Maintenance Error Blamed for Big Thunder Mishap
Sunday November 30, 2003
The Sept. 5 accident that caused a train on Disneyland's Big Thunder Mountain to derail and killed one of its passengers was due to maintenance error, concluded a California Division ... Read More
Knott's to Bite the (Silver) Bullet
Friday November 28, 2003
California's Knott's Berry Farm will unveil a new roller coaster next year, if everything goes according to plans. As reported on the Amusement Today site, the Silver Bullet, an inverted ... Read More
They're Dying to Meet You at the Haunted Mansion
Wednesday November 26, 2003
Is the Haunted Mansion a great film? I haven't seen it yet, but it's got a lot to live up to the Pirates of the Caribbean movie. I DO know ... Read More
The Galaxy is In for a Dark Ride
Monday November 24, 2003
Galaxyland, the huge indoor amusement park in the ultra-huge West Edmonton Mall will be opening a new dark ride next year with the clever name...Dark Ride. (Let's hope that's just ... Read More
The Cat in the Hat Comes Back...to Your Room
Friday November 21, 2003
Well, it seems movie reviewers are sick over the flick, the "Cat in the Hat." While the movie may not do the classic book justice, the Cat in the Hat ... Read More
Santa may be Getting the Gifts Next Year
Thursday November 20, 2003
The three theme park finalists for the 2004 Applause Award, which is a highly regarded accolade within the amusement industry--sort of its version of the Oscars, were just announced at ... Read More
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...at Florida's Theme Parks
Tuesday November 18, 2003
Twas the nights (and days) before Christmas, and all through Florida, plenty of creatures were stirring, especially a mouse. OK, that doesn't even rhyme and it's kinda lame. But maybe ... Read More
NYC should Look before It Leaps
Monday November 17, 2003
The parachute jump is as much of a Coney Island icon as the Cyclone, Nathan's Hot Dogs, and the Wonder Wheel. But for many years, the ride remained dormant and ... Read More
Stayin' and Playin' for Free in Florida
Friday November 14, 2003
Both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando have new "Stay and Play Free" deals. Of course, neither is completely free, but they are both generous deals. Disney's offer, which kicks ... Read More
Cedar Point's Dragster is Top of the "Pop"
Thursday November 13, 2003
The geeks at "Popular Science" magazine awarded Cedar Point and the Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster one of its "Best of What's New" awards for 2003. The annual awards, announced ... Read More
This Ride Goes Inside--and It's Fun, Fun for Everyone
Tuesday November 11, 2003
Oh, the places you'll go at Islands of Adventure. From the jungles of Jurassic Park to the medieval tableaus of The Lost Continent, rich tales come to life through attractions, ... Read More
Scaredy Cat
Monday November 10, 2003
Garfield, the comic feline, gets around to a lot of theme parks and amusement parks. At one point, there were even plans to develop an entire Garfield theme park. While ... Read More
You'll Have to Wait for Spring to Fall in CT
Friday November 7, 2003
The oldest continuously operating amusement park in the U.S., and of the most charming, is Connecticut's Lake Compounce. While the park does a wonderful job paying homage to its past, ... Read More
See X-Scream in Action
Thursday November 6, 2003
The insane new X-Scream ride just opened at the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas and a local TV news station posted a clip on its Web site. What is X-Scream? ... Read More
Nevada Casino lets it Ride
Tuesday November 4, 2003
As you drive south on I-15 from Las Vegas towards Los Angeles, the view is serene. Save for a few lonely cacti, the desert extends in all directions until it ... Read More
Sorry, We don't Stop in that Universe
Monday November 3, 2003
The long-simmering controversy about Central Florida's proposed high-speed rail service took another turn a few days go when the authority that oversees the transportation alternative voted to forego a route ... Read More