News Archive - July 2003

Theme parks offer discounts for the retired crowd

Posted Thursday, July 31, 2003 9:01 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Deep admission discounts and shows offer attractive entertainment options for seniors.

Bonfante Gardens flourishes under new management

Posted Thursday, July 31, 2003 9:01 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Park benefits from joint marketing with Paramount's Great America.

MGM pulls out of race for Vivendi-Universal entertainment unit

Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2003 10:05 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Big player's departure makes field less competitive.

Las Vegas getting back to adult entertainment

Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2003 10:05 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Family-oriented attractions de-emphasized.

Splashin' Safari pictures added to Negative-g

Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:42 AM | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Check out a photo tour of Holiday World's water park.

Woman dies of heart attack on PKI's Top Gun

Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2003 9:38 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Autopsy shows she may have had an enlarged heart and high blood pressure.

'Puke-a-thon' event rumored to market coasters at Islands of Adventure

Posted Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:46 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Riders with special badges could ride Dueling Dragons and Hulk until they can ride no longer.

Real astronaut says Mission: Space is 'very realistic'

Posted Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:46 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Former NASA shuttle jockey Winston Scott approves of Disney's new space simulation.

American Coaster Enthusiasts, Mullets Galore merge websites

Posted Tuesday, July 29, 2003 8:33 AM | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable

In its latest in a string of unusual policy moves, the American Coaster Enthusiasts today formally merged its website with the Mullets Galore website.

Cinci attractions not concerned about year-round waterpark at Cedar Point

Posted Monday, July 28, 2003 9:10 AM | Contributed by Jeff

The Beach and Paramount's Kings Island say waterparks tend to be more regional.

Work on Tower of Terror continues at California Adventure

Posted Monday, July 28, 2003 9:00 AM | Contributed by xbombman

Attraction starts to look more like a hotel as the scaffold recedes.

F1 car bolted to Big One at Blackpool

Posted Friday, July 25, 2003 9:17 AM | Contributed by Belgian

Promotional event used to open new ride.

Movie World Madrid review and photo tour posted to Coaster Kingdom

Posted Friday, July 25, 2003 9:05 AM | Contributed by Marcus Sheen

Coaster Kingdom adds huge review and photo tour of Movie World Madrid, the new Warner Bros. park in Spain.

Dutch Wonderland to hold auction

Posted Friday, July 25, 2003 8:57 AM | Contributed by MarimbaGuy87

Small Pennsylvania park to auction off vintage items, including some old ride parts.

Lightning kills giraffe at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Posted Thursday, July 24, 2003 8:52 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Spokeswoman says death was likely very quick

S&P may cut Six Flags corporate credit rating

Posted Thursday, July 24, 2003 8:44 AM | Contributed by Outlane

Weak second quarter performance, and a bleak outlook for the third quarter cited as causes for the rating cut.

Eastcoaster.com adds video and pictures

Posted Wednesday, July 23, 2003 8:52 AM | Contributed by geneticfreak

Latest update includes pictures from Knoebels and Morey's Pier and video from Six Flags Worlds of Adventure.

MIG adds 50 photos of Holiday World

Posted Wednesday, July 23, 2003 8:43 AM | Contributed by Swoosh

MidwestInfoGuide.COM has added 50 new pictures from Holiday World and Splashin' Safari.

SFFTNET adds 205 pictures from various parks

Posted Wednesday, July 23, 2003 8:40 AM | Contributed by sfft_freak

Parks include Worlds of Fun, Cedar Point, and Las Vegas.

RideMan presents Top Thrill Dragster video

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2003 9:08 AM | Contributed by RideMan

New Top Thrill Dragster video now available from Dave Althoff's web site.

New photos added to SFNE Central

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2003 8:59 AM | Contributed by SFNE Freak

These aren't your ordinary attraction pictures, but show the park overall.

Worker found dead at Virginia water park

Posted Tuesday, July 22, 2003 8:55 AM | Contributed by raptor6

Reason for accident not yet clear to investigators.

Knoebels camper struck by lightning on Friday

Posted Monday, July 21, 2003 8:54 AM | Contributed by coasterpunk

A family of four were injured, none seriously, Friday night after a tree at their camp site in Knoebels Campground was struck by lightning.

Starcoasters.com posts Cedar Point CoasterMania video

Posted Monday, July 21, 2003 8:52 AM | Contributed by StarCoasters

Video taken the day of CoasterMania highlights America's RollerCoast.

Developer pursuing Myrtle Beach park is no stranger to industry

Posted Monday, July 21, 2003 8:37 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Jon Binkowski got his start at 15 as a costumed character at SeaWorld San Diego.

Woman hurt by falling beam on Enchanted Forest carousel

Posted Monday, July 21, 2003 8:33 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Ride shut down after accident.

Six Flags reports a 4% drop in attendance

Posted Friday, July 18, 2003 8:58 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Company blames poor weather and slow economy.

Conneaut hopes petting farm will boost attendance

Posted Friday, July 18, 2003 8:55 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Outside contractor to provide services.

Vivendi rejects MGM bid for entertainment business

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:23 AM | Contributed by Jeff

French owner says bid was too low, refused to reveal more detailed financial data to MGM.

SeaWorld and Epcot rate highest in value survey

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:23 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Over 40% of respondants to <i>Consumer Reports'</i> survey find high value in Orlando attractions.

Family sues Indiana beach over coaster

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2003 9:13 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Plaintiffs charge that ride is a nuisance and harms their property value.

Six Flags in the red but expects to be over the hump next year

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2003 11:29 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Company CFO says to disregard stock price and debt and concentrate on EBIDTA as a sign of growth.

Diller considering joint bid with Viacom for Vivendi-Universal Entertainment

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:20 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Viacom could eventually spin-off unit and give primary control to Diller.

Conneaut Lake attendance down 25%

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2003 9:20 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Park posts loss of $100,000.

Six Flags New Orleans implements new saftey devices where woman died last week

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:54 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Mirrors and a PA system are said to aide ride operators in making sure the ride is safe to start.

Council Bluffs developer meets deadline to prove financial ability

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:46 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Local city council members were pessimisitc that Wild Escape will ever be built.

Disney announced translation devices for more than 30 attractions

Posted Wednesday, July 16, 2003 8:39 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Portable devices will be available for use for free and translate shows and attractions to five other languages.

Cedar Fair considering year-round resort expansion for off-point Radisson

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2003 2:58 PM | Contributed by Jeff

Company has applied for tax incentives with city.

Paramount's Great America hosts third annual CoasterPalooza

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2003 9:16 AM | Contributed by I Burn Churro Carts

Saturday's event offered exclusive ride time on Demon, Invertigo and Top Gun.

Woman Hurt in on free-fall ride at Orange County Fair

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2003 9:11 AM | Contributed by Legend_n_Raven

State says some combination of a procedural or mechanical failure caused accident.

Rodriguez again setting ride time record at Germany's Holiday Park

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2003 8:43 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

American has been riding coasters for more than 35 hours, taking only short breaks every eight hours.

Herschend might get rent break on Stone Mountain

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2003 8:31 AM | Contributed by General Public

Company says the need the $3 million break to stay in business there.

Former Conneaut Lake owner busted again for tax evasion

Posted Monday, July 14, 2003 8:54 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Wife and business manager also charged in connection with operation of park.

Analysts question if Myrtle Beach amusement park could succeed

Posted Monday, July 14, 2003 8:54 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Slow economy and low local population could interfere with park's success.

Woman dies in accident at Six Flags New Orleans

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2003 12:24 PM | Contributed by Brian Noble

Police say she was injured last night around the Joker's Jukebox teacup-style ride.

Six Flags shops for ad agency

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2003 9:00 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Oklahoma City-based advertising firm must fight to retain account.

Developer wants to build amusement park at Myrtle Beach

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2003 8:47 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Florida firm asks local authority to rezone plot to start development.

Mother and daughter freak-out on Kennywood's Pitt Fall

Posted Wednesday, July 9, 2003 9:08 AM | Contributed by CP ismyhome

Woman says operator wouldn't stop ride when daughter wanted off, park says there was no safety issue.

BGW motion base ride could become feature film

Posted Wednesday, July 9, 2003 9:01 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Massachusetts firm responsible for IOA's Spiderman and Busch's Corkscrew Hill eye the future for their film.

Hot Springs votes on bond for new Magic Springs coaster

Posted Wednesday, July 9, 2003 8:54 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Taxpayers would float $4.4 million loan for new attraction.

Hershey uses green energy

Posted Wednesday, July 9, 2003 8:40 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Wind turbine and solar panels help generate electricity for the park.

Six Flags Over Georgia wants to sell beer at concerts

Posted Tuesday, July 8, 2003 8:40 AM | Contributed by General Public

Local authority must grant permission, opponents say it isn't right for family atmosphere.

Dragster thrills guests over holiday weekend

Posted Monday, July 7, 2003 9:12 AM | Contributed by Gemini

The world's tallest and fastest coaster reopens after weeks of downtime.

Teen job market down, seasonal amusement parks get their picks

Posted Monday, July 7, 2003 9:10 AM | Contributed by Jeff

With fewer jobs to go around, amusement parks and other business retain higher-quality teen employees.

Xperience The Xtreme adds off-ride Scream video

Posted Monday, July 7, 2003 8:53 AM | Contributed by I Burn Churro Carts

Video features off-ride footage of Six Flags Magic Mountain's floorless coaster.

Cedar Point hopes to get Dragster open this weekend

Posted Thursday, July 3, 2003 11:00 AM | Contributed by Goccvp1

Engineers continue the race to make the ride operational for holiday weekend.

Deal to purchase Ghost Town falls through

Posted Thursday, July 3, 2003 8:39 AM | Contributed by MarimbaGuy87

Aging owner and aging equipment cited as reason for closure.

CNN profiles Hershey, Silver Dollar City and Knott's

Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2003 9:02 AM | Contributed by supermandl34

Map also shows top 30 parks according to attendance.

Disney lets go of 100 craft and maintenance workers from Disney World

Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2003 9:17 AM | Contributed by Jeff

Company cites lagging attendance for cuts.

Tabloid names The Raven Top-10 Coaster

Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2003 8:53 AM | Contributed by Raven Maven

"The Globe" supermarket tabloid proclaims Holiday World's Raven one of the nation's most thrilling coasters.

Videos and pictures added to Eastcoaster.com from Dorney's Coaster Madness

Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2003 8:48 AM | Contributed by geneticfreak

Update includes video and over 70 pictures covering enthusiast event.

Tidal Force flume crashes at Hersheypark, six have minor injuries

Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2003 8:47 AM | Contributed by 3r1c

A boat on the flume ride Tidal Force failed to brake at the bottom of its run and crashed into a guardrail.

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