News Archive - December 2003

Nashville Shores owners want to build theme park

Posted | Contributed by Raptor Pilot

Army Corps of Engineers want to deny park, Congrassman trying to pursuade otherwise.

Euro Disney faces uncertain future as debt continues to mount

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Debt continues to rise as gate falls at troubled French parks.

PKI-Central.com updates with 21 Boomerang Bay construction photos

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Unassembled slide tubes cover the landscape at Paramount's Kings Island's new water park.

Galveston will be home to new Schlitterbahn water park

Posted | Contributed by slowmotion

New $30 million water park will cover 25 acres.

Conneaut receiving financing, but still faces custodianship

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

Conneaut Lake Park has secured $600,000 in funds for the 2004 season, but the judge overseeing the park's financing still believes the park should operate under the control of the government, judge says it's not ready to operate on its own.

Universal Port Aventura park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Update includes reviews and nearly 40 photos of the park and roller coasters.

AB publishes 2003 attendance figures

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Most parks flat or slightly down, several big winners, Six Flags loses across the board.

Universal sells 1,800 acres in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Lockheed Martin site sold to developer, terms not disclosed.

Cheetah Chase construction photos added to BGTGuide

Posted | Contributed by Halo

Photos show foundation work and the arrival of the trains.

Indoor Waterpark trend to continue in Williamsburg

Posted | Contributed by Agent Johnson

New $50 million resort will have one of the largest indoor waterparks in the country.

Large Spanish park update added to One Click

Posted | Contributed by Chris One Click

Many fresh pics and three new videos.

Epcot adds barf bags to Mission: Space

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Motion sickness is rare, but park says this will increase uptime.

Wild Adventures owner negotiating for Cypress Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Winter Haven park may see revival with new owners.

NBC Universal announces restructuring, Ron Meyer to continue overseeing former VUE

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Current head of the Universal film, TV and theme park divisions will continue in his role and report to NBC's chief.

Epcot's Wonders of Life to be a seasonal attraction

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pavilion will only open during periods of peak attendance.

Pop Century Resort opens at Disney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New hotel property is largest in Florida history.

Dollywood photos, including Thunderhead construction, added to Negative-g

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

GCI wood coaster construction continues during holiday event.

Roy Disney and Stan Gold take their cause to the Internet

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New site the start of a campaign to "restore" the Walt Disney Co. to its former glory.

Cedar Fair announces quarterly distribution, restructuring

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Unit holders will now elect board.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas getting a funnel slide for 2004

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dubbed "Tornado," this same slide model was installed at Six Flags New England last year.

Eisner gets quiet approval from Disney board

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Positive outlook has board and investors feeling better about Roy Disney's departure.

Huge new park planned for Pittsburgh

Posted | Contributed by eightdotthree

New attraction will be developed on 400 acres near the airport.

Disney cuts Orlando resort rates as low as $55, temporarily closes Wonders of Life

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company anticipates slow season and drops price to pack in bargain hunters.

Midwest Information Guide adds photos of Silver Dollar City's Christmas festival

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Photos show the "Old Time Christmas" charm.

Fire causes serious damage to flume at Movie World Australia

Posted | Contributed by Black 7

No injuries, but damage will likely take weeks to repair.

Wet 'n Wild Las Vegas to be replaced by new resort complex

Posted | Contributed by mutly23

New property will include a lake and 600-foot observation wheel.

Valleyfair announces new attraction, ride for 2004

Posted | Contributed by CoastaPlaya

Kids area will include a foam ball play area and a new ride.

Wilde Maus becomes Cheeta Chase at Busch Tampa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Hand-me-down Mack mouse will be Tampa's seventh coaster.

Common carrier status could affect classification of rides in California under the law

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classification would put rides in same class as taxis and escalators, requiring "utmost care."

Mitch Hawker's Roller Coaster Poll results posted, Balder tops list

Posted | Contributed by Antuan

Liseburg's Balder shakes up the competition, nabbing first place for 2003.

CoasterTrips commences 2003-04 winter coaster tour

Posted | Contributed by auscoasterman

Join a family for six weeks of fun as they journey from California to Florida and enjoy everything in between.

Virtual Midway survey results released

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Millennium Force, Top Thrill Dragster score big.

Coroner says girl died of heart condition, not choking on Great America's Raging Bull

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Jury agrees and does not hold park responsible for 11-year old's death.

Space Mountian derails as Tokyo Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by beav

No injuries reported in accident.

Maurer-Sohne spinning coaster headed to Seabreeze

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New ride will replace Quantum Loop.

Roy Disney: DCA is "half a park"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After resigning from Disney's board, Walt's nephew continues to tear down Eisner.

Eisner under microscope, new Disney board member appointed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The departure of his former allies will put focus on Eisner's ability to lead Disney.

Fiesta Texas GM headed for Georgia

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Melinda Ashcraft will assume senior VP role.

Knott's announces B&M inverted coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Silver Bullet to open Christmas Eve 2004.

Top Thrill Dragster marketing focus for 2004 season

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Maintenance VP gives update and talks about 2003 problems.

UPDATED: Roy Disney, Stanley Gold resign from board, criticize Michael Eisner

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Last active Disney family member quits and says it should be Eisner, second board member quits today.

Surgeon sues Disney for alleged California Screamin' injuries

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Doctor says he suffers from a neurological disorder because of ride.

TimbersFest '04 announced at Michigan's Adventure

Posted | Contributed by ST chick

Annual event brings a few changes for this summer.

Del Grosso's to add Crazy Mouse in 2004

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

New Reverchon mouse will thrill guests of the PA park.

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