News Archive - February 2005

Vallejo plans to unload Six Flags Marine World

Posted | Contributed by redman822

City wants to make attractive offer to finally sell park to Six Flags.

Six Flags New England workers end strike

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Workers will continue to try and unionize.

Massachusetts ride owners claim tougher rules threaten their business

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Owners say rules hurt the flexibility of doing business based on weather and other variables.

Michigan's Adventure water deal may lead to expansion

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Cedar Fair finance VP Bruce Jackson says the pending deal could lead to improvements at the park.

Six Flags Over Texas announces three new shows

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park says the new shows are "world-class."

Former Viacom exec and investors approached company about selling park unit

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Tom McGrath, former head of Viacom's Paramount Enterprises, is said to have got the backing of several investment firms.

Disney considers park near Seoul

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Company allegedly looking to expand its presence in Southeast Asia.

Snyder: Six Flags wouldn't listen to me

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Redskins owner's suggestions clashed with management after acquiring 8.8% stake in company.

Hildebrandt returns to Cedar Point as new GM

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Former VP of marketing returns to Sandusky after less than a year as Dorney GM.

Disney-MGM will host Star Wars weekends around release of Episode III

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Meet a Wookiee, learn to use a light saber.

PowderKeg action photos posted to MidwestInfoGuide

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Photos show the new S&S/Arrow ride during testing.

Six Flags America announces water park makeover

Posted | Contributed by Coaster Lover

Park gets Hurricane Harbor name, two new slides and kids play area.

Massachusetts official calls for sweeping changes to regulate fair rides

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Commissioner asks for more frequent inspections, certification of workers and more liability insurance.

Myrtle Beach mayor, councilman and development corp continue battle over Pavilion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

All of the interested parties in the redevelopment project come to blows at council meeting.

Six Flags New England announces spinning coaster and new slide

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Mr. Six's Pandemonium, a spinning coaster, will open with a coaster-style water slide.

RollerCoaster Tycoon branded toy debuts at trade show

Posted | Contributed by WILLDOG

The $160 kit comes with a number of prefabricated track pieces.

Legoland California builds another record-breaking Lego tower

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

More than 400,000 Lego bricks make 92-foot tower.

Detailed photos of Golden Kingdom posted at GAdv.com

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

New set of aerial photos gives overview of the new section at Six Flags Great Adventure.

Euro Disney shares up on capital increase

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New share issue last step in plan for profitability.

Cypress Gardens pushes forward with water park expansion

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Better than expected ticket sales push up ground breaking of new attractions.

Sacramento water park branded with Six Flags, adds half-pipe

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Six Flags Waterworld Sacramento will add the U-shaped Honolulu Halfpipe.

Disabled man considers legal action against Universal for taser incident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Man says he didn't do anything wrong when he was hit with a taser at Universal Studios by an off-duty cop.

Developer considering medieval theme park near Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Company sees appeal in Jackson, NJ, already having a built-in audience.

Holiday World construction update posted to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Holiday World continues to get ready for the 2005 season with improvements around the park.

Conneaut Lake given green light for 2005 opening

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Judge gives final approval for park's operating plan.

Police injured in riot at Castle Park

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Combatants stop fighting each other and turn on police.

Indoor water park and hotel approved for Fox Lake, IL

Posted | Contributed by beast7369

Measure approved by village with conditions.

Cedar Point sued in Dragster incident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Pair want money for "pain and suffering" after cable separated and sent bits into riders.

Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom latest to score Proslide Tornado

Posted | Contributed by Outlane

Slide will be first water park addition since 1998.

Cedar Fair announces organizational changes

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Jack Falfas promoted to COO, Cedar Point GM to retire.

Dells theme park unveils expansion plans

Posted | Contributed by Headchopper

Expansion includes the new Hades roller coaster.

Electrical grounding law for rides proposed in Ohio

Posted | Contributed by RideMan

Lawmaker proposes new legislation that would increase penalties for operating electrically unsafe rides.

Geauga Lake pushing bill that allows amusement parks to form police departments

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park wants to eliminate reliance on local departments.

Kent Buescher to speak at Valdosta State

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement park owner to give lecture entitled, "You’ve Gotta Start Someplace..."

Insanity makes its way to the top of Stratosphere

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New thrill ride lifted to the top of the tower using a sky crane helicopter.

Investigators say child porn might have come from Disney hotel

Posted | Contributed by Outlane

A Walt Disney World resort is one of several locations where Internet pornography investigators in Canada and the United States think a young girl was sexually abused for profit during a trip to Florida.

Midway games are cash cow, but still popular

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Midway games aren't very fair, but guests can't resist the chance to win plush.

Universal Hollywood puts <i>War of The Worlds</i> sets on display

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Pieces from Spielberg's latest available for guests to see.

Wichita ups safety requirements for traveling fairs

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Amusement parks and traveling carnivals that set up inside the city of Wichita will undergo extra inspections.

County official insists Michigan's Adventure water park issue is not dead

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Administrator says that state grant and project could still happen if the park is willing to go forward with the project.

Motley Fool: Six Flags problems easy to identify and fix

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Investment columnist says the issues of pricing and customer service are obvious for the chain.

Morey's Piers adding drop tower for 2005

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Larson tower will be complimented by special effects and lighting.

Expansion pack announced for RollerCoaster Tycoon 3

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

Soaked! will include new water park elements and a variety of other new rides.

High school a happy neighbor to Universal Orlando

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Diverse school in the shadow of Jurassic Park enjoys a good relationship with the theme parks.

GAdv.com features new aerial construction photos

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Photos feature Kingda Ka and the construction going on in the park.

Six Flags New England workers strike

Posted | Contributed by googlewatt

Mechanics unhappy with schedule changes and lack of tools.

Hydro at Oakwood will reopen this year

Posted | Contributed by invy

Ride has been retrofitted with new restraints following the death of a teen last year.

Disney officials preview coming attractions at community update

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Walt Disney President Bob Iger and Parks & Resorts President Jay Rasulo outline the coming attractions at the Orlando parks.

Six Flags Over Georgia announces Skull Island

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Interactive play structure will dominate water park.

Six Flags Darien Lake added to list of parks getting a Tornado

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Popular water slide is appearing at a number of parks this year.

New PTC carousel exhibit to begin at Sandusky's carousel museum

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Museum of Carousel Art and History exhibit to pay tribute to PTC's carousel history.

Disney looking to Asia for growth

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Speaking at shareholder meeting, execs see a lot of untapped markets.

Intamin sanctioned by federal judge for intimidation, frivolous suit

Posted | Contributed by Torgo

Judge says suit was filed for improper reasons.

Crane helicopter attempts to lift ride atop Stratosphere

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Windy conditions force rescheduling.

Cabins arrive for Worlds of Fun Village

Posted | Contributed by Swoosh

Cabins for the new resort are now sitting in Oceans of Fun's parking lot.

Wichita wants to inspect fair rides more often

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

City considers increasing inspection frequency and raise liability insurance minimum.

Disney profits up in first quarter, image could still use some work

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company reports five percent growth in net income for first quarter.

Florida man sues Disney, says "Pirates" movie was his idea

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Filmmaker associated with "Assault of the Killer Bimbos" says "Pirates of the Caribbean" was his idea.

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