News Archive - March 2002

Jazzland operation in question as court considers case

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Bank, owners, partners disagree over financial status of the park. Judge to rule if firm keeps reins of park Firm lacks credibility, developer says

Conneaut Lake will be operated by court-appointed trustee

Posted | Contributed by loriu

Park's original owner sueing for control, trial set for this summer.

New coaster from Ride_Op Coaster Productions

Posted | Contributed by Ride_Op

Download on the most demented rodent ever for NoLimits.

One Click publishes Air and Colossus photos

Posted | Contributed by Andy One Click

Two of Europe's new coasters begin to deliver new thrills.

Xcelerator construction continues to move along at a rapid pace

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Xcelerator's tower begins to rise into the air.

Marine World continues to make general improvements

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

SFMW Online is offering a new update that highlights the latest general improvements happening at Six Flags Marine World.

Six Flags Elitch Gardens announces Zamperla flying coaster

Posted | Contributed by RubberDucky

Six Flags Elitch Gardens announced "The Flying Coaster" would open in late May.

U.S. Navy looks to amusement park industry for training exercise.

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

The Great Lakes Navy facility is getting assistance from Universal Studios for training that would resemble a ride called "Backdraft" at the Universal California park.

Photos show Silverstar from the front seat

Posted | Contributed by Ronnie D

Silverstar, B&M's tallest and fasted hyper coaster, opened this weekend.

2002 Coasters' Choice Awards nominees announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The Web's biggest coaster and amusement park poll is underway for its second year.

Indiana Beach Online makes Coasters' Choice predictions

Posted | Contributed by Glitch01

See early predictions by unofficial Indiana Beach site.

Delirium and Flying Eagles debut at PGA

Posted | Contributed by Great American Thrills

Two new flat rides open, and many improvements are made to the park for Paramount's Great America's 2002 season.

PKI to auction off first Tomb Raider ride

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

Kings Island's Tomb Raider: The Ride auction will benefit the Adventures For Wish Kids fund.

AIR and Alton Towers 2002 guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Features new ride reviews and photos from the 2002 season, including AIR.

Knott's Berry Farm begins to erect Xcelerator...Again!

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Xcelerator is once again taking shape, this time at a furious pace.

Ham on Rye opens at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Ham on Rye virtual reality attraction opens, construction on new bungee attraction begins.

Canobie Lake's Star Blaster begins to rise

Posted | Contributed by MikeMir87

New S&S tower goes vertical.

Lost Coaster at Indiana Beach is showing great progress

Posted | Contributed by Glitch01

CCI really shows what "custom" means.

Ricochet debuts at Paramount's Carowinds

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

Feature and video online at Starcoasters.com.

Colossus opens to the public

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

Thorpe Park's Intamin 10-looper has officially broken the world record for most inversions.

Forbes profiles several parks and their offerings for the 2002 season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Put a little travel in your summer plans with this guide.

Whalom Park vandals caught

Posted | Contributed by Arrow Guy

Four teens are charged in connection with the fire destroyed the park's ballroom.

Holiday World to host Heroes Day

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

Members of the military, police, firefighters and EMTs will be honored at Holiday World on US Memorial Day.

California says restraint on Perilous Plunge not adequate (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State recommends changes to giant water ride following September death of ejected rider.

Coasters2k presents new Montu video

Posted | Contributed by BrandonR

B&M Inverted coaster Montu featured in new roller coaster video.

Jazzland sale open to new customers

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Buyer could not secure financing, park looking for new buyers.

Report on VisionLand's health stirs local officials

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Park operator and city find that report doesn't reveal anything about the park.

PKI continues to release photos and data from Tomb Raider: The Ride

Posted | Contributed by eric

Ten photos focus on the interior of Paramount's Kings Island's new attraction, drawing closer to the Antechamber.

Ham on Rye coming to Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Construction begins on Ham on Rye, Deja Vu rolls back in Cobra Roll, Riddler's Revenge re-opens.

Knott's construction changes skyline

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Knott's removes parts of an icon, repaints others and continues work on Xcelerator.

B&M flyer opens in UK

Posted | Contributed by Wayne_TowersTimes

On March 16, Air opened at Alton Towers.

Cedar Point's Western Cruise lives on

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Virtual Midway's lastest feature article looks at Western Cruise and Paddlewheel Excursions.

Roller Soaker nearly ready to roll

Posted | Contributed by titanfan

Hersheypark's new Setpoint moves to plumbing phase.

Photo gallery of Magic Kingdom posted on Americacoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Enjoy over seventy photos of Orlando's Magic Kingdom.

PKI Official: King Cobra being removed

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

PR rep says that TOGO stand-up coaster is being dismantled.

Construction work at Marine World continues

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

SFMW Online is offering an exclusive look at Six Flags Marine World during the off season.

Six Flags Great America settles $1.9 million lawsuit for asthma death

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

Suit alleges paramedics failed to care for victim.

Disney MGM park opens in Paris

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney's tenth theme park adds attractions in Paris.

One coaster up, one down at Paramount's Kings Dominion

Posted | Contributed by The Jet Coaster

Hypersonic XLC will not be opening immediately this season but Ricochet's test runs with Ringling Bros.

New book takes ThrillRide to the printed page

Posted | Contributed by Valleyfair Fan

Author Robert Coker, who made ThrillRide.com famous, takes his reviews to a new book.

Birmingham May Cut Off VisionLand

Posted | Contributed by rampagelover

The City of Birmingham is considering stopping its $1 million dollar yearly payment to the park.

Nick Laister interview reveals efforts to recognize classic ride

Posted | Contributed by d n s u

How Margate's Scenic Railway last week became a listed building in the UK.

People rally for Whalom Park

Posted | Contributed by millrace

About 35 people showed their support for Whalom Park with a rally on Saturday morning.

Xcelerator goes vertical at Knott's Berry Farm

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Launched Intamin ride construction covered on several sites.

Investor columnist says business could learn a lot from the operations of the amusement industry

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wouldn't it be nice if public companies were accessible as our beloved parks?

Six Flags to educate congressman Markey on theme park safety

Posted | Contributed by coaster895

Park operator challenges Brain Injury group's conclusions, asks doctors to conduct study.

Warner Bros. Movie World gallery added to Seaworld Australia Resource

Posted | Contributed by Joz

Includes photos of the Scooby Doo coaster under construction.

Dayton Daily News goes further into the Tomb

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

Every report on Kings Island's new Tomb Raider ride reveals a little more.

Coaster Chaos event slated for Indiana Beach

Posted | Contributed by Carol

ACE event includes night ERT on Cornball Express and Hoosier Hurricane.

Cedar Point and Knott's removing VertiGo

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Still unsure of what caused one of VertiGo's three towers to fall, Cedar Point is getting rid of VertiGo.

Cleveland paper profiles life at Cedar Point in the off-season

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

From food grills to steam engines, the park is alive with activity all winter long.

New coaster sim headed to PC

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

HyperRails latest 3D simulator to create virtual rides of the rides you build.

Author says Boeckling laid ground work for what Cedar Point is today

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Turn of the century marked crucial development period for park, largely led by one man's vision for the area.

Final Results of the 2001 Internet Steel Tracked Roller Coaster Poll released

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

Six Flags New England's Superman: Ride of Steel was voted top steel coaster in the world by the experienced enthusiasts (averaging nearly 70 steel coasters ridden each) who participated in the poll.

CCI posts layout for new coaster at Cliff's

Posted | Contributed by bigkirby

100-foot drop will greet visitors to Cliff's Amusement Park.

Jazzland deal stalls at the bank

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Land owner says firm doesn't have the cash to buy park.

Disney looks to develop theme parks as 'clusters'

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Regional park groups designed to promote longer stays, use shared resources.

Fire destroys Whalom Park ballroom

Posted | Contributed by loriu

Flyer Comet was saved, but scorched by flames.

Media gets a sneak peek of Tomb Raider: The Ride

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

Officials at PKI offered the first sneak peek of its 2002 addition to the media.

Goliath keeps growing at Six Flags Holland

Posted | Contributed by Kari

Third hill cuts hard to the right, turning riders on their side.

Knott's 3rd annual Winter Coaster Solace includes industry's big names

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Chiefs from Intamin, S&S Power and CCI talk to enthusiasts.

Final 2001 pre-season behind-the-scenes tour at Astroworld

Posted | Contributed by Fierce Pancake

One last look at the off-season.

COASTERnet releases 25 new RCT files

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Update includes tracks & parks, recreations and original creations for Roller Coaster Tycoon.

Magic Springs owner wants to build in Nashville

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Riverside site considered for new ride park.

Virtual ride offered on Thorpe Park's ten-inversion Colossus

Posted | Contributed by Woody Bear

Shockwave animation puts you in the front seat.

Jazzland purchase may have hit snag

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

The company that wants to buy Jazzland Theme Park has encountered a glitch in its plans to seal the deal.

Hersheypark's Rollersoaker grows up

Posted | Contributed by Coaster Fantom

Hersheypark has updated their site with construction photos of their new Setpoint water coaster.

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