News Archive - August 2001

X continues to test at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

The world's first 4th dimension coaster is still running through its test phase.

Executives seek funding for giant new Atlanta theme park

Posted | Contributed by Coastin Carl

New park would be twice the size of Six Flags Over Georgia and rival Disney World.

Investment firm wants Disney to put accident disclosure to a vote

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Shareholder vote would require Disney to disclose theme park injuries and settlements.

New Dorney Park images released

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

COASTERnet has expanded their photo galleries with over 20 pictures of Allentown, Pennsylvania's scream park.

Cedar Fair appoints former owner's daughter to GM post at Michigan's Adventure

Posted | Contributed by ST chick

Camille Jourden-Mark will assume the general manager position as Larry MacKenzie moves on to Valleyfair.

Experience Deja Vu from the front seat in POV video

Posted | Contributed by Rick121

LA TV show posts video of the ride from the riders' perspective.

Stratosphere faces residents opposed to giant coaster in Vegas

Posted | Contributed by Sampleman7

Stratosphere officials have spent six figures working with Arrow to see if it's feasible to build a coaster on the structure.

Deja Vu media day coverage posted by Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Coverage of Magic Mountain's latest "Xtreme" addition includes videos, photos and a ride review.

Designer John Allen profiled on park history site

Posted | Contributed by LONNOL

An in-depth look at one of the wooden coaster's most under-appreciated designers.

Brain injury research group will report findings to Markey

Posted | Contributed by The Anti-Rumor

A group of researchers plan to study the effects of amusement ride forces on the brain.

CoasterGallery.com celebrates its second anniversary

Posted | Contributed by CaptainJoel

CoasterGallery.com adds (you guessed it!) more pictures!

LA TV show attends the opening of Magic Mountain's Deja Vu

Posted | Contributed by Rick121

The television program "fun!" attended the opening day celebrations of Deja Vu and produced a television program while there.

Feds say amusement injuries are up and down

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission says the number of deaths and injuries related to amusement rides were down in 2000, but up when you include fair rides.

Georgia's Deja Vu to open Labor Day weekend

Posted | Contributed by Coasterdave

Following months of delays, the troubled giant inverted boomerang will debut to the public.

Vekoma files for bankruptcy protection (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sources say coaster manufacturer will need to layoff 200 employees.

New Universal park coming to Malaysia

Posted | Contributed by RagingBull

Modeled after Port Aventura, the new park will open in 2004.

Knott's construction continues while Magic Mountain fires up Deja Vu

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Activity in SoCal moving at a fevered pitch.

Tomb Raider construction pics available from Midwest

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

The first update to the site all summer yields construction progress of PKI's 2002 attraction.

Busch Gardens park Web sites get new look

Posted | Contributed by busch gardens1

Popular parks get overhauls to their sites with a much cleaner look.

Sick killer whale getting better at Sea World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Whale more responsive while enduring lung infection for more than a year.

Fastlane, Slingshot, 70 photos included on unofficial Darien Lake site

Posted | Contributed by sfdl dude

Six Flags Darien Lake has introduced the Fastlane program to the park, as well as a brand new Slingshot ride.

Repeat sexual offender arrested at Six Flags Marine World

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Local sexual offender task force follows suspect into park.

Digging deeper into the Superman accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CoasterBuzz member RideMan takes a closer look at the accident that caused two trains to collide at Six Flags New England.

Americacoasters.com posts video of Medusa in action

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Off-ride footage of the west's only floorless coaster.

Jazzland SLC coming for 2002, following slow year (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Crazydave87

New Orleans park hopes to boost attendance with Vekoma suspended looper

Magic Mountain's Deja Vu to open Saturday

Posted | Contributed by StealthmF5m3

Vekoma's first of three giant boomerangs will finally open to the public.

Kings Dominion guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Photo Gallery, park map, ride stats and a full review of PKD and its coasters is now online.

Construction continues in Windjammer's absence

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

While Windjammer may be gone at Knott's, the construction at the park hasn't stopped by any means.

CoasterBuzz updates forum software

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New version of POP Forums offers enhancements to CoasterBuzz members.

Superman reopens at Six Flags New England, investigation results announced

Posted | Contributed by NewEnglandThemeParks

Park officials say a ruptured air supply caused a brake failure in crash of ride.

Construction at Castle Park continues to progress

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Dragon's Tower awaits testing and work continues on the Dark Ride.

Track arrives for AIR at Alton Towers

Posted | Contributed by Nigel B

B&M's new flying coaster is starting to take off in the UK.

Orlando parks battle head to head with Christian concert events

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Universal and Disney both book popular contemporary Christian acts for same weekend.

Woman dies after riding Marine World tea cup ride

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

Motion of ride attributed to triggering brain injury.

Windjammer is history

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Knott's has finished structural deconstruction of Windjammer, Magic Mountain continues work and Castle Park installs an S&S double shot in this report from WestCoaster.net.

Several Castle Park photos added to Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Check out photos of one of Southern California's largest family fun centers.

State official invited to observe investigation of Superman crash

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Results of internal investigation expected soon.

Americacoasters.com posts video of V2 in action

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Watch Six Flags Marine World's latest scream machine in action.

Judge orders injury reports on all Six Flags Rotor rides

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Judge in Great America Cajun Cliffhanger case orders company to release all injury reports from rotor rides.

Six Flags having a soft year in US and Europe

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bad weather in Europe combined with low per capita spending in the US drop earnings by 15%.

Twisted Rails posts video of X in action

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

The testing has begun on this late season, buzz-heavy attraction.

SoCal round-up includes news from Castle Park

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Magic Mountain continues work on its two major coasters and Castle Park is installing an S&S Double Shot.

Owner hopes that public stock offering will save Conneaut Lake Park

Posted | Contributed by Neil

The park can turn a consistant profit, but massive improvements, heavy off-season maintenance problems and years of debt account for continuting financial problems.

Regional parks having good year at expense of destination parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Resort parks most affected by soft economy while regional attractions reap benefits.

Worlds of Adventure guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes 12 new photos, park maps, full park and coaster reviews and ride stats.

X completes its first test run at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

On August 10 at approximately 9:45 p.m., X ran through the course for the first time.

14 New coasters added to Front Seat Photos collection.

Posted | Contributed by Front Seat Photos

New photos include selections from Holiday World and Indiana Beach.

Magic Mountain sued for alleged race discrimination

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Dozens of suits say park guilty of racial profiling by security.

Disney says third Anaheim park still not a certainty

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Theme park giant assures residents that specifics will not cause problems in the area.

New coasters recreated in Roller Coaster Tycoon

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Eleven new coaster recreation track parks for the ever-popular RCT are online, including some picture-accurate coaster recreations.

Children sexually assulted at Water Country USA

Posted | Contributed by speedfreak

Suspect arrested in alleged attack.

Fiesta Texas guide added to Lone Star Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Comprehensive guide includes photos and a list of attractions.

Thrillshot reviewed by Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

The latest S&S air-powered ride gets a thumbs up from enthusiast site.

Pennsylvanians break 24-hour coaster record

Posted | Contributed by ToddConstantine

Four coaster lovers shattered the previous record and benefit charity in the process.

Indiana Beach site documents more of the park's history.

Posted | Contributed by Wabash Cannonball

History takes you back to formation of the lake.

Knott's Berry Farm update on Vertigo and Windjammer

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Foul TOGO goes away while VertiGo site prep underway.

Magic Mountain construction continues to roll along as X develops

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Thrillshot's price has been lowered and more X cars have been moved on site.

Hershey to add an interactive water coaster

Posted | Contributed by jgfama

Setpoint will build next Swing Thing at the sweetest park in the world.

Season pass holder files class action suit against Worlds of Adventure for FastLane program

Posted | Contributed by ShiveringTim

Plaintiff says pay-to-queue-skip program diminishes value of season pass.

24-Hour coaster record challenged to raise money for charity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A group of four is attempting to ride 72 coasters in 24 hours to raise money for Children's Miracle Network.

State officials say they can't enter park to investigate Superman accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local officials say they're barred from conducting their own investigation.

Witnesses describe collision on Superman

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

People at Six Flags New England and the hospitals describe scene following accident.

Trains on New England's Superman collide

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local TV reports there were up to eight minor injuries in incident.

Windjammer continues to fall at Knott's

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

The loops have vanished from Windjammer in just one week.

Theme Park planned for Northern Louisiana

Posted | Contributed by The Shy One

Developers see potential to bring more tourists to the area.

Six Flags Great America not ready for emergencies

Posted | Contributed by BMCOASTER

Ride ops offer damaging testimony in suit against Great America.

Six Flags New England 2002 coaster plans posted

Posted | Contributed by themeparkne

Plans reveal standard elements of a B&M.

Thrill Shot opens at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

The new S&S ejector seat, Thrill Shot, has opened at Magic Mountain

Hydra Fighter II video added to Starcoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

Check out Caripro's version of the suspended water-coaster in action.

Stricker's Grove open to the public Sunday, August 12

Posted | Contributed by millrace

Private amusement park open for one of its twice annual public days.

Cedar Fair attendance, revenue down

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

CEO says soft year attributed to weather, slow economy.

Kennywood Insider's Guide adds Phantom's Revenge video

Posted | Contributed by Kennywood Insider

Check out the view from the front seat of Kennywood's new masterpiece.

"Fun!" to add updated pics of X to its website

Posted | Contributed by SS

The television program "fun!" will be videotaping another segment of the construction of X on Thursday.

Knott's continues destruction of Windjammer

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

WestCoaster.net logs yet another weeks' worth of photos of Windjammer carnage.

Mechanical failures rare on rides

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Chance of injury is one in 22 million.

Europa Park releases details of B&M hyper

Posted | Contributed by RagingBull

Silver Star will tower over the German park in 2002.

Pinfari Xpress to debut at French park

Posted | Contributed by RagingBull

Pinfari's new compact inverted coaster will open at Nigloland in 2002.

Kennywood mechanic profiled in local paper

Posted | Contributed by CoasterBoy

Fred Weber, the lead mechanic at Kennywood for many years, just can't leave his job.

Simulators not as popular as coasters, despite years of R&D

Posted | Contributed by Krazy

Dollar for dollar, a roller coaster is still the better investment for an amusement park.

Texas Trivia arrives for Titan goodies

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Lone Star Thrills has added a trivia game for a Titan prize pack.

Michigan riders assess risks and safety of amusement rides

Posted | Contributed by PointMan

Though there is some reluctance following the Chaos accident at Michigan's Adventure, most riders feel safe.

Kings Dominion adding wild mouse for 2002

Posted | Contributed by Sam A. Marks

New coaster will make a total of 12 for Virginia park.

Visionland drops case to build aquarium

Posted | Contributed by SyntaxError

Park decides not to fight with the county government, who wants the land for a sewage plant expansion.

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