News Archive - May 2000

New pictures from IOA, SF America, Disneyworld

Posted | Contributed by CaptainJoel

Joel's Roller Coaster Gallery adding more pictures from more parks.

Superman: Ride Of Steel (Six Flaga America) pics added

Posted | Contributed by batpete

Pictures of the new Superman: Ride Of Steel are now at the Rollercoaster Cavern.

Ride op hurt in floorless coaster accident at SFO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A 17-year old ride operator was injured on Six Flags Ohio's Batman Knight Flight, WEWS reports.

Magic Springs opens with restored coaster

Posted | Contributed by Brian Wolters

Article about Magic Springs in Arkansas covers the park's rebirth.

Son of Beast reopens

Posted | Contributed by pkitex87

After nearly a month of complications, Son Of Beast reopens today at Paramount's Kings Island.

Americana may reopen in July

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cincinnati ABC affiliate reports park's new owner shooting for July operation.

America's first Fly By Wire comes to Texas

Posted | Contributed by 1badgmc

Undoubtedly a new ride experience for Americans, Fly By Wire will be flying this summer near Ft. Worth, Texas.

Steel Dragon stats revealed for Japanese coaster!

Posted | Contributed by Draco

Nagashima Spaland announces coaster that will set records for height, speed, and length!

Kraken unleashed at passholder preview

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new B&M floorless coaster in central Florida is ready for the world in a lush landscape.

Millennium Force and safety featured in <i>Baltimore Sun</i>

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CoasterBuzz personalities interviewed on the new ride and safety concerns.

SOB will open Memorial Day weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

The wait continues for the giant woodie.

Magic Springs construction pictures

Posted | Contributed by Brian Wolters

Pictures of construnction at Magic Springs.

Fed regulation faces certain death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

It appears that not all members of Congress are stupid, as one calls the proposed regulation "a solution in search of a problem."

Even more MF pics

Posted | Contributed by Dan

Everyone else has them, why not see some more?

Boulder Dash screams around hillside

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Testing has started on the most amazing looking CCI woodie to date.

Pics of Cedar Point opening weekend, Millennium Force in action

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

See the new Intamin masterpiece in motion.

Coasting against cancer

Posted | Contributed by Chip Wood

A local coaster junkie at Six Flags Ohio will be coasting against cancer this season and hopes to reach 2,000 rides to benefit the American Cancer Society.

Son of Beast may open this weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Hotline says guests should call before their visit.

Sea World Florida's Kraken begins testing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orlando television station flies chopper over new floorless roller coaster.

Son of Beast closed for the weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Ride won't open this weekend while informational phone numbers released.

Extreme enthusiast profiled in Detroit paper

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Saginaw enthusiast Jim Raimar pushes toward 500 rides.

Superman: Ride of Steel to open at Six Flags America this weekend

Posted | Contributed by Ben Ashley

Intamin ride to open at Six Flags America.

Feds consider regulation of roller coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Washington is again looking to fix something that isn't broken: coaster safety.

Hurricane blows through Myrtle Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Another great coaster from CCI makes its debut on the East Coast.

SFO Opening day photos

Posted | Contributed by ACEerCG

Six Flags Ohio opened all three of their huge new coasters to waiting crowds on Friday, May 5th. Now see photos of each of them running.

Legend opens to rave reviews

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holiday World's new CCI opens to great enthusiasm.

Millennium Force opens to record pre-season events

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Corporate family outing and AAA preview draw huge crowds.

Changes at Six Flags Ohio reviewed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cleveland paper reviews The Park Formerly Known as Geauga Lake.

Worlds longest bobsled in France

Posted | Contributed by Belgian

The building of world's longest bobsled-ride at Parc Astérix has begun.

More problems for Son of Beast

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

New hyper-woodie to remain closed this weekend.

Video of problem spot on Son of Beast from Cinci TV

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Watch from the front row and decide for yourself how rough the bad track section on Son of Beast really is.

PKI season pass nights cancelled again

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Son of Beast curse continues with the cancellation of scheduled events.

California tour photos on Midwest Coaster Central

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

Pictures of my spring vacation at SFMM, SFMW, KBF, DL, and PGA now available.

SOB will reopen Saturday, park says

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Yet another article from the Cincinnati press says the Paramount's Kings Island ride will open this weekend.

Son of Beast shut down same weekend it opened

Posted | Contributed by Sousa129

PKI shut down SOB the same weekend it opened due to a "jarring" turn on the second hill.

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