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October, 2004

Oz theme park may set up shop in Niagara County

Developers and local officials enthusiastic about possible park.
Posted October 28, 2004, 10:41A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 25

BGTguide posts SheiKra photos and video

Media details the construction site of the new B&M dive coaster.
Posted October 28, 2004, 10:36A | Contributed by figment | Comments: 7

Busch Gardens Tampa announces SheiKra, a B&M dive machine

Heavily themed coaster will debut next year.
Posted October 27, 2004, 10:51A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 102

New coaster at Busch Tampa critical to attendance growth

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

Disney union workers take concerns to tourists

With contract negotiations stalling out, workers hand out fliers to tourists at airport.
Posted October 27, 2004, 10:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Michigan's Adventure adding ProSlide Tornado for 2005

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

MidwestInfoGuide.COM posts new PowderKeg update

Work continues on the newest rollercoaster at Silver Dollar City.
Posted October 27, 2004, 10:19A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 0

Goose Fair review and photo gallery added to Coaster Grotto

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

Testing imminent for Silver Bullet at Knott's Berry Farm

Trains on track, ride scheduled to open in December.
Posted October 25, 2004, 11:00A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 11

Knoebels Phunfest photos added to Negative-G.com

Photos document annual event.
Posted October 25, 2004, 10:59A | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 2

Tampered wiring may have caused Pigeon Forge death

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

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay opening just around the corner

New $22 million indoor water park resort will be year-round destination.
Posted October 22, 2004, 9:35A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11

Coaster science exhibit opens in San Jose

Exhibit features Mike Graham's Black Plague.
Posted October 22, 2004, 9:32A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 13

Dells merger creates water and theme park hotel complex

New entity includes hotel, indoor and outdoor water parks and coasters.
Posted October 22, 2004, 9:26A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7

Lego Co. wants to sell Legoland parks

Struggling toy maker wants to concentrate on core toy business.
Posted October 22, 2004, 9:21A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 14

Six Flags New England GM promoted to GM of Six Flags Great America

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

Halloween events huge at US parks

Former slow time of year turning out to be one of the busiest.
Posted October 21, 2004, 12:33P | Contributed by Kenmei | Comments: 14

Alton Towers wins right to fireworks in court

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

Jury returns verdict of misadventure in 2001 Lightwater mouse death

Crash caused by faulty wiring after cars moved manually.
Posted October 20, 2004, 9:09A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 preview posted to CoasterBuzz

Movies and screen shots preview new PC game launching November 2.
Posted October 19, 2004, 9:27A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Feds want Sizzler rides inspected

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

Disneyland rides get facelift

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

White rhino born at Busch Tampa

New baby ups rhino count to 11 at park.
Posted October 18, 2004, 9:43A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 4

Demonstrators close down Big One at Blackpool for three hours

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

Six Flags says weather hurt third quarter results

Hurricanes and economic environment blamed for poor results.
Posted October 15, 2004, 9:16A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 29

Universal Orlando sells-out one Horror Night, expects more

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

Riders in 2001 Superman accident sue Six Flags, Six Flags sues Intamin

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

Alton Towers wants you to "ride Rita"

New promotional site teases 0 to 100 kph in 2.8 seconds.
Posted October 13, 2004, 12:18P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 30

Hong Kong Disneyland will keep local culture in mind

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

Massachusetts ride inspection record inconsistent

Number of inspections varies greatly from one operator to another.
Posted October 13, 2004, 9:39A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 2

Civil suits follow murder indictment against manager at Rockin' Raceway

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

PKI invites enthusiasts for farewell last rides on flyers

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

Site for Dracula theme park finally chosen in Romania

Project finds a home at a lakeside resort.
Posted October 8, 2004, 9:17A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 7

European Halloween coverage posted on Coaster Kingdom

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

Holiday World announces 2005 plans

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

Great Escape founder dies at age 90

Charles Wood often called the "grandfather" of amusement parks.
Posted October 6, 2004, 9:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Disneyland sued for fatal Big Thunder Mountain Railroad accident

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

OhioThemeParks.com shows Cedar Point and Geagua Lake Halloween events

Photos from Northern Ohio haunts posted.
Posted October 6, 2004, 8:53A | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod | Comments: 0

Surviving SeaWorld founder reflects on life and the park

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

Great American Family Parks secures initial funding

Company says it plans to build a theme park empire.
Posted October 4, 2004, 9:40P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 17

PKICentral.com adds photos and video from PKI fall events

Photos from the Fall Freak Out event at PKI.
Posted October 4, 2004, 9:34P | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 4

MidwestInfoGuide adds pictures from Worlds of Fun's Halloweekends

Three new haunted attractions among the scares at the park.
Posted October 3, 2004, 9:37P | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 5

Silver Bullet to open ahead of schedule

Knott's Inverted coaster to open weeks earlier than expected.
Posted October 3, 2004, 9:35P | Contributed by kRaXLeRidAh | Comments: 17

Dollywood announces ten new rides

Country Fair area getting a major upgrade.
Posted October 3, 2004, 9:32P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 13

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