News Archive - September 2004

Guest surveys key to Paramount Park's business

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Online research used to determine the appeal of new attractions.

Manager indicted on murder charge for May Pigeon Forge death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A grand jury has indicted the Rocking Raceway manager for second degree murder and reckless homicide after an accident in March that killed a woman falling from a ride.

NoLimits updated to include shuttle coasters

Posted | Contributed by ace4242424

PC Roller coaster simulator now includes shuttle coasters.

Six Flags Great Adventure announces the world's tallest, fastest coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Kingda Ka will be 456 feet tall and launch 128 mph in 3.5 seconds.

Euro Disney trading suspended pending restructuring announcement

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company is expected to make announcement today regarding deal with banks.

Hersheypark announces Turbulence for 2005

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Interactive Rides Frequent Faller will add to the park's lineup.

Atari releases RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 demo

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

PC game demo released for download a month ahead of retail release.

Screamin' Swing erected at Knott's as Silver Bullet shapes up

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

The new S&S Screamin' Swing has been installed.

Six Flags Mexico announces hyper coaster

Posted | Contributed by Miltonmx

The new Chance-Morgan Hyper coaster is announced under the name "Superman El Último Escape."

Cedar Fair distribution maintained despite slight decrease in operating profit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will maintain annualized distribution rate of $1.80 per unit.

Disney taps Communist Party to introduce Mickey to Chinese

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company wants to build brand awareness before the opening of their Hong Kong park.

Man dies apparently from fall off Mummy's platform at Universal Florida

Posted | Contributed by CsTrFrK

Man goes to hospital after fall, dies later after surgery.

Disney cruise chief to head Euro Disney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Karl Holz will take over as president of financially troubled European company.

WWII hanger intended for Schlitterbahn park destroyed in fire

Posted | Contributed by Coaster Cynic

Company says it's not sure how the fire will change its plans.

Silver Bullet vertical construction nearly complete, swing parts arrive at Knott's

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

New B&M inverter getting closer to holiday debut.

Disney expects to name new CEO by June

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Board plans to hire search firm immediately.

Improper bolts blamed for death in Boston fair ride accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials say the bolts were used to secure the ride's components did not meet manufacturer specifications.

Euro Disney shares up on news of refinancing deal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

French paper says the troubled theme park operator is close to an agreement to restructure its massive debt.

Amusement industry raised $40,000 for hurricane-battered charity

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

IAAPA members raise money for Give Kids the World.

Snyder sees Six Flags improvement through marketing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Investor believes marketing with video game console manufacturers, candy bars makers, fast-food franchises and extreme sports key to better results.

SeaWorld San Diego celebrates 40th year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The ethics of holding captive animals was not on anyone's mind in 1964.

New SeaWorld San Antonio boss optimistic about future

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

General Manager Dan Decker wants park to be the "best" in industry.

Six Flags Great Adventure takes complaints regarding Muslim Youth Day

Posted | Contributed by Crashmando

Park says buy-outs are offered to all kinds of groups, including other religious groups.

Local and state officials question Six Flags tax filings for Ohio park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company made drastic declaration changes in value of the former Six Flags Worlds of Adventure from 2002 to 2003.

Six Flags Marine World sued over elephant riding incident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Woman broke foot on elephant's saddle, wants $25,000.

Tigger in trouble again, this time as Goofy

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Costumed worker accused of pushing around tourists.

Be a CoasterBuzz Club member-for-a-day on Sunday

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Preview CoasterBuzz.com and its additional features as a club member.

Six Flags Great America to build 13 acre waterpark

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDude316

Park will have a Caribbean theme with more than 25 major water slides, the world's largest interactive waterplay structure and a 500,000 gallon wave pool.

Atari announces RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 demo and pre-sale deal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pre-order customers will get to download Wardley designed rides for use with demo, coming September 27.

Dorney Park officially announces Hydra The Revenge

Posted | Contributed by geneticfreak

"A floorless coaster so twisted it brought down Hercules."

Miracle Strip Amusement Park photo gallery and review added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes photos from the park's final weekend.

Paramount's Kings Dominion announces Tomb Raider: The Ride

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Virginia park will gets its own version of the popular PKI ride.

PKICentral.com adds Flight Commander video

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Site adds a Flight Commander video from opening day and a PKI Sept. 11 tribute video.

Foreign workers say they were mistreated at Six Flags New England

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Workers say they were treated unfairly and not given the hours they were promised.

COASTER-net adds 200 pictures of various parks

Posted | Contributed by Blast Coaster

Pictures from parks including Kennywood, Knoebels, MarineLand, and Paramount's Kings Dominion posted.

Eisner to step down from Disney post at end of contract

Posted | Contributed by wahoo skipper

CEO says recent controversy had nothing to do with decision.

Indoor waterpak slated for Gurnee, Six Flags Great America announcement coming next week

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park expected to announce its water park next week while another developer proposes year-round indoor park.

Disneyland manager may be appointed to lead CalOSHA

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Governor's office has no comment, critics fear conflict of interest.

Victims may sue Conklin Shows for CNE accident

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Provincial investigators have not yet determined cause.

Cedar Fair water park attendance takes 15% hit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Parks up 1%, or 4% including Geauga Lake.

Universal Orlando launches dedicated site for Horror Nights

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Site promises to reveal details about event as it nears.

Labour Day accidents occur at Canada's PNE, CNE and Centreville

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Flat ride malfunctions in Toronto while Vancouver coaster shut down for safety concerns. Also, ponies toss riders at Centreville.

Eastcoaster.com posts Hydra construction photos and Great Adventure video

Posted | Contributed by geneticfreak

Two new video clips and construction pictures from Dorney have been added.

Eisner prefers Iger as successor for Disney

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Company president is "preferred choice" for current chief.

Silver Bullet construction continues at Knott's

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Construction on B&M inverter proceeds through zero-g roll and carousel turn.

Lake Winnepesaukah pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Pictures include Cannon Ball and Wild Lightnin'.

Synder asks for Six Flags board meeting

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Letter to directors says CEO Burke declined to meet with him.

Blackpool's Pepsi Max Big One threatened by fire

Posted | Contributed by Invy

Yet another fire at the park requires 80 fire fighters to contain.

Woman allegedly beaten by line jumpers at Valleyfair

Posted | Contributed by Timo

Other people in hour-long queue stood by and watched.

The Claw at Dreamworld begins testing

Posted | Contributed by auscoasterman

Australia's first Gyro Swing prepares for opening.

Family of accident victim sues Six Flags New England and Intamin

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Stanley Mordarsky fell to his death from Superman at Six Flags New England in May, now his family is suing the park and the manufacturer.

Six Flags stock up 25% on SEC filings from disgruntled shareholders

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With the intention of stirring up management from two large institutional holders, Six Flags stock closed up 25%.

S&S Power unveils Screamin' Swing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Riders go higher and higher on giant pendulum.

ACN adds photo gallery of Kennywood Park

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

More than fifty high-quality photos of Kennywood Park added to ACN.

Powder Keg construction goes vertical at Silver Dollar City

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

MidwestInfoGuide posts photos from the construction site.

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