News Archive - May 2005

Bonfante Gardens sells land, drastically reduces debt

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Bonfante Gardens' debt will move from approximately $70 million down to approximately $12.5 million of remaining senior bonds, the company says.

Nashville Valley Amusement Park closes

Posted | Contributed by thrillerman1

Blaming weather and road construction, the park's owners have called it quits after struggling for two years.

Bahari, Splashin' Safari photos from Holiday World added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

New water attractions open in Southern Indiana.

New animal habitat area debuts at Cypress Gardens

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Attraction is home to 75-year-old alligator.

Italian Job riders face roadblocks at PKI

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Queue management could deny rides unless you get involved early.

Knights' Tournament opens at Legoland California

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

A half-dozen Robocoasters whirl riders around.

Paramount denies plans for Chinese park with Hong Kong developer (updated)

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Plans call for a $1.5 billion park.

New attractions at US parks total more than $750 million

Posted | Contributed by CoasterSqueak

Indicating theme parks expect more visitors, spending on new attractions has increased 50% over last year.

Disneyland anniversary benefitting neighbors

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Business and tax revenue up with Disney promotions.

Tennessee governor expected to sign safety bill

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Legislation will require annual inspections and insurance.

Nickelodeon leaving television production unit in Orlando

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

About ten people will be laid-off.

Park City, KS theme park wins financing

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Wild West World could open in the spring of 2007.

Coasterimage.com adds Hydra The Revenge video, photos

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

A plethora of new Dorney Park media now online.

Pandemonium video and park update added to SFNE Central

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

New Mr. Six's Pandemonium video shows the ride in motion. Park update reveals improvements, and a unique closure in the park.

Brawl closes Six Flags Magic Mountain

Posted | Contributed by Crashmando

Ten people arrested in fights.

Construction pictures of Six Flags Hurricane Harbor posted to SFGAmWorld.com

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDude316

New water park is nearly complete at Six Flags Great America and will open May 28th.

PKI's Italian Job Stunt Track nedia day pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

The Mini Coopers make their debut at Paramount's Kings Island

Dubai International Capital bids for Legoland parks

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Firm wants to add Lego parks months after buying the Tussauds attractions.

Kingda Ka debuts to press as world's tallest and fastest

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

World's tallest and fastest roller coaster opens at Six Flags Great Adventure.

New CEO appointed to EuroDisney

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Former Orlando and cruise line exec moves to France.

Universal consultant warns officials to consider feasibility for Connecticut park

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The man known as the father of Universal Studios Orlando met with Preston, CT leaders Tuesday to consult with them on a theme park proposal.

Six Flags may refuse to let sex offenders in parks

Posted | Contributed by Chitown

Move hailed by industry observers but questioned by some legal experts.

Pigeon Forge manager convicted of reckless homicide in accidental death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

The jury was convinced that the defendant bypassed safety systems that caused the accident.

Universal targets Americans in a "vacation crisis"

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Marketing effort shows people that can't take a break from work what they're missing.

Magiceye interviews DAFE chairman on Kennywood-Blackpool connection

Posted | Contributed by themagiceye

Parks share Noah's Ark attractions.

Roy Disney and Stanely Gold sue the Walt Disney Company, and certain directors

Posted | Contributed by RockingRollerFarm

Former Disney board members want to void election of current board and reverse CEO selection.

Six Flags Marine World opens Ocean Discovery

Posted | Contributed by GoliathKills

New area features interaction with marine life.

Pigeon Forge amusement ride manager murder trial to start

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Prosecution says defendant bypassed safety system, ultimately leading to the accidental death.

AstroWorld files lawsuit over parking spaces

Posted | Contributed by Jophish

Park says local authority is cutting out its parking essential for its business.

Geauga Guide posts opening day update

Posted | Contributed by SFWoARules!

Photos highlight changes at Geauga Lake.

Holiday World opening day pictures added to Negative-G

Posted | Contributed by Paul Drabek

Check out what's new at Holiday World.

Lone Star Thrills posts hundreds of photos from southeast parks

Posted | Contributed by Lone Star Thrills

485 Photos posted from Lake Winnie, Six Flags Over Georgia, Dollywood, Paramount's Carowinds and more.

PointBuzz covers Cedar Point's opening day

Posted | Contributed by Gemini

Park begins 136th season with maXair, other improvements.

Historic Kennywood carousel stripped down for the first time

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Off-season rehab is a first for the ride, which has operated since 1926.

PointBuzz covers maXair media day at Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Huss Giant Frisbee debuts on the North Coast.

Great Adventure's Golden Kingdom awaits final approval

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Much of new park section requires approval from authorities.

Arizona governor signs bill to help fund amusement park

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Investment group must raise $500 million before bonds are issued.

Arizona considering push for ride safety inspectors

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Arizona is one of the few states that doesn't require inspections of amusement rides.

Hersheypark starts 98th year with two returning favorites

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

The park will re-introduce two family rides that have been in storage for three years.

Michigan's Adventure Chaos accident victims settle

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Family settles with Cedar Fair following 2001 accident.

Great Wolf and PKI join forces for new indoor water park

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Park will hold a minority interest in new facility.

PKICentral.com flies over the Italian Job Stunt Track in action

Posted | Contributed by Dane186

New aerial photos show the new ride operating.

Disney parks have many secrets guests may never see

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

ABCnews report looks at some of the more of obscure features of the theme parks.

Hydra The Revenge opens to the media

Posted | Contributed by geneticfreak

Pictures and video from Dorney's media day added to Americoaster.com.

Enchanted Forest rides auctioned off

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Rhode Island park becomes a memory with sale of rides.

Fellner estate sues PTC and Holiday World for 2003 accident

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Suit claims negligence in the death of woman that fell out of Raven.

Contestants endure Twister II for chance to win car

Posted | Contributed by Mustang

Six Flags Elitch Gardens hosts radio station contest.

New Delhi officials say Disney looking to India to build new park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Disney denies the report, preferring to focus on the new Hong Kong park.

Disneyland will podcast launch of 50th anniversary celebration

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Audio will be available for download starting Tuesday.

Legoland California Knights' Tournament attraction opens later this month

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Only North American Robocoaster installation will open May 26.

Disney theme parks at a crossroads

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

With no current plans for another theme park in Central Florida, Disney is looking at other ways to grow business.

Pittsburgh native's company is stopping roller coasters with magnets

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Ed Pribonic's Magnetar Technologies has been supplying magnetic brakes for roller coasters all over the world while fending off a patent infringement suit from Intamin AG.

Geauga Guide posts 2005 Community Day update

Posted | Contributed by SFWoARules!

Photos from within Geauga Lake show park improvements.

Construction photos posted from Six Flags Great America's Hurricane Harbor

Posted | Contributed by CoasterDude316

New water park will open on May 28 in Gurnee.

SFNE Central posts 2005 season updates

Posted | Contributed by SFNE Freak

Photos highlight Six Flags New England's changes and additions for the 2005 season.

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