News Archive - December 2002

Simpsons to cut on Disney World in forthcoming episode

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cartoon family wins a trip to "EFCOT," finds it boring.

CoasterGallery.com keeps expanding

Posted | Contributed by CaptainJoel

Arnolds Park is the latest park added to the site.

License To Thrill adds 44 Great Adventure photos

Posted | Contributed by titanfan

Brings the site's total to 184 park and coaster photographs.

OnRideCentral.com posts interview with Great Adventure PR director

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

Six Flags Great Adventure's Kristin Siebeneicher talks about building B&M's and pleasing crowds.

Holidays bring crowds to Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney, Universal report near-capacity reservations at their resorts.

Indoor water parks prove amazing draw in winter months

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Wisconsin Dells model may spread to Sandusky and Smoky Mountains.

Disney drops religious services at Orlando resort

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials say surrounding places of worship will adequately fill need.

Flashback has reopened and Scream construction continues at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Matthew

New floorless B&M moves along.

2002 AstroWorld video added to Houston Thrills Central

Posted | Contributed by Houston Thrills

Video highlights season.

One Click adds all new Legoland Windsor photos

Posted | Contributed by Chris One Click

Pics taken at the Christmas Magic event.

Scream! construction continues at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Groundwork is now underway as track, supports, and footer equipment continue to arrive.

Theme park attendance just slightly down in 2002

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Regional parks make up for slow year at destination parks, in third best year for North American parks.

Superman begins flight at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Construction moves forward on the park's new B&M flyer.

Dinosaur to roam free at Disney park

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Imagineers ready to bring animatronics to next level with untethered creature.

Developer offers plan for amusement park in Silverdome

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

If accepted, plan would convert domed stadium to indoor park including more than 40 rides.

Hersheypark has new rides in store for 2003

Posted | Contributed by SLFAKE

Four new rides and park improvements will greet guests this spring.

Superman Tower of Power rises over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Photos are now availble of the new S&S Tower at Six Flags Over Texas, showing the start of vertical construction.

Imagineers celebrate fifty years of creativity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Vice chairman of Disney's Imagineer division recalls early challenges opening Disneyland.

Conneaut ownership case to be settled by end of the year

Posted | Contributed by bigkirby

Judge will rule between former owner and trust.

Final results posted: 2002 Internet Steel Coaster Poll

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

Expedition GeForce at Germany's Holiday Park takes first place.

Mouse wants exclusive link for train from Orlando airport

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney pressures Florida to build high-speed train with no stops at other Orlando destinations.

Musical theater new component for theme parks at California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Broadway-style show will be new for theme park.

Virtual Midway posts Cedar Point construction update

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Cedar Point's mystery ride has been topped off.

Sunday is last day to vote in 2002 Internet Steel Coaster Poll

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

Grab a ballot from the poll website and add your opinions about the coasters you have ridden to this year's poll.

Ride dispatched with passengers while track was incomplete

Posted | Contributed by colin mcwilliam

Train comes to an abrupt stop at ride's end, where first car dangled in gap.

Vivendi ready for cuts in entertainment division, spin-off or sale possible

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Revenue down due to fewer movies and lower theme park attendance.

Elitch Theatre set for encore

Posted | Contributed by General Public

The century-old Elitch Gardens theater will get a $14.2 million renovation.

SDC parent company to change name

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Theme park operator will be renamed Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation.

Vivendi Universal go for Shanghai park, Disney delays

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Vivendi and Chinese officials announce plans, target 2006 opening.

Future Destiny USA to have Largest Indoor Water Park

Posted | Contributed by Ride of Steel

A new water park is planned for Destiny USA, a new shopping mall intended to be the largest in the US.

Dutch Coastin' adds GTec profile and winter photos

Posted | Contributed by DRNK

Dutch Coastin' presents the GTec designer profile, and 39 photos of Winter Efteling.

Virtual Midway survey results released

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Millennium Force, Power Tower at the top again.

Disney delays Shanghai park to 2010

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Delay to build theme park in Shanghai will appease authorities in Hong Kong.

Bonfante Gardens holds holiday event

Posted | Contributed by Bush985

Bonfante Gardesn held a special holiday event Sunday to celebrate the Christmas season.

Ten historical photos and editorial added to PKI Unlimited.com

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

Go back to 1974 at Paramount's Kings Island.

Nemesis Inferno completes test run

Posted | Contributed by coasterrich

New B&M inverter at Thorpe Park completes circuit.

New Mummy coaster to replace Kongfrontation at Universal Florida

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride could come on the heels of a possible movie sequel.

Universal to build new park in Shanghai

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company makes announcement just weeks after Disney announces intentions to build.

Knott's offers free admission guests who donate toys

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Annual Toys for Tots drive encourages park to give to those who give to others.

Vertical construction begins on Superman at Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

A complete update with pictures has been added to Great Adventure Source.

Six Flags Holland park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Update includes reviews, information, photos, and ratings of the park and its coasters.

Old Elitch Gardens thriving residential community

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Little remains of old park, but carousel house and theater have been saved.

Atlanta entrepreneur is Iraq's 'king of fun'

Posted | Contributed by General Public

Amusement park operator says sanctions, war actually help parks in Iraq.

Kentucky Kingdom to get a new roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by Joey Stewart

Park will get a used coaster from another Six Flags park.

Shivering Timbers takes top spot in popular wood coaster poll

Posted | Contributed by Darth Saambe

Michigan airtime machine reclaims position in shake up of top ten.

Virtual Midway adds highlight video

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Nothing beats a day at Cedar Point.

Winter Lights virtual tour added at GAdv.com

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Great Adventure Source has added 18 photos of the new event to form a virtual tour.

More Scream parts arrive at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Footer bases, along with new track segments and supports, have arrived for the new floorless coaster.

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