News Archive - March 2003

Six Flags New Orleans transformation from Jazzland in high gear

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Construction crews scramble to finish $24 million of improvements before opening day.

Scream testing at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

B&M floorless prepared for April 12th opening date.

Miami columnist challenges the logic of visiting Orlando.

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

<i>Miami Herald</i> columnist Dave Barry points out the finer points of guest stupidity in Orlando.

Zonga and Nick Central the latest attractions in NorCal

Posted | Contributed by Bush985

Zonga continues to rise into the air at Six Flags Marine World while Nickelodeon Central opens to rave reviews at Paramount's Great America.

Lake Compounce carousel gets new home

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classic ride moved to allow for water park expansion.

Conneaut Lake to operate in 2003

Posted | Contributed by Mamoosh

The park has announced May 24 as its opening day.

Jersey Superman nearing first flight as opening day looms

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

B&M flyer at Six Flags Great Adventure just weeks away from park opening.

Elephant stillborn at Six Flags Marine World

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Mother delivered a dead calf early Friday after a 22-month gestation period.

Former Disneyland workers sue for alleged age discrimination

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit says that the company conspired to force out older employees.

Xcelerator's modifications show how top hat will be braced

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Work continues on Xcelerator, Revolution, GR8 SK8, and Camp Snoopy's Theatre.

Zonga continues to emerge over Marine World

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

SFMW Online has posted an update on the construction of Zonga at Six Flags Marine World.

Alton Towers to build wooden coaster, says environmental impact will be minimal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

UK park with harsh building restrictions pushes for expansion and increased attendance.

Paramount's Kings Island adds metal detectors in 2003

Posted | Contributed by Coasterville Dave

PKI joins the list of magnetometer equipped amusement parks.

Locals don't want tall ride at Fantasy Island

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Residents near UK park say attraction will be an "eyesore."

Photos from Great Escape job fair grant peak of Canyon Blaster

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Relocated mine train color scheme, car, are highlighted in off-season update.

Carowinds tightens security

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Paramount park wants guests to take notice of new precautions.

Scream's station heads up while Thrill Shot heads down at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

The latest B&M floorless gets a station while the S&S Absolutely Insane is converted into a Sky Sling.

Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle nearly ready for PKI summer

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

With just under 20 days until opening weekend, Scooby Doo's exterior is now complete.

Knott's continues work on 2003 additions, Xcelerator mods

Posted | Contributed by SpongeBob

New additions shaping up in Camp Snoopy and Fiesta Village.

Tourism industry adjusts to uncertainties of war

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Everyone from airlines to theme parks do what they can to roll with the times.

Six Flags Darien Lake to offer an array of festivals this summer

Posted | Contributed by SFDLPR

"Pyromania" will celebrate Canada Day and Independence Day with fireworks and laser light show.

Opening day walkback scheduled for enthusiasts at Dominion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

You can be among the first to ride Drop Zone, the park's new drop tower.

Diller resigns from Vivendi Universal post

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Entertainment chief says it's appropriate as parent company pursues sale of unit.

FAA issues no-fly zones over Disney parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Air agency says parks are "symbolic sites" for terrorists.

Visionland to open with seperate water, ride park gates

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Troubled park hopes for new start under private ownership.

ITPS scores contract for latin park audits

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Firm will audit safety, maintenance and operations for Group Magico

Live entertainment auditions draw hopeful performers to Sandusky

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Cedar Point seeks talent, poise for live shows.

Alton Towers submits plans for SW6: a new wood coaster

Posted | Contributed by Michael Darling

Alton Towers has submitted plans to the local planning council for a large out-and-back woodie to be located between Air and Ug Land.

Six Flags Great America looking for a few good Clark Kents

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

"Clarks" and "Kents" needed for Superman media preview.

Top Thrill Dragster VIP ride auction announced

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Auction to benefit American Red Cross.

Superman: Tower of Power nears opening day

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Construction wraps up on big S&S towers at Six Flags Over Texas.

Boy hurt after bouncing around in cage of fair ride

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Witness says it wasn't first time restraint failed that day.

Carnival reopens after ride collapses

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Reason for collapse still unknown.

K'Nex amusement toys part of company growth strategy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Toy maker's roller coasters and ferris wheel popular from educational standpoint.

Disability advacacy group files suit against Dollywood

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Group says park not compliant with ADA.

Kennywood makes line-up chances in rides, staff

Posted | Contributed by g_dog

After a year of not having a new ride, the park re-themed a few rides and added some new entertainment for the 2003 season.

Knott's Winter Coaster Solace '03 photos posted

Posted | Contributed by Robb Alvey

Check out three pages of photos of crazy enthusiast antics from Knott's Annual event.

Magic Mountain completes vertical construction on Scream

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

The interlocking corkscrews have been set in place, finishing the circuit.

Zonga revealed on construction tour

Posted | Contributed by Bush985

Relocated Schwarzkopf set to thrill at Six Flags Marine World.

Developer wants to open new park in Virginia

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park would be themed to board games and TV game shows.

Registration flyers for CoasterBuzz events posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Download these forms and register for events at Six Flags Great America and Paramount's Kings Island.

Nominees announced in 2003 Coasters' Choice Awards

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Third annual poll picks the most popular parks, rides and Web sites.

SpongeBob headed to PKI's 3D theater

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New movie features the absorbant, yellow and porous fellow in a 3D motion-seat attraction.

Construction projects move along at Knott's Berry Farm

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

While Xcelerator is being modified, construction on Revolution and Joe Cool's GR8 SK8 is underway.

Twisted Rails adds new Scandia photos

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Update includes 20 new photos of the Ontario, CA amusement center plus a POV video of the Screamer.

Six Flags New England to rename and expand water park

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Nine new water slides in store for Hurricane Harbor this season.

View PKI from 2000 feet in the air, and chat with PKI's Jeff Siebert

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

PKI Unlimited.com adds aerial photos of Paramount's Kings Island this winter.

Cedar Fair ups quarterly cash distribution 5%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annual rate up to $1.76 per unit.

Disney's Florida parks continue to stuggle under threat of war

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fear, uncertainty and doubt cast a shadow over the mouse.

Top Thrill Dragster reaches 120mph... on Badnitrus!

Posted | Contributed by Badnitrus

View a 3-D animation of Cedar Point's latest scream machine.

Pittsburgh Pirates give away free Six Flags tickets

Posted | Contributed by kpjb

Sandcastle water park is also part of the baseball team's promotional schedule.

Vertical construction nears completion on Magic Mountain's Scream

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Scream's cobra roll, mid-course brake run, and helix have been tracked.

S&S/Arrow announces new coaster featuring soft little fuzzy bunnies in sensitive areas

Posted | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable

More response to Vekoma "nipple burn" reports.

Trains arrive on site at Six Flags Great Adventure for flyer

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Superman in New Jersey moves closer to opening day.

Steel Venom constuction pictures posted to CoasterGallery.com

Posted | Contributed by CaptainJoel

New impulse coaster's snowy progress shown in pictures.

Tussauds Group in no hurry to sell parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says they'll continue to grow business before selling.

Stand-off continues in bid for Vivendi Universal entertainment unit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Oil tycoon threatens to withdraw bid, Vivendi chief calls his bluff.

Paramount's Kings Dominion tests Drop Zone

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New Intamin drop ride ready to thrill guests south of DC.

Disney credit card can earn theme park tickets

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mouse teams with Visa and Bank One to offer incentive-based card.

Conneaut likely to open, attendance up last year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Court appointed custodian confident park can turn around.

Worker dies in Livonia Jeepers roller coaster accident

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

A worker repairing the Python Pit roller coaster at Jeepers in Livonia, Michigan was struck by from behind by the coaster train.

Visionland set to open Memorial Day Weekend

Posted | Contributed by SyntaxError

After going through $5 million in renovations, including the world famous wooden coaster Rampage, the troubled southern park will reopen on May 24.

Scream builds out quickly at Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Matthew

More elements appear as course rushes to completion.

Theme Park New England adds 37 Canobie Lake photos

Posted | Contributed by themeparkne

New pics and reviews of New England's unknown gem.

Knott's Winter Coaster Solace photos posted to Twisted Rails

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

See behind the scenes of Xcelerator, GhostRider, and Montezooma's Revenge.

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