News Archive - July 2001

Millennium Force, Raven, score top 2001 Golden Ticket Awards

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cedar Point's own ride displaces the perennial favorite Magnum.

27 photos of Anaconda posted, Giovanola's inverted

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

South Africa's steel masterpiece gives the Batmen a run for their money.

X's structure complete at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

X's structure is finally complete with the final two track pieces being installed on Monday.

PKI extends season by one weekend

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

Paramount's Kings Island will be open one more weekend this season, now closing on November 4.

Georgia's Deja Vu expected to open in October

Posted | Contributed by StealthmF5m3

Park officials say new ride is still being tested by manufacturer.

Michigan's Adventure chaos crashes, injuring several

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Chaos ride collapses at its pivot point, pinning riders in.

Schwarzkopf dies of Parkinson's Disease complications

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Legendary steel coaster designer dies following 15-year battle with Parkinson's.

DisneySea latest in a wave of non-US theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park companies making significant moves around the world.

Western Playland gives up on plans to build coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local officials refuse to extend lease and offer more land to park.

Mother sues Lake Compounce over death of son

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit alleges ride restrictions not tough enough.

Ohio parks reach crucial time for attendance

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Next three weeks can help make or break a season financially.

X nears completion while Windjammer nears destruction (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Southern California construction seems to be never-ending with Magic Mountain and Knott's.

Riders stuck in Elitch Gardens observation tower elevator

Posted | Contributed by StealthmF5m3

Riders are cut out of elevator after it stopped.

Six Flags Marine World update includes tiger cubs

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

SFMW Online has been updated with information and photos of the latest changes at the park.

Cincinnati area water parks rated

Posted | Contributed by coastersrz

A team of four people rated every water ride at Cincinnati's three water parks.

Golitath was factor in bursting aneurysm

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Coroner rules aneurysm death due to pre-existing condition.

Six Flags New England GM addresses concerns of local residents

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park boss says that they will consider suggestions by local officials.

Lone Star Thrills posts photos from Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Texas site takes an aside with over 200 photos from the city of the rat.

Five suffer minor injuries as trains collide at Canobie

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Officials say that a brake failure is the cause of the accident on Yankee Cannonball.

Idora Park coasters demolished following years of dormancy

Posted | Contributed by Matt Schwartz

Jackrabbit and Wildcat finally meet their fate.

Kings Island part of Cincinnati's Olympic bid

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Successful bid would land two olympic venues at Paramount's flagship park.

Worlds of Adventure neighbors: Not in my backyard

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Residents around Six Flags Worlds of Adventure hire a lawyer to represent their "best interests."

Busch Gardens Tampa corrects problems with Rhino Rally

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Less banked curves, changes in driver draining implemented to prevent repeat of accident.

More hurdles face Oz development in Kansas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New local mayor wants county to buy land and resell to developers, including Oz.

Knott's getting VertiGo, general manager interviewed

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

WestCoaster.net sits down with Knott's Berry Farm general manager Jack Falfas and announces new ride.

44 New photos at Starcoasters.com highlight Dollywood

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

New photos show off a hidden gem in the Smokies.

Your daily dose of X

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Construction at the Mountain continues to progress as track work on X is almost complete.

Denver aquarium talking with Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by StealthmF5m3

Six Flags is apparently eyeing up Denever attraction Ocean Journey for acquisition.

35 Michigan's Adventure photos added to G-Screams

Posted | Contributed by beastnum1

Check out Cedar Fair's newest coaster collection.

Dateline investigates safety at amusement parks

Posted | Contributed by NitroExplodes

NBC explores safety in the amusement world, mostly in California and Florida.

Joyrides.com adds Six Flags Great America photos

Posted | Contributed by StealthmF5m3

Classic photo site adds photos of new rides.

Six Flags New England seeks permission to build 120-foot coaster

Posted | Contributed by MFRULES

Without going into too much detail, the park looks for a green light from local authorities.

X is nearing completion

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Completion of X's structure can't be too far off while the S&S attraction is fully vertical.

Ricochet bounces to Carowinds

Posted | Contributed by PT300

New wild mouse headed for the Carolinas in 2002.

Brake failure injures eight at Branson USA

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Firestorm brakes didn't adequately slow train, officials say.

New Jersey toughens amusement ride regulations

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New law increases insurance minimums and requires more specific reporting of accidents.

Cedar Point announces VertiGo attraction for Challenge Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New S&S ride will launch riders nearly 300 feet in the air in one of three positions.

Cedar Point loses power to several attractions for an hour

Posted | Contributed by Captain Matt

A power cable was cut and a small part of Cedar Point lost power, including Millennium Force.

Six Flags Marine World update posted online

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

SFMW Online has been updated with photos of the new Fastlane system and more.

S&S Slingshot goes vertical at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Red Garter Rob

After spending seven hours a night at Cedar Point, the pictures of the first two towers being completed are now up.

Titan stalls at top of lift, riders evacuated

Posted | Contributed by dogle2066

A Titan train is stopped at top of lift when sensors malfunction.

SFMM continues work on its three new attractions

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

The 4th attraction has gone vertical, X has more supports and track added, and Deja Vu finally tests.

Germans to build Dracula Park in Transylvania

Posted | Contributed by EagleGuy

Attraction will be a "horror theme park."

British park photograph bonanaza posted

Posted | Contributed by WoodyBear

A major upload of new photographs covering British parks is now available.

Photos from KennyKon added to Kennywood Boulevard

Posted | Contributed by cernelli

Seventy-one pictures of Kennywood, including twenty-four beautiful night shots added from the latest ACE event.

Xtreme Paramount Parks reopens to public with new look

Posted | Contributed by The Jet Coaster

Xtreme Paramount Parks reopens with new design.

Waldameer's new coaster sidetracked

Posted | Contributed by Coastercraver

Coastal regulations and a "not in my backyard" interfere with plans to build coaster.

Knott's Berry Farm moves forward dismantling Windjammer

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

The troubled ride is being torn down for a future ride.

Six Flags having difficulty calculating cash flow

Posted | Contributed by Skyboss

Company says it's too early to tell if they will reach their goals for the year.

Online photos of Hydra Fighter II now available

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

Caripro's version of the suspended water-coaster now open at Wet N' Wild Emerald Pointe.

Coasters are "Fresh Gear"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

TechTV takes a look at the use of LIM's on modern roller coasters.

Yes, this is another X update

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Structure completion can't be too far off at the current rate of construction.

Unofficial Indiana Beach site chronicles the park's history

Posted | Contributed by Wabash Cannonball

Have you ever wondered when the Indiana Beach boardwalk was built? Take a look back over the last 76 years of Indiana Beach and find out.

New trainer released for Rollercoaster Tycoon

Posted | Contributed by Grant

The Beast Trainer is the latest tool to cheat for fans of RCT who have Loopy Landscapes.

Discovery Channel mystery: Where are the blueprints?

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disappearing segment has those who didn't see the show previewed at Cedar Point crying conspiracy.

Phantom's Revenge featured in SBN Magazine

Posted | Contributed by Kennywood Insider

SBN Magazine talks with park owner Harry Henninger Jr. about the Phantom's Revenge and more.

Photos from PTC factory tour online

Posted | Contributed by Fierce Pancake

PTC offered a factory tour to ACE members as part of CoasterCon 24. Pictures from this event are now online.

i2STAR and Six Flags Great Adventure announce 'Alcatraz, The Ride'

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

New simulator ride coming to Six Flags Great Adventure in fall 2001.

Slow economy not good for Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"Destination" parks like those in Florida are taking a hit from the slow economy while regional parks are doing better.

500 Photos from Texas parks added to Lone Star Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Picture archives added from all major parks.

Construction at SFMM and KBF keeps moving

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Magic Mountain continues to build its rides while Knott's Berry Farms preps the removal of theirs.

Parent of injured child pushing for CPSC regulation

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Woman says that the Consumer Product Safety Commission could have prevented injury if they had jurisdiction over amusement rides.

Parts arrive for Cedar Point's new S&S attraction

Posted | Contributed by Red Garter Rob

New ride appears to be a "slingshot" ride.

Trains are put on the track of Deja Vu and X construction progresses.

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Magic Mountain continues to move forward with its 2001 attractions.

Virtual queue systems on trial

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>USA Today</i> describes and reviews the various systems being used to reduce ride wait times.

CoasterGallery.com adds new pictures of Kennywood and Riverview Park

Posted | Contributed by ßruce

Check out the eye candy of Kennywood's sexy new coaster for the 2001 season.

Kings Dominion planning Halloween mayhem

Posted | Contributed by Sam A. Marks

FearFest "not recommended for children under 12."

Discovery Channel debuts Cedar Point documentary

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"World's Largest Amusement Park" takes you behind the scenes of Cedar Point's Roller Coast.

Attendance nearly doubles at California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Kennywood Insider

Increase attributed to release of "Disney's Electrical Parade."

Technifex "delighted" to be a part of Tomb Raider at PKI

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Special effects experts named technical show producer for PKI's 2002 addition.

Sea World California expansion given green light by city

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park would like to install a 95-foot tall water ride.

Lancaster wants its carousel back to spawn development

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Carousel would return to city after 20-year absence.

Fair worker crushed by amusement ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Carney worker crushed by Wipeout while lubricating ride at Illinois fair.

Construction continues like clockwork at the Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

X's raven turn is nearly complete while the turnaround has all supports erected.

WTVG 13 ABC adds Magnum Webcam to its own site

Posted | Contributed by coaster scream

Toledo TV station puts a cam on top of Breakers Tower overlooking Soak City and Magnum XL-200.

Win free passes to Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by SS

The official site of the television program, "fun!" is giving away two passes to Six Flags Magic Mountain sometime this week on its site.

Knott's Berry Farm and Magic Mountain construction roundup

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Knott's makes final preparations for the removal of Windjammer and Magic Mountain continues on X and Deja Vu.

Vote now on federal regulation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Polling site wants your opinion on whether or not the CPSC should regulate amusement rides.

Disney moving forward with third park in SoCal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Anaheim residents fear Disney is moving too fast.

Lagoon promotion gets you in all month

Posted | Contributed by Gonzo

It's no season pass, but you can visit as much as you like in July.

Chance acquires D.H. Morgan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Son of flat ride manufacturer acquires coaster manufacturer, plans to subcontract work to father's Chance Industries.

Lights out at Worlds of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Power failure knocks out rides for about an hour at Ohio park.

PA ride inspectors have tough schedule in the summer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

There is a lot to do for Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture workers who travel the state inspecting rides.

The Shaft of Terror discovered at last

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

South Africa's Giovanola-designed vertical coaster puts Oblivion & G5 to shame.

ThrillRide! to close its doors after five years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Site founder announces it's "time to move on."

Amusement park rides are safe, despite high-profile accidents

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

<i>Time</i> reports on ride safety and concludes rides are extremely safe.

Did you leave something at Paramount's Carowinds?

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lost-and-found collection is bizarre and diverse.

136 new photos posted from Magic Springs and Silver Dollar City

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Lone Star Thrills leaves the neighborhood in search of new rides.

Tornado hits Myrtle Beach

Posted | Contributed by XL-Force2000

This morning a water spout turned into a dangerous tornado.

Disney Quest in Chicago to close its doors after two years

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

"Interactive entertainment venue" didn't live up to financial expectations.

Construction on X continues through raven turn

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Construction on X progresses as the raven turn nears completion and turnaround supports are erected.

VisionLand attendance up 68%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Troubled Alabama park feeling success of advertising.

Oz project continues to stumble and stand still

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Proposed Kansas park expected to pay back grants from local government.

Ferris wheel gets stuck, Tigers fans get perks

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The ferris wheel at Comerica park outside of a Detroit Tigers game got stuck for two hours.

The Point Online adds new article about Cedar Point history

Posted | Contributed by smiller

The article takes a look at the past and future of Cedar Point.

Southern California roundup on WestCoaster.net

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Magic Mountain continues work on X and Deja Vu, Disney's California Adventure is building Millionaire and Disney's Electrical Parade has come home, and Knott's Berry Farm is preparing to remove Windjammer.

Universal wants to build theme park in India

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New park will cost $500 million.

PKI shows off giant props for Tomb Raider: The Ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Giant Brahma will greet guests of Paramount's Ohio park.

Cedar Fair attendance down, per capita spending up

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

While not concerned yet, partnership says that guest counts have been "soft."

PKI Announces Tomb Raider: The Ride

Posted | Contributed by Lynch

Kings Island has something special in store for 2002.

New Dorney Park pictures at CoasterPICS feature Talon

Posted | Contributed by Ben Ashley

22 new photos of Dorney Park added to CoasterPICS.

Batman Knight Flight computer animation released by Badnitrus

Posted | Contributed by Badnitrus

Virtually ride the longest floorless coaster in the world on Badnitrus.

Essayist demonstrates the pointlessness of federal regulation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Watchdog group claims commission's findings a "wild ass guess."

Coaster show to air on MSNBC

Posted | Contributed by sfmm_x_dude

New 2001 Terror Rides to be featured

Groundskeepers can now lockout rides at Lake Compounce

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Safety measure added following death of groundskeeper.

X is rising into the sky again

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

X prepares to rise into the sky once again as the first Raven Turn begins its installation.

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