July, 2004
Details revealed about the interface and people interaction.
Posted July 30, 2004, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
Company says inconsistent financial performance around the chain and isses with area development make purchase from city wrong at this time.
Posted July 30, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Company doesn't want to ruin the image of the character in trial.
Posted July 30, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
New owner allegedly missed payment, not financially stable.
Posted July 30, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Company will design and manage park near Fukuoka with option to buy minority stake in holding company.
Posted July 29, 2004, 9:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
Park promises more water fountains and means to keep cool.
Posted July 27, 2004, 12:31P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 12
New attractions include $2 million "fire tower."
Posted July 27, 2004, 12:19P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 15
Longtime industry veteran and friend Frank Thompson passed away on July 24, 2004 after a year-long bout with cancer.
Posted July 27, 2004, 12:16P | Contributed by Shawn | Comments: 3
The lift has been topped off and the drop has started to take shape.
Posted July 27, 2004, 12:13P | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 9
Australian park to get Intamin Gyro Swing.
Posted July 26, 2004, 10:05A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 4
Coverage of Waldameer Park's new spinning coaster now online.
Posted July 26, 2004, 10:01A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 11
John P. Boylin Jr. began saving the park in 1995.
Posted July 26, 2004, 9:55A | Contributed by millrace | Comments: 4
Company says the billion dollar Shanghai park will not be built.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Toledo resident seeks $25,000 in damages.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by eightdotthree | Comments: 32
Viacom announces boost at the gate in quarterly results.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:29A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 18
Man says he was "obsessed" in the 1980s.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:22A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11
General Manager pursues other opportunities while ops manager assumes temporary role as boss.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:15A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0
Park says the ride needs to be shored up, repairs won't start until weekend operation.
Posted July 21, 2004, 10:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Gary Harris, once hailed as a hero for rescuing the park, will now spend the next 151 months in a federal prison.
Posted July 21, 2004, 9:58A | Contributed by Neil | Comments: 1
Denver mom faces charges for dropping off 11-year-old at Elitch Gardens.
Posted July 21, 2004, 9:56A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 41
The 4th annual Blue Streak Challenge was held Monday at Conneaut Lake Park.
Posted July 21, 2004, 9:53A | Contributed by Impulse-ive | Comments: 5
Park institutes new policy to send off-duty employees out after work to prevent socialization with peers still working.
Posted July 20, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 38
The new four mile line along the Las Vegas strip opens for business.
Posted July 20, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
Resort deals and capital investment intended to draw more guests.
Posted July 20, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Guests skip lines, sometimes for free, other times for a fee.
Posted July 20, 2004, 10:04A | Contributed by Impulse-ive | Comments: 10
Neighboring campground owner appeals zoning board's approval of coaster.
Posted July 19, 2004, 9:40A | Contributed by AJF | Comments: 13
Bullet train update
Posted July 19, 2004, 9:33A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 7
Four were killed and 17 injured in accident.
Posted July 19, 2004, 9:19A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 20
Company warns of lower attendance while per capita spending is up 1%.
Posted July 16, 2004, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 36
Mellie Juliette (Cox) Thomas was riding Millennium Force at 92.
Posted July 16, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Sarah Jackson | Comments: 23
New units intended to pay for some of Geauga Lake purchase debt.
Posted July 15, 2004, 11:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Locals say the park makes life "unbearable."
Posted July 15, 2004, 10:55A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 30
Government wants to "cool economic growth" by halting Shanghai park.
Posted July 15, 2004, 10:51A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3
Riders say they weren't taken seriously when metal shavings hit them at high speed.
Posted July 15, 2004, 10:48A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 98
Sam McKim, 79, was responsible for the look of several midways at Disney parks.
Posted July 14, 2004, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Owner sentenced to six months and will pay victim's family $13,000.
Posted July 14, 2004, 10:49A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 8
Vet found 33-year old letter in a drawer at his home in Oregon, and the park honored the offer.
Posted July 14, 2004, 10:43A | Contributed by MarimbaGuy87 | Comments: 14
Rare and classic storied forest recieves attention on the web.
Posted July 14, 2004, 10:38A | Contributed by carrouseler | Comments: 1
Includes photos from parks in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and British Columbia.
Posted July 14, 2004, 10:32A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 1
SeaWorld Orlando's owners want the project dead, after the state constitutionally-forced project gives exclusivity to Disney.
Posted July 13, 2004, 10:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Park wants to move road, make significant expansion.
Posted July 13, 2004, 10:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Witnesses say metal shavings cut into riders.
Posted July 13, 2004, 10:01A | Contributed by D.J. Niecestro | Comments: 152
The new sign in the parking lot of Paramount's Kings Island will replace the one destroyed last year in a storm.
Posted July 13, 2004, 9:38A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 4
The dancing old guy is quickly reaching icon status for the Six Flags chain.
Posted July 12, 2004, 10:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 23
Company will donate patents to non-profit group.
Posted July 12, 2004, 10:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Half of the lift on the Knott's Berry Farm inverter has been erected.
Posted July 12, 2004, 9:42A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 8
Get a virtual tour of the famous Pittsburgh park.
Posted July 12, 2004, 9:40A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 2
Officials say the toys posed a "security threat."
Posted July 9, 2004, 10:29A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 19
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, which was involved in a fatal accident last year, has a minor bump causing injuries.
Posted July 9, 2004, 10:26A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 21
Mother says park harassed her about her public breastfeeding in the water park.
Posted July 9, 2004, 10:15A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 36
Kianga is second elephant born at the Orlando park
Posted July 8, 2004, 10:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
81-year old man will serve 30 days in jail for last year's accident.
Posted July 8, 2004, 10:08A | Contributed by Sarah Jackson | Comments: 8
New owner plans to reinvest annually in park.
Posted July 7, 2004, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Gentle theme park provides fun in a relaxed atmosphere
Posted July 7, 2004, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Honda's robot will offer demonstrations in the Orlando park.
Posted July 7, 2004, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Redevelopment of Myrtle Beach park could change everything.
Posted July 5, 2004, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
Overweight guests find that they can't fit in some attractions.
Posted July 5, 2004, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22
Classic ride will get a new lease on life in a new location.
Posted July 5, 2004, 9:44A | Contributed by Rob Ascough | Comments: 4
Former FEC opens as an amusement park with Del Grosso's Zyklon.
Posted July 5, 2004, 9:39A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1
In addition to being able to ride your coasters, players will be able to design their own fireworks shows and set them to music.
Posted July 1, 2004, 12:23P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 47