August, 2003
Foreign workers can stay beyond Labor Day when US students return to colleges and universities.
Posted August 29, 2003, 5:29A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Prototype dinosaur is free of stage and can move around.
Posted August 29, 2003, 5:06A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 11
Park will cost up to 7 billion Euros.
Posted August 29, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 10
Bolts found loose or defective in previous insepctions.
Posted August 28, 2003, 4:58A | Contributed by Bob Tremblay | Comments: 12
A group that includes the sister firm of the company that owns the Schlitterbahn water park.
Posted August 28, 2003, 4:53A | Contributed by Mike R | Comments: 7
Selection was narrowed from a pack of four.
Posted August 28, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 7
The limited edition 12-month 2004 Wood Coaster Calendar features 13 modern and classic thrillers and is available at a special advance order price until Oct 5th.
Posted August 27, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Mamoosh | Comments: 17
Poor economy and weather make a bad situation worse.
Posted August 26, 2003, 5:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 38
NBC and an investor group led by Vivendi Vice Chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. are the last two interested parties for Vivendi Universal Entertainment.
Posted August 26, 2003, 5:26A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
A team of Busch Gardens Williamsburg mechanics rise early to make sure the giant inverter is safe.
Posted August 26, 2003, 5:10A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 25
History of poor service and management affecting guest and employee experience.
Posted August 25, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 19
A commission charged with setting up a system for reporting injuries at Six Flags parks is no closer to a solution after seven months.
Posted August 25, 2003, 4:58A | Contributed by bigboy | Comments: 3
High quality photo gallery features more than 40 shots of Superman: Ride of Steel, Batman: The Dark Knight and more.
Posted August 25, 2003, 4:49A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 3
One passenger and one guest in a nearby pool struck with wheel.
Posted August 25, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by kRaXLeRidAh | Comments: 8
Six Flags New England's Superman edges out Millennium Force for best steel coaster.
Posted August 23, 2003, 10:46A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 55
Arrangement would cut the other two bidders out of the process.
Posted August 22, 2003, 5:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Compact design will be squeezed into park known for its lush landscape.
Posted August 22, 2003, 5:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
The recently released lists include three new haunts and new shows.
Posted August 22, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by SpongeBob | Comments: 5
First flying coaster will move cross-country.
Posted August 21, 2003, 10:48A | Contributed by special141 | Comments: 69
Seven proposals could turn empty landmark to vibrant profit center.
Posted August 21, 2003, 10:42A | Contributed by Panther Modern | Comments: 6
Amusement park chief credited with starting coaster wars and building an empire.
Posted August 20, 2003, 11:40A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 33
Two guests and one employee sent to hospital and released.
Posted August 20, 2003, 11:38A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 14
NBC favorite to acquire entertainment unit.
Posted August 19, 2003, 4:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
Draining lake still yields no results
Posted August 19, 2003, 4:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Site adds five new clips to its lineup.
Posted August 19, 2003, 4:04A | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills | Comments: 1
Disney thinks its new $100 million attraction can help boost sagging attendance.
Posted August 18, 2003, 4:56A | Contributed by Chernabog | Comments: 13
Man caught by hair and lifted 40 feet into the air.
Posted August 18, 2003, 4:53A | Contributed by CoasterBGW | Comments: 15
Couples tie the knot in true fantasy fashion, for a price.
Posted August 18, 2003, 4:48A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 3
Water park to yield for 2004 expansion... whatever that might be.
Posted August 14, 2003, 8:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 98
Company says they expect year-end earnings to be down 15%.
Posted August 14, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Islands of Adventure divers unable to find leg.
Posted August 14, 2003, 4:52A | Contributed by Strijder | Comments: 29
Symptoms developed playing in Hook's Lagoon.
Posted August 14, 2003, 4:44A | Contributed by wkyc.com | Comments: 14
Officials give peek at what project will look like.
Posted August 13, 2003, 6:05A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 18
Minors worked too late, too many hours.
Posted August 13, 2003, 6:03A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 8
Spokesman says job cuts are due to reorganization, not soft tourism market.
Posted August 13, 2003, 5:58A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 0
Victim will get $40,000 from Cedar Fair for 2001 accident.
Posted August 13, 2003, 5:54A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 11
Tax breaks for new Wild Escape will be void if developer can't prove funding and land ownership by Sept. 8.
Posted August 13, 2003, 5:09A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 2
Five-story spinning coaster will tear through the Mall of America.
Posted August 12, 2003, 4:51A | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy | Comments: 17
Additions include London Eye, Camelot and Drayton Manor.
Posted August 11, 2003, 5:39A | Contributed by Chris One Click | Comments: 4
Increased patrols and greater security presence result in drastic drop in crime incidents.
Posted August 11, 2003, 5:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Though they've lost several important bidders, Vivendi still thinks it can reach the $14 billion mark.
Posted August 11, 2003, 5:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Historic park hangs on to its classic rides and keeps memories alive.
Posted August 11, 2003, 5:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Ride has been full of surprises, consultants say problems typical for new ride type.
Posted August 8, 2003, 5:34A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 41
Park has signed an agreement to purchase marina in the eastern part of the bay from the Hoty Marine Group.
Posted August 8, 2003, 5:17A | Contributed by TekGuy | Comments: 9
Developer passes first hurdle in developement of new park, gets help from major brand.
Posted August 8, 2003, 5:13A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 1
Group says dangerous levels of gas found near ride site.
Posted August 8, 2003, 5:09A | Contributed by Zingo! | Comments: 14
Get a look at some of PA's finest parks.
Posted August 8, 2003, 4:56A | Contributed by geneticfreak | Comments: 0
Likely top bidder refuses to pay Vivendi's $14 billion minimum asking price.
Posted August 7, 2003, 5:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
New GM returns to the place where his career started decades ago as a parking lot worker.
Posted August 7, 2003, 5:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Cuts blamed on soft attendance for SDC.
Posted August 7, 2003, 4:51A | Contributed by CoasterBill | Comments: 3
Pages for various wood and steel coasters added.
Posted August 7, 2003, 4:44A | Contributed by Blast Coaster | Comments: 0
Stock up 30 cents on apparently baseless rumor.
Posted August 7, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by Chernabog | Comments: 11
From Top Thrill Dragster to X, new rides
Posted August 6, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by hilldundee | Comments: 17
Alleged assailant pokes costumed character in the stomach with an umbrella.
Posted August 6, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 7
New ride will shoot riders to 72 mph in two seconds.
Posted August 5, 2003, 8:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 75
Space.com profiles new ride and its technology.
Posted August 5, 2003, 4:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Site adds 69 photos from America's Roller Coast.
Posted August 5, 2003, 4:37A | Contributed by StarCoasters | Comments: 0
Company says mouse owes them money, and they want right to develop other similar rides at other Disney parks.
Posted August 4, 2003, 5:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
More local interaction helps boost numbers but in-state visitors spend far less than their out-of-state counterparts.
Posted August 4, 2003, 5:24A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
State agencies approval may continue to delay construction of new ride.
Posted August 4, 2003, 5:00A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 13
Transformation since its acquisition by Six Flags has led to a number of drastic improvements.
Posted August 4, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 4
"Borg Invasion 4D" to be added to Star Trek Experience.
Posted August 4, 2003, 4:51A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 3
Amusement and water park operator says cool and wet weather contributed to soft attendance.
Posted August 1, 2003, 5:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24
Company reports 10% gain in profits while US theme parks struggle with attendance. EuroDisney also reports missed goals.
Posted August 1, 2003, 5:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Site features small privately owned family park in Ohio.
Posted August 1, 2003, 4:45A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 5