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November, 2003

Gary Story resigns from Six Flags

Six Flags' second in command exits after 11 years with the company.
Posted November 29, 2003, 12:25A | Contributed by coasterguts | Comments: 12

Six Flags Over Georgia halts bid to sell beer at theater, for now

Park says time issue would prevent them from training staff in time.
Posted November 26, 2003, 9:36A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Disneyland takes some responsibility for fatal coaster accident

Disneyland officials acknowledged that required tasks on the ride were not completed.
Posted November 26, 2003, 9:20A | Contributed by wahoo skipper | Comments: 11

Boomerang Bay construction gets vertical at PKI

New water park construction churns toward a spring opening.
Posted November 25, 2003, 9:18A | Contributed by CoasterAaron | Comments: 11

Busch sends Wild Maus to Tampa, won't say what's new in Williamsburg

Plans filed with planning authorities too vague.
Posted November 24, 2003, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

New park planned for Georgia

Facility will break ground north of Brunswick in 2004, though no opening date has been set.
Posted November 24, 2003, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 6

IAAPA 2003: Cedar Point makes strong showing in Big-E Awards

Trade group recognizes attractions for their live entertainment.
Posted November 24, 2003, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

New Vegas boss tapped to bring more visitors downtown away from strip

Former president of Six Flags Magic Mountain will charge the Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience.
Posted November 24, 2003, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Haunted Mansion went from attraction to film and back again

Disney's film based on an attraction now has an attraction based on the film.
Posted November 24, 2003, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 11

SoCal parks get make-overs and improvements

Construction activity abound at Disney's California Adventure, Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm.
Posted November 24, 2003, 10:29A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 5

IAAPA 2003: Brass Ring Awards announced

Trade group recognizes attractions for marketing efforts.
Posted November 19, 2003, 12:36P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Universal has big deals to keep you on-property longer

A combination of discount hotels, parks and perks is designed to keep your dollars in the theme park complex.
Posted November 19, 2003, 11:19A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

IAAPA 2003: Thrill for vendors comes in closing deals

Annual trade show can lead to big contracts.
Posted November 17, 2003, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

IAAPA 2003: Exhibitor rides not inspected by state

Non-public rides exempt from state oversight.
Posted November 17, 2003, 11:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

MIG posts Orient Express demolition photos

Worlds of Fun classic begins to come down.
Posted November 17, 2003, 10:53A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 5

Dorney Park Online add photos of Hercules' demolition

New photos show the lift hill is completely gone.
Posted November 17, 2003, 10:52A | Contributed by J2S | Comments: 12

Motley Fool columnist says Six Flags stock still more scary than their rides

Third quarter results an improvement, but not significant in the big picture.
Posted November 14, 2003, 10:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Water parks key attractions for Ohio parks

Bigger and better water attractions a big deal for all three big Ohio players.
Posted November 14, 2003, 10:41A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 0

Cedar Point officer loves his job

Officer considers his job the greatest ride after 28 years.
Posted November 12, 2003, 5:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Legoland launches search for master model builder

A rare job opportunity opens at California theme park.
Posted November 12, 2003, 5:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Euro Disney expected to report double annual loss

Analysts question viability of the parks.
Posted November 12, 2003, 5:04A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

350 Six Flags Over Georgia and Wild Adventures photos added to Lone Star Thrills

See some of Georgia's finest rides.
Posted November 12, 2003, 4:52A | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills | Comments: 0

Three new park pages added to COASTER-net

Histories of Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Marine World and Worlds of Fun featured.
Posted November 12, 2003, 4:47A | Contributed by Blast Coaster | Comments: 2

Opinions on Disneyland's ride upkeep vary

Workers say cuts come at price of safety while consultants insist Disney is a model for safety standards.
Posted November 10, 2003, 6:21A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 9

Sea World Australia's Shark Bay begins to take shape

Lineup of environmentally focused animal exhibits will be largest of its kind.
Posted November 10, 2003, 6:05A | Contributed by auscoasterman | Comments: 2

New Old Town attraction not quite the fastest

Orlando attraction clarifies that its G-Force Top Fuel Drag Race is the fastest "accelertating" ride.
Posted November 7, 2003, 5:06A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 18

Cedar Fair 3rd quarter revenue up

Net revenue up 3% over same period last year.
Posted November 7, 2003, 4:58A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 12

Busch Tampa attendance up, and they're not done yet

Numbers picked up this summer, and led the park through their biggest Halloween even yet.
Posted November 6, 2003, 4:15A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 19

Timberland Twister site cleared at Camp Snoopy

Valleyfair! Online adds construction pictures of Timberland Twister at Camp Snoopy.
Posted November 6, 2003, 4:08A | Contributed by CoasterCameron | Comments: 8

Universal Hollywood offering free annual passes for safety personnel

Offer made in wake of wild fires that burned in California.
Posted November 5, 2003, 10:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

S&D expands greeting card line

Three new coaster-related cards available.
Posted November 5, 2003, 10:21A | Contributed by Mamoosh | Comments: 8

11th Annual wood coaster poll underway

The 2003 Internet Wood Coaster Poll will accept ballots November 1 through November 30.
Posted November 4, 2003, 4:50A | Contributed by Mitch Hawker | Comments: 23

PKI Unlimited adds 65 closing day photos

Site update includes photos from the Boomerang Bay construction tour given by Jeffrey Siebert at Paramount's Kings Island.
Posted November 4, 2003, 4:46A | Contributed by CoasterAaron | Comments: 2

Dollywood drops free admission to disabled guests

Park says they're responding to a lawsuit indicating discounts violates ADA.
Posted November 3, 2003, 5:01A | Contributed by LadyLegolasGreenleaf | Comments: 21

Paramount Canada's Wonderland to add Zamperla flyer

Mini flying coaster will be added to the coaster lineup for 2004.
Posted November 3, 2003, 3:22A | Contributed by CB | Comments: 17

Spinning Dragons in, Orient Express out at Worlds Of Fun

Spinning mouse will replace classic Arrow looper.
Posted November 3, 2003, 3:19A | Contributed by olympic10086 | Comments: 22

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