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2000 NEWS ARCHIVE

Archive of past news articles on theme & amusement parks, thrill rides and attractions.

May 2000

SeaWorld Smashes Records With Orlando's Dominant Coaster
Kraken will launch guests as high as a 15-story building and plunges into a Serpent's Liar.
| Read More | 05/31/2000

Ogden Parks Group Names New President/CEO
The company announced a new President and CEO along with other organizational changes within the parks group.
| Read More | 05/19/2000

Disney Announces Grand Opening of California Adventure
Disney's newest theme park, Grand Californian Hotel and Downtown Disney will open in early-2001.
| Read More | 05/16/2000

Cedar Point Debuts World's Tallest, Fastest Roller Coaster
The park's newest roller coaster debuted Saturday, opening day of Cedar Point's 130th season.
| Read More | 05/15/2000

The Legend Wooden Coaster Now Open At Holiday World
The new wooden roller coaster themed after The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is the biggest expansion in the park's history.
| Read More | 05/12/2000

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Makes Landfall On May 27
New, full-featured water park will create three worlds of adventure all at one destination, Six Flags in New Jersey.
| Read More | 05/10/2000

Fun Facts About Six Flags Hurricane Harbor New Jersey
What does it take to create one of the world's finest and largest water parks?
| Read More | 05/10/2000

Cedar Point To Host Physics Day For Students
Who knew that learning could be this much fun? The park will host 6,000 students for a day of learning and fun.
| Read More | 05/09/2000

America's Favorite Thrills Comes to New England
Officials announce the official grand opening of the new Six Flags New England theme park.
| Read More | 05/08/2000

Dorney Park To Build New Roller Coaster For 2001
The park announced that they will construct a four inversion, inverted roller coaster for next season.
| Read More | 05/01/2000

Six Flags Waterworld Free With Marine World Season Pass
The park announced free admission to Waterworld USA all summer for Marine World season passholders.
| Read More | 05/01/2000

Garfield and Odie To Hang Out At Lake Compounce
Park officials announced that the cat and his sidekick will appear throughout the theme park this summer.
| Read More | 05/01/2000

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