July, 2003
Big player's departure makes field less competitive.
Posted July 30, 2003, 6:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Family-oriented attractions de-emphasized.
Posted July 30, 2003, 6:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
Check out a photo tour of Holiday World's water park.
Posted July 30, 2003, 5:42A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 2
Autopsy shows she may have had an enlarged heart and high blood pressure.
Posted July 30, 2003, 5:38A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 28
Riders with special badges could ride Dueling Dragons and Hulk until they can ride no longer.
Posted July 29, 2003, 4:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24
Former NASA shuttle jockey Winston Scott approves of Disney's new space simulation.
Posted July 29, 2003, 4:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
In its latest in a string of unusual policy moves, the American Coaster Enthusiasts today formally merged its website with the Mullets Galore website.
Posted July 29, 2003, 4:33A | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable | Comments: 15
The Beach and Paramount's Kings Island say waterparks tend to be more regional.
Posted July 28, 2003, 5:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Attraction starts to look more like a hotel as the scaffold recedes.
Posted July 28, 2003, 5:00A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 3
Promotional event used to open new ride.
Posted July 25, 2003, 5:17A | Contributed by Belgian | Comments: 19
Coaster Kingdom adds huge review and photo tour of Movie World Madrid, the new Warner Bros. park in Spain.
Posted July 25, 2003, 5:05A | Contributed by Marcus Sheen | Comments: 9
Small Pennsylvania park to auction off vintage items, including some old ride parts.
Posted July 25, 2003, 4:57A | Contributed by MarimbaGuy87 | Comments: 6
Spokeswoman says death was likely very quick
Posted July 24, 2003, 4:52A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Weak second quarter performance, and a bleak outlook for the third quarter cited as causes for the rating cut.
Posted July 24, 2003, 4:44A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 7
Latest update includes pictures from Knoebels and Morey's Pier and video from Six Flags Worlds of Adventure.
Posted July 23, 2003, 4:52A | Contributed by geneticfreak | Comments: 2
MidwestInfoGuide.COM has added 50 new pictures from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.
Posted July 23, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 8
Parks include Worlds of Fun, Cedar Point, and Las Vegas.
Posted July 23, 2003, 4:40A | Contributed by sfft_freak | Comments: 0
New Top Thrill Dragster video now available from Dave Althoff's web site.
Posted July 22, 2003, 5:08A | Contributed by RideMan | Comments: 6
These aren't your ordinary attraction pictures, but show the park overall.
Posted July 22, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by SFNE Freak | Comments: 1
Reason for accident not yet clear to investigators.
Posted July 22, 2003, 4:55A | Contributed by raptor6 | Comments: 6
A family of four were injured, none seriously, Friday night after a tree at their camp site in Knoebels Campground was struck by lightning.
Posted July 21, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by coasterpunk | Comments: 4
Video taken the day of CoasterMania highlights America's RollerCoast.
Posted July 21, 2003, 4:52A | Contributed by StarCoasters | Comments: 0
Jon Binkowski got his start at 15 as a costumed character at SeaWorld San Diego.
Posted July 21, 2003, 4:37A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 2
Ride shut down after accident.
Posted July 21, 2003, 4:33A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 5
Company blames poor weather and slow economy.
Posted July 18, 2003, 4:58A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 25
Outside contractor to provide services.
Posted July 18, 2003, 4:55A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 12
French owner says bid was too low, refused to reveal more detailed financial data to MGM.
Posted July 17, 2003, 5:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Over 40% of respondants to Consumer Reports' survey find high value in Orlando attractions.
Posted July 17, 2003, 5:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Plaintiffs charge that ride is a nuisance and harms their property value.
Posted July 17, 2003, 5:13A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 39
Company CFO says to disregard stock price and debt and concentrate on EBIDTA as a sign of growth.
Posted July 16, 2003, 7:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 41
Viacom could eventually spin-off unit and give primary control to Diller.
Posted July 16, 2003, 5:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Park posts loss of $100,000.
Posted July 16, 2003, 5:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 43
Mirrors and a PA system are said to aide ride operators in making sure the ride is safe to start.
Posted July 16, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 15
Local city council members were pessimisitc that Wild Escape will ever be built.
Posted July 16, 2003, 4:46A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 5
Portable devices will be available for use for free and translate shows and attractions to five other languages.
Posted July 16, 2003, 4:39A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 1
Company has applied for tax incentives with city.
Posted July 15, 2003, 10:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Saturday's event offered exclusive ride time on Demon, Invertigo and Top Gun.
Posted July 15, 2003, 5:16A | Contributed by I Burn Churro Carts | Comments: 0
State says some combination of a procedural or mechanical failure caused accident.
Posted July 15, 2003, 5:11A | Contributed by Legend_n_Raven | Comments: 4
American has been riding coasters for more than 35 hours, taking only short breaks every eight hours.
Posted July 15, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 11
Company says the need the $3 million break to stay in business there.
Posted July 15, 2003, 4:31A | Contributed by General Public | Comments: 0
Wife and business manager also charged in connection with operation of park.
Posted July 14, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Slow economy and low local population could interfere with park's success.
Posted July 14, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Police say she was injured last night around the Joker's Jukebox teacup-style ride.
Posted July 10, 2003, 8:24A | Contributed by Brian Noble | Comments: 51
Oklahoma City-based advertising firm must fight to retain account.
Posted July 10, 2003, 5:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Florida firm asks local authority to rezone plot to start development.
Posted July 10, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 6
Woman says operator wouldn't stop ride when daughter wanted off, park says there was no safety issue.
Posted July 9, 2003, 5:08A | Contributed by CP ismyhome | Comments: 69
Massachusetts firm responsible for IOA's Spiderman and Busch's Corkscrew Hill eye the future for their film.
Posted July 9, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 2
Taxpayers would float $4.4 million loan for new attraction.
Posted July 9, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 3
Wind turbine and solar panels help generate electricity for the park.
Posted July 9, 2003, 4:40A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 11
Local authority must grant permission, opponents say it isn't right for family atmosphere.
Posted July 8, 2003, 4:40A | Contributed by General Public | Comments: 50
The world's tallest and fastest coaster reopens after weeks of downtime.
Posted July 7, 2003, 5:12A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 40
With fewer jobs to go around, amusement parks and other business retain higher-quality teen employees.
Posted July 7, 2003, 5:10A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Video features off-ride footage of Six Flags Magic Mountain's floorless coaster.
Posted July 7, 2003, 4:53A | Contributed by I Burn Churro Carts | Comments: 3
Engineers continue the race to make the ride operational for holiday weekend.
Posted July 3, 2003, 7:00A | Contributed by Goccvp1 | Comments: 66
Aging owner and aging equipment cited as reason for closure.
Posted July 3, 2003, 4:39A | Contributed by MarimbaGuy87 | Comments: 16
Map also shows top 30 parks according to attendance.
Posted July 2, 2003, 5:02A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 14
Company cites lagging attendance for cuts.
Posted July 1, 2003, 5:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
"The Globe" supermarket tabloid proclaims Holiday World's Raven one of the nation's most thrilling coasters.
Posted July 1, 2003, 4:53A | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 11
Update includes video and over 70 pictures covering enthusiast event.
Posted July 1, 2003, 4:48A | Contributed by geneticfreak | Comments: 2
A boat on the flume ride Tidal Force failed to brake at the bottom of its run and crashed into a guardrail.
Posted July 1, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by 3r1c | Comments: 36