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2001 NEWS ARCHIVE

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

November 2001

Nov 30, 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.

Nov 27, 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.

Nov 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.

Nov 26, 2001
IAAPA: 2001 Service Awards Winners Honored
The winners of the 2001 Service Awards were honored during the annual convention and tradeshow.

Nov 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.

Nov 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.

Nov 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.

Nov 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.'

Nov 20, 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.

Nov 9, 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.

Nov 9, 2001
Disneyland Discounts 2-Day Admission for Local Residents
The park is hoping to boost attendance during the holidays with the new discounted ticket.

Nov 8, 2001
Cedar Fair Reports Record Revnues For 3rd Quarter
Revenues and earnings rise for the third quarter despite the tough economy.

Nov 7, 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.

Nov 7, 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.

Nov 7, 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.

Nov 7, 2001
Phunfest 2001
A special review of the fun found at this fall's enthusiast event the Phoenix Phaul Phunfest at Knoebels.

Nov 2, 2001
SeaWorld Diving Into Expanded November 2001 Schedule
The adventure park is expanding its operating schedule to include weekends through November 25.

Nov 1, 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.

Nov 1, 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.

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