News Archive - August 2004

UPDATED: Large investors not happy with Six Flags performance

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Daniel Snyder said he hopes to influence management to maximize the amusement park operator's value, perhaps through a merger or sale. Bill Gates' investment company is also unhappy with performance.

Silver Bullet construction proceeds through cobra roll

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

New B&M inverter at Knott's begins to take shape.

Fun at Miracle Strip ends next Sunday as park closes forever

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will likely be replaced with condos and retail.

Disney worker faulted for third train crash on Thunder Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Worker that manually moved trains had been on the job only three days.

Teen injured in ride accident at Kentucky State Fair

Posted | Contributed by Outlane

Boy caught under Afterburner.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg video added to SFNE Central

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Fresh from a trip to Virginia in early August, video features coasters from Williamsburg.

Child rescued after getting caught under NJ ride

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Inflatable bags used to lift coaster off of child.

Amusement Today announces Golden Ticket Awards, Cedar Point on top again

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Trade magazine ranks park and four of its steel coasters at the top.

Nude rider record attempt coming to Alton Towers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Nemesis will seat 32 nudies for record.

UPDATED: Pleasureland Southport worker dies inspecting Sky Ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The 59-year-old man caught his shoulder in the ride while carrying out a daily safety check.

Orlando tourist visits up 5% this year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Area makes strong rebound after severe decline from 9/11.

Euro Disney considering Tower of Terror

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Third ride of its kind could spark interest at Europe's most visited tourist attraction.

Monster arm breaks, sends four to hospital from Omaha FEC

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Officials not sure what caused failure.

PKI to open for "Heroes of 9/11" tribute

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Special day will offer free admission to exhibits, Paramount Theatre and International Street section.

Tsunami testing, park can't wait to open

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New S&S wood coaster awaits state approval.

Myrtle Beach mayor wants council to keep Pavilion from being moved

Posted | Contributed by TeknoScorpion

City council not ready to discourage development corporation until they have more solid plans.

Valleyfair announces suspended Top Spin for 2005

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

RipTide will be cousin of Knott's Berry Farm ride.

Fake park employees allegedly steal cash from Cedar Point games

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Pair in rain suits tries to lift cash by redirecting games employees.

Disneyland Paris worker killed in fight

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Worker died hours after fight.

Thirteen-year-old attacks Road Runner at Six Flags Over Georgia

Posted | Contributed by jomo

Boy banned from park for assault.

Dominion discontinues hip-hop festival

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Concerts produced with corporate cousin BET discontinued, citing declining attendance.

Indiana Beach pictures added to Negative-G.Com

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Check out a virtual tour of Indiana Beach.

Cypress Gardens opening pushed back again by hurricane

Posted | Contributed by Rampage

Hurricane Charley causes $2-4 million in damage.

OnRideCentral.com posts Tsunami testing photos

Posted | Contributed by SFGAdv lover

Clementon woodies begins testing.

Cars burn in Paramount's Great America lot

Posted | Contributed by GoliathKills

At least a half-dozen cars destroyed, others damaged.

Teacher accused of stealing $14k as a Knoebels seasonal

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Junior high school teacher worked as cashier.

The Italian Job Stunt Track opens in 2005 at two Paramount parks

Posted | Contributed by cobra1562

New launched coaster will be heavily themed at Paramount's Kings Island and Paramount Canada's Wonderland.

OSHA fines Disney for parade worker's death

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Feds say company did not enforce rules when costumed character was killed by parade float.

Billy Joel wants to preserve classic Long Island carousel

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Ride is in limbo under county ownership, advocates want it relocated.

Silver Bullet construction moves through loop at Knott's

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

The new ride's vertical loop has been completed.

Wet 'n Wild Las Vegas to close

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Land owner plans to redevelop land and bulldoze water park.

Disney profits up 20% on strength of theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company beats analyst expecations on boost in attendance at Florida parks.

Disney fan fulfills life-long dream of working at Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Forty years after her first visit, woman takes summer to work at the happiest place on earth.

Six Flags announces drop in attendance, capital expenditures while stock takes hit

Posted | Contributed by gamndbndr

Attendance down 4%, Six Flags Great America getting water park.

Investors propose Old West theme park near Las Vegas

Posted | Contributed by ProgRay

An investment group that wants to build a zoo in Las Vegas has announced separate plans to develop an Old West theme park on 364 acres in Boulder City.

Wisconsin official says seasonal jobs should go to locals instead of foreigners

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jobs in Dells area frequently filled by foreign workers.

Universal Florida targets singles

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks see untapped market in single vacationers.

Cypress Gardens shooting for Oct. 1 opening

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New owner a little behind schedule in preparing for the park's grand re-opening.

"Tigger" goes back to work

Posted | Contributed by kevin38

Man accused and acquitted of molestation while in a costume is reinstated by Disney with full back pay and benefits.

Nashville wants theme park feasibility study

Posted | Contributed by thrillerman1

Council members feel park could anchor tourism in the area.

PKI invites enthusiasts to press announcement

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Cincy park to unveil its 2005 attraction next Thursday.

Water park faces lawsuit after 410 lb. woman dies on slide

Posted | Contributed by Sarah Jackson

A 410 lb. woman died after hitting the water face first after going down a 24-foot slide.

Vertical construction of Hydra The Revenge begins at Dorney

Posted | Contributed by geneticfreak

Hydra The Revenge is now a part of the Dorney Park skyline.

Businesses and political leaders want to dry up water park proposal in New Orleans

Posted | Contributed by Cameraman

Officials say area can't support another water park with the proposed park at Six Flags New Orleans.

Beech Bend Park pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Pictures from the Bowling Green, Kentucky Park.

Costumed character found not guilty in "Tigger" trial

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Jury deliberates less than an hour.

"Tigger" goes on trial in molestation case

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Costumed character employee rejects plea bargain.

Winner of Alton Towers noise suit hears complaints from neighbours of his factory

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While the Ropers win an initial complaint against Alton Towers, several people complain about the noise from his factories.

S&D Greetings holds "Win The Dragon" contest

Posted | Contributed by Mamoosh

Coaster calendar and greeting card company offers chance to win model coaster kit.

Former Canobie Lake Park owner dies at age 77

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Anthony A. Berni was a fixture at the park for nearly half a century.

Protesters disagree with importation of orca to Six Flags Marine World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Opposition says the whale should be set free.

Woman arrested after leaving 8-year-old at Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Robyn Freeman can't explain why she allegedly abandoned her child at the theme park.

Dog goes missing from Universal Orlando kennel

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Owner returns to kennel to find someone else claimed his dog.

Killer whale dies at Marineland

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Whale was fifth to die in less than five years.

MidwestInfoGuide posts new construction photos of the 2005 attraction for Silver Dollar City

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Construction is in full swing on Silver Dollar City's newest roller coaster.

Geauga Lake terminates three employees for not checking restraints

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Double Loop train dispatched without locked restraint pedals.

Cedar Fair revenue down for second quarter, up overall for first half

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Decreases attributed to cool and wet weather, initial July results positive.

Couple wins suit against Alton Towers

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Judge agrees that UK theme park is a noise nuisance.

Lawyers want to pin responsibility for fallen tree death at Compounce

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lawyers say it's not clear who was responsible for dealing with the dead oak tree that fell and killed the boy.

EuroDisney stock slips again with 3% drop in revenue

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company still hasn't made agreements with creditors.

After 40 years, Universal Hollywood has achieved grand scope

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Studio has been granting tours since 1964, when it offered admission of $2.50.

Coaster parts arrive at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Tucci

New parts appear to be part of a new Intamin ride.

Geauga Lake Online debuts Park Hopping feature

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

Update includes 131 images from five parks and three interactive panoramas.

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