July, 2005
Florida park expansion keeps guests wet as it continues to exceed attendance expectations.
Posted July 30, 2005, 10:00A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
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
GCI coaster will feature three station fly-bys.
Posted July 29, 2005, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Maurer-Sohne X-car coaster and Vekoma bike coaster now open.
Posted July 29, 2005, 9:20A | Contributed by colin mcwilliam | Comments: 3
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
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
Off-season festival sports holiday theme.
Posted July 26, 2005, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
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
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
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
Guest has one prosthetic leg, and was told to dismount from Montu.
Posted July 23, 2005, 9:38A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
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
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
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
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
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
Celebrating 50 years, Disneyland guests and officials remember the park's beginning.
Posted July 19, 2005, 8:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
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
Thanksgiving and The Voyage will transform Indiana park.
Posted July 19, 2005, 8:15A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 12
Celebrities and dignitaries will rededicate the park in Anaheim this morning.
Posted July 18, 2005, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
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
Privacy advocates not comfortable with scanning all guests at the parks.
Posted July 18, 2005, 9:41A | Contributed by Kahnverse | Comments: 21
Mother asked to leave the wading pool while breastfeeding.
Posted July 15, 2005, 8:31A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 201
Firm has track record with existing projects in the area.
Posted July 14, 2005, 7:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Park says new wooden coaster will hold record for most airtime.
Posted July 13, 2005, 12:21P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 94
Investment group will own 70% stake in the new company.
Posted July 13, 2005, 8:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
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
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
Amusement parks see water attractions as key to attendance growth.
Posted July 11, 2005, 1:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
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
Condition of 48-year-old man not yet disclosed.
Posted July 11, 2005, 1:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
New $6.5 million Timber Tower will be first in North America.
Posted July 8, 2005, 10:47A | Contributed by JamesB | Comments: 30
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
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
Check out a first-timer's view of this Six Flags park.
Posted July 6, 2005, 9:51A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 14
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
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
Witnesses say fight involved rival gangs.
Posted July 5, 2005, 9:17A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14
Placement of hotel seen as an essential foundation for development project.
Posted July 5, 2005, 12:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Cause of death unknown, but electricity suspected to play a part.
Posted July 5, 2005, 12:02A | Contributed by chillforce5X | Comments: 0
Ohio is one of three states that have full-time ride inspectors.
Posted July 4, 2005, 11:56P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 3
Dorney posts massive boost while Geauga Lake struggled before water park opened.
Posted July 1, 2005, 5:45P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Happy characters allegedly get crazy off the clock.
Posted July 1, 2005, 9:50A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8
Richard "Doc" Brown was a pioneer in the ride safety field.
Posted July 1, 2005, 9:37A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8