News Archive - January 2005

Rider responsibility bill making its way through South Carolina House

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Bill requires that guests follow safety rules.

Six Flags AstroWorld latest park to get a Tornado slide

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Proslide creation is hot at parks all over the US this year.

PointBuzz posts maXair construction photos

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Update shows site prep and ride parts for Cedar Point's newest thrill ride.

Legoland California attendance, revenue up, Robocoasters opening this year

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Merchandise, new food options attributed to ride in revenue.

Super Bowl: No one is going to Disney World

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Famous football star promotion will not occur after this year's game.

Six Flags Marine World to offer dolphin encounter, activists protest

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

While guests will be able to touch and feed bottle-nose dolphins, opponents say the attraction has no educational value.

Six Flags Great America, Hersheypark and Indiana Beach photos added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Includes over 200 photos from three parks.

Horry County wary of issuing bonds for Hard Rock park without more information

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developers seek municipal bonds to finance the last 10% of the project.

More disparities found in Pavilion developer's past

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mayor says council should take over downtown development.

Thorpe will open S&S sky-swat this spring

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Ride is the second of its kind built by S&S.

Tornado slide coming to Six Flags St. Louis

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The 60-foot tall slide will open for the 2005 season.

Electrocution victim's parents settle out of court over his Lake County Fair death

Posted | Contributed by Walt S

Parents plan to settle two wrongful death claims out-of-court for $1.95 million.

Cedar Point threatens to sue Sandusky

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Park may take legal action over proposed changes in admission tax.

Lawsuit filed in failed Pavilion side deal

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former development board member and former developer had their own deal go sour.

ConAgra becomes national food sponsor for Six Flags theme parks

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Company will get to sell brands like Armour hot dogs and Hunt's ketchup in the marketing deal.

Castaway Bay to sell day passes targeted to local residents

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Promotion geared to giving local residents chance to experience waterpark during less busy months.

Universal Studios Japan ice crusher strangles female worker

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Worker's uniform gets caught in the machine.

New taxes target Cedar Point parking and Sandusky marinas

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Proposed marina tax will have the parking tax tacked on.

Double Shot arrives at Santa Cruz Boardwalk

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Ride will open by March 19.

Euro Disney offers new shares as part of financial restructuring

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Offering will dilute earnings per share.

Six Flags Great America will include new water park with admission

Posted | Contributed by Headchopper

Announcement ends speculation about whether or not the park would be a separate gate.

Wild Adventures brings snow to South Georgia

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Guests come from miles around to experience the manufactured snow.

Snyder drops his share of Six Flags

Posted | Contributed by Headchopper

Washington Redskins owner lets go of his 8% stake in company after chatter last year about trying to turn it around.

Sally Corp. hires firm for European representation

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Dark ride company rounds out global representation.

Disney plans to mix ads with video games to target kids

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Strategy is part of ad plan to promote Disneyland's 50th anniversary this year.

PKICentral adds photos and video from Italian Job Stunt Track construction tour

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Photos and video show parking lot track, in-park off-season changes, and the general Italian Job area.

Fear Factor Live headed to Universal parks on both coasts

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company takes first stab at integrating an NBC property into theme parks.

Columnist: West Mifflin not friendly to Kennywood

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Giant tax burden adds up to the cost of a new ride per year.

Cypress Gardens forced to expand parking for concert events

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Recently reopened park doesn't have enough room for cars during special events.

GE retains Universal for at least another year

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Agreement with co-owner of parks will keep either one from selling their half until next year.

Conneaut Lake gets approval to open in the spring

Posted | Contributed by SpecialEd

Judge satisfied with submitted plan.

Magic Springs asks for bonds to finance expansion

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New splash down ride part of $7.1 million expansion plans.

Developer drops out of Myrtle Beach Pavilion project

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Real estate developer cites privacy reasons after being criticized by local officials.

Park manager hopes for speedy trial in Pigeon Forge death

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Charles Stan Martin charged with second degree murder and reckless homicide.

New hotel, indoor water park at PKI gets zoning approval

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Changes clear the way for new resort property.

GAdv.com features new aerial photos of Kingda Ka

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Aerial photos give birds eye view of new coaster and Golden Kingdom.

Ride inspector sentenced in Lake County, Ohio fair death

Posted | Contributed by Walt S

A state ride inspector was sentenced Monday to 15 days in jail in the case of an 8-year-old Madison Township boy who died after being shocked by a bumper car ride at the Lake County Fair.

Girl hurt after being thrown from Quebec City roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Victim suffered serious head and back injuries.

Euro Disney sees 3% boost in sales for quarter

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company expects a better second quarter.

Michigan's Adventure water park expansion cancelled, paper blames local officials

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Editorial says that fighting among township and county officials ultimately killed a worthwhile project.

Court says Six Flags must pay property tax for Geauga Lake

Posted | Contributed by petie

Decision defines whether or not certain rides are subject to sales tax.

George Millay makes rounds in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

George Millay, the creator of SeaWorld and Wet 'n Wild, has a colorful history.

Mall management to take over Camp Snoopy

Posted | Contributed by carlo18

New management will end contract with Cedar Fair, add new rides.

Cypress Gardens coasters safe, family attractions

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Article details the construction and testing of new rides.

Pavilion developer's credibility and proposal questioned

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Myrtle Beach leaders not impressed by lack of progress in park's redevelopment.

Six Flags New England seeks OK for three rides, including spinning coaster

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Spinning coaster, slingshot and water slide plans submitted for local approval.

Boomerang Bay construction underway at PGA

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Expansion will include Lazy River, Billabong Lagoon, and new body slides.

Cedar Fair entertains 12.6 million guests, loses Camp Snoopy contract

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company misses attendance goals, and will not have its management contract for Camp Snoopy renewed.

Dollywood, Silverwood and Celebration City photos added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Over 100 photos have been added from three parks including photos of Thunderhead, Ozark Wildcat, and Tremors.

Kingda Ka nearly topped off

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Final track piece will set the record for height at 456 feet.

Disney gives away tickets to all 72,000 fans at Orange Bowl

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Tickets good later this year could be worth as much as $4.3 million.

Busch Tampa price increase lower than Orlando parks

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Busch Gardens Tampa increased its gate price by $2, significantly less than the competition in Orlando.

Cypress Gardens needs more employees for better than expected attendance

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The opening of Cypress Gardens has generated more traffic than expected, and the park needs more people to meet the demand.

SeaWorld Orlando raises ticket price in line with others

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

As expected, the marine park matches the ticket prices of Disney and Universal at nearly $60.

Software helps optimize Disney experience

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Itinerary helps you get the most of queue system.

Conneaut officials submit financial plan to judge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park's plan says they can begin repaying debt and open without a loan.

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