News Archive - October 2004

Oz theme park may set up shop in Niagara County

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Developers and local officials enthusiastic about possible park.

BGTguide posts SheiKra photos and video

Posted | Contributed by figment

Media details the construction site of the new B&M dive coaster.

Busch Gardens Tampa announces SheiKra, a B&M dive machine

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Heavily themed coaster will debut next year.

New coaster at Busch Tampa critical to attendance growth

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Despite the apparent lack of secrecy regarding the dive machine, experts say the park needs the ride to boost slipping attendance.

Disney union workers take concerns to tourists

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With contract negotiations stalling out, workers hand out fliers to tourists at airport.

Michigan's Adventure adding ProSlide Tornado for 2005

Posted | Contributed by RockingRollerFarm

New slide will be part of a $2.4 million capital improvement plan for the park.

MidwestInfoGuide.COM posts new PowderKeg update

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Work continues on the newest rollercoaster at Silver Dollar City.

Goose Fair review and photo gallery added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Update includes over 80 photos of one of Europe's largest traveling fairs, including four roller coasters.

Testing imminent for Silver Bullet at Knott's Berry Farm

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Trains on track, ride scheduled to open in December.

Knoebels Phunfest photos added to Negative-G.com

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Photos document annual event.

Tampered wiring may have caused Pigeon Forge death

Posted | Contributed by Walt S

CPSC report says safety interlock wiring bypassed, allowing ride to operate with non-functional restraint.

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay opening just around the corner

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New $22 million indoor water park resort will be year-round destination.

Coaster science exhibit opens in San Jose

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Exhibit features Mike Graham's Black Plague.

Dells merger creates water and theme park hotel complex

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New entity includes hotel, indoor and outdoor water parks and coasters.

Lego Co. wants to sell Legoland parks

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Struggling toy maker wants to concentrate on core toy business.

Six Flags New England GM promoted to GM of Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Tim Black has resigned as Great America's GM. Ronald Sevart, GM of Six Flags New England will move to the Chicago park as Vice President and GM.

Halloween events huge at US parks

Posted | Contributed by Kenmei

Former slow time of year turning out to be one of the busiest.

Alton Towers wins right to fireworks in court

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Neighbor complains about noise, judge says park would suffer substantial loss if it couldn't go on with show.

Jury returns verdict of misadventure in 2001 Lightwater mouse death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Crash caused by faulty wiring after cars moved manually.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 preview posted to CoasterBuzz

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Movies and screen shots preview new PC game launching November 2.

Feds want Sizzler rides inspected

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Consumer Product Safety Commission wants owners to stop using rides until they're inspected.

Disneyland rides get facelift

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The original Disney park gives Tea Cups, Jungle Cruise a make-over leading up to 50th anniversary.

White rhino born at Busch Tampa

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New baby ups rhino count to 11 at park.

Demonstrators close down Big One at Blackpool for three hours

Posted | Contributed by SFGAdv lover

Dressed in Hulk and Batman costumes, two men scale Big One for Fathers 4 Justice and are later arrested.

Six Flags says weather hurt third quarter results

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Hurricanes and economic environment blamed for poor results.

Universal Orlando sells-out one Horror Night, expects more

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The park is warning that its October 16 date is sold-out, and other dates will likely also sell-out.

Riders in 2001 Superman accident sue Six Flags, Six Flags sues Intamin

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Brake failure that resulted in August, 2001 collision leads to lawsuits filed in September of this year.

Alton Towers wants you to "ride Rita"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New promotional site teases 0 to 100 kph in 2.8 seconds.

Hong Kong Disneyland will keep local culture in mind

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Food, music and other services will cater to the local culture and avoid being too US-centric.

Massachusetts ride inspection record inconsistent

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Number of inspections varies greatly from one operator to another.

Civil suits follow murder indictment against manager at Rockin' Raceway

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Fatal accident on the FEC's Zamperla Hawk has led to both criminal charges and now this civil suit, which seeks $96 million in damages.

PKI invites enthusiasts for farewell last rides on flyers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

After about 70 years in the Cincinnati area, the historic flyers at Paramount's Kings Island will be dismantles and moved to another park.

Site for Dracula theme park finally chosen in Romania

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Project finds a home at a lakeside resort.

European Halloween coverage posted on Coaster Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by Marcus Sheen

Calendar of events, reviews, archived coverage and photographs detail fall events at European parks.

Holiday World announces 2005 plans

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Plans include expanded water park with a bigger wave pool, replacement for Roundhouse and second train for The Raven.

Great Escape founder dies at age 90

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Charles Wood often called the "grandfather" of amusement parks.

Disneyland sued for fatal Big Thunder Mountain Railroad accident

Posted | Contributed by Raptorgirl

Complaints says "atmosphere of intimidation" prevented crew from taking out train that caused death.

OhioThemeParks.com shows Cedar Point and Geagua Lake Halloween events

Posted | Contributed by RollerCoasterGod

Photos from Northern Ohio haunts posted.

Surviving SeaWorld founder reflects on life and the park

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

George Millay, the only surviving member of SeaWorld's four founders, reflects on the creation of the park 40 years ago and his own life.

Great American Family Parks secures initial funding

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Company says it plans to build a theme park empire.

PKICentral.com adds photos and video from PKI fall events

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Photos from the Fall Freak Out event at PKI.

MidwestInfoGuide adds pictures from Worlds of Fun's Halloweekends

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Three new haunted attractions among the scares at the park.

Silver Bullet to open ahead of schedule

Posted | Contributed by kRaXLeRidAh

Knott's Inverted coaster to open weeks earlier than expected.

Dollywood announces ten new rides

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Country Fair area getting a major upgrade.

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