News Archive - March 2005

DarKastle ride is ready to rock

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New dark ride at Busch Williamsburg coming in May.

Dells can't attract enough foreign workers to fill jobs

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Weak dollar making for difficult hiring situation.

Hong Kong's Ocean Park gears up to take on Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Established attraction has new competition.

Spanish company to manage the former WBMW Madrid

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Global Estudios, the Madrid-based theme-park consultancy, has been appointed to manage the theme park formerly known as Warner Bros. Movie World Madrid.

Rita photos and review added to Coaster Grotto

Posted | Contributed by Grant

Coaster Grotto brings you a review and photos from a test drive on Alton Towers' new rocket coaster, Rita.

Rita opens Friday at Alton Towers

Posted | Contributed by redman822

Rocket coaster will launch riders to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds.

Fun Town worker hit by coaster

Posted | Contributed by rollergator

Reports say he hopped fence to pick up trash.

Developer has big plans for UK Dreamland

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

A top international theme park designer has come up with a plan which could transform Margate's former Dreamland amusement park to its former glory.

Dutch Wonderland latest park to designate smoking areas

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Smokers will have a limited number of locations to smoke in.

XtremeCoasters covers opening day at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted | Contributed by Rctycoon2k

Photo update shows improvements and changes made to Six Flags Great Adventure over this past off-season.

Eisner says Iger already in charge at Disney

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Although Eisner doesn't step down until September, he says the transition has already happened.

Powder Keg cleared to re-open

Posted | Contributed by JimWolg

Coaster will re-open after modifications are made to the brake system.

Six Flags brings back Mr. Six ad campaign

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

Geriatric dancer again invites people to the Six Flags parks.

Dorney's new Hydra testing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The new floorless coaster has given its first ride.

Silver Dollar City's new Powder Keg closed after minor accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Empty returning train bumped a loaded train.

Six Flags Elitch Gardens announces new slide

Posted | Contributed by PT300

New halfpipe slide is newest for Island Kingdom Water Park.

Oakwood's Hydro re-opens with modifications, assured safe by owner

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New restraints installed after a year of closure and the death of a teenage girl that fell out of the ride.

Tussauds Group sold to Dubai investment firm

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Government backed private equity group buys the company for £800 million.

Haunted Mansion at Knoebels honored by dark ride enthusiasts

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

DAFE members choose the ride as favorite haunted house attraction for fourth straight year.

Great Wolf Lodge to open near Williamsburg

Posted | Contributed by coasterguts

The massive "log cabin" is a 301-room, all-suite resort that boasts a large indoor water park, several restaurants, an arcade, spa and many other features including what it calls "the atmosphere and adventure of the northwoods."

Erie court clears way for Ravine Flyer II roller coaster

Posted | Contributed by CP_JCS

Another roadblock in Waldameer's quest to build their first wooden roller coaster since the 1950s has been removed by an Erie County judge.

Buescher buys Miracle Strip's Starliner wooden coaster

Posted | Contributed by Odd Todd

Coaster to be relocated to either Wild Adventures or Cypress Gardens.

Six Flags Great Adventure readies several new attractions

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park set to open, but star coaster not ready yet.

Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters opens at Disneyland

Posted | Contributed by xbombman

ACN update covers the debut of Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters and other ride re-openings at Disneyland.

PKICentral.com updates with Italian Job progress, historical photos

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

Photos and video show current state of Italian Job Stunt Track at Paramount's Kings Island.

St. Patrick's Day 2005 rides added to themeparks.ie

Posted | Contributed by Richard Bannister

Photographs of more than a dozen rides set up in Dublin for the annual festival.

Great Adventures Source posts aerial construction photos

Posted | Contributed by Chewman

Last major look at construction before Six Flags Great Adventure opens this weekend.

Tomb Raider: Firefall opens at Paramount's Kings Dominions

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New Top Spin is heavily themed with special effects.

PointBuzz posts maXair physics article

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Dave Althoff Jr. ("Rideman") explains the physics behind Cedar Point's new Huss Giant Frisbee, maXair.

Carowinds open its newly expanded Nickelodeon kids area

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

"Family Ties" mom opens revamped section of park.

PKI to open Happy Days Diner with Mrs. Cunningham

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

TV actress Marion Ross will greet guests with launch of new restaurant.

Viacom considering splitting the company

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Execs want to move high growth areas into one company and the rest into another.

New documents posted in Hersheypark v. Interactive Rides case

Posted | Contributed by Torgo

Interactive Rides has filed its answer and a counterclaim in the suit about the Frequent Faller, and Hersheypark has responded.

Visionland officials expect new coaster to be big draw

Posted | Contributed by Godsentone

Visionland's Zoomerang roller coaster is expected to not only be a boost to the park, but also to Bessemer as well.

Cedar Fair, L.P. reports 2004 results and outlook for 2005

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Excluding acquisition of Geauga Lake, attendance was down across chain, while revenue was up.

Study says new Nashville theme park would be a winner

Posted | Contributed by Raptor Pilot

Council commissioned report says people miss Opryland, new park would be a success.

Six Flags wants a parking structure in Marine World deal

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Sale of the park by the city may be contingent on parking.

Graeter's to open at Paramount's Kings Island

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Franchise joins the rank of LaRosa's Pizza and Skyline Chili.

Disney opens new water coaster at Typhoon Lagoon

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Series of slides are first of their kind in Orlando.

Coney Island annual inspections a sign of approaching summer

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Authorities comb over the rides to audit safety.

Powder Keg launches into action at Silver Dollar City

Posted | Contributed by Coaster Joe

S&S/Arrow launched ride opens to the public.

Bahari media tour photos added to Negative G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Get up close and personal with Holiday World & Splashin' Safari's newest addition.

Business Week analyst down on Cedar Fair

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Commentator says FUN units aren't as shiny as a midway prize.

Isla magica, Ciklon construction photos posted

Posted | Contributed by Cart87

CAPTE.org has posted some photos of the construction of Ciklon.

Robert Iger Named CEO of Disney

Posted | Contributed by WoodFan

Eisner to retire from position a year early.

Lake Compounce sees boost in attendance

Posted | Contributed by matt.

Despite poor weather, park numbers improve, and owners expect continued growth.

Insanity ride opens atop Stratosphere

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Local TV station posts on-ride video.

Kinzel: Cedar Fair on board with possible Ohio gambling

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

An initiative targeted to November ballot by Cleveland mayor could legalize gambling in Ohio, and Cedar Fair's CEO says his company would likely add gambling to its offerings.

Paramount's Great America posts Boomerang Bay construction photos

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New water park is slated to open May 7.

Western Playland starts move

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The park is moving to a larger site.

Hong Kong Disneyland books 10,000 hotel rooms

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Advance reservations higher than expected for park, opening in the fall.

La Ronde announces new rides, family area

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New area and attractions designed with families in mind.

Six Flags outsources HR recruiting functions

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Deploy Solutions hired after test programs in Texas parks.

Myrtle Beach development corp. will discuss getting Pavilion project on track

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Annual retreat by members of the corporation will focus on ethics and conflict of interest issues.

Six Flags New England brought couple together

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Lithuanian student met her husband as a seasonal exchange worker at the park.

Utah fire will not delay opening of Italian Job Stunt Track at PKI

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

<i>The Cincinnati Enquirer</i> reports that the park will not have to delay opening of the new ride.

Cedar Fair raises distribution again, now to $1.84 per unit

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The quarter marks the 18th consecutive year that the company has issued a distribution to unit holders.

Paramount Canada's Wonderland posts history for 25th anniversary

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Paramount Canada's Wonderland will open its gates for its 25th anniversary season on May 1st, 2005. The Park, that entertains millions annually, first opened for guests in 1981.

Tivoli could be subject to new zoning regulations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Local authorities planning to restrict future growth in response to neighbor's complaints.

Busch grants free admission for service members, families

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Admission good at SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Sesame Place parks.

Six Flags America hopes to turn around low attendance with improved water park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New name and new attractions for water park could drive 5 to 10 percent boost in attendance.

Funtime's StarFlyer tower ride reviewed

Posted | Contributed by egieszl

The new installation at Vienna's Prater Park is reviewed.

Geauga Lake's Bobs gets Holiday World's Legend Gerstlauer

Posted | Contributed by petie

The original train from Holiday World's Legend, a Gerstlauer, was purchased by Cedar Fair for use on Raging Wolf Bobs.

2005 Coasters' Choice Awards nominees announced

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wood coasters make strong showing in Coaster of The Year category.

Disneyland resort contributed nearly $10 million to local community in 2004

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Philanthropic efforts by company and its workers help community.

Michigan's Adventure's Roger Jourden recognized for business achievement

Posted | Contributed by slithernoggin

Jourden bought petting zoo in 1968 and developed it into Michigan's Adventure.

Fire wipes out Spectrum Manufacturing, an amusement equipment maker

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Report says burned roller coaster cars found in debris.

White Water Bay in Oklahoma City introduces Mega-Wedgie slide

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Speed slide will, uh, provide thrills and wedgies.

Minsk theme park in China declared bankrupt

Posted | Contributed by thrillerman1

The company that ran a theme park in south China aboard the retired Soviet aircraft carrier Minsk has been declared bankrupt.

Wild Waves and Enchanted Village announces Zooma Falls

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

New slide to open in the Pacific Northwest.

Ground breaking for Wild West World near Wichita delayed

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Developer is still finalizing financing and commercial partners.

Bushkill cleaning up for reopening

Posted | Contributed by millrace

Easton, PA park plans to open as scheduled this year after devastating floods inundated the park last fall.

Documents about Ohio electrocution posted

Posted | Contributed by Torgo

MassTort.org has added a number of documents relevant to the 2003 fatal electrocution on the Lake County Fair's bumper car ride known as the "Scooter."

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