News Archive - November 2003

Gary Story resigns from Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Six Flags' second in command exits after 11 years with the company.

Six Flags Over Georgia halts bid to sell beer at theater, for now

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says time issue would prevent them from training staff in time.

Disneyland takes some responsibility for fatal coaster accident

Posted | Contributed by wahoo skipper

Disneyland officials acknowledged that required tasks on the ride were not completed.

Boomerang Bay construction gets vertical at PKI

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

New water park construction churns toward a spring opening.

Busch sends Wild Maus to Tampa, won't say what's new in Williamsburg

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans filed with planning authorities too vague.

New park planned for Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Facility will break ground north of Brunswick in 2004, though no opening date has been set.

IAAPA 2003: Cedar Point makes strong showing in Big-E Awards

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Trade group recognizes attractions for their live entertainment.

New Vegas boss tapped to bring more visitors downtown away from strip

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former president of Six Flags Magic Mountain will charge the Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience.

Haunted Mansion went from attraction to film and back again

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney's film based on an attraction now has an attraction based on the film.

SoCal parks get make-overs and improvements

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Construction activity abound at Disney's California Adventure, Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm.

IAAPA 2003: Brass Ring Awards announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Trade group recognizes attractions for marketing efforts.

Universal has big deals to keep you on-property longer

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A combination of discount hotels, parks and perks is designed to keep your dollars in the theme park complex.

IAAPA 2003: Thrill for vendors comes in closing deals

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annual trade show can lead to big contracts.

IAAPA 2003: Exhibitor rides not inspected by state

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Non-public rides exempt from state oversight.

MIG posts Orient Express demolition photos

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Worlds of Fun classic begins to come down.

Dorney Park Online add photos of Hercules' demolition

Posted | Contributed by J2S

New photos show the lift hill is completely gone.

Motley Fool columnist says Six Flags stock still more scary than their rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Third quarter results an improvement, but not significant in the big picture.

Water parks key attractions for Ohio parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bigger and better water attractions a big deal for all three big Ohio players.

Cedar Point officer loves his job

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officer considers his job the greatest ride after 28 years.

Legoland launches search for master model builder

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A rare job opportunity opens at California theme park.

Euro Disney expected to report double annual loss

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Analysts question viability of the parks.

350 Six Flags Over Georgia and Wild Adventures photos added to Lone Star Thrills

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

See some of Georgia's finest rides.

Three new park pages added to COASTER-net

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Histories of Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Marine World and Worlds of Fun featured.

Opinions on Disneyland's ride upkeep vary

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Workers say cuts come at price of safety while consultants insist Disney is a model for safety standards.

Sea World Australia's Shark Bay begins to take shape

Posted | Contributed by auscoasterman

Lineup of environmentally focused animal exhibits will be largest of its kind.

New Old Town attraction not quite the fastest

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Orlando attraction clarifies that its G-Force Top Fuel Drag Race is the fastest "accelertating" ride.

Cedar Fair 3rd quarter revenue up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net revenue up 3% over same period last year.

Busch Tampa attendance up, and they're not done yet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Numbers picked up this summer, and led the park through their biggest Halloween even yet.

Timberland Twister site cleared at Camp Snoopy

Posted | Contributed by CoasterCameron

Valleyfair! Online adds construction pictures of Timberland Twister at Camp Snoopy.

Universal Hollywood offering free annual passes for safety personnel

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Offer made in wake of wild fires that burned in California.

S&D expands greeting card line

Posted | Contributed by Mamoosh

Three new coaster-related cards available.

11th Annual wood coaster poll underway

Posted | Contributed by Mitch Hawker

The 2003 Internet Wood Coaster Poll will accept ballots November 1 through November 30.

PKI Unlimited adds 65 closing day photos

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

Site update includes photos from the Boomerang Bay construction tour given by Jeffrey Siebert at Paramount's Kings Island.

Dollywood drops free admission to disabled guests

Posted | Contributed by LadyLegolasGreenleaf

Park says they're responding to a lawsuit indicating discounts violates ADA.

Paramount Canada's Wonderland to add Zamperla flyer

Posted | Contributed by CB

Mini flying coaster will be added to the coaster lineup for 2004.

Spinning Dragons in, Orient Express out at Worlds Of Fun

Posted | Contributed by olympic10086

Spinning mouse will replace classic Arrow looper.

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