August, 2004
New B&M inverter at Knott's begins to take shape.
Posted August 30, 2004, 9:17A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 16
Park will likely be replaced with condos and retail.
Posted August 29, 2004, 11:51P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Worker that manually moved trains had been on the job only three days.
Posted August 29, 2004, 11:51P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Boy caught under Afterburner.
Posted August 29, 2004, 11:41P | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 8
Fresh from a trip to Virginia in early August, video features coasters from Williamsburg.
Posted August 29, 2004, 11:31P | Contributed by SFNE Freak | Comments: 0
Inflatable bags used to lift coaster off of child.
Posted August 29, 2004, 11:20P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1
Trade magazine ranks park and four of its steel coasters at the top.
Posted August 27, 2004, 6:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24
Nemesis will seat 32 nudies for record.
Posted August 27, 2004, 9:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26
The 59-year-old man caught his shoulder in the ride while carrying out a daily safety check.
Posted August 27, 2004, 5:23A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Area makes strong rebound after severe decline from 9/11.
Posted August 26, 2004, 9:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1
Third ride of its kind could spark interest at Europe's most visited tourist attraction.
Posted August 25, 2004, 10:18A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10
Officials not sure what caused failure.
Posted August 25, 2004, 10:14A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8
Special day will offer free admission to exhibits, Paramount Theatre and International Street section.
Posted August 24, 2004, 3:20P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
New S&S wood coaster awaits state approval.
Posted August 24, 2004, 11:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
City council not ready to discourage development corporation until they have more solid plans.
Posted August 24, 2004, 10:59A | Contributed by TeknoScorpion | Comments: 13
RipTide will be cousin of Knott's Berry Farm ride.
Posted August 23, 2004, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 40
Pair in rain suits tries to lift cash by redirecting games employees.
Posted August 23, 2004, 9:23A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 15
Worker died hours after fight.
Posted August 20, 2004, 10:43A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 3
Boy banned from park for assault.
Posted August 19, 2004, 9:59A | Contributed by jomo | Comments: 49
Concerts produced with corporate cousin BET discontinued, citing declining attendance.
Posted August 18, 2004, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
Check out a virtual tour of Indiana Beach.
Posted August 18, 2004, 10:02A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 0
Hurricane Charley causes $2-4 million in damage.
Posted August 18, 2004, 10:00A | Contributed by Rampage | Comments: 5
Clementon woodies begins testing.
Posted August 16, 2004, 10:30A | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 7
At least a half-dozen cars destroyed, others damaged.
Posted August 16, 2004, 10:27A | Contributed by GoliathKills | Comments: 11
Junior high school teacher worked as cashier.
Posted August 16, 2004, 10:18A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 49
New launched coaster will be heavily themed at Paramount's Kings Island and Paramount Canada's Wonderland.
Posted August 13, 2004, 11:29A | Contributed by cobra1562 | Comments: 26
Feds say company did not enforce rules when costumed character was killed by parade float.
Posted August 13, 2004, 11:22A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 1
Ride is in limbo under county ownership, advocates want it relocated.
Posted August 13, 2004, 11:15A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7
The new ride's vertical loop has been completed.
Posted August 13, 2004, 11:02A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 11
Land owner plans to redevelop land and bulldoze water park.
Posted August 13, 2004, 10:57A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 15
Company beats analyst expecations on boost in attendance at Florida parks.
Posted August 11, 2004, 12:10P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Forty years after her first visit, woman takes summer to work at the happiest place on earth.
Posted August 11, 2004, 12:10P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Attendance down 4%, Six Flags Great America getting water park.
Posted August 11, 2004, 11:28A | Contributed by gamndbndr | Comments: 27
An investment group that wants to build a zoo in Las Vegas has announced separate plans to develop an Old West theme park on 364 acres in Boulder City.
Posted August 11, 2004, 10:54A | Contributed by ProgRay | Comments: 15
Jobs in Dells area frequently filled by foreign workers.
Posted August 9, 2004, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
Parks see untapped market in single vacationers.
Posted August 9, 2004, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
New owner a little behind schedule in preparing for the park's grand re-opening.
Posted August 9, 2004, 10:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Man accused and acquitted of molestation while in a costume is reinstated by Disney with full back pay and benefits.
Posted August 9, 2004, 9:56A | Contributed by kevin38 | Comments: 6
Council members feel park could anchor tourism in the area.
Posted August 9, 2004, 9:44A | Contributed by thrillerman1 | Comments: 23
Cincy park to unveil its 2005 attraction next Thursday.
Posted August 6, 2004, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 54
A 410 lb. woman died after hitting the water face first after going down a 24-foot slide.
Posted August 6, 2004, 10:44A | Contributed by Sarah Jackson | Comments: 15
Hydra The Revenge is now a part of the Dorney Park skyline.
Posted August 6, 2004, 10:28A | Contributed by geneticfreak | Comments: 7
Officials say area can't support another water park with the proposed park at Six Flags New Orleans.
Posted August 6, 2004, 10:27A | Contributed by Cameraman | Comments: 2
Pictures from the Bowling Green, Kentucky Park.
Posted August 6, 2004, 10:14A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 1
Jury deliberates less than an hour.
Posted August 4, 2004, 7:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29
Costumed character employee rejects plea bargain.
Posted August 4, 2004, 10:23A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 9
While the Ropers win an initial complaint against Alton Towers, several people complain about the noise from his factories.
Posted August 3, 2004, 8:27P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Coaster calendar and greeting card company offers chance to win model coaster kit.
Posted August 3, 2004, 12:46P | Contributed by Mamoosh | Comments: 20
Anthony A. Berni was a fixture at the park for nearly half a century.
Posted August 3, 2004, 10:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Opposition says the whale should be set free.
Posted August 3, 2004, 10:22A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Robyn Freeman can't explain why she allegedly abandoned her child at the theme park.
Posted August 3, 2004, 10:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Owner returns to kennel to find someone else claimed his dog.
Posted August 3, 2004, 10:01A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3
Whale was fifth to die in less than five years.
Posted August 3, 2004, 9:55A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 2
Construction is in full swing on Silver Dollar City's newest roller coaster.
Posted August 3, 2004, 9:51A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 6
Double Loop train dispatched without locked restraint pedals.
Posted August 2, 2004, 9:57P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Decreases attributed to cool and wet weather, initial July results positive.
Posted August 2, 2004, 7:41P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
Judge agrees that UK theme park is a noise nuisance.
Posted August 2, 2004, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Lawyers say it's not clear who was responsible for dealing with the dead oak tree that fell and killed the boy.
Posted August 2, 2004, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Company still hasn't made agreements with creditors.
Posted August 2, 2004, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Studio has been granting tours since 1964, when it offered admission of $2.50.
Posted August 2, 2004, 10:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
New parts appear to be part of a new Intamin ride.
Posted August 2, 2004, 9:40A | Contributed by Tucci | Comments: 4
Update includes 131 images from five parks and three interactive panoramas.
Posted August 2, 2004, 9:31A | Contributed by PhantomTails | Comments: 3