News Archive - January 2003

Disney theme park boss crafting new strategy as profit slides 42%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Innovative rides and marketing key to attendance growth.

Universal greeter convicted of sex charges

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Worker accused of molesting girl in employee bathroom.

Superman: Tower of Power rises over Texas

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

With the structure complete, work begins on the queue and surrounding area.

CoasterBuzz turns three years old!

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

From its start with a few dozen members, the site grows into a daily stop for coaster enthusiasts.

Delirium goes vertical at PKI

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

Huss giant frisbee enters the skyline of the Cinci park.

Zonga track arrives at Six Flags Marine World

Posted | Contributed by Bush985

Relocated Schwarzkopf looper makes its way to its new home.

CoasterBuzz changes slated for late Wednesday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Club URL will no longer be used with roll-out of new site.

New construction photos of Celebration City posted

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Construction at Celebration City has kicked into over drive as the opening date grows near. Check out MIG for the latest construction pictures.

Dracula theme park wont be in Transylvania

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Consultant says park would be bigger draw near

Scream begins its vertical ascent at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

A few pieces have gone up on this B&M floorless creation.

Orlando parks avoid property taxes by claiming agricultural use

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

More than $4 million saved by area attractions.

Astronauts: comparing coasters to space shuttle "absurd"

Posted | Contributed by Walk

Participants that participated in Six Flags study find comparisons of thrill rides to space flight "unsubstantiated by science."

PKI construction heats up on Delirium and Scooby sites

Posted | Contributed by Jacob

New photos show Delirium, Scooby-Doo, and International Street improvements.

Vivendi Universal's entertainment unit's future still uncertain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Executives attempting to pave way for spin-off or sale of US entertainment unit.

New Great America roller coaster is Super

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Red, yellow and blue colors are dead giveaway to Superman theme, as general public learns what enthusiasts have known for months.

EuroDisney sales up 16%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New park and attractions spur growth.

Construction on pretzel loop begins on New Jersey's Superman

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

The trademark flyer element reaches skyward in the Garden State.

Read the Six Flags-sponsored safety studies for yourself

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Full reports posted for download.

Reviewer: DCA's Aladdin show a mixed bag

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Show has Disney magic but still falls short in other areas.

Studies show no risk from thrill rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags-commissioned studies find no link between brain injuries and roller coasters.

Wild Adventures announces 2003 rides and improvements

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park to add small inverted coaster and water areas.

New park guides added to COASTERnet

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Update includes three new park pages, improvements.

Orlando tourism less dominated by Disney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance estimates show Universal and other players gaining market share.

Waldameer's new coaster delayed again

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State agencies dragging feet over permit issues.

Amusment park designer dies at 62 from brain cancer

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Jerry Deagen left his mark on parks all over the US.

Six Flags Great America teases new ride

Posted | Contributed by SFGA2001

New flying coaster could be the worst-kept secret in the amusement industry.

Track and supports for Scream continue to arrive on site at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Several track segments and supports have been moved on site as footers continue to be poured.

Busch Tampa reveals improvements for the new year

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park GM says they're "prudently investing capital."

Florida governor says there is no conflict of interest with rail commissioner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jeb Bush says commissioner has children in the Disney and Universal camps over high-speed rail controversy.

Universal files trademark application for "Mummy" names

Posted | Contributed by coasterrod

Speculation indicates possible new rides based on "The Mummy" movie franchise.

Six Flags Marine World announces Zonga

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Schwarzkopf looper makes its move west from Astroworld.

Shrek headed to three Universal parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"Shrek 4D" brings back the original voices to bridge story between first film and forthcoming sequel.

Reptar ready to roar in Nick Central at Carowinds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Vekoma junior inverter will thrill families this summer.

Virtual Midway posts Top Thrill Dragster interview

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Cedar Point's Janice Witherow answers a few questions about Top Thrill Dragster.

Six Flags president to hold news conference on brain injuries

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Gary Story will join a half-dozen experts to combat the hype surrounding brain injuries and ride safety.

Virtual Coasters adds S&S Power video

Posted | Contributed by Virtual Coasters

A new monthly video section has been added, this month featuring the air-powered ride manufacturer.

Disney breaks ground in Hong Kong

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Disneyland will open in two to three years.

New photos feature the rides and parks of the UK and France

Posted | Contributed by Wilko

The UK coaster site JawCoasters adds all new pictures from Europe.

Delirium arrives at Paramount's Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by THE BEASTmaster

Parts for one of PKI's 2003 attractions arrive for construction.

Lift hill nearly complete on Superman: Ultimate Flight

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

New photos added at Great Adventure Source.

Scream construction continues and track arrives on site

Posted | Contributed by I Burn Churro Carts

Scream footer work continues, as track arrives on the construction site.

OnRideCentral.com adds additional photos of two east Six Flags parks

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

Six Flags Great Adeventure and Six Flags America featured in update.

Voters disapprove Disney plan for rail line, authority chair father of Disney lobbyist

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A tiny 2% of voters surveyed approve of a single central-Florida stop at Disney World for proposed rail line.

Paul Ruben announces Top Thrill Dragster as new number one

Posted | Contributed by Childs

Well-known park enthusiast declares new Cedar Point coaster "the best."

Coke enters into 10-year deal with Universal parks

Posted | Contributed by Lorrie

Marketing agreement keeps the softdrinks in front of target audience.

Cedar Point announces Top Thrill Dragster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park once again claims the tallest, fastest roller coaster in the world.

Disney enlists Broadway talents for theme park shows

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney has been tapping the talents, and success, of its Broadway theater division to help produce shows for its theme parks.

Tilden Park carousel to get $1 million facelift

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Classic Berkeley ride to be restored over five year period.

Scream! construction continues at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Construction moves forward on the park's new B&M floorless.

Social service providers unhappy with water park liquor license

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Opponents say that license may increase injury at Mar Chula Vista's Soak City.

Cedar Fair announces election of new directors

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New members to "bring a fresh perspective" on planning and marketing.

Team Pro Parks closes purchase of Visionland, bondholders sue Birmingham

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Just as new owner assumes control of park, bondholders sue city claiming it did not make its annual $1 million payment.

SFFTNET adds 75 Walt Disney World photos

Posted | Contributed by sfft_freak

Brings the site's photo total to 700 park and coaster photos.

Pharoh's must pay accident victim $4.9 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Victim fell from Ferris wheel and continues to recover.

SFNE Central posts Great Escape construction update

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Runaway Mine Train photos show snow-covered track.

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