News Archive - June 2001

X's drop now complete

Posted | Contributed by RRcGoose

Could it possibly be the greatest drop ever?

Fast Lane allows line jump at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Now you can pay your way to the front of the line on rides like X-Flight and Villain.

SFDLnet updated with more media and news

Posted | Contributed by sfdl dude

SFDLnet has updated its database with six new movies, an improved multimedia section and news.

X train photos and POV animation posted

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Photos of the X trains at Arrow's facility as well as a decent quality POV video are posted.

Stricker's Grove to open to public July 4

Posted | Contributed by Coasterville Dave

Stricker's Grove releases details about the first of its annual public days.

Consultant says pad lock would have prevented Lake Compounce fatality

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"Lock out" would have prevented ride from operating and striking groundskeeper.

Orlando paper profiles Test Track

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney's longest and fastest ride is also its most complex.

Rhino Rally closed following accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Safari ride at Busch Tampa closed despite being cleared by state.

New on-ride photos from Florida show off the B&M's

Posted | Contributed by CsTrFrK

New on-ride photos posted from Kraken, Hulk and Dueling Dragons.

Six Flags vs. Cedar Fair: investment compared

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

We all have opinions about who has the better parks, but who is the better investment?

Illinois says Great America falsely advertising

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The state attorney general says advertising for the still unopened Deja Vu isn't cool.

Six Flags site finally gets a makeover

Posted | Contributed by Coaster Xtreme

The annoying Flash animation is gone and a genuinely useful site takes its place.

Land Rover tumbles on Rhino Rally

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New drive-through animal attraction give riders an unintentional roll-over at Busch Tampa.

Another day, another Magic Mountain Update

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

X's skydiving first drop is now complete.

New photos of Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World posted to Alex's Place

Posted | Contributed by Alex Nagel

The most magical place on earth gets a photographic tribute.

Son of Beast: Over one million served

Posted | Contributed by PKI_MAN

Kings Island awards lucky rider with goodies.

X's first drop nears completion as construction at the Mountain progresses

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

X appears to have one of the most insane drops you've ever seen.

Pacific Northwest has coasters in store

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags will likely make Enchanted Village a more regional attraction with capital improvement.

Alton Towers Corkscrew stalls, strands riders

Posted | Contributed by colin mcwilliam

28 People exit ride the hard way.

Kennywood Thunderbolt opens following Phantom's Revenge construction

Posted | Contributed by KPGuy

Classic woodie finally opens following partial disassembly to build Revenge.

Several photos of Paramount's Great America added to Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Americacoasters.com has added several photos from Paramount's Great America.

More coaster shows to air in July

Posted | Contributed by RagingBull

The Discovery Channel and the Travel Channel have several shows for thrillseekers lined up for July.

X is almost ready to reveal its skydiving first drop

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

X is well underway with most of its first drop structure complete while the parts for the 4th attraction continue to grow in numbers.

American-style theme parks finding a welcome home in Europe

Posted | Contributed by RagingBull

In a change from just a few short years ago, Europeans are now embracing American-style parks.

Southern California construction update

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

The Disneyland Resort, Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain are all continuing on their various projects.

Cornballs and Cheetahs, oh my!

Posted | Contributed by Glitch01

When you thought all the news was over on these two, you couldn't be anymore wrong.

Cookie Monster assaulted, attacker arrested

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Not even the big blue Cookie Monster is safe from disorderly guests.

Woman dies from crash injuries at UK park

Posted | Contributed by colin mcwilliam

Brake failure and crash results in death of rider.

Disneyland settles suit for brain hemmorhage

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Woman says she was hurt by ride, Disney opts not to go to court.

Rhino Rally lines uncharacteristic of Busch Tampa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New safari ride problematic in second half of ride.

Carolina attractions say their facilities are safe

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Concern crosses nation, opinion is still "no" on fed involvement.

Aurora setting hurdles for Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City wants to make transfer of zoning certificate based on certain conditions.

45 New photos of Marine World's Vertical Velocity posted

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

SFMW Online has all you can get of Marine World's new Impulse coaster.

Girlz Rock show debuts at Busch Williamsburg

Posted | Contributed by RobbieB73

New show "Girlz Rock" debuted this past weekend at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Lake Compounce doesn't have policy for working around coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Worker may have known coaster was operating before being killed during test runs.

Investigators don't know why groundskeeper was struck by train

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

It isn't clear why a worker was struck dead last week working below Boulder Dash at Lake Compounce.

Expedition GeForce opens to public

Posted | Contributed by Michael Fürst

New Intamin hyper turns German heads.

Woman allegedly raped by co-worker at Kentucky Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Victim says she was sexually assaulted after park closed.

Milwaukee site says Six Flaga Great America better than ever

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local site north of the Illinois border reviews new rides.

Six Flags: cut your hair or don't come to work

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure manager told to get a haircut or find another job.

Debate over federal regulation continues in Washington

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While Markey and his crew insist "thousands" of people end up in emergency rooms, industry shouts back.

X begins its dip while 4th attraction parts arrive

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

With the lift hill complete, X has now begun to head downwards with the dip before the skydiving drop.

10 New Great Adventure photos added to CoasterPICS

Posted | Contributed by Ben Ashley

Photos show off one of the biggest parks in the east.

Six Flags to get conditional zoning certificate for Worlds of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by SuperMan :UE

Plans for 200-foot coaster will have to overcome political obstacles.

Coroner concludes Goliath safe for public

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Woman's death caused by "contributing medical conditions."

SoCal update shows all that is new in area parks

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Magic Mountain construction continues, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire continues to rise at California Adventure and Castle Park moves on with their expansion.

New pictures of Phantom's Revenge in action posted to Kennywood Boulevard

Posted | Contributed by cernelli

After being open for nearly a month, Phantom's Revenge is becoming popular with the general public.

Bonfante Gardens opens today

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Non-profit park opens with 20 amusement rides and hundreds of plant species.

More Vertical Velocity photos from Marine World's media day posted

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

20 New photos of Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Marine World added to Twisted Rails.

Goliath reopens following investigation by Cal/OSHA

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

State agency says ride was not malfunctioning at the time of woman's fatal aneurysm.

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure wants zoning variance to build hyper

Posted | Contributed by Bubba

The cat's out of the bag: The parks formerly known as Geauga Lake and Sea World want to build a hyper coaster.

Zoomerang riders need fire department to exit at Lake Compounce

Posted | Contributed by Sue

Riders are stuck in cobra roll of boomerang.

Worker killed at Lake Compounce (UPDATED)

Posted | Contributed by ioaddict33

A worker was struck by the Boulder Dash roller this morning during early test runs.

Batwing flying coaster introduced at Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by eric

The new Vekoma Flying Dutchman roller coaster was unveiled Tuesday to members of the media and invited guests.

What is a day without construction updates from Magic Mountain?

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Construction continues to progress at the mountain, as another tower for X begins to rise.

Brits love Dorney's new Talon

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Members of British club make a stop on Dorney's new inverter on a 17-day tour of the US.

X tops out at Magic Mountain amidst the arrival of train parts

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

The lift hill for X has reached its highest point.

Court subpoenas hundreds of injury records from Disney

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Plaintiff alleges Indiana Jones ride causes head injuries.

Local CP enthusiasts conquer 100 laps on Gemini

Posted | Contributed by Hooper

No telling if it's a record for the ride, but it was accomplished without aide of the park.

Six Flags hosts GOP fundraiser

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park says they're only there to provide a family night out.

Fumes send eight to hospital at Carowinds

Posted | Contributed by sadiecarp

Guests suffer from respiratory problems and eye irritation after ride on Lazy River.

Six Flags Astroworld Guide now available online

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Lone Star Thrills now gets you in the loop on Six Flags Astroworld.

Wanted: Editorial intern for CoasterBuzz.com

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The site with the most coaster news on the Net is looking for a summer intern.

Four people review every adult ride at PKI in one day

Posted | Contributed by coastersrz

Marathon riding puts reviewers on all the rides, and Flight of Fear snags top honors.

28 behind the scenes pictures of Exterminator posted

Posted | Contributed by cernelli

See what Exterminator looks like with the lights on at Kennywood Boulevard.

Kennywood ride is 100 years old

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Old Mill lives up to its name after a century of service.

Construction mayhem at the mountain brings odd new supports

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

X is almost ready to top off, Psyclone is back open and some strange white supports have shown up at the park.

Court orders Disney to hand over brain injury reports

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Records will be given to attorneys in suit over head injuries.

Womand sues Fiesta Texas over alleged head injuries

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Woman sues Fiesta Texas for head banging on Joker's Revenge.

Jury awards $283,000 for injury at The Great Escape

Posted | Contributed by PointMan

Lawyers prove negligence in case against park.

Expedition GeForce opening soon

Posted | Contributed by Michael Fürst

Germany's first megacoaster promises to be one of Intamin's best works to date.

Disney characters win right to clean underwear

Posted | Contributed by PointMan

After two months of negotiations, Mickey and his pals don't have to share underwear.

Visionland shuts down river ride following accident

Posted | Contributed by rampagelover

Boat flips after passengers exit ride.

Vertical Velocity reviewed by scared reporter

Posted | Contributed by Camel@Work

Journalist nearly craps his pants over new Impulse at Great America.

"Millionaire" comes to Disney's California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New show intended to boost park attendance.

Slingshot bumped from Vegas strip

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride called "ugly" and not suitable for the strip's image.

Behind the scenes look at Cedar Point to appear on Discovery Channel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Television crew spent nearly a month looking at the park from an inside operational point of view.

Skyscraper freaks out riders on Virginia Beach

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

At 60 mph, this ain't no Ferris wheel.

Doctors chime in on health risks of coasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

NASA medical director says rides pose no threat to healthy people.

X continues to grow in SoCal

Posted | Contributed by RRcGoose

A fourth tower for X begins to rise on the construction site.

11 New Six Flags Great Adventure pics posted

Posted | Contributed by Ben Ashley

New pictures added to CoasterPICS, including Nitro.

16 New V2 construction and Marine World photos added to California Coaster News

Posted | Contributed by Tim Santa Cruz

Things at the maring and thrill park are looking up, or should we say "vertical."

New defunct coaster listings added to COASTERnet

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

30 new steel and wooden coasters have been added to the Defunct Coaster Index.

The Great Escape fights up hill battle to add new, tall attractions

Posted | Contributed by Dawg Byte

The Six Flags-owned park continues to battle local officials over expansion issues.

Kinzel talks about the transition of Michigan's Adventure to a Cedar Fair park

Posted | Contributed by Craig the Coaster Freak

Landscaping, rides and long-term planning in store for new acquisition.

AFLAC duck gets wild roller coaster ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Love him or hate him, the AFLAC duck appears in a new spot featured on AdCritic.com

CoasterMania transcript includes tech talk on Millennium Force

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Construction manager and Intamin president talk to enthusiasts about building the first 300-foot coaster.

Coroner blames Goliath, then reverses decision, over fatal aneurysm

Posted | Contributed by RideMan

The Los Angeles County coroner's office says attributing death to coaster was "premature."

2001: A Coaster Odyssey Tour for British fans

Posted | Contributed by Wayne Davis

100 Members of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain invade the US for the bi-annual tour.

Talon construction photos, beginning to end, document birth of inverter

Posted | Contributed by Joel Styer

The final set of Talon photos is now available at RideZone.

Several on-ride video clips added to Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Get virtual rides on everything from California Screamin' to Drachen Fire.

Just can't seem to get enough of Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by BillGoneMad

More photos of the parks formerly known as Geauga Lake and Sea World posted.

The trains have arrived for Expedition Ge Force

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

It's assumed the track is completed and a pull-through will be conducted soon.

Your Cedar Fair season pass: Now good at Michigan's Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

All kinds of speculation abound, now the final word about using the pass at the newest park in the family.

Joyrides adds new photos of Holiday World and Phantom's Revenge

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

The Internet's best coaster photos site adds breathtaking shots of our favorite new rides.

Dorney posts front seat Talon video

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

If you can't get to Allentown, or need a reason to go there, this video is for you.

X about to top off at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

X's lift hill is almost complete while Deja Vu has had its queue paved.

Woman dies following ride on Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain (UPDATED)

Posted | Contributed by BrandonR

Ride and foul play ruled out according to local law enforcement.

Knott's Boomerang stalls in cobra roll

Posted | Contributed by sfmmlord

Riders get walk down from the middle of the ride.

Starcoasters.com adds video of Swamp Fox at Myrtle Beach

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

Ride the Fox with the aide of Real Player.

Cedar Fair missing attendance target due to weather

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Flagship park Cedar Point experiences rain half of first month.

Two girls, like, get injured and stuff on Fiesta Texas Boomerang

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Vague report seems to indicate that cable lift let go early.

Cedar Fair completes acquisition of Michigan's Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former owners will get millions in stock for park.

Cedar Point and Six Flags blitz North Coast with advertising

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Heavy promotion in several markets intended to attract guests to competing parks.

CoasterBuzz announces Roller Coaster Rollback

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Site now features history of roller coasters.

Coaster desktop wallpaper for download at Webshots

Posted | Contributed by CrystalKat

A selection of ten professional coaster pic backgrounds are featured.

New Michigan's Adventure photos added to Front Seat Photos.com

Posted | Contributed by Front Seat Photos

New photos from Michigan's Adventure added to Front Seat Photos.com.

X construction continues at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

The lift hill rises, the station is being built and work continues on Deja Vu.

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