Archive For November 1st, 2012

‘Superstorm’ Sandy leaves messy, damaging calling card at Coney Island, Rye Playland

By | November 1, 2012

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — They didn’t name it Hurricane Sandy for nothing: The massive and dangerous storm swept piles of wet sand from the Coney Island beachfront into Luna Park and around other local amusement landmarks when it slammed into New York and New Jersey earlier this week. But fortunately, the most damaging ocean waves that […]

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Knott’s announces new additions for 2013

By | November 1, 2012

BUENA PARK, Calif. — In their continued efforts to re-invest in their property and enhance guest experience, Knott’s Berry Farm will debut new family attractions to the theme park’s Boardwalk section during the summer of 2013. This multi-million dollar development will include three attractions designed for families. The area will further enhance the feeling of […]

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Amusement Today working on hurricane damage editorial

By | November 1, 2012

ARLINGTON, Texas — Amusement Today Publisher Gary Slade has announced that the publication will have a complete recap of the Hurricane Sandy storm damage as it relates to the amusement industry in the December issue. Press schedules for that issue have been moved up to allow for printing and delivery of the issue to Amusement […]

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Zamperla USA offices now open following hurricane

By | November 1, 2012

BOONTON, N.J. — Zamperla, Inc. President Valerio Ferrari has informed Amusement Today that the company is slowing working its way back to full speed following the path of destruction left behind by Hurricane Sandy. The Zamperla offices did not sustain any major storm damage. The offices have reopened but the main office number is still […]

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