News Archive - June 2002

Chris Sawyer says RCT2 will feature improved AI, more flexibility

Posted | Contributed by Ride

The developer that brought us Roller Coaster Tycoon is delivering more depth to gameplay in sequel.

San Diego back down from demands, SeaWorld will move forward with plans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park threatened to cancel plan entirely if city required labor agreements.

Six Flags and Frito-Lay Sign Seven-Year Sponsorship Agreement

Posted | Contributed by redman822

As part of the sponsorship agreement, Frito-Lay will sponsor a major thrill-ride attraction at each of the 15 branded Six Flags theme parks in the United States.

Cyclone celebrates 75th anniversary at Astroland

Posted | Contributed by SFgadvMAN

Classic roller coaster continues to thrill in New York.

Markey and IAAPA rep spar on morning television

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CBS Early show outlines positions of trade organization and Congressman out to regulate it.

SeaWorld San Diego may scrap project due to city-imposed union requirement

Posted | Contributed by Dutchman

Council wants union-only clause in development agreement.

Six Flags Great America was survivor in Illinois amusement race

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Chicago area paper takes a look at how the park developed and benefited Gurnee.

Worker dies from heat at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Employee's body temperature reached 107.9 degrees.

IAAPA vs. Markey: CBS Early Show

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Congressman will take on the industry in a segment on the CBS Early Show tomorrow.

Doctors say link between G-forces and brain injury not proven

Posted | Contributed by Viper423

Researcher says "there is no hidden danger."

Holiday World Stark Raven Mad video posted at Starcoasters.com

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

Raven, Legend and Zoombabwe are featured.

Knott's Berry Farm debuts Xcelerator

Posted | Contributed by James Disney

Knott's Berry Farm opened its newest scream machine, a hyraulic launched coaster, to the masses.

CoasterGallery.com adds Carowinds and more

Posted | Contributed by CaptainJoel

Coasters from 54 parks now documented on the site.

25 Cedar Point pictures added to Jes's Roller Coasters

Posted | Contributed by Zero-G

New oversized photos put you in the action with Cedar Point's top rides.

Cedar Fair may appeal property tax increase for Michigan's Adventure

Posted | Contributed by MI Trooper1

County officials have reassessed the property value on the land that Michigan's Adventure sits on.

V2 is reopened at Marine World after modifications

Posted | Contributed by coastermaster

Vertical Velocity at Six Flags Marine World sports its new twist over the entrance.

Cedar Point employee hospitalized with meningitis

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Health officials say public is not exposed or in any danger.

Kings Dominion to add Intamin gyro-drop (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

At 305-feet tall, it will be the tallest in North America.

Craig Ross named to GM post at Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New park boss got his start as seasonal food worker at Dominion.

"Disenchanted Village" and 2002 park map posted for Pacific Northwest park

Posted | Contributed by Jerry

See the map for the "new" Six Flags park in Seattle, plus read the review.

On Ride Central interviews Chris Ozimek of Dorney Park

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

New PR director describes his career path and the park's future.

COASTERnet includes information for three newer rides

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Coverage includes Holland's Goliath, Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain and New Mexico Rattler.

Hypersonic back in business at Dominion, 2003 announcement set for today

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Paramount's Kings Dominion's Thrust Air sports modified trains.

LeSourdsville Lake guide and photos added to Ohio Theme Parks

Posted | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod

80 Photos show the tiny local park's attractions.

Disneyland Paris currency exchange robbed

Posted | Contributed by Ride

Robbers crash car into an American Express office in Disneyland Paris, taking an undisclosed amount of cash.

Riders try to set record on Compounce Wildcat for cash and prizes

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Record setter returns to defend his title of 2,001 laps.

Contestants ride roller coaster for 34 days to win car

Posted | Contributed by Viper423

Sunni Mullen, Ben Salisbury and Lindsay Ritz are the last survivors in a Spokane radio station's publicity gimmick.

Potential Nashville Thrillopolis site out of the running

Posted | Contributed by Raptor Pilot

The company that proposed to build a $190 million theme park near Adelphia Coliseum said yesterday that the downtown Nashville location is off the table, but other sites in Davidson County and Middle Tennessee are still being considered.

Hyper Rails PC simulator to ship in August

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New screenshots include editor.

Indiana Beach park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Update includes pictures of Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain.

Lesourdsville Lake attendance promising in opening weeks

Posted | Contributed by Sheik al Squeak

Local crowds check out the park under new management.

Busch Williamsburg named most beautiful park for tenth consecutive year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

NAPHA again puts park at the top of the list for its lush landscapes.

One Click adds all new Chessington World of Adventure photos

Posted | Contributed by Andy One Click

Update includes new photos of new rides, including Vampire's new trains.

SafeTzone targets lost kids with radio transmitters

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Terminals around park allow people to locate others in their group.

Coasterpalooza 2002 held at Paramount's Great America

Posted | Contributed by Great American Thrills

PGA celebrated the 118th anniversary of the Switchback Railway, by hosting the second annual Coasterpalooza, an event which gave coaster enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes look at the park.

Six Flags New England seeks child labor exemption

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park wants to work 16 and 17-year old until midnight.

VisionLand opens water park

Posted | Contributed by astrosgp

Water park and carousel open while major rides remain closed at financially troubled park.

505 New photos added to Lone Star Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Ever-growing photo gallery updates with photos from Midwest.

Defunct Chippewa Lake's historic ballroom goes up in flames

Posted | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod

Home to decades of big entertainers meets the fate of the rest of the old park.

Church carnival ride pins teens upside down for more than hour

Posted | Contributed by briansmyth

Stalled "spin out" requires firefighters to unload ride.

Islands of Adventure to host Halloween Horror Nights this fall

Posted | Contributed by dankding

Universal Studios' annual Halloween Horror Nights is moving to a newer and bigger venue this fall: Islands of Adventure.

Cross-dresser sues Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by G-Money

Man says he was ejected for wearing a dress, park states "no costume" rule.

Six Flags needs good weather for good financial results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Analysts optimistic about company's 2002 season.

Girl upgraded to fair condition after Marine World accident (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride restraints were in place after girl was tossed from Wipeout ride at Six Flags Marine World.

Ejection Seat cable fails, safety system works

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Riders at a Portland festival were left dangling as one of the cables on an Ejection Seat broke.

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure shut down due to power outage

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Monday morning power loss sent guests home for the day.

Virtual Midway adds CoasterMania highlights

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Cedar Point fan site adds photo and video highlights from CoasterMania, the park's annual enthusiast event.

Girl critical after falling from SFMW ride

Posted | Contributed by APC11

A 4-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling from the Starfish at Marine World.

Worlds of Adventure adds metal detectors

Posted | Contributed by The One The Only Coaster God

Park joins other Six Flag parks in adding metal detectors at the front gates.

Nashville's Opryland area takes steps to survive

Posted | Contributed by Chad Kelly

New Valley Park hopes to attract tourists back to the area.

RollerCoaster Tycoon: The Board Game

Posted | Contributed by WCS4488

The most popular coaster PC game of all time was recently been made into a new board game.

Partial Arrow owner wants to buyout the rest of the company

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags makes offer as well with intention to drop claims against manufacturer.

Stratosphere ride proposal rejected again by city council

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

Las Vegas attraction says they intend to sue the city.

VisionLand files for bankruptcy

Posted | Contributed by rampagelover

Bankruptcy will allow the park to operate this year and avoid paying creaditors and bondholders.

LeSourdsville opening postponed until Friday

Posted | Contributed by Coasterville Dave

Due to a power outage affecting training schedules, the reopening of this classic park has been postponed a day.

New park to be built near Omaha

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

80-Acre park will be built in Council Bluffs, Iowa and will include one coaster.

CoasterBuzzCon adds Flight of Fear ride, on-site registration

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The improved Flight of Fear added to this Sunday's event.

Kennywood reopens after killer storm

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park tries to move on and repair damage following last Friday's freak storm that killed one and injured dozens.

Preperations continue as Xcelerator's opening day nears

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Knott's Berry Farm puts final touches on the ride while the purple train begins testing.

The heights of terror: Chicago reporter takes on Millennium Force

Posted | Contributed by The Great Mycke Phrease

Reporter Alan Solomon describes his experience at the Sandusky park.

Disney posts saftey report.

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Perhaps in response to criticism of Disney's domestic safety record, the mouse releases details about its safety practices.

Cedar Point discusses safety precautions for bad weather

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Cedar Point takes extensive precautions to protect its guests from bad weather.

Kennywood may reopen today after storm damage

Posted | Contributed by APC11

Storm that killed one woman and injured more than 50 others has taken toll on park.

Interview with the developer of Scream Machines PC simulator shows work in progress

Posted | Contributed by evilcoasterrider

Programmer that let you cheat in RCT opens a 3D world for coaster designers.

Weber named president and CEO of Paramount Parks

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Former COO and PKI, PGA manager takes control of Viacom's theme park unit.

Rides undergo extensive testing before opening

Posted | Contributed by Clarkbar

Researcher doesn't think brain injury is likely.

On Ride Central adds 80 pictures of Dorney Park

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

Big photo update features Dorney's coaster collection.

New Psyclone video available at Coasters2k

Posted | Contributed by BrandonR

The new-for-2002 thrill ride at Paramount Canada's Wonderland is captured in an all-new video at Coasters2k.

Perilous Plunge reopens at Knott's with new restraints

Posted | Contributed by CoasterFanMatt

Giant flume has four-point harnesses following death last September.

One person killed, dozens injured at Kennywood in storm

Posted | Contributed by FoF

Whip building collapses in high winds.

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