News Archive - March 2000

Cedar Fair not comfortable with factors surrounding Visionland deal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following the announcement that Cedar Fair would not manage Alabama park, company states uncertainties.

Magic Springs new coasters

Posted | Contributed by Brian Wolters

Magic Springs will open with a small coaster complement.

Knotts files suit against TOGO for alleged defects in Windjammer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Southern California park files suit against manufacturer of roller coaster that dies in the wind.

Magnum, Raptor and Cedar Point nail top honors again in poll

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park that prides itself on records is again a big winner in NAPHA and Family Fun polls.

Cedar Fair pulls out of Visionland deal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Partenership backs out of contract to manage troubled park.

Investor interested in Americana

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Potential buyer looks to secure financing to buy closed amusement park.

Yep, even more new SFO pics

Posted | Contributed by Matthew Baughman

Pics of S:UE trains/seat, Shipwreck Falls boats, new walkway, S:UE roof taking shape, GL "Garage Sale," and lots more!

Cedar Point AAA Preview day set for May 7

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Auto club members can get a little extra time in before opening day at The Point.

Six Flags Ohio construction update

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Construction on schedule, according to park officials.

SFO tour photos now online

Posted | Contributed by ACEerCG

The tour out at SFO included some good people, great weather, most importantly some excellent photo opportunities.

Superman: Ride of Steel takes shape at Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New photos from Americas new Intamin hypercoaster.

New Son of Beast Construction Pics

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

New pics of the completed loop are available on Midwest Coaster Central.

More photos of the completed insane Superman: Ultimate Escape

Posted | Contributed by ACEerCG

More photos here of the work that has gone on to finish the track work on Superman: Ultimate Escape.

Floorless madness continues with Superman Krypton coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Two sites have photos of Six Flags Fiesta Texas floorless coaster.

Best Medusa photos yet!

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Another batch of pics from Six Flags Marine World.

New Superman: Ultimate Escape Pics from SFO

Posted | Contributed by Chip Wood

A lot of progress has been made to S:UE in the past two days, including track installations to both spikes as well as a testing car along the LIM launching mechanism.

Video of PGA's Stealth from San Francisco TV

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A Bay Area news site has video of Paramount's Great America's new "flying coaster."

Premier Parks name change

Posted | Contributed by SFOhio

As reported by the Associated Press Premier will propose a name change to Six Flags, Inc.

Gamecenter reports another Roller Coaster Tycoon Expansion Pack

Posted | Contributed by Mike Schulte

Hasbro will do it again with another Expansion pack due for release late this year, according to gaming site.

More Kraken photo love

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dig the photos from the site of Florida's floorless.

Son of Beast preview day changed

Posted | Contributed by Dan

Kings Island has announced that the April 8th SoB Preview day has changed.

News about Cedar Point at Spirit of the Point

Posted | Contributed by Dan

Several new items appearing in news section at fan site.

Extreme Medusa photos from Six Flags Marine World!

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Floorless fans must see these new photos.

Millennium Force testing begins, article says

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local paper prints details of three-phase testing for new coaster.

New Busch Gardens Tampa Pics at Big Coasters!

Posted | Contributed by Josh Schmidt

I took a few snap shots on my recent trip to Florida. Check them out!

Cedar Point, Kennywood, Six Flags Ohio pics now available

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

New pictures of a structurally complete Millennium Force, Steel Phantom the day after the bad news, and more Six Flags Ohio construction are now available on Midwest Coaster Central.

Steel Phantom to be removed after 2000 season

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

Kennywood's Steel Phantom roller coaster will be removed after the close of the 2000 season. No specific details were give as to why.

Six Flags New England construction pictures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

MF isn't the only coaster with Intamin "over-banked" turns.

More SFO construction pics

Posted | Contributed by SFOhio

New construction pictures of Six Flags Ohio!

WoF Boomerang construction complete

Posted | Contributed by MambaMatt

The Boomerang at Worlds of Fun has completed construction. Final touches are in the works for opening day.

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