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October, 2003

Disney entertains press for maximum exposure

Disney hopes airfare and hotels will convince reporters to write stories on the Orlando resort for months to come.
Posted October 30, 2003, 3:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Officials say Arnolds Park will open on-time

Financially troubled park will open with loan next spring.
Posted October 29, 2003, 3:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

S&P lowers Six Flags' credit rating

Lower attendance blamed for expected drop in EBITDA for 2003.
Posted October 29, 2003, 3:44A | Contributed by Avalanche Sam | Comments: 17

Disney gets its way for Florida bullet train

Line will run from airport directly to Disney resort, bypassing I-Drive and the convention center.
Posted October 29, 2003, 3:36A | Contributed by coasterdevils30 | Comments: 22

Virtual Midway adds 2003 survey, closing day photos

Cedar Point fan site's annual polling of enthusiasts begins.
Posted October 28, 2003, 3:59A | Contributed by Gemini | Comments: 4

2003 State Fair of Texas videos added to Lone Star Thrills

Clips show the 2003 State Fair of Texas Midway and nightly laser/fireworks show.
Posted October 28, 2003, 3:59A | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills | Comments: 0

Scooby dark ride to open at Dominion in 2004

Interactive family ride will let riders blast creepy cartoon baddies.
Posted October 28, 2003, 3:55A | Contributed by auggie | Comments: 7

Holiday World announces 2004 additions

Racing water slides part of $3.2 million expansion.
Posted October 27, 2003, 9:20A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 27

Busch Tampa to debut $6 million theatrical production

Show will feature a cast of 18, including five principals and five Chinese acrobats.
Posted October 27, 2003, 4:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Air Canada to fly special-needs kids to Disneyland

Airline charities give kids a full day of first-class treatment.
Posted October 23, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Testing underway on California Adventure's Tower of Terror

Exterior work on Tower of Terror continues while guests can see motion in the elevator shafts.
Posted October 23, 2003, 4:49A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 26

EuroDisney leaks losses of €58 million

Company may not be able to pay on its debt if it continues to struggle.
Posted October 21, 2003, 4:44A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Board falls loose on Cyclone at Six Flags Astroworld

Several people injured on Sunday.
Posted October 21, 2003, 4:31A | Contributed by GoliathKills | Comments: 21

Enthusiasts invited for construction tour and last rides on The Beast at PKI

Marketing rep invites coaster nuts for a look at Boomerang Bay construction and night rides on the world-famous Beast.
Posted October 21, 2003, 4:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

ACE: Uncomfortable hotel like a concentration camp

A recent issue of ACE's Rollercoaster! magazine compared an uncomfortable hotel to a concentration camp. Absolutely Reliable News & Rumors provides its take.
Posted October 20, 2003, 5:11A | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable | Comments: 47

Naughty kids get night at Alton Towers to stay out of trouble

Some consider program a diversion for kids, others see it as a reward for causing trouble.
Posted October 20, 2003, 5:07A | Contributed by Invy | Comments: 16

Phoenix Phall Phunfest 2003 pictures added to Negative-g.com

Photos show attendees and good times.
Posted October 20, 2003, 5:04A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 3

SeaWorld Adventure Parks Tycoon ships for PC's

New game is being released by Activision and will cost about $20 USD.
Posted October 17, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Crocodile Hunter wants to build theme park in Brisbane

Crazy TV host from down under Steve Irwin says new parks would cost around $100 million AUD.
Posted October 17, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Paramount to open theme park in Fukuoka, Japan

The park will open in 2008 and is apparently shopping for investors.
Posted October 17, 2003, 4:59A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Eastcoaster.com adds pictures and video from Knoebels

Video and pictures were taken during this year's Phoenix Phall Phunfest.
Posted October 17, 2003, 4:39A | Contributed by geneticfreak | Comments: 0

Cedar Fair announces $25 million in capital expenditures for 2004

New rides in store for Knott's, Worlds of Fun, as well as Lighthouse Point and Soak City expansion at Cedar Point.
Posted October 15, 2003, 10:31A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 25

Disneyland president resigns after four years

Cynthia Harriss was there for the launch of Disney's California Adventure, and now will be replaced with Disney's cruise line chief.
Posted October 15, 2003, 4:55A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Enchanted Village founder dies at 77

Banks told former park operator that attraction could never survive in rainy Puget Sound.
Posted October 14, 2003, 5:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Disneyland asked to launch cleaner fireworks

Neighbors complain of soot and debris.
Posted October 14, 2003, 5:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Las Vegas family-oriented resorts have been changing for a decade

The mega-resorts that opened just ten years ago have shifted away from the family angle.
Posted October 14, 2003, 5:12A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Fright Fest photos from Six Flags St. Louis now online

MidwestInfoGuide has added over 30 new photos of the festival.
Posted October 14, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 0

Disney announces three new attractions for Orlando

Disney World president says it's first time so many attractions were under construction at the same time.
Posted October 13, 2003, 5:28A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 24

Fright Fest photos from Six Flags Great America posted

SFGAm World has added 40 pictures of the annual Halloween event.
Posted October 13, 2003, 5:13A | Contributed by CoasterDude316 | Comments: 0

New Church of Reflections at Knott's takes shape

The new building with elements of the original takes its form outside of the park.
Posted October 13, 2003, 5:07A | Contributed by SpongeBob | Comments: 0

Disney's 4-D software predicts scheduling problems in construction projects

Software combines 3-D modeling and scheduling to orchestrate the coordination of different contractors, including those for the new Expedition Everest.
Posted October 13, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by Chernabog | Comments: 3

Dracula park back on track

Developers ready to move forward with new park near Bucharest.
Posted October 13, 2003, 4:46A | Contributed by Downhill Screamer | Comments: 0

GCI releases Dollywood Thunderhead construction photos

Pictures from the site show the formation of the S-curve.
Posted October 10, 2003, 5:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

Transcripts of 911 call released from Disneyland accident

Authorities release call where a man was killed on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Posted October 10, 2003, 5:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

New Disney World attractions hope to spark growth for parks and Orlando

Disney officials are expected to announce several more attractions after yesterday's official launch of Mission: Space.
Posted October 10, 2003, 5:05A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Disney attendance climbing though margins shrink

Heavy discount promotions and local guest visits draw more people but at a lower per capita spending rate.
Posted October 9, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Universal Orlando giving away seven-day passes with four-night hotel stays

Park boss says the deal is meant to lure in people who've never been there, or haven't been there recently.
Posted October 9, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

UPDATED: Intraxx sues Cedar Fair over use of Wicked Twister animation

Computer animation company says animation wasn't supposed to be used on TV.
Posted October 9, 2003, 4:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 31

Vivendi and GE close deal on Universal unit

Merger creates a $43 billion media giant, including theme parks.
Posted October 8, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Hard Rock Park gets its rezoning, noise ordinance land swap deal defered

New Myrtle Beach park continues to move forward through local government.
Posted October 8, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Old Town, Dania Beach, Six Flags Over Georgie pics added to Negative-g

Photos finish up a southern expedition.
Posted October 8, 2003, 4:36A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 2

Disney hoping for lift from Mission: Space at Epcot

$100 million attraction is intended to boost attendance after years of decline.
Posted October 7, 2003, 4:45A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Details released by Anaheim police on Disneyland accident

Rear bogie of front "locomotive" car detached from track and went airborne, killing the passenger in the second car.
Posted October 7, 2003, 4:37A | Contributed by Brian Noble | Comments: 3

Disney will promote Mission: Space on tall buildings during football game

Projectors will plug the ride on some of Tampa's downtown buildings during "Monday Night Football."
Posted October 6, 2003, 5:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 15

Atlanta developer eyes Universal property

About 1,800 acres may be developed if Universal sells.
Posted October 6, 2003, 5:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 13

Six Flags Marine World Fright Fest in full swing

SFMW Zone posted an update with pictures and a video from Marine World's Fright Fest 2003.
Posted October 6, 2003, 4:46A | Contributed by GoliathKills | Comments: 3

Water for PKI's new water park not a problem

County will service the park's need for 500,000 gallons.
Posted October 6, 2003, 4:42A | Contributed by TraderJake | Comments: 3

Cedar Fair to drop senior discounts

Company says seniors far more active and need less incentive to visit.
Posted October 3, 2003, 5:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17

No criminal element found in Disneyland accident

Investigators say there does not appear to be any intentional action that caused the death of a rider.
Posted October 3, 2003, 5:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Final NBC-Vivendi deal expected by end of the week

Merger of NBC and Vivendi Universal will form world's sixth-largest media company.
Posted October 2, 2003, 4:39A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

2003 State Fair of Texas photos added to Lone Star Thrills

Features the rides and midways of the popular fair.
Posted October 2, 2003, 4:34A | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills | Comments: 5

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