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July, 2005

Cypress Gardens opens new water park rides

Florida park expansion keeps guests wet as it continues to exceed attendance expectations.
Posted July 30, 2005, 10:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

California Screamin' trains collide, dozens sustain minor injuries

While the reason is not clear at this point, two trains on California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure collided Friday evening sending dozens to the hospital.
Posted July 30, 2005, 12:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 34

Beech Bend announces new wood coaster

GCI coaster will feature three station fly-bys.
Posted July 29, 2005, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

New UK rides offer unique experiences

Maurer-Sohne X-car coaster and Vekoma bike coaster now open.
Posted July 29, 2005, 9:20A | Contributed by colin mcwilliam | Comments: 3

Great Grasp at Six Flags Over Georgia will be retired after this year

After almost 30 years of service, the Great Gasp parachute drop ride will be retired at the end of this season's daily park operation.
Posted July 29, 2005, 9:17A | Contributed by gamndbndr | Comments: 9

Pigeon Forge manager dodges jail time in reckless homicide conviction

Former manager of park where woman fell out of a Zamperla Hawk and died gets probation and fine. Prosecutors held that he bypassed safety systems.
Posted July 26, 2005, 4:10P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Paramount's Kings Island and Carowinds announce Winterfest

Off-season festival sports holiday theme.
Posted July 26, 2005, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Exhibit remembers classic Playland park near Seattle

Closed in 1960, the park featured a Rock-O-Plane, The Octopus and The Dipper.
Posted July 26, 2005, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Worlds of Fun sends text messages to guests

Visitors can sign up to receive messages about things going on at the park for the day of their visit.
Posted July 25, 2005, 9:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Dorney plans to add second wave pool to spread crowd

Park GM tells planning authorities that existing pool is "shoulder to shoulder" in some cases.
Posted July 25, 2005, 9:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Amputee sues Busch Tampa for being denied ride last summer

Guest has one prosthetic leg, and was told to dismount from Montu.
Posted July 23, 2005, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20

Kingda Ka testing after long closure, will need state approval to open

Following a serious mechanical problem that damaged custom parts during a test run, Six Flags Great Adventure hopes to get the ride back up soon.
Posted July 23, 2005, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21

Myrtle Beach development corp racks up legal fees

Failing developer scandal adds cost to further development that city will have to pay for.
Posted July 22, 2005, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

La Ronde reaches agreement with maintenance union

New agreement gives 5% raises this year, then 2.5% for each of the next two.
Posted July 22, 2005, 9:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Omaha FEC wants to build steel coaster

Fun Plex wants a new coaster, standing 90-feet tall with a cost around $2 million.
Posted July 21, 2005, 10:40A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5

Disabled girl barred from theme park rides

An 8-year-old girl with no legs was denied access to even kiddy rides at Busch Gardens.
Posted July 21, 2005, 10:33A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 28

Walt's theme park vision left a mark on American culture

Celebrating 50 years, Disneyland guests and officials remember the park's beginning.
Posted July 19, 2005, 8:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Idlewild announces new slides and water play structure

Park will add six new slides for 2006 and a structure with over 100 play elements.
Posted July 19, 2005, 8:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Holiday World 2006 announcement and construction photos added to Negative-G

Thanksgiving and The Voyage will transform Indiana park.
Posted July 19, 2005, 8:15A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 12

Disneyland turns 50, rededicates today

Celebrities and dignitaries will rededicate the park in Anaheim this morning.
Posted July 18, 2005, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Work is a big thrill at Trimper's

A ride supervisor discusses working with the classic carousel and his job supervising it.
Posted July 18, 2005, 10:04A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 5

Finger scanning at disney parks causes concern

Privacy advocates not comfortable with scanning all guests at the parks.
Posted July 18, 2005, 9:41A | Contributed by Kahnverse | Comments: 21

Breast feeding mom upset with Six Flags Great America

Mother asked to leave the wading pool while breastfeeding.
Posted July 15, 2005, 8:31A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 201

Developer selected for Myrtle Beach Pavilion

Firm has track record with existing projects in the area.
Posted July 14, 2005, 7:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Holiday World announces The Voyage

Park says new wooden coaster will hold record for most airtime.
Posted July 13, 2005, 12:21P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 94

Legoland sold in $457 million deal to US-based Blackstone

Investment group will own 70% stake in the new company.
Posted July 13, 2005, 8:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Girl suffers cardiac arrest after riding Disney-MGM's Tower of Terror

A teenager from the United Kingdom had to be transported to a hospital Tuesday after riding, indicating she didn't feel well.
Posted July 13, 2005, 8:11A | Contributed by CoasterJoe.com | Comments: 3

Top Thrill Dragster featured in technology magazine

Ride featured in an article in IT magazine Network World where wiring and computers are described.
Posted July 12, 2005, 8:07A | Contributed by beav | Comments: 8

Success is all about the water parks

Amusement parks see water attractions as key to attendance growth.
Posted July 11, 2005, 1:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Indiana inspectors pressed to keep up with amusement park rides

Thirteen inspectors have time to inspect between 800 and 1,000 rides once per year.
Posted July 11, 2005, 1:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Man injured in fall from Ferris wheel

Condition of 48-year-old man not yet disclosed.
Posted July 11, 2005, 1:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Dollywood installing Huss Topple Tower

New $6.5 million Timber Tower will be first in North America.
Posted July 8, 2005, 10:47A | Contributed by JamesB | Comments: 30

Kennywood has agreement to purchase 20 or more acres

Park doesn't have specific development plans outlined, but is considering coasters, an indoor water park and hotel.
Posted July 6, 2005, 9:32P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

ARKive Part 2: The Blackpool Ark

The Noah's Ark attraction at Blackpool (UK) is showcased utilising archive drawings found at the Kennywood Archives (USA).
Posted July 6, 2005, 9:52A | Contributed by themagiceye | Comments: 0

Six Flags America pictures added to Negative-G

Check out a first-timer's view of this Six Flags park.
Posted July 6, 2005, 9:51A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 14

Disney internships attract students, criticism from unions

Low-paying jobs offer great experience, but are seen as a way to get around unions by others.
Posted July 5, 2005, 9:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Eleven charged with disorderly conduct in Playland fight

Police did say there were no injuries and the park continued operating without disruption until its 1 a.m. closing time.
Posted July 5, 2005, 9:19A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1

Brawl erupts at Six Flags Astroworld, spills into nearby businesses

Witnesses say fight involved rival gangs.
Posted July 5, 2005, 9:17A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14

Wild West World secures first hotel

Placement of hotel seen as an essential foundation for development project.
Posted July 5, 2005, 12:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Funtown Pier worker dies inspecting ride

Cause of death unknown, but electricity suspected to play a part.
Posted July 5, 2005, 12:02A | Contributed by chillforce5X | Comments: 0

Keeping an eye on rides in Ohio

Ohio is one of three states that have full-time ride inspectors.
Posted July 4, 2005, 11:56P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 3

Cedar Fair attendance up 1% for June

Dorney posts massive boost while Geauga Lake struggled before water park opened.
Posted July 1, 2005, 5:45P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Magazine reveals Disney costumed characters after dark

Happy characters allegedly get crazy off the clock.
Posted July 1, 2005, 9:50A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8

National roller coaster safety expert dead at 64

Richard "Doc" Brown was a pioneer in the ride safety field.
Posted July 1, 2005, 9:37A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8

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