Archive For 2011
Officials at Universal Studios Orlando confirmed on Dec. 2 that Jaws, the park’s classic ride in which boats full of guests are ‘attacked’ by a great white shark, is closing forever. Guests wishing to take one more trip aboard Captain Jake’s Amity Boat Tours have until Jan. 2, 2012. After that, the iconic theme park […]
The Great Wolf Resorts will be a little sweeter this holiday season with the addition of an enormous, edible gingerbread house at each of the 11 Great Wolf Lodge locations. Visitors to the lodge during the Snowland festival will have the opportunity to dine inside the house before, during or after a day of splashing […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. – Quassy Amusement Park will be putting a fresh spin on its family-friendly tradition with the addition of a new ride for the 2012 season. A tea cup ride from Italian ride manufacturer Zamperla will make its debut in the spring at the lakeside property, which will be celebrating its 104th season of […]
Mattel, Inc. and the Ride Entertainment Group have reached an agreement to bring the excitement of Hot Wheels into the amusement park industry in the form of Hot Wheels branded park attractions in North America. Originally introduced by Mattel in 1968, Hot Wheels is the No. 1 vehicle property in the United States, and one […]
Warning to IAAPA Trade Show Exhibitors: If your company is exhibiting at one of IAAPA’s trade shows, you may be contacted by “Fair Guide,” “Expo-Guide,” “Construct Data Publishers” or “European Trade Register” about a “free listing” in a directory. These companies are using misleading tactics to solicit IAAPA exhibitors and others for listings in trade […]
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 […]
