News Archive - November 2001

Batman Knight Flight and Double Loop recreated for NoLimits

Posted | Contributed by Mr. Villain

Ride coasters virtually using NoLimits.

Six Flags Over Texas park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes photo slideshow and reviews of the park and its coasters.

Americana decision due in two weeks

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Park owner talking with people to operate the park for the 2002 season.

SFWoA Online is unleashed on CoasterBuzz

Posted | Contributed by Mr. Villain

Latest CoasterBuzz affiliate covers Ohio park.

Ride_Op Coaster Productions unleashes Vampyre Bat for NoLimits

Posted | Contributed by Ride_Op

New portable inverted coaster released for NoLimits coaster simulator.

Tussauds Group acquires Heide Park

Posted | Contributed by BuzzLightyear

Recently releasing the news of a planned 400-ft. coaster, it has now been announced that the park has been acquired by the Tussauds Group.

COASTERnet updates defunct coaster index

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Index now contains 100 listings, more images and statistics.

Silver Star keeps growing in Europa Park

Posted | Contributed by Kari

Silver Star's first drop is complete and construction continues on the first hill.

Last Chance to vote in 2001 Internet Wooden Coaster Poll

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

Completed ballots for the ninth annual Internet Wooden Tracked Roller Coaster Poll will be accepted through Friday.

Heide Park announces 412 ft. coaster

Posted | Contributed by The Jet Coaster

<i>Amusement Business</i> says Intamin-built coaster will be tallest in the world.

Cedar Point hotel loses landmark status

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point is no longer considered an historic landmark due to the many renovations and changes.

Christian theme park wants tax-exempt status

Posted | Contributed by Joe Carroll

Holy Land Experience theme park suing state over denied status.

ACE and PTC interviews included in IAAPA coverage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff Mast

Coverage of the IAAPA tradeshow in Orlando is now online in the features section of ThemeParksOnline.org.

Intamin track arrives at Knott's Berry Farm

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Track arrives and clearing of the construction site continues.

CCI announces Indiana Beach's next project

Posted | Contributed by Glitch01

The park's mountain ride gets a CCI makeover for 2002.

IAAPA 2001: Show attendance positive despite current economy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Third largest event ever for trade organization.

Photos added from Florida and IAAPA 2001 at Lone Star Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

We've added over 400 photos from our recent IAAPA 2001/Florida vacation.

Busch Gardens Tampa recreated in Roller Coaster Tycoon

Posted | Contributed by scanz

The Florida destination is detailed using the popular game.

Badnitrus Productions re-launches as a CoasterBuzz affiliate!

Posted | Contributed by Badnitrus

New design features more information, more pictures, and more movies of our computer modeled coasters.

Full coverage of LuminAria on Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Coverage of DCA's new holiday spectacular includes review and several photos.

Silver Dollar City buys Branson USA

Posted | Contributed by Coasterdave

Park chooses to expand by acquisition.

Cedar Point announces Wicked Twister and Snoopy Rocks on Ice

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Giant Intamin Impulse officially announced for the beach.

Spirit of the Point reopens with 278 new pictures

Posted | Contributed by Dan

Cedar Point fan site back with more eye candy.

More parts arrive at Six Flags New England

Posted | Contributed by CoasterHut

Supports and track of the unannounced B&M ride roll in.

SFMW Online offers nine new wallpapers

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

Check out SFMW Online's new selection of desktop wallpaper.

Theme Park Critic adds over 80 IAAPA pics

Posted | Contributed by ThemeParkCritic

View shots from the show floor.

IAAPA 2001: S&S Power's Stan Checketts: The CoasterBuzz Interview

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The man who can and will do anything with compressed air is ready to unleash more thrills on the public.

On-ride videos posted on Rollercoasterfreaks.com

Posted | Contributed by CsTrFrK

The list includes The Incredible Hulk, Kraken, The Flying Unicorn and Woody's Nuthouse Coaster.

Six Flags Great America plans to keep one entrance closed

Posted | Contributed by sfgamchick

Closure to be one of several new security measures.

IAAPA 2001: S&S, Premier recognized for new products

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Show awards recognize exhibitors for innovations and products.

IAAPA 2001: S&S introduced Fungee

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New bungee-style ride eliminates objections to traditional jumping.

IAAPA 2001: Setpoint to go Over the Top

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New coaster variation "more floorless" than competitors.

IAAPA 2001: Big-E awards honor the best in live entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hershey, Cedar Point big winners.

IAAPA 2001: S&S has six new Insane rides in store for next year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Popular new launching ride will land at no less than six locations.

IAAPA 2001: Arrow Dynamic's Fred Bolingbroke: The CoasterBuzz Interview

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Arrow Dynamics, active in the 80's but nearly silent since, is poised to make a come back with the 4th Dimension. We cornered the man who wants to make it happen.

IAAPA 2001: CCI coming to New Mexico, doing more work at Indiana Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

90-foot coaster headed to Cliff's Amusement Park.

IAAPA 2001: X train modification to smooth out ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Arrow chief says that vibration in outside seats "more than they'd like."

IAAPA 2001: Koch, Morey inducted to Hall of Fame

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Both men recognized for significant contributions to industry.

IAAPA 2001: Brass Ring Awards recognize marketing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Edmonton Mall, Busch Tampa named best Web sites.

Worlds of Fun getting Top Spin for 2002

Posted | Contributed by HarKarVolBasTre

Thunderhawk will debut in the spring.

Dreamworld completes Cyclone construction

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

The track of Dreamworld's new Cyclone now forms a complete circuit.

New England's 2002 coaster created in NoLimits

Posted | Contributed by themeparkne

New SFNE floorless modeled in NoLimits sim.

IAAPA 2001: Holiday World's Will Koch: The CoasterBuzz Interview

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holiday World boss says emphasis on guest experience is key to business.

Six Flags shows $25 million loss after Sept. 11

Posted | Contributed by sfgamchick

The attacks lowered attendance and spending at Six Flags parks, including Great America, despite an attendance increase from last year.

Silver Star has been topped off in Germany

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

Europa Park's B&M masterpiece is on its way to being Europe's biggest coaster.

Six Flags postpones Marine World purchase

Posted | Contributed by djansi

Company will not exercise purchase option this year in light of heavy capital investment.

COASTERnet releases Dorney Park guide

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

The latest park guide at COASTERnet covers Allentown, Pennsylvania's Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom.

Six Flags New England park guide added to G-Screams

Posted | Contributed by beastnum1

Look at what Six Flags New England has to offer its guests in roller coasters and thrill rides.

Pleasure Beach Steeplechase recreated in RCT

Posted | Contributed by Jim "Red Phoenix" Chamberlin

Another virtual coaster recreated for your enjoyment.

NoLimits Roller Coaster Simulation now availible

Posted | Contributed by Ride_Op

The long wait for eager enthusiasts is finally over as the highly anticipated coaster simulator is released.

PKIGuide goes inside the Tomb

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

New photos at PKIGuide show indoor construction of PKI's new for 2002 attraction, Tomb Raider: The Ride.

Cedar Fair 3Q revenue up, despite missed attendance goals

Posted | Contributed by HarKarVolBasTre

Revenue 7% up over same quarter last year.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

The first of three Six Flags park guides from Texas is now online.

Liseberg has new coaster in store for 2002

Posted | Contributed by olov

A new woodie for Sweden, this time built by Intamin.

Stratosphere withdraws plans for giant coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fearing a lack of city council support, plan will return at a later time.

Free gas from Sea World Florida and Busch Tampa offered to lure you to parks

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Buy three tickets, the park will buy your gas.

Astroworld park maintenance photo spread shows off-season action

Posted | Contributed by Fierce Pancake

First in a series of Astroworld off-season photo spreads courtesy of SixFlagsHouston.Com

Dreamworld's Cyclone whirls along

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Construction continues with the first drop completed.

President of Universal Studios Orlando let go

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

Company says he's leaving "by mutual agreement to pursue other interests."

Complete new park guide released for Six Flags over Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Includes park images, a park history, and rare park maps.

Cascade Canyon, deconstruction photos and a tribute

Posted | Contributed by sfdl dude

At Six Flags Darien Lake, we're saying out with the old and in with the new.

Cyclone tops off at Dreamworld

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Dreamworld's Cyclone continues to grow with the lift hill topping out this past week.

BGW::TIMELINE updated with photos, video

Posted | Contributed by Justin Worsley

Fans of Busch Gardens Williamsburg can bring the past back to light.

NoLimits coaster simulator set for Friday release

Posted | Contributed by Ride_Op

Independent developer's PC software will finally be released to eager enthusiasts.

New pictures added to Rollercoasterfreaks.com

Posted | Contributed by CsTrFrK

Pictures from Six Flags America, Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Paramount's Kings Dominion added.

Scream Factory photos and 2002 attractions photos added to Great American Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Great American Thrills

Our Scream Factory photo update is now available showing PGA's first ever Halloween haunt.

Grand National recreated in RCT

Posted | Contributed by Jim "Red Phoenix" Chamberlin

Steve Franks has finished work on his recreation of Pleasure Beach's Grand National.

Old Town in Kissimmee adding 350 foot attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeremy3721

Giant sling shot-style attraction that will launch riders over 350 feet in the air.

Six Flags Over Texas to add Ham on Rye

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Six Flags is adding a VR theater to Six Flags Over Texas this Novemember.

9th Annual Internet Wooden Coaster Poll opens

Posted | Contributed by Wolf

Definitive coaster poll accepting ballots.

Photos show lifthill rising at Europa Park

Posted | Contributed by ACEerCG

A new update to the Europa website show progress on their B&M speedcoaster.

A behind the scenes look at Six Flags Darien Lake

Posted | Contributed by sfdl dude

Check out photos of the park as it prepares for winter hibernation.

2001 Cedar Point survey online at Virtual Midway

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

The Virtual Midway's 2001 Cedar Point survey is now up and waiting for your votes.

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