News Archive - September 2002

Rattler finally opens at Cliff's

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A string of unfortunate events delay opening of CCI woodie in New Mexico.

Euro Disney chief named to head theme park and resort division

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jay Rasulo heads back to states to take the place of departing Pressler.

Coney Island Parachute Jump to be repaired

Posted | Contributed by feldspar

Brooklyn borough president announces $5 million restoration of the 262-foot Coney Island landmark.

Virtual Midway adds new photos, video for 2003 project

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Site adds more photos and video from Cedar Point's construction zone.

Jet ski plows into crowd at Sea World in Australia

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Four injured in water show accident.

Nemesis Inferno construction pushes through inversions

Posted | Contributed by laurence

Compact B&M inverter making a mark on Thorpe Park.

Disney World parks to make changes, restore perks for resort guests

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Guests staying in Disney lodging will be able to enter parks an hour early, a program cut last year.

Disney theme park boss leaves for Gap

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pressler ends 15 years working for Disney.

PKI officially announces Delirium

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will get its second giant Huss ride, a Frisbee.

Wyandot fire ruled accidental

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Stored hay bales and a discarded cigarette blamed for blaze.

PKI to add Delirium for 2003

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Season pass newsletter describes new ride, set for an official announcement Thursday.

Shockwave leaving Six Flags Great America, headed elsewhere

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Park says something had to go to make room for 2003 attraction.

Lesourdsville Lake closes early, management is out

Posted | Contributed by PKIEMPSOB

Jerry Couch, the owner of the park, says they plan to reopen next year with a new management company.

Fire destroys bumper cars, gift shop at Wyandot Lake

Posted | Contributed by jimmybob

Cause of fire has not been determined.

Theme park group looks just outside Nashville for new park

Posted | Contributed by Chad Kelly

Themeparks, LLC could put Thrillopolis off main highway east of Nashville.

Phantom Fright Nights in full swing at Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by kpjb

Park's season extends past Labor Day for the first year since 1898.

State Fair of Texas Comet video posted

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Relive the Comet from the State Fair of Texas in this all new video.

Virtual coasters adds over 130 pictures from Six Flags Over Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Virtual Coasters

See Superman Ultimate Flight in action.

Hershey Foods will not be sold

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

Candy maker will stay put in town where cherished amusement park is located.

US Business Review profiles Holiday World

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

A magazine that bills itself as a "boardroom-level" publication features Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in its September issue.

Six on-ride videos added to Rollercoasterfreaks.com

Posted | Contributed by CsTrFrK

List includes POV's of coasters from Wild Adventures, Six Flags over Georgia, Busch Gardens Tampa and Dollywood.

Doctor says New Jersey "misguided" to limit G-forces

Posted | Contributed by cobra1562

Lack of data makes alleged link between G-forces and brain injuries unsubstantiated.

Indiana Beach Guide updated with photos from 2002 season

Posted | Contributed by Wabash Cannonball

Indiana Beach Guide has updated with photos from 2002 plus a few older photos.

Nemesis Inferno lift tops out in construction

Posted | Contributed by shadowsniper

Thorpe Park's 2003 B&M inverter has reached its highest point while elaborate station theme takes shape.

NoLimits simulator update includes land forming

Posted | Contributed by ace4242424

New v1.26 gives you the ability to create varied terrain.

Virtual Midway adds 50 photos of Cedar Point construction

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Pictures show support construction has begun and more track has arrived.

Robb Alvey's 2002 European Coaster Odyssey videos now available

Posted | Contributed by Robb Alvey

Visit 22 parks across Europe from the comfort of your living room.

Parents nervous about safety at York Fair

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Concern present after last year's death at PA fair.

New coaster for Six Flags Great Adventure on public agenda

Posted | Contributed by Viper423

Jackson Township, NJ, to consider new ride at tonight's planning board meeting.

The Gravity Group updates site with profiles

Posted | Contributed by Viper423

New wood coaster company details their services and staff.

Disney World prices up $2 for single-day admission to Orlando parks

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Four percent increase brings price to $50 per ticket.

AmericaCoasters.com posts guide to Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Massive guide includes ride overviews, park history, general information, and more.

Nine hurt in Virginia fair ride collapse

Posted | Contributed by Barry Short

Nine people were injured when the "Way Out" swing ride fell over yesterday at the Powhatan County Fair in Virginia.

Virtual Midway interviews Nancy "Safari Jane" Tetzlaff, adds construction photos

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Virtual Midway interviews co-founder of Cedar Point's Jungle Larry's African Safari and posts more photos of mystery construction.

Loopscrew.com updates with Cedar Point and Six Flags Great America photos

Posted | Contributed by I-Nar

A few dozen brand-spankin' new pictures from two of the biggest parks in the Midwest have been added.

CoasterBuzz scheduled for downtime (updated)

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Upgrades will help improve stability and load capability.

Disney hurting from decline in foreign tourists

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Foreign tourist visits to Disney properties down 30%.

Disney sued over DCA theme park name

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

A small Washington state company that makes maps featuring tourist attractions has sued Disney in federal court for naming its newest Orange County theme park California Adventure.

Polish students unhappy with work at Six Flags New England

Posted | Contributed by ravenguy98

Many Polish workers, as part of a cultural "work and travel" program at Six Flags New England, have complained to sponoring organizations about work conditions.

PA ride safety expert says Markey has it all wrong

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride safety supervisor says there is no limit to size and speed if a ride is built right.

DisneySea has amazing first year while Universal Studios Japan suffers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Tokyo theme park proves amazingly popular.

Rodriguez sets new coaster riding endurance record

Posted | Contributed by Joe Carroll

Lunatic survives 104 consecutive days on Holiday Park's Expedition GeForce in Germany.

Cedar Fair attendance up for August

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Numbers up 3% excluding new parks.

Valleyfair scores Intamin Impulse for 2003

Posted | Contributed by joshb

185-foot ride will be similar to those found in Six Flags parks.

Construction in progress at several southeast parks

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Exterior of Epcot's Mission Space nearing completion, land clearing at Sea World Orlando, and more.

Castle Dracula will not be back, but something else will

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

The Nickels family recently announced in a newspaper article that they will not rebuild Dracula's Castle on the Wildwood boardwalk.

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