News Archive - June 2004

Flooding closes Six Flags Over Texas

Posted | Contributed by loriu

Heavy rains cause park to close early Tuesday.

Waldameer's spinner opens to test crowds.

Posted | Contributed by Rctycoon2k

Maurer Sohne and Waldameer opened the new spinning coaster last weekend.

PKICentral.com adds 200 photos from Beastbuzz

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

PKICentral.com adds 200 photos from behind the scenes tours including The Beast and Son of Beast.

Knott's opens Xcelerator with modified restraints

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Seat sides made larger, visual indicator shows minimum lap bar position.

Belmont Park costs San Diego taxpayers millions, redevelopment not as promised

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City and developers blamed for not improving park to its former glory.

OnRideCentral.com has the latest Tsunami construction photos

Posted | Contributed by SFGAdv lover

Photos show complete first and second hills

Former Cedar Point paddle-wheel boat tours Sandusky Bay

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New boat owner and former ride operator offers tours not far from the boat's original waterways.

SeaWorld Orlando tweaks evening fireworks show for this weekend

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New combination water and fireworks show intended to keep summer guests in longer, spending more.

Cypress Gardens gets variance for thrill ride

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Tower ride cleared for the revamped park.

Eastcoaster.com adds over 300 photos, including Hydra construction

Posted | Contributed by geneticfreak

Massive update covers several northeast parks.

Enthusiasts flood Ohio for events, including BeastBuzz at PKI

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

CoasterBuzz Club joins the Cincinnati park to celebrate The Beast's 25th anniversary.

Aggressive discounts mean consumers shouldn't pay full gate at parks

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Attempting to boost attendance, regional and destination parks are offering discounts.

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 lighting Q&A posted to IGN

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The forthcoming game will feature night-time play with lighting effects.

Penalty phase of Conneaut Lake tax evasion case delayed

Posted | Contributed by Neil

Former park owner once considered the savior of Conneaut Lake Park, is facing 20 years.

Blackpool matriarch dies shortly after son

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

At 101, she served as company chair.

Cedar Fair files intention to sell additional units

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company makes SEC filing that will allow them to issue more units at any point in the next two years.

California attractions join forces to market state via Web site

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Site offers coupons and other info.

Steamboat city gets construction funds

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New park near Brunswick, Georgia financed, set to open fall 2006.

Spanish bank buys NBC Universal's stake in Port Aventura

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

La Caixa will own 80% total stake in the park.

Storm Runner video and photos added to Coasterimage.com

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Downloadable video clip and 26 photos.

Rye Playland mechanic suspended for pushing park director to the ground

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The pair had a verbal dispute over safety, when officials say it got personal.

Mother-daughter team attempt to set Ferris wheel record

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The pair lost 29 hours on their first attempt when lightning forced them off the ride.

Six Flags Great America worker dies weeks after being hit by ride

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Maintenance worker struck by operating ride.

Waldameer Park pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Photos include incomplete spinning coaster.

Oakwood investigation considers US deaths on Intamin rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Authorities investigating the death of a teenage girl on Oakwood's Hydro will look into the accidents in the states as part of the investigation.

New York state bill clarifies amusement park tax

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

State will collect on one-fourth of admission.

Study says New Orleans water park has potential despite Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Cameraman

New waterpark has potential even if Six Flags builds a similar attraction.

Two former Cedar Fair execs sue three current over reorganization

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Men say they were entitled to more money in liquidation of former general partner.

Universal upbeat despite losses

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owner GE puts on happy face regarding their theme parks.

Celebration City asked to move arcade games as possible gambling devices

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Authorities say machines border on being illegal.

Spanish parks drown in debt and fail to meet expectations

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

All of the major parks struggle with sagging attendance and massive debt loads.

Cypress Gardens will miss summer crowds

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Obstacles will push re-opening back to October.

Darien Lake coaster marathon to benefit Habitat for Humanity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Participants will raise money by riding Superman.

Florida still has room for smaller attractions

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While some smaller attractions have recently disappeared, others thrive.

Ohio's Silver Lake was 'Coney Island of the West'

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Remnants of long-defunct amusement park still found in Summit County, Ohio park.

Cliff's Amusement Park photo gallery and park guide added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes reviews and photos of the New Mexico Rattler.

Dreamland to reopen for three months

Posted | Contributed by Coasterville Dave

Closure of UK park last November thought to be the end for the attraction.

Knoebels sued over diving accident at Crystal Pool

Posted | Contributed by coasterpunk

Family says park did not warn of dangers of diving.

Blackpool Pleasure Beach boss dies

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Family will continue to operate park.

Orient Express remembered by enthusiasts

Posted | Contributed by OrientExpressKid

Classic Arrow looper had seen better days, but it was a big deal when it opened. Spinning Dragons is also reviewed.

PKI looking for Beast riders for Japanese TV

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Television shoot will put you on The Beast Monday morning, and on Japanese TV.

Cedar Point, Kinzel to appear in movie being shot in Sandusky

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Sci-fi flick will briefly show the park and Cedar Fair's CEO.

Silver Bullet goes vertical, Riptide begins testing at Knott's

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Knott's new B&M inverter rises from the dirt and concrete.

Acrobat saves teen from falling off Ferris wheel

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Trained showman scales ride to save rider.

MiG posts photos from Kids' Fest at Silver Dollar City

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Kids' Fest at Silver Dollar City just got better with the addition of a parade.

Electrician found guilty in bumper car electrocution

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide at age 80 following electrocution death of boy last fall.

Euro Disney reaches restructuring deal with banks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Financially troubled company gets another deal under 2.2 billion euro of debt.

Conneaut Lake Park photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Photos feature the park from Memorial Day Weekend.

Cedar Fair negotiating with Aurora over Geauga Lake taxes

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

City stands to lose about a half-million dollars in tax revenue.

Busch Tampa positions itself against Animal Kingdom

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park trying to recapture imaginations, and attendance.

Celebration City unveils Freedom Fountain

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

A new tribute to veterans was unveiled Friday at a press event at the entrance to Celebration City.

Report says girl in Playland accident wiggled out of restraint

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Witnesses say girl moved around before being fatally thrown from ride.

California shuts down rides with Intamin T-bar restraints

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Xcelerator at Knott's Berry Farm and Superman at Six Flags Magic Mountain closed.

Construction on Silver Bullet and RipTide continues at Knott's

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Ground work for Silver Bullet continues as more track segments and supports arrive; RipTide is erected.

Trainer gored by elephant at Six Flags Marine World

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Elephant suddenly knocked man to the ground.

Wyandot Lake Pictures added To Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Photos of Ohio's forgotten park from Memorial Day weekend.

New Jersey warns of rigged amusement park games

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

State wants consumers to be aware of scams.

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom part of an attitude overhaul

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park believes that employees that have fun will offer a better guest experience.

Ride op hit by coaster train at Flamingo Land

Posted | Contributed by Invy

Man air-lifted to hospital with serious injuries.

Humor: Holiday World regrets angering Gypsy

Posted | Contributed by Absolutely Reliable

Holiday World has already endured a variety of misfortunes this season, and ARN&R knows why...

Coasterimage.com adds DelGrosso's photos

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

New pics include Crazy Mouse construction photos.

Adventuredome launches Chance-Morgan Sling Shot

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New ride rises 100 feet in the Las Vegas dome.

Wig causes Coney Island Cyclone to stall mid-cycle

Posted | Contributed by Reidef

A woman's wig gets caught under train, stalls ride.

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