August, 2005
Classic 1925 roller coaster recognized by California.
Posted August 31, 2005, 10:35A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Park lets go of workers on an average of every other day.
Posted August 29, 2005, 8:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16
Trade magazine posts results of its annual poll.
Posted August 27, 2005, 6:52P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27
TV station ordered to pay about $3 million for report that harmed park.
Posted August 27, 2005, 9:11A | Contributed by Outlane | Comments: 12
Board decides to sell company via auction process.
Posted August 25, 2005, 9:31A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 83
Forty new photos and a Timberline Twister video included in update.
Posted August 25, 2005, 9:28A | Contributed by Lord Gonchar | Comments: 6
Delayed report deemed inadequate by the court and creditors.
Posted August 23, 2005, 5:40P | Contributed by FLYINGSCOOTER | Comments: 17
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
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
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
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
Local catering businesses add to the bottom line.
Posted August 19, 2005, 8:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
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
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
Park wants to clear land for more projects.
Posted August 16, 2005, 12:13P | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 47
Wichita area theme park construction begins.
Posted August 16, 2005, 1:11A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
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
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
Developer wants to finalize plans and financing before moving forward.
Posted August 15, 2005, 2:23A | Contributed by TeknoScorpion | Comments: 5
Local residents worry about traffic around new park, expected to open in 2007.
Posted August 12, 2005, 9:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11
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
New ticket pricing and pass plans have positive impact at the gate.
Posted August 11, 2005, 9:20A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 13
Lunch and dinner give locals a reason to visit the park.
Posted August 10, 2005, 9:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Mayor expected to make announcement today.
Posted August 9, 2005, 10:54A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Company credits good weather and marketing.
Posted August 9, 2005, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 46
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
City exec thinks that El Paso needs an amusement park.
Posted August 8, 2005, 2:27P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 43
New coaster type combines standard coaster elements with new range of motion.
Posted August 8, 2005, 11:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Unofficial Web sites and enthusiast clubs can boost awareness for amusement venues.
Posted August 7, 2005, 11:30A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 5
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
Fitting wet and dry parks on one ticket snagging visitors.
Posted August 7, 2005, 11:13A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 10
Park says the company isn't meeting its coverage liability.
Posted August 6, 2005, 9:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Attendance increase causes backups on local and tollway roads.
Posted August 6, 2005, 12:00A | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 16
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
Police believe the thief is the same guy in all three incidents.
Posted August 5, 2005, 10:50A | Contributed by coasterqueenTRN | Comments: 6
Cedar Fair chief says he's still confident of park's turn-around.
Posted August 5, 2005, 10:46A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 38
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
New 500-room facility in front of local planning authority.
Posted August 4, 2005, 12:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
Victim was found underneath the conveyor belt that runs Ye Old Mill.
Posted August 4, 2005, 12:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Rescuers scale wheel to bring the man down safely.
Posted August 3, 2005, 10:10A | Contributed by Dan D McD | Comments: 6
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
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
Castaway Bay helps account for increase in revenue.
Posted August 1, 2005, 6:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 20
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
Car derails in an amusement park in North Wales, injuring four people.
Posted August 1, 2005, 8:41A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1