News Archive - February 2002

Stratosphere goes back to city with 510-foot ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After a failed attempt at getting a 740-foor ride approved, Vegas attraction scales back plans.

Vivendi Universal to open new park in germany

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Location can draw 27 million people within a two-hour drive for second-largest park in Europe.

SFWoA Online opens "Digital SFWoA" with hundreds of photos

Posted | Contributed by Mr. Villain

Get a virtual tour of the sights at the Six Flags park near Cleveland.

Marine World officially reveals details of Vertical Velocity redesign

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

Impulse will shoot riders at 45 degrees over entrance plaza.

CMG Models completes the Idora Wildcat model

Posted | Contributed by CMG

View three new photo galleries of the Idora Wildcat model built from the original 1930 blue prints.

Dorney officially announces Meteor

Posted | Contributed by knoebelsrocks

Zamperla Hawk 48 added to the park's lineup.

ThemeParksOnline.org adds Sandy Lake Park guide

Posted | Contributed by Jeff Mast

Information and photos have been added for this small park outside of Dallas.

AIR trains in motion over Alton Towers

Posted | Contributed by Wayne_TowersTimes

B&M's first flying coaster is testing.

Jazzland park set to file bankruptcy

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Troubled park will be sold to a group of investors and open on schedule in the spring. Buyers to keep it open with former Six Flags exec

New Universal boss to charged with boosting Orlando complex

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

After success in Japan with their new Universal park, Robert Gault moves to head the Orlando parks.

Silver Star up and running over Europa Park

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

Load testing has commenced on B&M's biggest coaster to date.

Knott's releases info on 3rd Annual Coaster Solace and construction moves along

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Park has released information about its 3rd enthusiast event.

Xcelerator work continues at Knott's Berry Farm

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Footer preparation continues to move at an excellent pace thanks to great SoCal weather.

Landscaping Cedar Point no small task

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Staff creates huge part of park's feel, if you don't notice it outright.

Postcards from the Edge: a look at Blackpool's history

Posted | Contributed by d n s u

Check out Blackpool's coasters as depicted on postcards from the past.

Primeval Whirl nears completion at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by ColumbusCoaster

Dual spinning mice should open soon.

Coasters2k adds new Kumba video

Posted | Contributed by BrandonR

B&M's original sitdown coaster featured in new video.

Six Flags to pay $4 million in river ride death

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

Park operator will join manufacturer in settling with family of victim.

Wild Waves/Enchanted Village to add ten new rides

Posted | Contributed by Uncle Buck

GM says adult coaster in long-term plans.

CCI coming to Cliff's in New Mexico

Posted | Contributed by ColumbusCoaster

Cliff's Amusement Park will add the state's first wooden roller coaster.

Strap a transmitter on your kids, never lose them again!

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Wet 'n Wild Park guests can now "Lo-jack" their children.

Little A-Merrick-A seeking enthusiast's help to love Lincoln Comet

Posted | Contributed by bigkirby

$1000 donations will offer life time in perks.

Disney shareholders say no to safety reports

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annual shareholder meeting asked if company should prepare theme park safety reports.

Batman: Dark Knight track complete

Posted | Contributed by themeparkne

Zero-gravity roll and corkscrews finished quickly.

Drachen Fire demise visible from outside park

Posted | Contributed by RobbieB73

The skyline above Busch Gardens Williamsburg is short one coaster.

Former Kings Island and TOGO exec says he wouldn't be surprised to see King Cobra go

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

Alleged sale of stand-up coaster may make sense in light of maintenence concerns.

Highway named in honor of Holiday World's Bill Koch

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Indiana House and Senate today voted unanimously to rename a portion of Indiana 162 the "W.A. Koch Memorial Highway," in honor of the developer of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari.

Goliath starts to show its personality at Six Flags Holland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Intamin ride has complete final turn, hops and lift.

New footers for Vertical Velocity poured at Marine World

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

While the outcome isn't clear, V2 has changes in store.

Hersheypark to host all nighter for teens

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Roller coasters, food and dancing... not a bad night out!

Indiana Beach off -season tour scheduled for enthusiasts

Posted | Contributed by Carol

Get a chance to see CCI's "lost coaster."

Knott's and Disney keep moving on new attractions

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Knott's continues work on Xcelerator and wraps up a rehab on Ghostrider while the Disneyland Resort continues prep work for Tower of Terror and an extensive rehab on Splash Mountain.

Six Flags Magic Mountains' Deja Vu stalls in cobra roll

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Riders evacuated by catwalk in the middle of giant element.

Jubilee Odyssey goes vertical at UK's Fantasy Island

Posted | Contributed by ColumbusCoaster

Record-breaking SLC starts to rise.

Omaha in line for new amusement park

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Park would include racing woodie, inverted coaster, water coaster, 26 rides, and could be open by Memorial Day 2003.

Dominion's Ricochet almost complete

Posted | Contributed by hypersonicxlc

Wild mouse ready nearly ready to get nutty in Virginia.

Construction photos from Carowinds and Kings Island posted on XPP

Posted | Contributed by The Jet Coaster

Park PR departments issue photos from the inside, showing Tomb Raider at Kings Island and the Carolina Boardwalk at Carowinds.

Silverstar track completes circuit with final section

Posted | Contributed by olov

Giant B&M speed coaster construction enters final phase.

POV of Riddler's Revenge added to AmericaCoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Take a front row seat on the world's tallest and fastest stand-up coaster.

Most coasters count controversy continues

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Magic Mountain and Cedar Point continue to go at it for numbers.

Sea World San Diego capital imporvement plans approved by commission

Posted | Contributed by Buzz Head

$50 million plan includes installation of 95=foot-tall "splash down" ride.

Knott's accelerates Xcelerator construction, California Adventure announces two attractions

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

SoCal buzzes with improvements.

Drachen Fie being dismantled

Posted | Contributed by thrillman

Long-dormant Arrow looper at Busch Gardens Williamsburg comes down for good.

La Ronde announces name for new B&M inverter

Posted | Contributed by Norm

Le Vampire is central attraction among $30 million CAD in improvements.

Disney announces two new additions for California Adventure

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Flik's Fun Faire are formally announced on the park's 1-year anniversary.

Goliath lift goes vertical at SIx Flags Holland

Posted | Contributed by Kari

Green Intamin track rises from the ground.

Batman: The Dark Knight animated on Badnitrus

Posted | Contributed by Badnitrus

Take a virtual ride on Six Flags New England's new floorless coaster for 2002.

Construction continues on Batman: Dark Knight

Posted | Contributed by themeparkne

Photos show completed vertical loop and high-banked turn.

Chaos crash was caused by loose bolts

Posted | Contributed by ST chick

The report was released today stating that loose bolts broke on the Chaos ride at Michigan's Adventure, causing the ride to come down. It is now confirmed by CF that it will not be brought back.

Six Flags New England announces Batman - The Dark Knight

Posted | Contributed by CoasterGuy

Half-built B&M floorless coaster announced today.

POV of Superman: The Escape posted on AmericaCoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Take a front row seat on one of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters.

Michigan to release findings on Chaos accident

Posted | Contributed by ST chick

State agency concludes investigation of accident that caused ride to seperate from its support.

Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain: construction pictures

Posted | Contributed by IB Dave

Track is laid on the third and second floors of this CCI rehab project at Indiana Beach.

Williams Grove adding three attractions for 2002

Posted | Contributed by coasterpunk

Package includes new whirl-n-hurl.

Cedar Fair 2001 results down without new properties

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Though showing an overall increase in revenue with the addition of new parks, attendance and revenue in original parks was down.

2001 Internet Steel Coaster Poll underway

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

The poll for the 2001 season is running through February.

Colossus begins testing at Thorpe Park

Posted | Contributed by PaulD

Ten-inversion Intamin looper makes its first trips around the circuit.

Land preparation is well underway for Xcelerator

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Knott's Berry Farm continues site work by preparing footers.

Six Flags to use Lo-Q at nine of their parks during the 2002 season

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Up-charge queue management headed to a park near you.

Southern California roundup on Westcoaster.net

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Knott's continues work and begins to pour concrete for Xcelerator while Disneyland Resort continues various rehabs and construction work on Tower of Terror.

15 producers laid-off from Disney entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orlando show producers given pink slip in more restructuring.

Disney produces better than expected results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While still down from last year, Disney beats its projected earnings.

Six Flags Darien Lake announces an array of attractions

Posted | Contributed by beastnum1

Shipwreck Falls and two up-charge attractions announced.

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