News Archive - August 2002

Starcoasters.com posts Superman: Ultimate Flight video

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

Video shows first US B&M flying coaster in action.

How to conquer amusement park and carnival games

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Article shows the tricks, do's and dont's of playing park and carnival games. An author also has a book on sale to master the games.

LeSourdsville Lake to host Halloween event

Posted | Contributed by Coasterville Dave

Close on the heels of what the park is declaring a succesful first season, the park will host its first halloween event.

State Fair of Texas erects Skycoaster

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

In lieu of the missing PAX coaster, the fair continues its expansion with the addition of a Skycoaster.

Nemesis Inferno construction pictures show long winding path to lift

Posted | Contributed by Viper423

B&M inverter to wind about Thorpe Park before climbing lift.

Macy's parade to hit Universal Orlando's midways

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Components of New York City parade will march for several weeks starting in December.

Bill Gates increases his share of Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by laurence

SEC filing shows his take of the company increased from 8.6% to 10.2%.

State investigators say human error caused toxic cloud at Wyandot Lake

Posted | Contributed by jimmybob

Chemical mix could cause deadly chlorine cloud.

Cedar Point, Holiday World again dominate Golden Ticket Awards

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards were announced this afternoon at Paramount's Kings Island.

PA parks offer variety of roller coaster experiences

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Reporter braves some of the Keystone state's great coasters.

Wild Adventures makes offer for VisionLand

Posted | Contributed by rampagelover

Bid is under the $25 million asking price.

Phantom Theater photos available at PKI Connection

Posted | Contributed by X Factor

Photos give final look at the residents and scenes from PKI's now defunct Phantom Theater.

Drive-through "Winter Lights" to shine at Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by NitroExplodes

For the first time in its 28-year history, the Six Flags Great Adventure theme park will operate an attraction during the winter -- "Winter Lights," a drive-through of more than 1 million decorative lights.

European Coaster Club holds auction for kids

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

Arrow Vampire ride car among items you can bid on.

Intamin track and supports arrive at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by WickedTwister44554

Even though no announcement has been made, it's clear that Cedar Point is building its 16th coaster.

Nemesis Inferno construction well under way

Posted | Contributed by Taipan

New B&M inverter takes wild pass through narrow tunnel.

Court orders Kennywood not to tamper Whip building remains pending investigation

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Family of victim who was crushed by building in storm says lawsuit is forthcoming.

Child falls from kite flyer at fair

Posted | Contributed by agd

Officials say height requirement incorrectly marked.

Carowinds announces 2003 plans

Posted | Contributed by The Jet Coaster

Carowinds is getting a family junior inverted and a water ride in 2003.

Re-Mix accident at Ohio State Fair caused by failing welds

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

According to the tests there's more than one problem spot on the ride.

Kid surfing site profiles amusement park science sites

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guide for parents and kids points you to the science behind the fun.

Knott's Halloween Haunt prep continues

Posted | Contributed by SpongeBob

Two mazes are now being constructed for the 30th Halloween Haunt.

Original Conneaut Lake Blue Streak trains ride again in annual fund raiser

Posted | Contributed by JCS290

The Conneaut Lake Park Preservation Society planned the second annual marathon to raise money to paint and maintain the 65-year old Blue Streak.

New Jersey G-force limits now enforced

Posted | Contributed by Viper423

New regulations prohibit rides from exposing people to more than 5.6 G's for more than one second.

Kongfrontation to close at Universal Studios Florida

Posted | Contributed by olympic10086

Themed coaster may replace banana breath in 2003.

ESPN writers look for football history on Cedar Point's beach

Posted | Contributed by Lynch

In search of great sports history, author stops at the Roller Coast on his cross-country trip.

Six Flags underestimated loyalty to Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Draegs

Attendance down 12% for August for Six Flags Worlds of Adventure.

CoasterBuzz posts preview of Hyper Rails (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Feature includes screen shots of forthcoming PC game.

Former CCI engineers form new consulting company

Posted | Contributed by BrandonR

Group had its hands in many of defunct CCI's best rides.

Vivendi Universal shares hammered in European market

Posted | Contributed by 2Hostyl

Universal theme park owner Vivendi had their S&P credit rating downgraded to "junk" status.

Re-Mix seat breaks off at Ohio State Fair, hurling riders

Posted | Contributed by Arrow Guy

Accident marks second in two weeks at fair.

S&P revises Six Flags outlook to negative

Posted | Contributed by Shawn

Standard & Poor's latest to dog company for poor earnings.

Busch Tampa marine show to have final curtain call , to be replaced with film

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDad64

Dophins, sealions, otters and trainers will go to Sea World in Orlando.

Jubilee Odyssey photos and review added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

View photos of Europe's largest suspended looping coaster, which opened recently at Fantasy Island, UK

Grade school kids confused for gang members at Elitch

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

Two children, ages 5 and 9, told St. Louis Rams jerseys not OK to wear in park.

Six Flags misses targets, anylsts downgrade plummeting stock

Posted | Contributed by MForceXtreme

Park giant 9 cents short of its estimate of 17 cents per share, stock drops more than 50%.

X opens at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Viper423

Arrow 4D begins pleasing crowds again.

Busch on VisionLand: No thanks

Posted | Contributed by SyntaxError

Contrary to what Bessemer officials were saying, theme park operator isn't interested in buying the park.

Knott's sued over aneurysm death on Montezooma's Revenge

Posted | Contributed by Snoopy

Relatives of a woman who died of a brain hemorrhage after riding the Montezooma's Revenge roller coaster at Knott's Berry Farm last August have sued the amusement park and its owner.

More attendance records toppled, Holiday World plans expansion

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

President Will Koch faces new challenges in planning for the future.

Busch among interested to buy VisionLand

Posted | Contributed by rampagelover

Bankrupt VisionLand has announced that several companies are looking into purchasing the park.

Tower of Terror continues to rise into the air at DCA

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Construction at Disney's California Adventure continues to progress.

More than 40 No Limits tracks added to Digital Coaster

Posted | Contributed by Nessy: ROS

Largest No Limits update in Digital Coaster history includes dozens of original creations.

SeaWorld Orlando to build up waterfront

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans include a waterfront dining and shopping complex in the middle of the park.

Chicago papers say public outcry saved the Whizzer

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

Schwarzkopf that opened with Great America has received a stay of execution.

Inferno track arrives at Thorpe Park

Posted | Contributed by Fler

Track and supports have arrived at for 2003's only confirmed B&M.

Roller Coaster Tycoon launches new website

Posted | Contributed by TrBiggar

RollercoaterTycoon.com now sports a new look, and a few new features, but still no ride exchange.

Texas State Fair PAX shuttle cancelled

Posted | Contributed by Coasterville Dave

Russian law complicates deal that prevents export of new ride.

Whizzer to be saved, Shockwave takes the fall

Posted | Contributed by Draegs

Public outcry has saved the Whizzer, but at the cost of Shockwave's future.

Universal Studios Japan execs get pay cut with scandals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bad drinking water and expired food ingredients embarass park brass.

Enchanted Village's Lumber Jack Falls opens

Posted | Contributed by Jerry

New water ride thrills in the Pacific Northwest.

Japanese B&M inverter makes its way to Jazzland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Batman mirror-clone is first B&M to be moved.

Gamespot posts more screen shots from RCT2

Posted | Contributed by AirtimeAddict

The sequel to the best selling coaster game of all time shows more theme objects and flat rides.

Denise Dinn hired by S&S

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

The former owner of CCI has been hired by S&S Power to start a wooden coaster division.

WWE drop tower shut down on Niagra's Clifton Hill

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Only a few hours after the grand opening of a drop ride called "Pile Driver," inspectors came shut it down for not having a valid permit.

Dinotown pictures available on Northwest Theme Park Guide

Posted | Contributed by Airtime Aaron

Check out pictures of this British Columbia children's park.

New Cedar Point pictures added to Jes's Roller Coasters

Posted | Contributed by Zero-G

Latest update spotlights the largest Impulse coaster to date, Wicked Twister.

Hurricane Harbor photos added at Great Adventure Source

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Fifteen pictures of the New Jersey water park have been added to the galleries.

Disney and Universal battle for Florida tourists

Posted | Contributed by Matt

Universal drawing crowds away from Disney with more grown up themes.

New NoLimits tracks released on COASTERnet

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Eighteen new tracks for coaster sim, recreations included.

Enchanted Village's Lumber Jack Falls closer to operation

Posted | Contributed by Jerry

Six Flags' Northwest park, Wild Waves/Enchanted Village, is constructing a new 50-foot "water coaster" ride.

OnRideCentral.com adds 100 pictures from Morey's Pier

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

This huge update includes the addition of the Wildwood Piers to the site's park database, as well as 100 pictures from the New Jersey shore piers.

Six Flags Marine World photos show new V2

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Updated photo gallery includes several shots of the modified Vertical Velocity.

Stark Raven Mad 2002 video and photos added to Theme Park Review

Posted | Contributed by Robb Alvey

Check out a new video from Robb Alvey and several pages of photos from Stark Raven Mad.

X is now up and running... on Badnitrus!

Posted | Contributed by Badnitrus

Check out the latest animation posted on Badnitrus Productions, X. Take a virtual ride from the back and front of the train on both sides.

Cedar Fair attendance up 3% for July over last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Good weather credited with better numbers.

Coke to dominate US Six Flags parks

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Companies sign long-term deal to make Coke exclusive, where penetration was only 65% of parks.

Bill Gates: roller coaster tycoon of Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Microsoft founder owns 8.6% of world's largest theme park company.

Six Flags Magic Mountain sued by pass holder for misleading advertising

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Complaint alleges closure of X without explanation violates "contract" of passholders, according to attorney.

Civil justice watch dog group says lawyers playing into hype to create business

Posted | Contributed by superellen

Personal injury lawyers are attempting to create a "cottage industry" by linking brain injuries to thrill rides at amusement parks, says the American Tort Reform Association (ATRA).

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