June, 2003
New ride reflects Walt Disney's idea of a showcase for technology and future vision.
Posted June 30, 2003, 5:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Execs think bidder for VUE is best suited to run the unit among others who aren't familiar with industry.
Posted June 30, 2003, 5:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Kent Buescher says that he was considering Florida before the Cypress Gardens opportunity came up.
Posted June 30, 2003, 5:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Includes photos of PKD's new Drop Zone, plus updated reviews of both parks.
Posted June 30, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 0
Park and supervisors cleared of accident on ski lift ride.
Posted June 30, 2003, 4:57A | Contributed by MarimbaGuy87 | Comments: 1
Great Coasters International wooden coaster headed for the Smoky Mountains.
Posted June 27, 2003, 5:05A | Contributed by LONNOL | Comments: 34
Photos capture all park's roller coasters and overall atomsphere.
Posted June 27, 2003, 4:56A | Contributed by Halo | Comments: 7
Park hopes to have ride open for holiday weekend, but will consider closing ride for season.
Posted June 27, 2003, 4:51A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 70
Route controversy with Disney least of problems as Governor Bush cuts funding to rail authority.
Posted June 26, 2003, 5:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
High quality gallery features photos of Top Thrill Dragster, Millennium Force, Raptor and more.
Posted June 26, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 3
Local opposition caused 11-month battle to win approval to annex property to Gurnee and build park.
Posted June 25, 2003, 4:52A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 5
Association says spending won't increase, only shift away from their business.
Posted June 24, 2003, 5:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
French company expects to choose suitor by early August.
Posted June 24, 2003, 5:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
High quality photo gallery includes shots of the park's newest attraction, Delirium.
Posted June 23, 2003, 4:49A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 8
Pictures covering 8 different parks are included in massive update.
Posted June 23, 2003, 4:49A | Contributed by geneticfreak | Comments: 0
New park would sit on 130-acre property.
Posted June 19, 2003, 5:57A | Contributed by Chernabog | Comments: 10
Former memorial site likely to be sold by county for parking.
Posted June 19, 2003, 5:50A | Contributed by PAcoasterz | Comments: 15
1:87 Scale replica of early 1900's coaster in New Boston, Ohio, is now on display.
Posted June 19, 2003, 5:44A | Contributed by Arrow Guy | Comments: 13
New owner gets off to fantastic start, despite delays in opening new attractions.
Posted June 18, 2003, 4:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Suitors will try to obtain theme parks, studios and music from Vivendi.
Posted June 18, 2003, 4:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Suit says park was negligent by not warning of storm and strike that caused brain damage.
Posted June 18, 2003, 4:34A | Contributed by CoasterAaron | Comments: 77
Operator of restaurant and Speed: The Ride coaster allegedly fails to meet lease guidelines.
Posted June 18, 2003, 4:28A | Contributed by MagnumForce | Comments: 18
Enthusiast posts pictures from the annual event.
Posted June 17, 2003, 4:39A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 8
On-ride photos of the park's newest rides included.
Posted June 17, 2003, 4:33A | Contributed by Blast Coaster | Comments: 1
Virginia Knott Bender, former director of Knott's Berry Farm, dies at 90 following a long battle with cancer.
Posted June 16, 2003, 4:44A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Nearly 70 photos and an historic video are among updates to popular Cedar Point fan site.
Posted June 16, 2003, 4:37A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 0
Testing standards have changed since outbreak at Atlanta water park.
Posted June 16, 2003, 4:36A | Contributed by General Public | Comments: 2
A man fell from the new scenic sky ride at Knoebel's.
Posted June 13, 2003, 5:55P | Contributed by CoasterBGW | Comments: 16
New $70 million park targeting 2004 opening.
Posted June 13, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Move could keep park operating and in state hands quickly.
Posted June 13, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Attraction combines 3-D film with live effects.
Posted June 13, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Company says ride is unpredictable, and not because it's run by Windows.
Posted June 13, 2003, 4:49A | Contributed by Goccvp1 | Comments: 13
Themed restaurant offers new seafood experience.
Posted June 13, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by rhino24 | Comments: 6
Group is latest to offer bid to take unit off of Vivendi's hands.
Posted June 12, 2003, 5:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Park plans to submit a modified proposal at a future date addressing local concerns.
Posted June 11, 2003, 4:41A | Contributed by Rctycoon2k | Comments: 9
Mechanical problem shuts down ride on day of annual CoasterMania event.
Posted June 9, 2003, 4:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 50
Park operator says that the post 9/11 downturn in tourism has resulted in low attendence and revenues for the park.
Posted June 9, 2003, 4:48A | Contributed by General Public | Comments: 4
Small attraction has struggled in the shadow of Orlando theme parks.
Posted June 9, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by General Public | Comments: 5
Report says restraints adequate if rider is seated correctly.
Posted June 9, 2003, 4:40A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 9
Group wanted to fly banners over parks during unofficial "gay days."
Posted June 6, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by CRVeck | Comments: 24
S&S wooden coaster opens to the public two days early.
Posted June 6, 2003, 4:50A | Contributed by David Baxter | Comments: 13
Artist not allowed to perform as part of Ozzfest.
Posted June 6, 2003, 4:41A | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 35
September event will not be held.
Posted June 4, 2003, 12:38P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Group wants to fly banners over park to "save" homosexual guests on gay day.
Posted June 4, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 121
Bill has not made it out of committee last three years.
Posted June 4, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
While the Raven remains closed for accident investigation, state inspectors have completed their inspection of The Legend and it is scheduled to re-open today.
Posted June 4, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by RideMan | Comments: 8
Animal eventually lured out of hiding with a hot dog.
Posted June 4, 2003, 4:36A | Contributed by raptor6 | Comments: 3
Our own coaster nerds Matt D. and Sean F. rave about the ride on national TV while the reporter experiences a rollback.
Posted June 3, 2003, 5:10A | Contributed by Matt D | Comments: 17
Fireworks, light show and music offer families evening excitement.
Posted June 3, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by CoasterBill | Comments: 1
New coaster will be 109 feet tall.
Posted June 3, 2003, 4:57A | Contributed by brianwolters | Comments: 8
Contractor reaches 420 feet to cover up bolts on Top Thrill Dragster.
Posted June 3, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by Kahnverse | Comments: 1
Seat belt, lap bar found to be in good working order after Holiday World guest fell to her death Saturday night.
Posted June 2, 2003, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 37
Park says woman was not in her seat when train returned to station.
Posted June 2, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1