News Archive - February 2004

Nation's largest public pension fund to withhold votes for Eisner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff Rowe

California's Public Employee Retirement System, holding 9.9 million shares of Disney stock not happy with performance or Eisner.

Sledgehammer and Oki Doki completed at Bobbejaanland

Posted | Contributed by Belgian

Coastersandmore.de posts photo update on the construction of the Giant Frisbee and family coaster at Bobbejaanland, Belgium.

Camp Snoopy posts Timberland Twister POV

Posted | Contributed by Timo

Animation gives virtual ride on new coaster.

Coolangatta Racers completed at PKI

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

See the latest images from Paramount's Kings Island's Boomerang Bay.

Cypress Gardens sale complete

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wild Adventures owner Kent Buescher officially takes ownership of Florida park.

Six Flags Worlds Of Adventure goes to court over near-drowning

Posted | Contributed by ToddConstantine

Attorney's say girl suffered brain trauma pinned against vent under water for five minutes.

2004 Coasters' Choice Awards nominations announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Vote for your favorite parks and coasters through the end of March.

Disney says Comcast bid below-market, strong growth ahead

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Board rallies behind Eisner for better times.

OnRideCentral.com adds Sunami construction photos

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

A dozen new photos are included in this week's update from Clementon.

Eisner says Disney is in good shape

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Chief mouse exec paints pretty picture for company, but his own fate is not certain.

PKI-Central.com updates with 23 photos of Boomerang Bay construction

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

The slides at the improved water park at Paramount's Kings Island take shape.

DelGrosso's to add two coasters, free-fall ride

Posted | Contributed by GregLeg

DelGrosso's Amusement Park will add Crazy Mouse and Wacky Worm roller coasters, and a Moser Freefall ride, for the 2004 season.

Magic Springs granted alcohol permit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State board reverses earlier denial.

Waldameer owner will request variance for Ravine Flyer II

Posted | Contributed by rsscbell

To avoid further delays, owner will ask local authority to rezone land to bypass concerns of erosion and allow construction.

Man who threatened to blow up Universal Studios Japan was just lonely

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man admits to making the bomb threats to theme park.

Visionland will add to water park, improve infrastructure

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Following a better than expected first year under new ownership, the park is investing cash in restaurants, shops and ticketing.

Kid coaster new this year at Sea World San Antonio

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Shamu Express targets the younger crowd.

Small Disney investors will have little influence on Disney buy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While Comcast and other potential buyers try to get a hold of Disney, only larger investors will have a real say in the company's fate.

Disney board rejects Comcast offer, endorses Eisner

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Board says offer is too low and supports the vision of current CEO.

Universal Studios Japan struggles to meet expenses

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cost of attractions combined with discounted admissions hurting bottom line.

Dorney Park details 2004 additions

Posted | Contributed by CKCoasters

Chance Revolution and Halloweekends expansion highlights season.

PKI Unlimited.com adds 20 Boomerang Bay construction photos

Posted | Contributed by CoasterAaron

Construction of Boomerang Bay at Paramount's Kings Island continues.

Roof collapse kills at least 24 at Russian water park

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

The collapse may have injured an additional 106.

OnRideCentral.com adds new Sunami construction pictures

Posted | Contributed by Brett Stevens

Photos show construction as of February 12th, 2004.

Legoland California to build world's largest Lego structure

Posted | Contributed by janfrederick

Beginning today, guests will participate in building a 90-foot tall tower of Lego bricks.

La Ronde announces new water ride, park improvements

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags-owned park to expand its lineup with The Splash.

Six Flags Over Georgia announces family rides, coaster

Posted | Contributed by gamndbndr

Atlanta park will open its tenth roller coaster along with a package of family-oriented rides.

Humor: Comcast bids for NASA, Kazakhstan

Posted | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable

In addition to seeking to merge with Disney, Comcast announced today that it would make an unsolicited offer for NASA and the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan.

Time Warner and others may be looking for Disney action as well

Posted | Contributed by Outlane

Several companies other than Comcast are allegedly thinking about a bid for Disney.

Analyst suggests shareholders vote against Eisner

Posted | Contributed by Brian Noble

Some institutional holders may now be required to cast their vote against current CEO.

Santa Cruz approves Double Shot tower

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

After much debate about the ride's potential impact, the Santa Cruz council approved plans for a Double Shot on the boardwalk.

Magic Kingdom worker killed by parade float

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Cast member played Pluto in parade.

Comcast wants to buy Disney for $66 billion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Unsolicited offer comes after Eisner declines to enter discussions.

Blue Streak Challenge again will be held at Conneaut Lake

Posted | Contributed by KellyL

The fourth annual Blue Streak Challenge will be held at Conneaut Lake Park on Monday, July 19, 2004.

Sandusky parking tax removed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Council votes to remove the tax under legal pressure from Cedar Point.

Disney board to shareholders: Disney and Gold campaign misleading

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The company's board says that the negative campaign by Roy Disney and Stanley Gold is suspect considering the company's positive results.

Disney turns away visitors on Segways

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Some disabled users of the scooters angered by ban.

CoasterGallery.com adds Timberland Twister construction pics

Posted | Contributed by Peabody

New spinning coaster makes rapid progress in Mall of America's Camp Snoopy.

Disney Imagineering VP dies at 95

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Artist helped develop attractions for most of the company's history.

Universal Studios enters final weeks of construction for Mummy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New roller coaster attraction details kept secret.

Holiday World's Jungle Racer go vertical

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

New slides rise above water park.

Dorney will score mid-sized thrill ride

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Details not yet released, but Cedar Fair mentioned ride in conference call.

Storm Runner topped off at Hersheypark

Posted | Contributed by CoasterBGW

Top hat of Intamin rocket reaches 150 feet.

Bonfante Gardens could score cash in land deal

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Sale of adjacent land could help generate cash.

Busch denies rumor of vertical drop coaster in Tampa

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Letter to guest looking for thrill rides suggests 2005 will be a big year for the park.

Antique carousel lands at small PA park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Twin Grove Park & Campground buys classic ride after it fails to sell on eBay.

Nebraska business man interested in buying LeSourdsville Lake

Posted | Contributed by coasterdudeOH

Potential owner says it's a 50-50 shot of opening this spring if he can acquire the park.

Cedar Fair announces overall 2003 results

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Net revenue up 1.4% despite 1% drop in overall attendance.

Roy Disney continues crusade against Eisner

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney says "imperial rule" of Eisner has limited creativity in the company.

Tokyo Disneyland execs take cuts for accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Top people will have their pay reduced by 10% after the derailment of the park's Space Mountain ride, caused in part by poor maintenance.

Ex-Conneaut Lake Park boss guilty of tax evasion

Posted | Contributed by loriu

Gary Harris, 63, skipped on taxes for several years.

Three people hurt in Tivoli Orbiter fire at South Florida Fair

Posted | Contributed by rOLLocOASt

Hydraulic fluid ignites on hot portions of ride, sparking flames.

Bonfante Gardens will miss bond payments

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park still struggles to make ends meet.

Business man wants to build successor to Idora, has no money

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local authorities won't pay for feasibility study.

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