News Archive - November 2000

Perlious Plunge is back in operation

Posted | Contributed by Skyboss01

Troubled Knott's flume running again after getting the bugs worked out.

Detailed picutres of track for Movieworld Germany

Posted | Contributed by Movieworld-fan.de Team

New pictures of Vekoma ride in Germany.

Cedar Fair finalizes 2001 expenditures

Posted | Contributed by Seven-of-9

Cedar Fair, L.P. finalizes capital expenditures for the 2001 season at its five parks.

IAAPA 2000: Organization sizes up the numbers after the show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The annual conference and trade show attracts thousands to Atlanta.

Magic Springs to add Double Shot

Posted | Contributed by Brian Wolters

Magic Springs announces and hints at several new rides, including S&S tower.

Computer rendering of Metro on Badnitrus

Posted | Contributed by Badnitrus

A complete 3D model of the Intamin inverter Metro can now be viewed on Badnitrus.

Camp Snoopy coming to Worlds of Fun

Posted | Contributed by RagingBull

New for 2001 at Worlds of Fun is Camp Snoopy, a family area themed to Charlie Brown and company.

Spirit of the Point photo gallery updated

Posted | Contributed by Dan

Check out the first installment of a weekly update to the photo section.

Video of tilt coaster model posted to CoasterBuzz

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Video of Giovanola's model of their tilt coaster better illustrates concept.

CoasterGallery adds photos from coast to coast

Posted | Contributed by CaptainJoel

CoasterGallery ups photo count over 900 with photos from Six Flags Marine World, Six Flags New England and Hersheypark.

World's largest ferris wheel planned for Las Vegas

Posted | Contributed by PointMan

Because there's no such thing as excess in Vegas, look out for the 500-foot ferris wheel.

Arrow not the holder of "4-D" patent

Posted | Contributed by 2Hostyl

Existing US patent describes concept similar to Arrow's leaked design.

Paramount sues manufacturers of Son of Beast for faulty construction

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Paramount's Kings Island has sued the manufacturers of Son of Beast, saying they had to hire outside firms to correct the flaws.

Six Flags Great America gets OK for new thrill ride

Posted | Contributed by Brad SFGA

Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois received permission Monday night to construct 12th roller coaster.

Troubled Visionland headed for the auction block

Posted | Contributed by SyntaxError

With mounting debt, Visionland may be auctioned off by the sheriff's department to settle debt.

Pictures of new coaster for Germany's Movieworld

Posted | Contributed by Tejott

Several pictures show new parts for the new Vekoma-ride at Warner Bros. Movie World.

Pictures of Sky Whirl removal at Six Flags Great America posted

Posted | Contributed by MF#1RB#2BVL

They Sky Whirl comes down near the windy city.

New SFO Pics at 6flagsohio.com

Posted | Contributed by SFOhio

New miscellaneous and Superman Ultimate Escape pictures posted.

Web site says mayor lacked vision for Thunderbolt

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coneyisland.com says mayor's short-sightedness brought down classic ride.

IAAPA 2000: CoasterBuzz exclusive photos of Setpoint Seizmic model

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Setpoint gives us a preview of their next project.

IAAPA 2000: Joe Vandenbergh interview

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Setpoint president and engineer talks about the niche his company fills, and why they carefully consider the family park experience.

Jazzland to add Vekoma SLC in 2001

Posted | Contributed by RagingBull

Jazzland will add a Vekoma suspended looping coaster to its lineup in 2001.

Millennium Force height restriction to change for 2001

Posted | Contributed by Cedar Pointer

300-foot coaster will allow four-foot guest to ride next season.

IAAPA 2000: Giovanola shows fully functional tilt coaster model

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While computer renderings have been floating around from Giovanola, the company shows it can work with a model.

Coney Island Thunderbolt leveled

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classic coaster demolished with little to no warning.

IAAPA 2000: Show me the photos!

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Of course we have pictures!

IAAPA 2000: Intamin receives award for exhibit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Coaster power player Intamin named best major ride exhibitor.

Hypersonic starting to look like a coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Paramount's Kings Dominion releases construction photos of new air-powered coaster.

IAAPA 2000: B&M trains see new features, one appears to be for Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New device can accomodate larger guests on B&M car, colored to match hyper at Six Flags Great Adventure, while looping train redesigned.

IAAPA 2000: Denise Dinn-Larrick interview

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The president of Custom Coasters International tells us what makes wood coasters tick.

Bland's Park changes name, adds rides

Posted | Contributed by RagingBull

Bland's Park is now known as Delgrosso's Amusement Park, with two new rides on the way.

IAAPA 2000: Premier's Flights of Fear will be "different"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Feedback to Premier Rides ends in tease about changes to Paramount rides.

IAAPA 2000: Toomer among those honored as living legend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Long-time Arrow designer among three named to the IAAPA hall of fame.

IAAPA 2000: Hersheypark awarded Applause for excellence

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>Amusement Business</i> gives Hershey the Applause Award for Excellence among interntational finalists.

IAAPA 2000: Dick Kinzel interview part two

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

In the second part of our interview with the chief executive of Cedar Fair, Kinzel talks about market expectations, marketing and corporate culture.

IAAPA 2000: Dick Kinzel interview part one

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Fair chief Dick Kinzel talks about capital improvement, competition and return on investment in part one of this exclsuive interview.

IAAPA 2000: Six Flags Over Texas announces Giovanola Titan

Posted | Contributed by Mantomatic

The original Six Flags announces the name of their Giovanola hyper.

IAAPA 2000: New CCI coming to Indiana Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wood masters CCI will install another coaster at Indiana Beach for 2001.

Geauga Lake memorabilia pictures posted to unofficial Six Flags Ohio site

Posted | Contributed by SFOhio

6flagsohio.com brings you pictures of Geauga Lake Memorabilia.

Kennywood releases renderings of Phantom's Revenge

Posted | Contributed by spp

Kennywood posts three renderings of its new Phantom's Revenge on the official site.

IAAPA 2000: Pirate photos and video show what might be new Arrow coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Photos and MPEG video surface of coaster prototype.

Medusa and Superman: Ultimate Escape appear digitally on Badnitrus

Posted | Contributed by Badnitrus

Computer rendering guru Badnitrus releases new Medusa renderings and Superman animations.

IAAPA 2000: Zamperla coaster announcement delayed until next quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New "flying" coaster will not be announced next week in Atlanta.

Six Flags finalizing deal to operate La Ronde

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Canadian newspaper reports that Montreal closing deal to sell park to Six Flags.

Knott's announces Skycoaster due by Easter

Posted | Contributed by Millennium Force

Knott's Berry Farm will follow its sister parks and add a 180 foot skycoaster.

Magic Mountain construction photos online

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

A wrap up of all the news around Southern California theme parks and construction photos from Six Flags Magic Mountain hit Westcoaster.

Knott's Berry Farm closes the Haunted Shack

Posted | Contributed by Bob Barber

Fifty year-old dark ride closes permanently.

Talon construction photos detail first track sections

Posted | Contributed by Joel Styer

RideZone releases the first in a series of construction photos showcasing Talon, Dorney Park's newest coaster.

New coaster game headed for Dreamcast console

Posted | Contributed by Shady Z

A new simulation called Coaster Works is coming soon for the Sega Dreamcast console.

Cedar Fair revenue up 11% for third quarter

Posted | Contributed by Skyboss

Partnership sees big returns despite disappointing attendance.

Death at Disney World's Splash Mountain

Posted | Contributed by PointMan

Man dies on flume ride after getting off ride too soon.

Cedar Fair financial conference call to be Webcast

Posted | Contributed by Skyboss

Third quarter results for Cedar Fair to be shared via Webcast.

Six Flags Ohio in the news with new ride

Posted | Contributed by Bubba

Rumors and coaster parts sighting point to new ride for 2001.

No Limits Coaster adds new coaster demo for your PC

Posted | Contributed by Dawg Byte

No Limits Coaster has released the second beta of its coaster simulation featuring Revolution from Magic Mountain.

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