News Archive - February 2003

Timbersfest set for June 14 and 15

Posted | Contributed by Monster Ride Op

Enthusiasts will converge on Muskegon.

Six Flags Belgium park guide and photo gallery added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Read reviews and view photos of the park.

Custom SLC restraints modified

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

Women complained of "nipple burn" on the ride.

Busch Entertainment names new president

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Keith Kasen, who ran SeaWorld in Orlando, will take the top spot in Anheuser-Busch's theme park unit.

Ed Markey presses on for federal regulation, despite recent studies

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Four recent studies indicating little health risk from amusement rides won't get in the way of Congressman from trying to pass legislation.

Vertical construction complete for Jersey Superman

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Six Flags Great Adventure's newest thrill ride takes shape.

Brain Injury Association releases study, puts danger in riders, not rides

Posted | Contributed by loriu

Study requested by US Congress shows that there is little risk of injury caused by rides.

UPDATED: SeaWorld Orlando announces new retail, restaurant and entertainment complex

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 30-year old park reportedly will add retail, restaurants and a new dinner theater.

TimberHawk rises in Washington

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

One of the biggest coasters in the Pacific Northwest moves toward a June opening.

Tussauds Group on sale for £500 million

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner ready to sell developed properties after a record season.

Disney World sponsors come and go

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Two spots for big attractions open at Orlando parks.

Scream continues to rise above the Magic Mountain skyline

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

The first drop and vertical loop are complete, while work on the dive loop is underway.

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure adding water slides, more

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Park says they'll have the largest water slide complex in North America for 2003.

Legoland California park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes reviews and photos of the park and its three roller coasters.

Kings Island posts new Delirium, Scooby photos

Posted | Contributed by Protoaxisdesigner

New Giant Frisbee nearly ready for action this spring.

Disney on hiring freeze

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Company says Orlando tourism still soft.

Judge rules in favor of Conneaut Lake

Posted | Contributed by bigkirby

Small amusement park is free of its former owner, will proceed to secure loan.

Rotunda fined for death of eight-year old girl

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park also ordered to pay mother.

Knott's announces Frisbee, Sky Skater, and new theater

Posted | Contributed by BaSSiStiSt

Additions in part celebrate 20th anniversary of Camp Snoopy.

Cedar Point donates stray change to area charities

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Money comes from under rides, water fountains, etc.

Huge Ferris wheel coming to Vegas strip with new resort

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Wheel would be tallest in the world at 560 feet.

Disney says 60 million hours saved because of Fastpass

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Queue management system designed to keep guests out of line.

Marvel characters to find home on Niagara's Clifton Hill

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mini-theme park will be designed by same team as IOA's Marvel Superhero Island.

Virtual Midway adds new Top Thrill Dragster article

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Ride guru Dave "RideMan" Althoff takes a technical look at Top Thrill Dragster.

Dark clouds still linger over Conneaut Lake

Posted | Contributed by bigkirby

Pennsylvania amusement park lays off full-time staff.

Scream construction continues in the Magic Mountain parking lot

Posted | Contributed by Matthew

Even though there was no new vertical construction this week, construction work continues as more track and supports arrive on site.

Law suit raises questions about Space Mountain Safety

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man struck by falling object suffered partial paralysis and short-term memory loss.

Super Bowl MVP gets his day at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Snubbed by Disney, NFL star rides the west's largest collection of coasters.

UPDATE: Insurance company won't pay for VertiGo failure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says ride could have been repaired, and therefore refuses to pay the $7.2 million to Cedar Fair.

La Ronde adding seven new rides for 2003

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Lineup includes a wild mouse.

Six Flags Great Adventure coaster footage video posted to Theme Park Review

Posted | Contributed by Robb Alvey

Ride in the front seat of Nitro and Medusa.

Six Flags New Orleans transformation underway

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Former Jazzland will be 70% covered in shade.

Bids start to roll in for Florida train

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Two of four bids arrive to link Orlando, Disney and Tampa.

Vivendi Universal posts gains, theme park, film and music revenue down

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Media giant sees 6% revenue increase despite declines at theme parks.

Scream lift tops out

Posted | Contributed by Matthew

The lift hill, station, and brake run are complete on Scream at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Six Flags New England gets conditional approval to expand water park

Posted | Contributed by Superman:Kid of Steel

New additions and changes not officially announced.

New settlement will pay confidential amount in suit against Pharaoh's Lost Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Original order was for nearly $5 million for accident where man fell from Ferris wheel.

Deconstruction underway at Knott's Berry Farm

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Tampico Tumbler and Gran Slammer are being removed in order to make way for a new attraction.

Osaka lends 3 billion yen to Universal Studios Japan

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Money to be used for new attractions to boost sagging attendance.

Conneaut Lake to take out loan from state agency

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Loan will help pay debts, improve sewer system.

Disney faces marketing challenge with Mission: Space

Posted | Contributed by General Public

New Epcot attraction set to open this year, timing bad with Columbia disaster.

Six Flags AstroWorld announces SWAT and Diablo Falls

Posted | Contributed by Viper423

New rides headed to Houston.

Brighton Pier burns

Posted | Contributed by laurence

Several rides destroyed in fire that draws 50 firefighters.

Six Flags Great America announces Superman: Ultimate Flight

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

New B&M flyer finally announced for 2003.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk construction underway for new rides

Posted | Contributed by Bush985

Cliffhanger is almost ready while Fireball's foundation is being prepared.

Southwest wants SeaWorld penguins back on planes

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Birds act as marketing agent for parks.

The Great Escape announces Canyon Blaster

Posted | Contributed by NewYorkSuperman

Relocated Arrow Mine Train from Opryland will open for this summer.

BREAKING NEWS: Paramount Parks to manage Bonfante Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Paramount Parks will oversee complete management of Bonfante Gardens and will provide strategic guidance to Bonfante Gardens on financial decisions and long-range planning in five-year agreement.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to add two new rides for 2003

Posted | Contributed by Vertigo

Kite Flyer and Afterburner to thrill guests oceanside.

Park in Northern Iraq once contained mass graves

Posted | Contributed by RideMan

Site that inspired fear now inspires laughter.

OnRideCentral.com adds Janice Witherow interview

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

Other additions include 25 new terms, new Guess the Coaster, and new Coaster Puzzler.

Scream station and brake area rises from the asphalt

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Additional track sections and supports have gone up on Six Flags Magic Mountain's latest thrill ride.

Zonga ready to rise over Marine World

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

SFMW Online has posted a new update that takes a look at preparations being made for the Schwarzkopf coaster's new location.

Superman pretzel loop progresses at Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Rain, sleet and snow do not stop the construction of Superman: Ultimate Flight.

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