News Archive - October 2003

Disney entertains press for maximum exposure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney hopes airfare and hotels will convince reporters to write stories on the Orlando resort for months to come.

Officials say Arnolds Park will open on-time

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Financially troubled park will open with loan next spring.

S&P lowers Six Flags' credit rating

Posted | Contributed by Avalanche Sam

Lower attendance blamed for expected drop in EBITDA for 2003.

Disney gets its way for Florida bullet train

Posted | Contributed by coasterdevils30

Line will run from airport directly to Disney resort, bypassing I-Drive and the convention center.

Virtual Midway adds 2003 survey, closing day photos

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Cedar Point fan site's annual polling of enthusiasts begins.

2003 State Fair of Texas videos added to Lone Star Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Clips show the 2003 State Fair of Texas Midway and nightly laser/fireworks show.

Scooby dark ride to open at Dominion in 2004

Posted | Contributed by auggie

Interactive family ride will let riders blast creepy cartoon baddies.

Holiday World announces 2004 additions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Racing water slides part of $3.2 million expansion.

Busch Tampa to debut $6 million theatrical production

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Show will feature a cast of 18, including five principals and five Chinese acrobats.

Air Canada to fly special-needs kids to Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Airline charities give kids a full day of first-class treatment.

Testing underway on California Adventure's Tower of Terror

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Exterior work on Tower of Terror continues while guests can see motion in the elevator shafts.

EuroDisney leaks losses of €58 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company may not be able to pay on its debt if it continues to struggle.

Board falls loose on Cyclone at Six Flags Astroworld

Posted | Contributed by GoliathKills

Several people injured on Sunday.

Enthusiasts invited for construction tour and last rides on The Beast at PKI

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Marketing rep invites coaster nuts for a look at Boomerang Bay construction and night rides on the world-famous Beast.

ACE: Uncomfortable hotel like a concentration camp

Posted | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable

A recent issue of ACE's <i>Rollercoaster!</i> magazine compared an uncomfortable hotel to a concentration camp. Absolutely Reliable News & Rumors provides its take.

Naughty kids get night at Alton Towers to stay out of trouble

Posted | Contributed by Invy

Some consider program a diversion for kids, others see it as a reward for causing trouble.

Phoenix Phall Phunfest 2003 pictures added to Negative-g.com

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Photos show attendees and good times.

SeaWorld Adventure Parks Tycoon ships for PC's

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New game is being released by Activision and will cost about $20 USD.

Crocodile Hunter wants to build theme park in Brisbane

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Crazy TV host from down under Steve Irwin says new parks would cost around $100 million AUD.

Paramount to open theme park in Fukuoka, Japan

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park will open in 2008 and is apparently shopping for investors.

Eastcoaster.com adds pictures and video from Knoebels

Posted | Contributed by geneticfreak

Video and pictures were taken during this year's Phoenix Phall Phunfest.

Cedar Fair announces $25 million in capital expenditures for 2004

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New rides in store for Knott's, Worlds of Fun, as well as Lighthouse Point and Soak City expansion at Cedar Point.

Disneyland president resigns after four years

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cynthia Harriss was there for the launch of Disney's California Adventure, and now will be replaced with Disney's cruise line chief.

Enchanted Village founder dies at 77

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Banks told former park operator that attraction could never survive in rainy Puget Sound.

Disneyland asked to launch cleaner fireworks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Neighbors complain of soot and debris.

Las Vegas family-oriented resorts have been changing for a decade

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The mega-resorts that opened just ten years ago have shifted away from the family angle.

Fright Fest photos from Six Flags St. Louis now online

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

MidwestInfoGuide has added over 30 new photos of the festival.

Disney announces three new attractions for Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney World president says it's first time so many attractions were under construction at the same time.

Fright Fest photos from Six Flags Great America posted

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDude316

SFGAm World has added 40 pictures of the annual Halloween event.

New Church of Reflections at Knott's takes shape

Posted | Contributed by SpongeBob

The new building with elements of the original takes its form outside of the park.

Disney's 4-D software predicts scheduling problems in construction projects

Posted | Contributed by Chernabog

Software combines 3-D modeling and scheduling to orchestrate the coordination of different contractors, including those for the new Expedition Everest.

Dracula park back on track

Posted | Contributed by Downhill Screamer

Developers ready to move forward with new park near Bucharest.

GCI releases Dollywood Thunderhead construction photos

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pictures from the site show the formation of the S-curve.

Transcripts of 911 call released from Disneyland accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Authorities release call where a man was killed on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

New Disney World attractions hope to spark growth for parks and Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney officials are expected to announce several more attractions after yesterday's official launch of Mission: Space.

Disney attendance climbing though margins shrink

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Heavy discount promotions and local guest visits draw more people but at a lower per capita spending rate.

Universal Orlando giving away seven-day passes with four-night hotel stays

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park boss says the deal is meant to lure in people who've never been there, or haven't been there recently.

UPDATED: Intraxx sues Cedar Fair over use of Wicked Twister animation

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Computer animation company says animation wasn't supposed to be used on TV.

Vivendi and GE close deal on Universal unit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Merger creates a $43 billion media giant, including theme parks.

Hard Rock Park gets its rezoning, noise ordinance land swap deal defered

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Myrtle Beach park continues to move forward through local government.

Old Town, Dania Beach, Six Flags Over Georgie pics added to Negative-g

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Photos finish up a southern expedition.

Disney hoping for lift from Mission: Space at Epcot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

$100 million attraction is intended to boost attendance after years of decline.

Details released by Anaheim police on Disneyland accident

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Rear bogie of front "locomotive" car detached from track and went airborne, killing the passenger in the second car.

Disney will promote Mission: Space on tall buildings during football game

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Projectors will plug the ride on some of Tampa's downtown buildings during "Monday Night Football."

Atlanta developer eyes Universal property

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

About 1,800 acres may be developed if Universal sells.

Six Flags Marine World Fright Fest in full swing

Posted | Contributed by GoliathKills

SFMW Zone posted an update with pictures and a video from Marine World's Fright Fest 2003.

Water for PKI's new water park not a problem

Posted | Contributed by TraderJake

County will service the park's need for 500,000 gallons.

Cedar Fair to drop senior discounts

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says seniors far more active and need less incentive to visit.

No criminal element found in Disneyland accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investigators say there does not appear to be any intentional action that caused the death of a rider.

Final NBC-Vivendi deal expected by end of the week

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Merger of NBC and Vivendi Universal will form world's sixth-largest media company.

2003 State Fair of Texas photos added to Lone Star Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Features the rides and midways of the popular fair.

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