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August, 2005

Belmont's Giant Dipper named a state landmark

Classic 1925 roller coaster recognized by California.
Posted August 31, 2005, 10:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Playland cracks down on seasonals

Park lets go of workers on an average of every other day.
Posted August 29, 2005, 8:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Cedar Point wins Golden Tickets for best park, steel coaster again

Trade magazine posts results of its annual poll.
Posted August 27, 2005, 6:52P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27

Court reinstates verdict against WHAS-TV for 1994 Kentucky Kingdom defamation suit

TV station ordered to pay about $3 million for report that harmed park.
Posted August 27, 2005, 9:11A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 12

Six Flags puts itself up for sale

Board decides to sell company via auction process.
Posted August 25, 2005, 9:31A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 83

Coasterimage.com adds Camp Snoopy

Forty new photos and a Timberline Twister video included in update.
Posted August 25, 2005, 9:28A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 6

Judge slams Conneaut Lake Park financial report

Delayed report deemed inadequate by the court and creditors.
Posted August 23, 2005, 5:40P | Contributed by FLYINGSCOOTER | Comments: 17

Busch Tampa GM says SheiKra boosts attendance, future positive

After years of flat to slipping attendance, the park's general manager says things are much better this year.
Posted August 22, 2005, 10:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Disneyland's Autopia was precursor to modern freeway system

Celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Disneyland have brought renewed attention to classic freeway ride.
Posted August 22, 2005, 10:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Cedar Fair chief Dick Kinzel still optimistic in tough year

Despite a drop in attendance and a slower than expected turn around at Geauga Lake, the CEO feels that the company is still on the right track.
Posted August 22, 2005, 12:48A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Six Flags stock up on news of Snyder's power play

Stock rises a buck, 18%, based on the NFL mogul's announcement that he wants control of the company.
Posted August 19, 2005, 8:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29

Kennywood continues expansion into food business

Local catering businesses add to the bottom line.
Posted August 19, 2005, 8:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Redskins' owner Daniel Synder wants to oust Burke from Six Flags

In a preliminary proxy filing, Dan Snyder aims to oust current management and potentially raise his stake to 34.9% of the company.
Posted August 17, 2005, 10:40P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 30

Travel Channel to visit Holiday World this Saturday

TV crew from The Travel Channel will be at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari on Saturday taping for a future show.
Posted August 17, 2005, 9:30A | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 6

Cedar Point's Demon Drop for sale

Park wants to clear land for more projects.
Posted August 16, 2005, 12:13P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 47

Wild West World breaks ground

Wichita area theme park construction begins.
Posted August 16, 2005, 1:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

New Orleans goes another summer without a water park

Despite proposals from Six Flags and others, the steamy city still has no water park.
Posted August 16, 2005, 1:03A | Contributed by Cameraman | Comments: 7

Man sues Dollywood claiming coaster caused brain damage

Plaintiff's attorney says "It took some heavy hitters to analyze the medical records."
Posted August 16, 2005, 12:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Hard Rock theme park's final county vote on hold

Developer wants to finalize plans and financing before moving forward.
Posted August 15, 2005, 2:23A | Contributed by TeknoScorpion | Comments: 5

SeaWorld Orlando gets OK from county for water park plans

Local residents worry about traffic around new park, expected to open in 2007.
Posted August 12, 2005, 9:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Williams Grove for sale

Owner Mickey Hughes looking to find a new operator to keep the amusement park going.
Posted August 11, 2005, 9:30A | Contributed by jimvid | Comments: 38

Kennywood Entertainment reports improved attendance

New ticket pricing and pass plans have positive impact at the gate.
Posted August 11, 2005, 9:20A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 13

Spaghetti Wednesdays draw patrons back to DelGrosso's

Lunch and dinner give locals a reason to visit the park.
Posted August 10, 2005, 9:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

NYC expected to buy Coney Island carousel

Mayor expected to make announcement today.
Posted August 9, 2005, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Six Flags declares second quarter profit

Company credits good weather and marketing.
Posted August 9, 2005, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 46

Wild West World breaks ground next week

Owner says park is financed and deals are in place for development around the park near Wichita
Posted August 9, 2005, 9:16A | Contributed by cody316 | Comments: 2

El Paso mayor in Cleveland shopping for roller coasters

City exec thinks that El Paso needs an amusement park.
Posted August 8, 2005, 2:27P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 43

Inventor of Skycoaster to debut Unicoaster concept

New coaster type combines standard coaster elements with new range of motion.
Posted August 8, 2005, 11:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Clubs and Web sites offer parks unique marketing opportunities

Unofficial Web sites and enthusiast clubs can boost awareness for amusement venues.
Posted August 7, 2005, 11:30A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 5

Spanish soccer team wants to build theme parks in Miami and Beijing

Real Madrid, one of the world's wealthiest and popular soccer teams, is reportedly negotiating with Miami and Beijing.
Posted August 7, 2005, 11:18A | Contributed by Timo | Comments: 5

Two parks better than one

Fitting wet and dry parks on one ticket snagging visitors.
Posted August 7, 2005, 11:13A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 10

Cypress Gardens sues insurance company over hurricane damage claims

Park says the company isn't meeting its coverage liability.
Posted August 6, 2005, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Six Flags Great America's Hurricane Harbor turns roads into a disaster area

Attendance increase causes backups on local and tollway roads.
Posted August 6, 2005, 12:00A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 16

Girl dies after collapsing at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon

The girl was in the wave pool at the water park when lifeguards noticed her lying on a ledge, out of the water, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
Posted August 5, 2005, 11:53P | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 8

Robber hits Santa Cruz Boardwalk three times

Police believe the thief is the same guy in all three incidents.
Posted August 5, 2005, 10:50A | Contributed by coasterqueenTRN | Comments: 6

Geauga Lake attendance down, underestimated animal attractions

Cedar Fair chief says he's still confident of park's turn-around.
Posted August 5, 2005, 10:46A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 38

Six Flags Great Adventure announces Kingda Ka has reopened

Company says attendance for the park is still higher than last year despite closure.
Posted August 5, 2005, 10:36A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 7

Six Flags Great Adventure plans to build hotel on-property

New 500-room facility in front of local planning authority.
Posted August 4, 2005, 12:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25

Boy found dead in water in Rye Playland boat/dark ride

Victim was found underneath the conveyor belt that runs Ye Old Mill.
Posted August 4, 2005, 12:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Developmentally disabled man slips out of Ferris wheel at Mississippi Valley Fair

Rescuers scale wheel to bring the man down safely.
Posted August 3, 2005, 10:10A | Contributed by Dan D McD | Comments: 6

Wet enough to go around in Sandusky

Three Sandusky waterpark resorts and a fourth to come won't dry up the area's aquatic appetite.
Posted August 3, 2005, 10:07A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 5

CoasterGallery.com adds California and Las Vegas photos

Four Southern California parks plus all of Las Vegas's coasters added to expand the site to over 85 different parks.
Posted August 2, 2005, 2:04P | Contributed by Peabody | Comments: 3

Cedar Fair revenue up, attendance down in second quarter

Castaway Bay helps account for increase in revenue.
Posted August 1, 2005, 6:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20

California begins investigation of California Screamin' accident

It's not clear if the collision accident was caused by the computer or human.
Posted August 1, 2005, 8:45A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 3

Four hurt in UK coaster crash

Car derails in an amusement park in North Wales, injuring four people.
Posted August 1, 2005, 8:41A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1

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