September, 2004
Online research used to determine the appeal of new attractions.
Posted September 30, 2004, 10:53A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11
A grand jury has indicted the Rocking Raceway manager for second degree murder and reckless homicide after an accident in March that killed a woman falling from a ride.
Posted September 30, 2004, 10:42A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
PC Roller coaster simulator now includes shuttle coasters.
Posted September 30, 2004, 10:04A | Contributed by ace4242424 | Comments: 9
Kingda Ka will be 456 feet tall and launch 128 mph in 3.5 seconds.
Posted September 29, 2004, 12:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 122
Company is expected to make announcement today regarding deal with banks.
Posted September 28, 2004, 9:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Interactive Rides Frequent Faller will add to the park's lineup.
Posted September 27, 2004, 11:34P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25
PC game demo released for download a month ahead of retail release.
Posted September 27, 2004, 12:24P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
The new S&S Screamin' Swing has been installed.
Posted September 27, 2004, 12:08P | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 3
The new Chance-Morgan Hyper coaster is announced under the name "Superman El Último Escape."
Posted September 27, 2004, 12:07P | Contributed by Miltonmx | Comments: 8
Company will maintain annualized distribution rate of $1.80 per unit.
Posted September 23, 2004, 10:07P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9
Company wants to build brand awareness before the opening of their Hong Kong park.
Posted September 23, 2004, 9:34A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Man goes to hospital after fall, dies later after surgery.
Posted September 23, 2004, 9:29A | Contributed by CsTrFrK | Comments: 10
Karl Holz will take over as president of financially troubled European company.
Posted September 22, 2004, 9:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Company says it's not sure how the fire will change its plans.
Posted September 22, 2004, 9:35A | Contributed by Coaster Cynic | Comments: 2
New B&M inverter getting closer to holiday debut.
Posted September 22, 2004, 9:31A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 2
Board plans to hire search firm immediately.
Posted September 22, 2004, 9:23A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 6
Officials say the bolts were used to secure the ride's components did not meet manufacturer specifications.
Posted September 20, 2004, 11:33P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15
French paper says the troubled theme park operator is close to an agreement to restructure its massive debt.
Posted September 20, 2004, 11:32P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
IAAPA members raise money for Give Kids the World.
Posted September 20, 2004, 11:32P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
Investor believes marketing with video game console manufacturers, candy bars makers, fast-food franchises and extreme sports key to better results.
Posted September 20, 2004, 2:16A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30
The ethics of holding captive animals was not on anyone's mind in 1964.
Posted September 20, 2004, 2:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2
General Manager Dan Decker wants park to be the "best" in industry.
Posted September 20, 2004, 2:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0
Park says buy-outs are offered to all kinds of groups, including other religious groups.
Posted September 20, 2004, 1:47A | Contributed by Crashmando | Comments: 39
Company made drastic declaration changes in value of the former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure from 2002 to 2003.
Posted September 18, 2004, 11:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Woman broke foot on elephant's saddle, wants $25,000.
Posted September 17, 2004, 8:56A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Costumed worker accused of pushing around tourists.
Posted September 16, 2004, 1:53P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14
Preview CoasterBuzz.com and its additional features as a club member.
Posted September 16, 2004, 9:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5
Park will have a Caribbean theme with more than 25 major water slides, the world's largest interactive waterplay structure and a 500,000 gallon wave pool.
Posted September 16, 2004, 9:14A | Contributed by CoasterDude316 | Comments: 31
Pre-order customers will get to download Wardley designed rides for use with demo, coming September 27.
Posted September 15, 2004, 10:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13
"A floorless coaster so twisted it brought down Hercules."
Posted September 15, 2004, 10:10A | Contributed by geneticfreak | Comments: 21
Includes photos from the park's final weekend.
Posted September 15, 2004, 10:04A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 0
Virginia park will gets its own version of the popular PKI ride.
Posted September 13, 2004, 9:34P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Site adds a Flight Commander video from opening day and a PKI Sept. 11 tribute video.
Posted September 13, 2004, 9:34P | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 9
Workers say they were treated unfairly and not given the hours they were promised.
Posted September 13, 2004, 11:05A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 15
Pictures from parks including Kennywood, Knoebels, MarineLand, and Paramount's Kings Dominion posted.
Posted September 13, 2004, 10:56A | Contributed by Blast Coaster | Comments: 1
CEO says recent controversy had nothing to do with decision.
Posted September 10, 2004, 8:52A | Contributed by wahoo skipper | Comments: 26
Park expected to announce its water park next week while another developer proposes year-round indoor park.
Posted September 10, 2004, 8:45A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 8
Governor's office has no comment, critics fear conflict of interest.
Posted September 9, 2004, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6
Provincial investigators have not yet determined cause.
Posted September 9, 2004, 9:37A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9
Parks up 1%, or 4% including Geauga Lake.
Posted September 7, 2004, 9:16P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 21
Site promises to reveal details about event as it nears.
Posted September 7, 2004, 9:15P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3
Flat ride malfunctions in Toronto while Vancouver coaster shut down for safety concerns. Also, ponies toss riders at Centreville.
Posted September 7, 2004, 10:49A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4
Two new video clips and construction pictures from Dorney have been added.
Posted September 7, 2004, 10:25A | Contributed by geneticfreak | Comments: 0
Company president is "preferred choice" for current chief.
Posted September 6, 2004, 10:30A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 0
Construction on B&M inverter proceeds through zero-g roll and carousel turn.
Posted September 6, 2004, 10:25A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 14
Pictures include Cannon Ball and Wild Lightnin'.
Posted September 6, 2004, 10:16A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 1
Letter to directors says CEO Burke declined to meet with him.
Posted September 3, 2004, 9:07A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 20
Yet another fire at the park requires 80 fire fighters to contain.
Posted September 3, 2004, 9:02A | Contributed by Invy | Comments: 4
Other people in hour-long queue stood by and watched.
Posted September 3, 2004, 8:59A | Contributed by Timo | Comments: 40
Australia's first Gyro Swing prepares for opening.
Posted September 3, 2004, 8:52A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 10
Stanley Mordarsky fell to his death from Superman at Six Flags New England in May, now his family is suing the park and the manufacturer.
Posted September 3, 2004, 8:47A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 7
With the intention of stirring up management from two large institutional holders, Six Flags stock closed up 25%.
Posted September 1, 2004, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
Riders go higher and higher on giant pendulum.
Posted September 1, 2004, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
More than fifty high-quality photos of Kennywood Park added to ACN.
Posted September 1, 2004, 9:14A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 0
MidwestInfoGuide posts photos from the construction site.
Posted September 1, 2004, 9:14A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 1
Daniel Snyder said he hopes to influence management to maximize the amusement park operator's value, perhaps through a merger or sale. Bill Gates' investment company is also unhappy with performance.
Posted August 31, 2004, 4:05P | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 40