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July, 2004

IGN posts another preview of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Details revealed about the interface and people interaction.
Posted July 30, 2004, 10:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21

Six Flags declines option to buy Marine World

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

Disney wants Tigger costume changed for molestation trial

Company doesn't want to ruin the image of the character in trial.
Posted July 30, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Couple sues to regain control of Joyland

New owner allegedly missed payment, not financially stable.
Posted July 30, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Paramount Parks announces intention to build park in Japan

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

Wild Adventures guests buckle under heat

Park promises more water fountains and means to keep cool.
Posted July 27, 2004, 12:31P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 12

Dollywood to expand water park

New attractions include $2 million "fire tower."
Posted July 27, 2004, 12:19P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 15

Former Visionland GM Frank Thompson passes away

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

Silver Bullet construction moves forward at Knott's

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

Dreamworld announces new thrill ride

Australian park to get Intamin Gyro Swing.
Posted July 26, 2004, 10:05A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 4

Steel Dragon video and photos added to Coasterimage.com

Coverage of Waldameer Park's new spinning coaster now online.
Posted July 26, 2004, 10:01A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 11

Owner of Camden Park passes away at 63

John P. Boylin Jr. began saving the park in 1995.
Posted July 26, 2004, 9:55A | Contributed by millrace | Comments: 4

Universal Studios China project officially dead

Company says the billion dollar Shanghai park will not be built.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:37A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Man sues Cedar Point for alleged back injuries on Antique Cars

Toledo resident seeks $25,000 in damages.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by eightdotthree | Comments: 32

Paramount Parks attendance up 16%, per cap down 4%

Viacom announces boost at the gate in quarterly results.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:29A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 18

PKI honors guest of a thousand visits

Man says he was "obsessed" in the 1980s.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:22A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11

Magic Springs management shuffled

General Manager pursues other opportunities while ops manager assumes temporary role as boss.
Posted July 23, 2004, 10:15A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Shockwave at Six Flags Over Texas still closed after flood

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

Former Conneaut Lake Park owner sentenced

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

Mother may be jailed for dropping son off at park

Denver mom faces charges for dropping off 11-year-old at Elitch Gardens.
Posted July 21, 2004, 9:56A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 41

Blue Streak Challenge draws riders from as far away as Mississippi

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

Carowinds to seasonals: Go home after your shift

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

Monorails not just for theme parks as Las Vegas rail open on Strip

The new four mile line along the Las Vegas strip opens for business.
Posted July 20, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20

Florida theme parks hoping for an end to attendance slide

Resort deals and capital investment intended to draw more guests.
Posted July 20, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Queue management common place in US parks

Guests skip lines, sometimes for free, other times for a fee.
Posted July 20, 2004, 10:04A | Contributed by Impulse-ive | Comments: 10

Waldameer's Ravine Flyer II hits yet another snag

Neighboring campground owner appeals zoning board's approval of coaster.
Posted July 19, 2004, 9:40A | Contributed by AJF | Comments: 13

Battle for bullet train self-serving for all parties

Bullet train update
Posted July 19, 2004, 9:33A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 7

Accident in 1930 led to Omaha ban on coasters

Four were killed and 17 injured in accident.
Posted July 19, 2004, 9:19A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 20

Six Flags attendance down 4% in first half of year

Company warns of lower attendance while per capita spending is up 1%.
Posted July 16, 2004, 10:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 36

Grandmother dies, riding coasters into her 90s

Mellie Juliette (Cox) Thomas was riding Millennium Force at 92.
Posted July 16, 2004, 10:31A | Contributed by Sarah Jackson | Comments: 23

Cedar Fair to issue 2.4 million units

New units intended to pay for some of Geauga Lake purchase debt.
Posted July 15, 2004, 11:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Alton Towers sued again by neighbours

Locals say the park makes life "unbearable."
Posted July 15, 2004, 10:55A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 30

China suspends work on Universal Studios project

Government wants to "cool economic growth" by halting Shanghai park.
Posted July 15, 2004, 10:51A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3

Dragster riders upset how CP treated them after coaster mishap

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

Early Disney Imagineer dies

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

Ride owner in Lake County Fair death gets jail

Owner sentenced to six months and will pay victim's family $13,000.
Posted July 14, 2004, 10:49A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 8

War veteran redeems 33-year old offer for free day at Knoebels

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

Idlewild Moments releases Story Book Forest online walk-through

Rare and classic storied forest recieves attention on the web.
Posted July 14, 2004, 10:38A | Contributed by carrouseler | Comments: 1

Coaster Grotto adds 120 photos from 10 parks

Includes photos from parks in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and British Columbia.
Posted July 14, 2004, 10:32A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 1

Anheuser-Busch and Universal contribute to "Derail the Bullet Train" fund

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

Lake Compounce seeks permission to expand

Park wants to move road, make significant expansion.
Posted July 13, 2004, 10:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Dragster shut down after riders injured by debris

Witnesses say metal shavings cut into riders.
Posted July 13, 2004, 10:01A | Contributed by D.J. Niecestro | Comments: 152

PKI releases new marquee sign design

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

Mr. Six ads score well for Six Flags

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

Disney begins using compressed air to launch fireworks

Company will donate patents to non-profit group.
Posted July 12, 2004, 10:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Vertical construction of Silver Bullet goes skyward

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

Kennywood 2004 pictures added to Negative-G

Get a virtual tour of the famous Pittsburgh park.
Posted July 12, 2004, 9:40A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 2

Two-year olds' Disney souvenir swords confiscated by French customs

Officials say the toys posed a "security threat."
Posted July 9, 2004, 10:29A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 19

Disneyland coaster has a "bump" again

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

Woman told not to breastfeed at Wyandot Lake

Mother says park harassed her about her public breastfeeding in the water park.
Posted July 9, 2004, 10:15A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 36

Elephant born at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Kianga is second elephant born at the Orlando park
Posted July 8, 2004, 10:18A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Electrician sentenced for electrocution death of boy

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

Cypress Gardens expected to attract jobs and fun

New owner plans to reinvest annually in park.
Posted July 7, 2004, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Bonfante Gardens offers laid-back alternative

Gentle theme park provides fun in a relaxed atmosphere
Posted July 7, 2004, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

ASIMO tour lands robot at Epcot

Honda's robot will offer demonstrations in the Orlando park.
Posted July 7, 2004, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Pavilion's uncertain fate worries locals, tourists

Redevelopment of Myrtle Beach park could change everything.
Posted July 5, 2004, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Guests have trouble squeezing into Orlando seats

Overweight guests find that they can't fit in some attractions.
Posted July 5, 2004, 10:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 22

Golden Nugget dark ride moving to Mariner's Landing

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

Blue Diamond opens roller coaster

Former FEC opens as an amusement park with Del Grosso's Zyklon.
Posted July 5, 2004, 9:39A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1

Atari launches new RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 site, announces features

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

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