Archive For March, 2012
Morey’s Piers hosts both new and returning supervisors and managers on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11 for a weekend of training and leadership. Held in the Morey’s Piers Training Room and throughout the piers, the Ride Operator Trainer Certification (ROTC) program teaches the critical components of safe ride operation and training facilitation. Morey’s […]
The 24th Annual Give Kids The World (GKTW) Black & White Gala has been scheduled for June 2, 2012 at the Grand Ballroom of the Peabody Hotel in Orlando. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets always go fast for this typically sold out event so GKTW officials suggest attendees […]
Project approval from the Orlando (Florida) City Commission was grated in early March for Fun Spot America to continue its $20 million expansion that will enlarge the Fun Spot Action Park from five acres to 15 acres just off International Drive in Orlnado. The highlights of the rendering shown here are: GCII wooden coaster, addition […]
With the rise of global competition and innovation, regulatory standards on safety and quality assurance play an increasingly significant role in international trade. On Wednesday, February 29th, Premier Rides President and ASTM Committee F24 Chairman Jim Seay testified before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. The hearing, […]
With the last section of track set into place this morning, SeaWorld’s launch coaster is closer to completion and “on track” to open May 26. SeaWorld broke ground in February of last year on this five-acre, mega-attraction that will feature SeaWorld San Diego’s first ever multi-media double-launch coaster, plus an aquarium complete with underwater views […]
On April 29, 1972 Kings Island opened its $30 million royal gates outside of Cincinnati, Ohio to a mere 7,000 curious guests. The slogan used to entice their visit was “C’mon Get Happy!” and admission to the park boasting 65 attractions was $6.00. It didn’t take long for word to get out, though. By the […]
During the New England Assoc. of Amusement Parks & Attractions Feb. 16, 2012 Board of Directors Meeting, it was decided that the meeting schedule for Thursday, March 8, 2012 would be cancelled. The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors will be at the Annual Meeting on March 27, 2012 at the Sheraton Portsmouth […]
Festival Fun Parks LLC, doing business as Palace Entertainment, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Noah’s Ark water park, located in the popular, family vacation spot of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. Noah’s Ark is America’s largest water park with 70 acres, 51 water attractions, including 2 wave pools and 2 lazy rivers plus […]
Saturation Station, the popular waterpark at Quassy Amusement Park, is going to spring a major leak. Four new attractions will be added to the facility for the 2013 season — nearly doubling the size of the waterpark, Quassy officials announced today. Construction is expected to start late this summer. “We’re excited about moving forward with […]
Clementon Park and Splash World announced, on February 29, the largest expansion in the water park’s history including the addition of the 23,000-square foot Big Wave Bay wave pool. The new massive attraction will start making waves Memorial Day Weekend when the Park opens its gates for its 105th consecutive operating season. Clementon Park and […]
