News Archive - October 2005

Cedar Point announces Skyhawk

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

S&S swing ride will be largest of its kind.

Beech Bend's 2006 coaster name announcement and construction photos posted to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Are you ready to Rumble Kentucky-style?

Venue win for Holiday World

Posted | Contributed by zcorpius

Holiday World and PTC are to be heard in southern Indiana court in accident suit.

Legoland California boss has his dream job

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Danish boy grew up to run one of the four Legoland parks.

Cypress Gardens unveils year-long celebration

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Among the expected activities: a groundbreaking for a major roller coaster, a new laser and fireworks show for next fall, and a new premium annual pass.

Volunteers, employees help clean up Conneaut Lake Park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park was in complete disarray with "junk stored everywhere."

Mt. Olympus plans indoor park

Posted | Contributed by Jophish

New park will include a spinning coaster.

La Ronde announces Goliath

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Canadian park gets a B&M reaching a height of 175 feet.

Michigan's Adventure announces Grand Rapids

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

River rapid ride is part of $6 million capital improvement plan for 2006.

Hersheypark announces Reese's Xtreme Cup Challenge

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sally Corp. dark ride pits cars of riders against each other in competitive sports-themed areas.

GM and Disney have unique arrangement for Test Track

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Auto maker gets special access to attraction while Disney gets sponsorship.

Rooftop half-pipe ride causing a stir in Tokyo neighborhood

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Neighboring businesses to a Don Quijote store are upset about the placement and operation of the ride.

Great Adventure Source posts aerial photos of El Toro site

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Construction area takes shape at Six Flags Great Adventure.

AstroWorld: It was all about the memories

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Columnist reflects on years of history and memories at what will be the latest casualty in the Six Flags chain.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #5 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags Great America fake new ride, Kennywood sues city, Six Flags announces new rides for Texas, TV producers talk to us about new show airing on Discovery next year.

Six Flags Over Texas adding ten new rides

Posted | Contributed by Reidef

Park is adding 10 new "family-oriented" rides next year, the company revealed in a government filing this week.

Six Flags sets deadline for bids

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suitors have until early November to submit their proposals to the company.

La Marque, Texas official thinking rollercoasters

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

City's economic development director is particularly interested in talking to Cedar Fair.

Discovery Channel to feature The Voyage in new series

Posted | Contributed by Raven Maven

A four-member crew from Discovery Channel is traveling from London to spend four days shooting construction of The Voyage at Holiday World, as part of a new series for 2006.

Kennywood sues West Mifflin over amusement tax

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park says that the borough makes no effort to collect tax from other businesses.

False new attraction memo makes rounds at Six Flags Great America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Follow-up internal memo says announcement of a 300-foot roller coaster is little more than rumor.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #4 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags auction, Luna Park has allies in noise complaints, PKD scores Italian Job, Michigan's Adventure finally gets city water, White Water Landing removal at Cedar Point and brake problems diagnosed at Disney's California Adventure.

Idora carousel restoration a two-decade journey

Posted | Contributed by jkpark

A New York couple, who is restoring the carousel, bought it at an auction in Youngstown 21 years ago for $385,000.

SeaWorld debuts three new rides next year

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Kid coaster and tower ride among the new attractions.

Faulty brakes cited in California Screamin' accident

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

California panel finds air pressure leaks to be cause of July 29 incident.

Video posted of Will Koch from CoasterBuzz Podcast interview

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Holiday World and Splashin' Safari's top guy interrogated by enthusiasts.

Cedar Point's White Water Landing at the end of its run

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attraction has given 28 million rides since it opened in 1982.

Municipal water service to Michigan's Adventure approved

Posted | Contributed by PhantomTails

After nearly three years, water line to Muskegon park authorized, paving way for future improvements.

Former employee threatens suicide atop Space Mountain at Hong Kong Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Authorities say the man was upset over his dismissal.

Paramount's Kings Dominion announces Italian Job Stunt Coaster

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New family ride is based on the movie.

Sydney's Luna Park safe from legal noise complaints

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Official says law is necessary to encourage development in the area.

Six Flags draws suitors in auction, but not Snyder

Posted | Contributed by Joey Stewart

Several parties are interested in acquiring some part or all of Six Flags, but Dan Snyder and Red Zone are not on the list.

CoasterBuzz Podcast #3 posted

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Snyder disses Mr. Six, B&M track arrives for alleged Six Flags Magic Mountain flying coaster, Great Wolf sells portion of resorts, Eisner parts Disney board entirely.

Eisner resigns from Disney board

Posted | Contributed by Radius

SEC filing says the former chief executive will not have any involvement with the company.

Great Wolf to sell interest in Sandusky and Dells resorts

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will continue to operate and license brand to new majority owner.

Red Zone pressing Six Flags for vote to oust board members

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Red Zone has asked Six Flags to set a record date to determine which stockholders can vote on a proposal to remove three directors from the Six Flags board.

Viacom splits, Paramount Parks land under CBS Corp.

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company divides its business units into growth units and more neutral performers.

Halloween a big success for theme parks

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Popular events are big moneymakers.

Western Playland contract still has about ten years

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Local officials worry that the owner of the park may be in breach of contract.

Coasterbuzz Club Fall Affair & Voyage construction photos added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Photos from the woods and around the campfire.

CoasterBuzz Podcast features Holiday World boss Will Koch

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

With Holiday World's Will Koch. Plus Eisner is done at Disney, Cedar Point considers lowering attendance rates, Six Flags Great Adventure announced El Toro, Six Flags New Orleans faces uncertain future.

Parts arrive for Magic Mountain's flying coaster

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

Yellow track segments and bright orange supports arrive for Six Flags Magic Mountain's flying coaster, while ground work continues inside the park.

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