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2001 NEWS ARCHIVE

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November 2001

Six Flags Magic Mountains Holds Annual Toy Drive
Guests who bring a new unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more will receive free admission to the park.
| Read More | 11/30/2001

Custom Coasters to Renovate Indiana Beach Dark Ride
The company will build its second ride in two years at Indiana Beach this off-season.
| Read More | 11/27/2001

IAAPA: 2001 New Product and Best Exhibit Awards
Premier Rides, SS Power and LifeFormations and others earn First Place Awards for products and exhibits.
| Read More | 11/27/2001

IAAPA: 2001 Service Awards Winners Honored
The winners of the 2001 Service Awards were honored during the annual convention and tradeshow.
| Read More | 11/26/2001

Knott's Becomes Knott's Merry Farm for the Holidays
The park will celebrate the holidays with shopping, dining, and entertainment through January 6.
| Read More | 11/26/2001

Dixie Stampede Kicks Off Toys For Tots Toy Drive
Dolly Parton's popular dinner attraction is serving as the designated drop off point for toys.
| Read More | 11/26/2001

Cedar Point Announces Plans For 15th Roller Coaster
The park's newest record-breaking coaster Wicked Twister will debut when the park opens in May 2002.
| Read More | 11/26/2001

Snoopy Rocks! On Ice Coming to Cedar Point in 2002
The new family oriented ice show to debut at the park voted the 'Best Amusement Park in the World.'
| Read More | 11/26/2001

Cedar Fair Announces Capital Improvements for Cedar Point
New world-class roller coaster and family ice show part of $13 million in expenditures at park.
| Read More | 11/20/2001

Knott's Salutes Fire and Police Personnel With Free Admission
Fire and Law Enforcement Days at the park begins November 22 and continues until December 16.
| Read More | 11/09/2001

Disneyland Discounts 2-Day Admission for Local Residents
The park is hoping to boost attendance during the holidays with the new discounted ticket.
| Read More | 11/09/2001

Cedar Fair Reports Record Revnues For 3rd Quarter
Revenues and earnings rise for the third quarter despite the tough economy.
| Read More | 11/08/2001

Knott's Honors Veterans and Active Military Thru Nov 22
The park is honoring the brave men and women who have served with free admission to the theme park.
| Read More | 11/07/2001

Winter "Off Season" Amusement Park Operations
Plan your off-season trips with this list of parks open for rides and fun during the winter months.
| Read More | 11/07/2001

It's a "Holiday Fantasy Forest" at Dollywood's Smokey Mountain Christmas
Three million lights will illuminate the theme park during the annual Christmasfest beginning on November 10.
| Read More | 11/07/2001

Phunfest 2001
A special review of the fun found at this fall's enthusiast event the Phoenix Phaul Phunfest at Knoebels.
| Read More | 11/07/2001

SeaWorld Diving Into Expanded November 2001 Schedule
The adventure park is expanding its operating schedule to include weekends through November 25.
| Read More | 11/02/2001

Paramount's Carowinds to Add Coaster for 30th Anniversary
The addition of the parks 11th roller coaster will highlight this important milestone for the park.
| Read More | 11/01/2001

Paramount's Kings Dominion Entertainment Audtions Nov 2-12
The park will begin its search for singers, dancers, actors and tecnicians on November 2, 2001.
| Read More | 11/01/2001

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