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December, 2004

Orlando parks ending year with capacity crowds

Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom temporarily close gates.
Posted December 29, 2004, 12:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 16

Conneaut Lake's fate in judge's hands

Judge to decide if park can continue to operate.
Posted December 29, 2004, 12:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 26

New luggage delivery service offered by Disney

Walt Disney World guests can bypass MCO baggage pickup.
Posted December 29, 2004, 12:27P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11

A Revolution at Holiday World

It looks like Santa braved the snow to drop off one of 2005's rides at Holiday World
Posted December 29, 2004, 12:23P | Contributed by Paul Drabek | Comments: 4

Disney theme park ads going global

Campaign said to go beyond usual regional efforts to hype Disneyland's 50th anniversary.
Posted December 29, 2004, 12:19P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 1

Four people struck by Disneyland float

One woman knocked unconscious during Christmas parade.
Posted December 28, 2004, 11:02A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10

Richard Bannister posts photos of 2004 Dublin Fair

Two-week fair takes place in Dublin every Christmas.
Posted December 27, 2004, 10:51A | Contributed by Richard Bannister | Comments: 7

Kennywood president makes plea for lower taxes

Boss says West Mifflin is balancing its budget with taxes and abusing its power.
Posted December 23, 2004, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 32

Track arrives for PKI's Italian Job Stunt Track

Track has arrived for Paramount's Kings Island's 2005 coaster.
Posted December 23, 2004, 9:24A | Contributed by pkidelirium | Comments: 15

Great Wolf goes public, raises $249.5 million

Growing resort company issues its initial public offering.
Posted December 23, 2004, 9:21A | Contributed by JZarley | Comments: 0

Killer whale born at SeaWorld San Diego

Calf is six feet long and weighs 300 pounds.
Posted December 22, 2004, 10:50A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 8

Gurnee approves hotel and indoor water park complex

The $140 million Majestic Springs Resort expected to open late 2006.
Posted December 21, 2004, 10:26A | Contributed by beast7369 | Comments: 11

Geauga Lake gets new ad agency

Park drops Liggett-Stashower, long-time agency for Cedar Point, to help differentiate the two parks.
Posted December 21, 2004, 10:20A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 11

Wild West World approved north of Wichita

Park City agrees to help expedite the project.
Posted December 20, 2004, 8:57P | Contributed by cody316 | Comments: 10

Universal Orlando follows Disney's price increases

Single-day ticket now flirts with $60.
Posted December 20, 2004, 8:50P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 3

Former Johnson & Johnson exec named to Disney's top China post

Stanley Cheung, working in the Chinese arms of Johnson & Johnson, Pillsbury and Proctor & Gamble, will head all Disney business units operating in China.
Posted December 20, 2004, 9:32A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 2

Germany's Expedition GeForce tops 2004 Internet Steel Poll

For the fourth year in a row the same two coasters are at the top, and for the third year in a row Germany's Expedition GeForce out dueled New England's Superman: Ride of Steel for #1.
Posted December 20, 2004, 9:16A | Contributed by Mitch Hawker | Comments: 11

Cedar Fair continues quarterly distribution at annualized $1.80

Company marks 71st consecutive quarterly distribution.
Posted December 16, 2004, 12:23P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Joyland could open by spring

Owners looking for buyers that will redevelop park.
Posted December 16, 2004, 10:38A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 12

Busch Gardens Williamsburg announces Curse of DarKastle

Highly-themed dark ride will combine moving vehicles, special effects, and 3-D imagery.
Posted December 16, 2004, 10:32A | Contributed by ColumbusCoaster | Comments: 18

Florida review of Disney government says state and federal oversight adequate

Study reviewed potential impact if a new owner were to take over.
Posted December 15, 2004, 9:40A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Knoebels Whirlwind heading to Costa Rican park

New home will help generate money for children's hospital.
Posted December 14, 2004, 9:16A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 9

First-Ever park checks feature Holiday World

Checks featuring The Raven, The Legend, Zinga and more are available.
Posted December 14, 2004, 9:12A | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 9

Attendance up 2.2% in top 50 parks for 2004

Annual estimates from Amusement Business show significant recovery.
Posted December 13, 2004, 11:30A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 28

Wichita FEC wants to expand into amusement park

All Star Sportes East sees opportunity for expansion.
Posted December 13, 2004, 11:25A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Technical aspects of Revenge of The Mummy profiled in Design News

Engineering magazine looks at Universal Studios' latest ride.
Posted December 13, 2004, 11:21A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

PKICentral.com adds Winterfest video and Italian Job aerial photos

PKICentral.com added a promo video of Winterfest from 1985 and aerial shots of the park from last weekend.
Posted December 13, 2004, 11:12A | Contributed by Dane186 | Comments: 3

Silver Bullet photos and video posted on ACN

Coverage of Silver Bullet features several high quality photos and video.
Posted December 13, 2004, 11:02A | Contributed by xbombman | Comments: 4

Vallejo considers extending Marine World purchase option for Six Flags

Company said this year that it wasn't ready to buy property from city.
Posted December 10, 2004, 9:49A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 10

Old Time Christmas photos posted to MidwestInfoGuide

Silver Dollar City is celebrating the holidays with over 4 billion christmas lights, making the park a winter wonderland.
Posted December 10, 2004, 9:36A | Contributed by Swoosh | Comments: 2

Turbulence cancelled at Hersheypark, park sues manufacturer

Park officials say the manufacturer wouldn't deliver ride to contract specifications.
Posted December 9, 2004, 2:56P | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 40

Dorney Park Online posts Hydra photos

Photos show the installation of the final piece of this floorless B&M coaster.
Posted December 9, 2004, 11:09A | Contributed by sfnitro230 | Comments: 4

OnRideCentral.com posts interview with Dorney Park's PR Manager, Heather Kramer

Kramer answers questions regarding the removal of Hercules, the addition of Hydra, and other park information, including the status of Skyscraper.
Posted December 9, 2004, 11:02A | Contributed by SFGAdv lover | Comments: 3

Results of 12th Annual Internet Wood Coaster Poll posted

There's a new number one. Actually it's an old number one as Shivering Timbers is at the top for the third time in seven years.
Posted December 9, 2004, 10:53A | Contributed by Mitch Hawker | Comments: 9

Knott's Berry Farm ready to open Silver Bullet

Article includes question and answer section with B&M project manager.
Posted December 8, 2004, 2:17P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 7

Florida gives Silver Springs discount on lease

Park operators required to make repairs and improvements to state-owned property.
Posted December 8, 2004, 1:59P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Holiday World Skeeball machine on eBay

Just in time for Christmas! A skeeball machine from Holiday World is up for auction on eBay through December 15.
Posted December 8, 2004, 1:50P | Contributed by Raven Maven | Comments: 16

Car gets stuck trying to get a free look at Great Adventure's safari

Rescuers called when one of three people appeared to be going into labor.
Posted December 7, 2004, 10:41P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 39

XtremeCoasters posts Kingda Ka construction update

Tower rising to nearly 250 feet as the bunny hop crests.
Posted December 7, 2004, 9:35A | Contributed by Rctycoon2k | Comments: 4

Former Six Flags employee sues park

Former employee of Six Flags Great Adventure says management falsified the circumstances of his departure.
Posted December 5, 2004, 11:44P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 16

Gold, Disney end quest to oust Eisner

Former board members say the company has met its goals set a year ago.
Posted December 5, 2004, 11:40P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 4

Whalom's future tied up in court

Lawsuits between the owners and potential new owner cast uncertainty over park.
Posted December 5, 2004, 11:34P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Lake Compounce will move road for future water park expansion

Local planning authorities have granted approval for the project.
Posted December 5, 2004, 11:25P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Three children, two teachers dead in Pakistan carousel accident

Pakistani paper says the ride had not been maintained.
Posted December 5, 2004, 11:20P | Contributed by coasterpunk | Comments: 2

Visionland getting used Boomerang

Coaster was built for the World Expo in Brisbane, Australia.
Posted December 5, 2004, 11:11P | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 0

Disney World single day ticket approaches $60

Walt Disney World raises single-day ticket prices by $5.
Posted December 3, 2004, 11:08A | Contributed by Brian Noble | Comments: 23

Disney ups dividend, appoints another board member

Dividend increased from 21 to 24 cents.
Posted December 2, 2004, 10:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 1

Disney sued for last year's fatal Disneyland accident

Woman on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad train that killed 22-year-old claims negligence and injury.
Posted December 2, 2004, 10:25A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 14

Geauga Lake promises to be a good neighbor to locals

General Manager Bill Spehn speaks to a Bainbridge Township Trustee meeting and assures residents the park will keep their interests in mind.
Posted December 2, 2004, 10:13A | Contributed by supermandl | Comments: 10

Beech Bend confirms new coaster

The park in Bowling Green, Kentucky, confirmed rumors that they will be adding a wooden coaster by 2006.
Posted December 2, 2004, 10:05A | Contributed by RamblinWreck | Comments: 26

Martin's Fantasy Island announces spinning coaster

New Zamperla ride will replace old Wildcat.
Posted December 2, 2004, 10:00A | Contributed by Mike McGuire | Comments: 6

Euro Disney warns investors of several additional years of loss

Problems with construction contracts and French labor laws eat away at profit.
Posted December 1, 2004, 10:33A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 5

Cedar Point announces giant Frisbee

New "maXair" will be located on the games midway near Space Spiral.
Posted December 1, 2004, 9:53A | Contributed by Jeff | Comments: 81

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