News Archive - April 2003

Inactive CoasterBuzz accounts to be deleted this weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

If you have an account on the site, and haven't logged in for three months or more, the account will be deleted.

IAAPA urges US Congress to market nation as travel destination

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Trade organization says $50 million appropriation should be spent on one unified campaign.

Zonga ride report and photos posted to Twisted Rails

Posted | Contributed by Karl DeAngelo

Anton Schwarzkopf's masterpiece lives once again minus a few intensity notches.

Six Flags Great America opens Superman to media

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDude316

Park shows off their new B&M flyer for a May 3 opening.

Conneaut may be denied loan, miss opening day

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

County will likely deny loan the troubled park needs to open on time this year.

Euro Disney posts mid-year $90 million loss

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials say lack of hotel space to blame for low numbers.

Six Flags Elitch Gardens thinks paying customers want to swim in garbage

Posted | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable

The latest "headline" from Absolutely Reliable.

Stratosphere to unveil new thrill ride

Posted | Contributed by Otto

Proposed ride will use a teeter-totter device to flip passengers over the edge of the 1,149-foot building's observation deck.

Six Flags hopes to have better year with capital expenditures and better pricing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Executives say they've made corrections they hope will lead to a better year.

Hurricane Harbor construction continues at Six Flags New England

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

The skyline gets its first new big slide tower.

LeSourdsville Lake closed indefinitely

Posted | Contributed by Coasterville Dave

Official site says closure will continue until owner retains new management company.

IX Indoor Amusement Park pictures posted online

Posted | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod

OhioThemeParks.com has updated its site with pictures, information and a movie of the 2003 IX Indoor Amusement Park, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Disney announces new coaster for Animal Kingdom, opening date for Mission: Space

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mouse officials say attraction innovation will bring people back to the Orlando parks.

Lake Winnie requires chaperones under 21

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New admission requirement made in response to fighting last weekend.

NoLimits 1.3 update now availible

Posted | Contributed by Ride_Op

Wooden coasters now availble in popular computer sim along with a host of other new features and additions.

Knott's Berry Farm attractions nearly ready for public

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Revolution, GR8 SK8 nearly complete.

UPDATED: Riot breaks out at Lake Winnepesekauh

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Early reports indicate as many as 50 to 100 people involved in fight.

Anheuser-Busch gives troops free admission to parks

Posted | Contributed by Vater

Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, Sesame Place open doors to military and their families.

Alton Towers locals don't want late night permit for hotel either

Posted | Contributed by laurence

After opposing a new coaster in the woods at Alton Towers, the locals now oppose a late night permit for the park's new hotel.

Locals, planning council, not a big fan of new Alton Towers proposal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park wants to build wood coaster in valley, removing trees that opponents say are vital to habitat.

Zonga tested and prepared for public opening this week at Six Flags Marine World

Posted | Contributed by Brian Grapes

Final touches applied as enthusiasts tour construction site.

Celebration City hopes to bring back young people to Branson

Posted | Contributed by CoasterBill

New amusement park aims to be different and bring young families to tourist area.

Bonfante Gardens opens under Paramount rule

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following two years of financial and operational struggle, park opens under the management of Paramount Parks.

Playland turns 75

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Classic amusement park continues to thrive.

Coasterimage.com adds Superman: Ultimate Flight video

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Short video from the new B&M flyer at Six Flags Great Adventure now online.

Superman: Ultimate Flight opens at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

New East Coast B&M flyer opens to the public.

Six Flags New Orleans opening considered a success

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park officials pleased with first weekend, after transforming from Jazzland last year.

Cedar Point will keep parking price at $8

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Despite the new Sandusky parking tax, Cedar Point will continue to charge $8 per car for the 2003 season.

Nemesis Inferno review and photos added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

The new B&M inverted coaster at Thorpe Park opens to the public.

Wisconsin Dells developers want to build $60 million resort in Sandusky

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Resort will include hotel, indoor/outdoor water parks.

State of Florida may purchase Cypress Gardens

Posted | Contributed by Coasterville Dave

Newly defunct historic amusement park may get a second chance.

Sandusky officials approve Cedar Point parking tax

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Sandusky city commissioners insist it's "not a tax on Cedar Point," even though they're the only business who charges for parking.

Injured manatee might not make it after rescue to Sea World Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park officials say they will attempt to heal and rehabilitate animal, which lost its right flipper.

Little church at Knott's Berry Farm continues to draw Sunday worship

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park's 127-year old sanctuary was rescued in 1955 by Walter Knott.

Zonga's circuit complete at Six Flags Marine World

Posted | Contributed by Bush985

Relocated Schwarzkopf will begin testing soon as the park prepares to open the ride this month.

Sandusky parking tax could lead to legal fight from Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Opponents say that park is already unfairly contributing to 25% of the city's general fund.

Two men shot in Dominion parking lot

Posted | Contributed by speedfreak

Two people were shot, one critically, during the BET College Hip-Hop Fest held at Paramount's Kings Dominion.

Six Flags Worlds of Adventure denied whale permit by Argentina

Posted | Contributed by Millennium Forced

The Argentine government recently denied the park a permit to transfer the whale to the amusement park. Animal-rights groups considered the denial a victory.

Sites cover Scream media day at Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Photos and video highlight the park's new B&M floorless coaster.

Celebration City debuts Ozark Wildcat

Posted | Contributed by CoasterBill

Invited guests get first spins on new GCI ride.

SoCal park attendance steady in questionable war-time economy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks say they continue to offer "escape" from worry.

Valleyfair to auction first public ride on Steel Venom for charities

Posted | Contributed by 12121212121212121

Park will help a variety of fund raisers.

Playland faces uncertain future as city assumes control of PNE

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local officials say they'll begin a "visioning process" to determine future use of land.

Off-season photos show Kennywood's new themed area

Posted | Contributed by KpExpress

Kennywood Boulevard add's new off-season photos of the new themed area, Volcano Valley.

Couple to tie knot on Six Flags Darien Lake's slingshot

Posted | Contributed by SFDLPR

Marriage to get off to a thrilling start.

Disney World lifts hiring freeze

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Two thousand summer jobs in store while some full-time hours cut-back.

Journalist among the first to ride Thorpe Park's new Nemesis Inferno

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Along with other UK rides, finds that new ride puts you in a "glorified baby sling."

Xcelerator re-opens at Knott's while final touches are added in Camp Snoopy

Posted | Contributed by SpongeBob

Joe Cool's GR8 SK8 has started to test while the new Camp Snoopy Theatre is closer to opening.

Starcoasters.com adds Carowinds opening day 2003 video

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

Video from Paramount's Carowinds highlights the park and features some of the new rides, from opening day 2003.

Riders take a spin on PKI's new Delirium

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

From Friday's video shoot, riders get their first spin on Delirium.

CCI assets up for auction

Posted | Contributed by Curtis

The remaining CCI assets will be liquidated in a public auction at the company's facility.

ACE announces CoasterCon Appearance by That Guy Who Took a Leak on Top Thrill Dragster

Posted | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable

In a scheduling master stroke, ACE announced last week that the guy who took a leak on Top Thrill Dragster will appear at CoasterCon this spring.

Ghost Town may live up to its name after sale

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Business owners worried that failure of the park could damage local economy.

Last chance rides for Hillcrest Park

Posted | Contributed by Steve Schwahn

Coasterbuzz members welcome to NAPHA event.

Winners announced in the 2003 Coasters' Choice Awards

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Xcelerator reigns supreme in the class of 2002 while Cedar Point retains title.

Former Disney hotel serves military families

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Inexpensive resort operated by US Army.

Checketts wants to build park in Logan, Utah

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Facility will be an FEC with a collection of S&S rides.

Newspaper says Universal Studios Japan attendance down 30%

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park suffers from negative publicity following bad water, food incidents.

Parc Astérix park guide and photo gallery added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes reviews and photos of the coasters and park.

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