October, 2004
Developers and local officials enthusiastic about possible park.
Posted October 28, 2004, 10:41A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 25
Media details the construction site of the new B&M dive coaster.
Posted October 28, 2004, 10:36A | Contributed by figment | Comments: 7
Heavily themed coaster will debut next year.
Posted October 27, 2004, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 102
Despite the apparent lack of secrecy regarding the dive machine, experts say the park needs the ride to boost slipping attendance.
Posted October 27, 2004, 10:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
With contract negotiations stalling out, workers hand out fliers to tourists at airport.
Posted October 27, 2004, 10:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12
New slide will be part of a $2.4 million capital improvement plan for the park.
Posted October 27, 2004, 10:33A | Contributed by RockingRollerFarm | Comments: 2
Work continues on the newest rollercoaster at Silver Dollar City.
Posted October 27, 2004, 10:19A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 0
Update includes over 80 photos of one of Europe's largest traveling fairs, including four roller coasters.
Posted October 26, 2004, 9:47A | Contributed by Grant | Comments: 9
Trains on track, ride scheduled to open in December.
Posted October 25, 2004, 11:00A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 11
Photos document annual event.
Posted October 25, 2004, 10:59A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 2
CPSC report says safety interlock wiring bypassed, allowing ride to operate with non-functional restraint.
Posted October 25, 2004, 10:55A | Contributed by Walt S | Comments: 11
New $22 million indoor water park resort will be year-round destination.
Posted October 22, 2004, 9:35A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11
Exhibit features Mike Graham's Black Plague.
Posted October 22, 2004, 9:32A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 13
New entity includes hotel, indoor and outdoor water parks and coasters.
Posted October 22, 2004, 9:26A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7
Struggling toy maker wants to concentrate on core toy business.
Posted October 22, 2004, 9:21A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14
Tim Black has resigned as Great America's GM. Ronald Sevart, GM of Six Flags New England will move to the Chicago park as Vice President and GM.
Posted October 22, 2004, 9:13A | Contributed by Chitown | Comments: 20
Former slow time of year turning out to be one of the busiest.
Posted October 21, 2004, 12:33P | Contributed by Kenmei | Comments: 14
Neighbor complains about noise, judge says park would suffer substantial loss if it couldn't go on with show.
Posted October 20, 2004, 9:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18
Crash caused by faulty wiring after cars moved manually.
Posted October 20, 2004, 9:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Movies and screen shots preview new PC game launching November 2.
Posted October 19, 2004, 9:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
Consumer Product Safety Commission wants owners to stop using rides until they're inspected.
Posted October 19, 2004, 9:27A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 5
The original Disney park gives Tea Cups, Jungle Cruise a make-over leading up to 50th anniversary.
Posted October 19, 2004, 9:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10
New baby ups rhino count to 11 at park.
Posted October 18, 2004, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4
Dressed in Hulk and Batman costumes, two men scale Big One for Fathers 4 Justice and are later arrested.
Posted October 18, 2004, 9:39A | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 10
Hurricanes and economic environment blamed for poor results.
Posted October 15, 2004, 9:16A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 29
The park is warning that its October 16 date is sold-out, and other dates will likely also sell-out.
Posted October 15, 2004, 9:13A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Brake failure that resulted in August, 2001 collision leads to lawsuits filed in September of this year.
Posted October 14, 2004, 12:49P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 44
New promotional site teases 0 to 100 kph in 2.8 seconds.
Posted October 13, 2004, 12:18P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30
Food, music and other services will cater to the local culture and avoid being too US-centric.
Posted October 13, 2004, 9:47A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19
Number of inspections varies greatly from one operator to another.
Posted October 13, 2004, 9:39A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 2
Fatal accident on the FEC's Zamperla Hawk has led to both criminal charges and now this civil suit, which seeks $96 million in damages.
Posted October 10, 2004, 11:00P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 17
After about 70 years in the Cincinnati area, the historic flyers at Paramount's Kings Island will be dismantles and moved to another park.
Posted October 8, 2004, 12:27P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 93
Project finds a home at a lakeside resort.
Posted October 8, 2004, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7
Calendar of events, reviews, archived coverage and photographs detail fall events at European parks.
Posted October 8, 2004, 9:12A | Contributed by Marcus Sheen | Comments: 1
Plans include expanded water park with a bigger wave pool, replacement for Roundhouse and second train for The Raven.
Posted October 6, 2004, 1:41P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 34
Charles Wood often called the "grandfather" of amusement parks.
Posted October 6, 2004, 9:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8
Complaints says "atmosphere of intimidation" prevented crew from taking out train that caused death.
Posted October 6, 2004, 8:58A | Contributed by Raptorgirl | Comments: 12
Photos from Northern Ohio haunts posted.
Posted October 6, 2004, 8:53A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 0
George Millay, the only surviving member of SeaWorld's four founders, reflects on the creation of the park 40 years ago and his own life.
Posted October 4, 2004, 9:52P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 6
Company says it plans to build a theme park empire.
Posted October 4, 2004, 9:40P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 17
Photos from the Fall Freak Out event at PKI.
Posted October 4, 2004, 9:34P | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 4
Three new haunted attractions among the scares at the park.
Posted October 3, 2004, 9:37P | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 5
Knott's Inverted coaster to open weeks earlier than expected.
Posted October 3, 2004, 9:35P | Contributed by kRaXLeRidAh | Comments: 17
Country Fair area getting a major upgrade.
Posted October 3, 2004, 9:32P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 13