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September, 2003

Scenic Railway preservation money missing

£5,000 allegedly missing from fund to preserve classic coaster at Dreamland.
Posted September 30, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

MIG adds new photos of Halloweekends at Worlds of Fun

New this year are two haunted houses.
Posted September 30, 2003, 4:34A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 5

Epcot expected to build its own version of Soarin' Over California

Ride may be similar to California Adventure attraction.
Posted September 29, 2003, 5:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Storm brings down landmark PKI sign

Sign was visible from I-71 for three decades before high winds pulled it down.
Posted September 29, 2003, 5:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Cedar Fair maintains quarterly distribution in third quarter

Operating income after nine months expected to be just over last year's results.
Posted September 29, 2003, 5:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Knott's makes final preparations for Halloween Haunt

Work on Knott's Scary Farm is coming to a close as opening date nears.
Posted September 29, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by SpongeBob | Comments: 1

UK's Dreamland to close for good on Sunday

Log ride will be first to go in classic park that has entertained for more than a century.
Posted September 26, 2003, 5:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Cypress Gardens purchased by non-profit group

Trust for Public Land said on Thursday it has reached agreement with the park's owners to purchase the park.
Posted September 26, 2003, 5:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Six Flags launches children's literacy program

Students earn park tickets for reading outside of classroom.
Posted September 25, 2003, 4:31A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 22

Cornball Express still OK by local officials

Despite two lawsuits and complaints from neighbors, local zoning authority says Indiana Beach coaster still OK.
Posted September 24, 2003, 4:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

SeaWorld San Diego boss says park should get rent decrease

City council disagrees, and is looking for money to balance its budget.
Posted September 24, 2003, 4:57A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Disney World targeting growth with family reunions

Theme park giant says multi-generation gatherings offer new opportunities.
Posted September 24, 2003, 4:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Virtual Midway posts Lighthouse Point construction and HalloWeekends photos

Work continues on resort expansion and annual fright fest begins.
Posted September 23, 2003, 4:49A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 6

Uncle Bernie's Theme Park pictures added to Negative-g.com

Site had photos and information about the rarely mentioned park.
Posted September 23, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 3

Paramount's Kings Island announces Boomerang Bay

New waterpark will have water features as well as cabanas, bar and waiter service.
Posted September 22, 2003, 8:01P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 29

Analysts think NBC may unload Universal theme parks

Some say that ownership structures and non-media business too far away from NBC and GE's core values.
Posted September 22, 2003, 5:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Environmentalist says new SeaWorld ride built on dangerous ground

Gases said to reach dangerous levels in area of ride, while park says data gives clean bill of health.
Posted September 22, 2003, 5:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Universal employees take out their own garbage, job cuts on the horizon

Staff says it's not the act of garbage removal, it's the idea that it will lead to more job cuts.
Posted September 19, 2003, 5:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Hong Kong Disneyland reveals landscape design

Imagineer says design driven by storytelling.
Posted September 19, 2003, 5:08A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Holiday World's Will Koch issues letter to enthusiasts, cancels all 2004 events

Concerns come in response to accident, apathy by enthusiasts on Internet.
Posted September 18, 2003, 10:44A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 131

Vintage postcards show park gone for nearly a century

Old Al-Tro park, known as Pleasure Island before that, is shown with a busy midway at the turn of the century.
Posted September 17, 2003, 5:03A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Haunting Phantom Fright Night pictures added to Ohio Theme Parks

OhioThemeParks.com tips its hat to neighboring Kennywood.
Posted September 17, 2003, 4:45A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 7

Knott's chapel to be moved outside of the park

For the second time in its history, the Church of Reflections will be moved, this time making room for expansion in the park.
Posted September 15, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

Orlando theme park safety in spotlight after Disneyland accident

Orlando parks demonstrate commitment to safe rides.
Posted September 15, 2003, 4:40A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 2

Orlando parks gear up for Halloween events

Appeal ranges from creepy at IOA to nice at Sea World and Magic Kingdom.
Posted September 11, 2003, 4:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Age doesn't stop grandfather from riding everything at Cedar Point

Even at age 87, Lloyd Szymanski from nearby Maumee rides Top Thrill Dragster.
Posted September 11, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 17

Victim died of blood loss in Disneyland accident

Autopsy says "blunt force trauma" to chest caused the bleeding.
Posted September 10, 2003, 4:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

New Jersey has fewer safety violations than last year

State says rides getting progressively safer.
Posted September 9, 2003, 4:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

Disneyland accident handled much differently compared to previous incidents

Park was open and forthcoming, not hiding and controlling information.
Posted September 9, 2003, 4:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Victim in Disneyland crash mourned, another victim set to leave hospital

Details of Friday's accident are still not clear.
Posted September 8, 2003, 5:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Council Bluffs park development still uncertain

Developer and city council agree they might just "start over" and let the current agreement, including tax rebates, pass.
Posted September 8, 2003, 5:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Universal theme park ownership and future may be uncertain

Insiders aren't sure what NBC's long term plans for parks might be.
Posted September 8, 2003, 5:07A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

One dead, ten injured on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain

Locomotive portion of coaster train "broke loose."
Posted September 5, 2003, 2:51P | Contributed by redman822 | Comments: 50

Arnold's Park still has money issues

While showing it can draw crowds, the park still may need another round of funding to get out of the woods.
Posted September 5, 2003, 5:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

Diller to interfere with Universal-NBC deal

Former owner of the USA Network has complicated ties with Vivendi and says they owe him money.
Posted September 5, 2003, 5:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

ABC to parade TV stars around California Adventure

Disney continues to try to integrate its different media and theme park properties.
Posted September 5, 2003, 5:02A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Virtual Midway posts Harbour Belle cruise pictures

Cedar Point fan site updates site with new photos from bay cruise.
Posted September 5, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 3

Coaster wheels derail and jam car on fair coaster

Evergreen State Fair Zillerator coaster in Washington strands guests at top of short ride.
Posted September 5, 2003, 4:43A | Contributed by Vater | Comments: 3

New PKI water park looking for half-million gallons of water per day

Local township says it can't provide the water, suggests looking to neighboring city.
Posted September 4, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 7

Hercules to be replaced by B&M floorless at Dorney

Wood coaster has given its last ride, new steel ride to replace it in 2005.
Posted September 4, 2003, 4:54A | Contributed by Carl Hittner | Comments: 183

Remembering Project Stealth: photo journal

NorCalCoasters.Com posts a photo journal of the past four seasons of Paramounts Great America's Stealth.
Posted September 4, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by Bush985 | Comments: 4

MIG adds over 75 new pictures from Kentucky, Ohio and Michigan

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure, Michigan's Adventure and Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom photos featured.
Posted September 4, 2003, 4:44A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 0

NBC wins Vivendi Universal Entertainment deal

The entertainment unit will merge with NBC, with 80% ownership by GE and and 20% by Vivendi
Posted September 3, 2003, 4:46A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 1

Cedar Fair attendance up 5% in August

Better weather contributes to upswing.
Posted September 3, 2003, 4:39A | Contributed by Strijder | Comments: 8

Dick Kinzel's roller coaster ride to CEO

Highlights from recent interview with Cedar Fair chief.
Posted September 3, 2003, 4:35A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 6

Artist continues to leave his touch on Knoebels after decades

78-Year old artist decorates signs, rides and paintings.
Posted September 2, 2003, 4:53A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 2

Cedar Point continues to build bigger and faster to meet expectations

CEO Dick Kinzel says park philosophy is to "give the public what they want."
Posted September 2, 2003, 4:46A | Contributed by supermandl34 | Comments: 28

Schlitterbahn park planned for Galveston

Company will build state-of-the-art, $28 million park.
Posted September 2, 2003, 4:33A | Contributed by CoasterFanNhouston | Comments: 6

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