News Archive - June 2005

Arnolds Park gets half-million dollar gift

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Money will be used to pay off debt.

Goldman Sachs will be Universal Japan's biggest investor

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company will hold a 31% stake in the theme park.

Ratanga Junction to remain open

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

South African park sold to new owner.

Charity tickets at Hong Kong Disneyland sell out

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Internet sale sells-out within three hours.

Wild West World owners spending $10 million on rides with Chance-Morgan and Zamperla

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Owner says he plans to purchase 25 to 30 rides.

Disney applies Feng Shui to Hong Kong park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Harmony a focus for designers of new park.

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Soaked! expansion hits stores

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

PC game add-on includes water rides and laser shows.

Universal Studios says still in Singapore casino bid

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Company not among those to drop out of the race.

Virginia says they have a "very strong" safety inspection program

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Officials don't think federal oversight necessary.

Hong Kong Disneyland to limit opening day tickets

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Park will restrict admission to 12,000, with most tickets being sold online.

Clementon Chaos restraint fails

Posted | Contributed by Crashmando

A ride at Clementon Amusement Park has been shut down pending a state investigation into an incident in which a Pine Hill teenager said she was injured.

Coaster Alley Convergence at Silverwood returns

Posted | Contributed by Mamoosh

Enthusiasts are invited to enjoy two hours of evening ERT on Tremors and Timber Tales on Saturday, September 24.

Experts say thrill rides pose little danger

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rides are frequently less forceful than dropping into a chair.

Disney fights federal oversight

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Lobbyists visit Ed Markey to convince him broad oversight isn't necessary.

Man falls from Chaos ride in Omaha

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Rider falls 15 feet, hospitalized.

Atlantic City flume runs without water, tosses rider

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Family of five hurt, father ejected from boat.

California court rules park rides are common carriers

Posted | Contributed by Torgo

The 4-3 Supreme Court decision requires a higher level of care for amusement parks.

Ed Markey grandstands following Epcot death

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Congressman insists federal regulation is necessary.

PKI Italian Job Stunt Track added to Coasterimage.com

Posted | Contributed by Lord Gonchar

Photos and video of Kings Island's newest coaster now available.

Woman says Alton Towers' Rita broke daughters wrists

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Mon alleges that force of ride caused girls wrists to break.

Child dies on Epcot's Mission: Space

Posted | Contributed by Outlane

A 4-year-old boy on a family vacation died Monday afternoon after he passed out on an Epcot Center ride.

Americoaster.com adds 500 pictures

Posted | Contributed by geneticfreak

Twelve parks are covered in this year's annual week-long trip.

Indiana Beach marks 80 summers of fun

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Sunday is "Indiana Beach Day" for the state of Indiana.

Cypress Gardens exceeds annual goal in five months

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Attendance will likely be twice the original forecast for the year.

Cedar Point Hotel Breakers turns 100

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Historic hotel is credited with making Sandusky what it is today.

Joyland Park being auctioned on eBay

Posted | Contributed by Rob Ascough

Bidding starts at $1.6 million.

Unions boycott Geauga Lake and Cedar Point

Posted | Contributed by midwave

Organizations say the park used non-union workers to build water park.

Lightning nearly strikes teen in Cedar Point parking lot

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Michigan 17-year-old boy released after precautionary hospital visit.

Cypress Gardens names new general manager

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

George Vitello moves from director position at Wild Adventures.

Theme park anchors new Niagara development

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

A 175-foot Ferris wheel anchors new project.

Geauga Lake, Kennywood battle for visitors

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Parks draw from common back yard.

One person injured by debris in shooting at Six Flags America

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Injured man refused treatment.

Disney officials start countdown for new Hong Kong park

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

New park will open in 100 days.

Florida Marineland seeks new tourists with renovations

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Boss hopes to add a new level of interactivity with marine life for tourists.

Idlewild debuts Paul Bunyan's Loggin' Toboggan

Posted | Contributed by carrouseler

Idlewild and SoakZone provides visitors with a new way to cool off this summer with the addition of a log flume.

Whalom Park sale can go forward

Posted | Contributed by supermandl

Deal expected to close in early 2006.

Early Cedar Fair attendance down, revenue up

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Slightly softer attendance offset by higher revenue in first five months.

Legoland sale may be closer to reality

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Conflicting reports indicate Lego may have reached a deal to sell its theme parks.

Cedar Fair names new CFO

Posted | Contributed by Jeff

Peter J. Crage will replace Bruce Jackson as of July 4.

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