News Archive - November 2002

Marine World elephant euthanized after pregnancy complications

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Fetus caused massive infection after dying in the womb six weeks ago.

Disney Imagineering faces tough challenges under shrinking budgets

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

For 50 years, Disney's Imagineers have put the tech magic in the Magic Kingdom. Now economic pressures are bringing the grand ambitions back down to earth, where it's a smaller world after all.

Superman: Tower of Power photos and State Fair of Texas video posted to Lone Star Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Ten new construction photos highlight development of new S&S tower at Six Flags Over Texas.

Disney may gut Epcot's Spaceship Earth for new attraction

Posted | Contributed by Dave H

Classic Omnimover dark ride may be removed for a new attraction called "Time Racers" to open in 2007.

Fairgound photos and video posted at Twisted Rails

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

KMG Experience, KMG Afterburner, and a Reverchon Crazy Mouse are a few of the rides featured.

Definitive source for misleading or downright false amusement park information launches with new URL

Posted | Contributed by Childs

Absolutely Reliable News & Rumors has moved!

Vote in the 2002 Internet Steel Coaster Poll

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

Pick up your ballot and vote before December 15.

Magic Mountain park guide updated at Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Now includes X review and new photos.

Steel Venom track arrives at Valleyfair

Posted | Contributed by Nessy: Ride of Steel

New Intamin Impulse makes its way across the pond.

Twenty-one new rides slated for Europe in 2003

Posted | Contributed by DRNK

Dutch Coastin' presents a list of all confirmed 2003 rides for Europe.

OnRideCentral.com announces "Easter Egg" contest

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

Winner, to be drawn on December 1, will receive a Gravity Group T-shirt.

Scream! arrivals continue at the Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Track and supports continue to arrive for Six Flags Magic Mountain's 2003 coaster, Scream!

Jazzland rebranded as Six Flags New Orleans

Posted | Contributed by BrandonR

Lousiana theme park to receive two new coasters along with millions of dollars of improvements.

Stark Raven Mad '03 flyer now available

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

Former Holiday World employee (and "Simpsons" fan) Dave Johnson has once again created a dry and corporate-styled flyer for Stark Raven Mad pre-registration.

News update for Disneyland Resort and Knott's posted on ACN

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Update includes Tower of Terror and Camp Snoopy construction.

Six Flags Magic Mountain announces new B&M floorless

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride will feature nearly 4,000 feet of track.

Six Flags revenue, attendance down from last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Theme park giant reports attendance down 7.4% for first three quarters compared to last year.

Six Flags over Texas announces S&S tower

Posted | Contributed by BrandonR

Superman Tower of Power will rise 315 feet above the midway.

Cedar Fair revenue, attendance up over last year, capital expenditure amount disclosed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While revenue is up 5% over last year, company expects to spend $45-50 million in 2003 and further expand Lighthouse Point in 2004.

Texas Tornado being removed from Astroworld

Posted | Contributed by Fierce Pancake

SixFlagsHouston.Com covers the dismantling of this Schwarzkopf classic.

Former Disney official joins Bluffs amusement park staff

Posted | Contributed by OmahaCPfan

Executive spent 10 years with Disney, most recently as vice president of entertainment for its global theme parks and resorts.

Riders needed for Discovery Channel video shoot at PKI

Posted | Contributed by Sean F.

Riders will sit on Tomb Raider for day of shooting.

Vote Now in the 2002 Internet Wood Coaster Poll

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

Poll is accepting ballots now through November 30th, 2002.

Dutch Coastin' adds 217 German park photos

Posted | Contributed by DRNK

Parks include Europa-Park, Holiday-Park, Tripsdrill and Legoland Deutschland.

Disney shows off new Tower of Terror program to journalists

Posted | Contributed by coasterrod

Rides will be more random with tricks to heighten fear.

Coast Guard to train for attack on Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

"Operation Demon Drop" will test coordination of local agencies in case of disaster.

Starcoasters.com adds South Carolina State Fair photos

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

Fair photos show Doppel Looping, Wildcat and more.

Rampage repair could be costly at VisionLand

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Great Coasters International estimates repairs at $2.5 million.

Extreme Rides adds aerial pictures of Nemesis Inferno

Posted | Contributed by coasterrich

Construction update shows the completed ride structure from the air.

Celebration City on pace for spring opening

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Silver Dollar City's second theme park construction continues with 20 rides on the way.

Roller Coaster Tycoon 2 debuts at top of sales chart

Posted | Contributed by SyntaxError

The sequel to one of the most popular PC games of the last decade is off to a strong start.

Gas released at Chessington World of Adventures, guest hospitalized

Posted | Contributed by astrosgp

Twenty people treated for breathing probllems when a mysterious gas around the Tomb Blaster ride leaked into the air.

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