News Archive - August 2003

Eastern European workers fill in gaps at seasonal attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Foreign workers can stay beyond Labor Day when US students return to colleges and universities.

Disney takes animatronics to the next level

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Prototype dinosaur is free of stage and can move around.

Huge theme park planned north of Dublin

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Park will cost up to 7 billion Euros.

Steel Dragon had previous defects involving wheels prior to derailment

Posted | Contributed by Bob Tremblay

Bolts found loose or defective in previous insepctions.

Two serious proposals offered for future of Astrodome

Posted | Contributed by Mike R

A group that includes the sister firm of the company that owns the Schlitterbahn water park.

Six Flags picks Doner as new ad agency

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Selection was narrowed from a pack of four.

2004 Wood Coaster Calendar available from S & D Greetings

Posted | Contributed by Mamoosh

The limited edition 12-month 2004 Wood Coaster Calendar features 13 modern and classic thrillers and is available at a special advance order price until Oct 5th.

Six Flags to lose money for fifth straight year in 2003

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Poor economy and weather make a bad situation worse.

Liberty Media drops out of Vivendi auction, two players left

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

NBC and an investor group led by Vivendi Vice Chairman Edgar Bronfman, Jr. are the last two interested parties for Vivendi Universal Entertainment.

The life of a pre-dawn mechanic on Alpengeist

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

A team of Busch Gardens Williamsburg mechanics rise early to make sure the giant inverter is safe.

Alton Towers set to change poor image

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

History of poor service and management affecting guest and employee experience.

Six Flags system for reporting injuries stalls

Posted | Contributed by bigboy

A commission charged with setting up a system for reporting injuries at Six Flags parks is no closer to a solution after seven months.

More than 40 photos from Six Flags New England added to ACN

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

High quality photo gallery features more than 40 shots of Superman: Ride of Steel, Batman: The Dark Knight and more.

Steel Dragon 2000 loses wheels, causes injuries

Posted | Contributed by kRaXLeRidAh

One passenger and one guest in a nearby pool struck with wheel.

Cedar Point retains Golden Ticket Award for best park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags New England's Superman edges out Millennium Force for best steel coaster.

NBC wants exclusive negotiating rights for Vivendi Universal Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Arrangement would cut the other two bidders out of the process.

Tivoli Gardens to add new floorless coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Compact design will be squeezed into park known for its lush landscape.

Knott's announces new line-up for 31st Annual Halloween Haunt

Posted | Contributed by SpongeBob

The recently released lists include three new haunts and new shows.

Stealth being moved to Carowinds, Paramount's Great America to put water park in its place

Posted | Contributed by special141

First flying coaster will move cross-country.

New ideas for Houston Astrodome include possible amusement venues

Posted | Contributed by Panther Modern

Seven proposals could turn empty landmark to vibrant profit center.

Cedar Fair CEO Dick Kinzel to retire at end of 2007 season

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Amusement park chief credited with starting coaster wars and building an empire.

Horse dies in Knott's stagecoach ride accident

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Two guests and one employee sent to hospital and released.

Final bidders lined up for Vivendi sale

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

NBC favorite to acquire entertainment unit.

IOA ends search for prosthetic leg

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Draining lake still yields no results

Lone Star Thrills adds video

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

Site adds five new clips to its lineup.

Hopes ride on Mission: Space at Epcot

Posted | Contributed by Chernabog

Disney thinks its new $100 million attraction can help boost sagging attendance.

Fair ride operator killed in Washington

Posted | Contributed by CoasterBGW

Man caught by hair and lifted 40 feet into the air.

Disney World weddings big business

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Couples tie the knot in true fantasy fashion, for a price.

PKI starts 2004 hype machine with announcement of WaterWorks removal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Water park to yield for 2004 expansion... whatever that might be.

Six Flags stock downgraded on news of down earnings

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says they expect year-end earnings to be down 15%.

Man loses prosthetic leg on Dueling Dragons

Posted | Contributed by Strijder

Islands of Adventure divers unable to find leg.

Four hospitalized after chemical exposure at Six Flags Worlds of Adventure

Posted | Contributed by wkyc.com

Symptoms developed playing in Hook's Lagoon.

Cedar Fair tax abatement gets OK from Sandusky

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Officials give peek at what project will look like.

VisionLand manager found guilty of breaking child labour laws

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Minors worked too late, too many hours.

Two executives let go at Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Spokesman says job cuts are due to reorganization, not soft tourism market.

Michigan's Adventure Chaos lawsuit settled

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Victim will get $40,000 from Cedar Fair for 2001 accident.

Council Bluffs council members growing impatient with park plans

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Tax breaks for new Wild Escape will be void if developer can't prove funding and land ownership by Sept. 8.

Camp Snoopy announces Timberland Twister

Posted | Contributed by bobthecoasterguy

Five-story spinning coaster will tear through the Mall of America.

Summer update on One Click includes UK photo and video

Posted | Contributed by Chris One Click

Additions include London Eye, Camelot and Drayton Manor.

Crime down at Sesame Place, despite attack on costumed character

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Increased patrols and greater security presence result in drastic drop in crime incidents.

Vivendi seeks another round of bids for entertainment unit, NBC analyst favorite

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Though they've lost several important bidders, Vivendi still thinks it can reach the $14 billion mark.

Playland celebrates 75 years of entertaining guests

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Historic park hangs on to its classic rides and keeps memories alive.

Mechanics wrestle with Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Ride has been full of surprises, consultants say problems typical for new ride type.

Cedar Point to purchase Harbour Marina in Sandusky

Posted | Contributed by TekGuy

Park has signed an agreement to purchase marina in the eastern part of the bay from the Hoty Marine Group.

Myrtle Beach property rezoned for amusement park, may carry Hard Rock name

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Developer passes first hurdle in developement of new park, gets help from major brand.

Environmentalists want to stop construction of SeaWorld San Diego's Journey to Atlantis

Posted | Contributed by Zingo!

Group says dangerous levels of gas found near ride site.

Eastcoaster.com adds Hersheypark photos and Knoebels video

Posted | Contributed by geneticfreak

Get a look at some of PA's finest parks.

Liberty drops out of bidding for Vivendi Universal Entertainment

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Likely top bidder refuses to pay Vivendi's $14 billion minimum asking price.

New Busch Tampa chief talks about changes in the industry and the future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New GM returns to the place where his career started decades ago as a parking lot worker.

Silver Dollar City to lay off 60 in Branson area businesses

Posted | Contributed by CoasterBill

Cuts blamed on soft attendance for SDC.

COASTER-net adds 10 ride pages

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Pages for various wood and steel coasters added.

Six Flags shares rise on rumor of Disney interest

Posted | Contributed by Chernabog

Stock up 30 cents on apparently baseless rumor.

High-tech roller coasters deliver thrills for riders, frustration for park operators

Posted | Contributed by hilldundee

From Top Thrill Dragster to X, new rides

Man busted for attacking Sesame Street character

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Alleged assailant pokes costumed character in the stomach with an umbrella.

UPDATED: Hersheypark announces unnamed Intamin rocket coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New ride will shoot riders to 72 mph in two seconds.

Mission: Space set for official soft opening in less than two weeks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Space.com profiles new ride and its technology.

Starcoasters.com adds Cedar Point photos

Posted | Contributed by StarCoasters

Site adds 69 photos from America's Roller Coast.

Ride contractor sues Disney for breach of contract regarding Mission: Space

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company says mouse owes them money, and they want right to develop other similar rides at other Disney parks.

Orlando parks find local tourists a mixed blessing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

More local interaction helps boost numbers but in-state visitors spend far less than their out-of-state counterparts.

Waldameer coasters still has many challenges

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

State agencies approval may continue to delay construction of new ride.

Little Enchanted Village has come of age

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

Transformation since its acquisition by Six Flags has led to a number of drastic improvements.

Star Trek Borg headed to Vegas Hilton

Posted | Contributed by supermandl34

"Borg Invasion 4D" to be added to Star Trek Experience.

Cedar Fair revenue, attendance down, per capita spending up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement and water park operator says cool and wet weather contributed to soft attendance.

Disney profit up overall, park attendance down, EuroDisney hurting

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company reports 10% gain in profits while US theme parks struggle with attendance. EuroDisney also reports missed goals.

OhioThemeParks.com adds Stricker's Grove pictures and information

Posted | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod

Site features small privately owned family park in Ohio.

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