News Archive - June 2000

Big Thunder Mountain at WDW is scheduled for a rehab

Posted | Contributed by Mongoose

The Big Thunder Mountain coaster will close for general refurbishment.

Wooden coaster Medusa trains for Six Flags Mexico on site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Check these photos of the beautiful Gerstlauer trains that will grace Six Flags Mexico's Medusa.

Kennywood acquires monorail from Busch Gardens Tampa

Posted | Contributed by Seven-of-9

The 33 year-old ride could end up at any of Kennywood's parks.

Amusement bill passed in Missouri

Posted | Contributed by MambaMatt

Annual state inspections are now required for Missouri's amusement rides.

Roadrunner Express at SFO now suitable for adults

Posted | Contributed by Mongoose

Six Flags Ohio'S family coaster no longer has the strict height requirement.

Sky Needle down this year, new coaster next year?

Posted | Contributed by dade747

Six Flags Astroworld removed the classic Sky Needle Tower and moved it to a park in Mexico City. The move is presumably to make space for a new ride.

Millennium Force ticket system met with extreme prejudice

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Scheme to distribute riders throughout park failing after two days.

Riders stuck on Son of Beast

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Cursed woodie at Paramount's Kings Island stands riders.

10 New SFO pics

Posted | Contributed by SFOhio

New SFO pictures and much more at Six Flags Ohio Unofficial Site

Millennium Force lighting featured in industry trade

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Stage and lighting trade magazine features Cedar Point's new ride in architectural lighting feature.

Orlando parks photographed from the air

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Enthusiast rents plane to photograph Orlando-area theme parks.

Satellite Photos of Six Flags Darien Lake

Posted | Contributed by Szymo

SFDL Online now has high quality black-and-white satellite photos of Six Flags Darien Lake.

Inverted model coaster delights ice cream store customers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Miniature inverter hangs from ceiling in Colorado ice cream shop.

Superman breaks chain again

Posted | Contributed by scoaster

One day after Superman gets fixed, the chain breaks again.

Analysts say Cedar Fair is a good investment for patient investors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

FUN considered "a nice good stock to own for the long haul."

More Plunge photos from the farm

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Goose has more photos of the record breaking water ride at Knott's.

Superman to reopen at Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by Ben Ashley

Ride of Steel to reopen at SFA following chain break.

eMarketer names Cedar Point top official park site

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Online marketing site rates official park Web sites in the amusement industry.

New pictures of Cedar Point in the year 2000

Posted | Contributed by Seven-of-9

Pictures of Millennium Force and the relocated Giant Wheel highlight the new additions.

Perilous Plunge photos show huge flume

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Is a height battle for water rides next?

New pics of an operating SOB, MF, and TimbersFest online

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

Pictures of SOB from all angles, Millennium Force, and a behind-the-scenes tour of Shivering Timbers are now available at Midwest Coaster Central.

Gemini Rollback Pics from 6/5

Posted | Contributed by Dan

During morning test runs the blue train on Gemini rolled back.

Superman at Six Flags America breaks lift chain

Posted | Contributed by Ben Ashley

Ride of Steel's lift chain breaks with riders on board.

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