posted May 17, 2004, 8:53A | Contributed by coasterbruh | Comments: 10
Police say operator was drunk.
Posted May 17, 2004, 8:50A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7
Reporter looks at the history of marine life captured or born into captivity for attractions.
Posted May 17, 2004, 8:48A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4
Product similar to those used around US embassy buildings and domestic landmarks.
Posted May 17, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10
Officials say it's business as usual at the Orlando parks.
Posted May 14, 2004, 8:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Parks could be fined as much as $70,000 in a new fine structure.
Posted May 14, 2004, 8:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Profit, revenue attendance all up this last quarter.
Posted May 14, 2004, 8:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
A number of different factors point to a somewhat better year.
Posted May 14, 2004, 7:59A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0
Company sets up settlement fund but does not admit wrongdoing.
Posted May 14, 2004, 7:55A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 23
Two popular Cedar Point fan sites combine ten years of effort into one super-site.
Posted May 13, 2004, 8:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Holiday Park in Germany will offer seminars for help with a person's "weaker self."
Posted May 13, 2004, 8:01A | Contributed by coasterwiz | Comments: 1
Cedar Fair and local owner both plan to build campgrounds.
Posted May 13, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by Strijder | Comments: 6
Park officials still quiet about new ride except to say that drop will end in pool of water.
Posted May 12, 2004, 8:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28
Two dozen people given pink slips, GE's reluctance to run parks contribute to doubt.
Posted May 12, 2004, 8:14A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Park stacks food and entertainment from around the diverse state.
Posted May 12, 2004, 8:01A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 5
Odd character gets the nod everywhere from newscasts and radio shows to the water cooler.
Posted May 12, 2004, 7:58A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 18
New capital expenditures on rides significantly lower compared to past years.
Posted May 11, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Police confiscate over $250,000 in tickets.
Posted May 11, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
New galleries cover several Northeast US parks plus Paramount Canada's Wonderland.
Posted May 11, 2004, 7:59A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 0
Single-rider plane-on-a-wire will be sold and marketed by Maryland ride manufacturer.
Posted May 10, 2004, 8:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
Photo update highlights park improvements and the former Hercules site.
Posted May 10, 2004, 8:02A | Contributed by J2S | Comments: 2
Toledo Blade reports that ride owners and insepctors themselves find numbers inadequate.
Posted May 10, 2004, 8:01A | Contributed by JayDubs | Comments: 5
Seat belt length will be reduced on all three rides.
Posted May 7, 2004, 1:09P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 58
The report assigns blame to amusement park operators, the ride's manufacturer and to victim Stanley J. Mordarsky himself for not alerting workers he suffered from cerebral palsy.
Posted May 7, 2004, 8:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 70
See the changes that have been made to Geauga Lake since its acquisition by Cedar Fair.
Posted May 7, 2004, 7:59A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 5
World's friendliest park now open for business.
Posted May 7, 2004, 7:55A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 2
New ride sends guests 0 to 70 in 2 seconds with 8000 horsepower.
Posted May 7, 2004, 7:54A | Contributed by coasterpunk | Comments: 10
Even though no final report has been issued pinning fault on the restraint in the Six Flags New England death, Rep. Ed Markey says it's time for feds to have oversight to warn industry and order changes.
Posted May 6, 2004, 12:40P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29
Woman says restraints not checked, lap bar not pushed down in accident that led to a disabled man falling out of the ride.
Posted May 6, 2004, 8:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 67
A number of new or copied attractions will debut next year in a company-wide celebration.
Posted May 6, 2004, 8:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
First quarter results are meaningless, but after 13 distribution hikes in the last decade, the news is likely good.
Posted May 6, 2004, 8:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Disney says people with pre-existing conditions acconut for most of visits.
Posted May 6, 2004, 8:08A | Contributed by scubasteve673042 | Comments: 11
One official says Connecticut inspections better than other states.
Posted May 5, 2004, 8:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
"Sources" tell the St. Petersburg Times that a dive machine is in store for Busch Tampa.
Posted May 5, 2004, 8:13A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 48
Classic figure purchased at auction for $50,000 by boardwalk owners.
Posted May 5, 2004, 8:06A | Contributed by ace4242424 | Comments: 7
Massachusetts officials call for any rides with restraints similar to the Intamin T-bar to be closed while the state investigates.
Posted May 4, 2004, 8:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 83
New $75 million ride officially debuts to attract visitors Disney's newer SoCal park.
Posted May 4, 2004, 8:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
"Xanadu" might feature a roller coaster and Ferris wheel.
Posted May 4, 2004, 7:54A | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 2
Witnesses and investigators can't yet explain how victim got out of train.
Posted May 3, 2004, 8:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 89
New content includes photos, editorials, timeline.
Posted May 3, 2004, 8:02A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 2
Few details are available about the accident.
Posted May 1, 2004, 7:08P | Contributed by SFNE Freak | Comments: 92