Archive For November, 2011
New Jersey’s Clementon Park and Splash World has been acquired by an investor group led by former Six Flags executives Kieran Burke and Gary Story. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We are excited about the opportunity to enhance the entertainment value of this historic park that has always enjoyed a strong group outing […]
Animal care experts from SeaWorld Orlando recently released an adult loggerhead sea turtle at Lori Wilson Park just south of Cocoa Beach, Fla. The turtle was rescued on March 14, 2011 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station by park personal and brought to SeaWorld Orlando for treatment. The 20-years-old turtle weighs 150 pounds and is […]
Officials at Martin & Vleminckx have announced the signing of a contract for a new wooden roller coaster, which will be the centerpiece attraction for Overseas Chinese Town (OCT) new Tianjin park near Beijing in The Peoples Republic of China. With the Ohio-based Gravity Group serving as design engineers for the ride, the new-for-2013 Tianjin […]
Along with a cartoon-style Christmas tree in Mickey’s Toontown, California’s Disneyland Resort welcomes back plenty of guest favorites for its annual holiday celebration. Among the popular offerings are “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, the nightly snowfall on Main Street, U.S.A., and special holiday versions of “it’s a small world” and Haunted Mansion. In Fantasyland, holiday guests […]
Lo-Q announced that it has signed a new agreement with Six Flags: the world’s largest regional theme park operator and Lo-Q’s largest customer. The Agreement extends the term of Lo-Q’s existing contract with Six Flags, which was due to expire on December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2017. Under the terms of the Agreement, Lo-Q […]
This year’s IAAPA Expo marks the debut of a new family-style zipline called the Soaring Eagle. Created by industry veteran Stan Checketts, the Eagle does away with harnesses in favor of an actual ride vehicle that seats two people. Furthermore, the Eagle only requires one operator because it ends at the same place it starts. […]
Amusement Today Inc. Publisher Gary Slade has announced that beginning with the January 2012 issue of Amusement Today, advertisers and subscribers will each see a rate increase. The increase is the first in more than five years. “We have tried to hold our prices for as long as possible, but with numerous increases at both […]
On Tuesday, November 15, John P.C. Collins became the newest living inductee to the IAAPA Hall of Fame at the IAAPA Attractions Expo being held in Orlando, Fla. Collins is an internationally respected icon with 30 years of experience. Having developed Barry Island Pleasure Park in Wales with his brother. Collins eventually joined the Tussauds […]
Samuel High III passed away at his Sellersville, Pa. residence on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011. He was 77. Born March 8, 1934 in Jenkintown, Pa., Sam was the son of the late Samuel H. and Betty (Knipe) High, Jr. He graduated from Germantown Academy in 1951 and earned his BS from Temple University in 1956. […]
For the first time in its history, Germany’s biggest theme park surpassed the four million visitors mark during the 2011 summer season. September and October were among the most successful months since the opening of Europa-Park 36 years ago. Overnights stays as well as the conference business also experienced significant growth. Roland Mack, managing partner […]
