Archive For April, 2012

Construction begins on latest Goddard Group project

By | April 10, 2012

California-based Gary Goddard and his company, The Goddard Group, world leaders in the concept, master planning, schematic design, and show design of mega resorts, casinos, retail destinations and theme parks on a global scale, have announced that construction has begun on their latest project, “Shenfu New Town,” and, specifically, on its monumental “Ring of Harmony,” […]

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Lost City of Atlantis erupts to life at Mt. Olympus waterpark

By | April 9, 2012

Mt. Olympus Water and Theme Park of Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin will expand with a legendary AquaPlay Giant RainFortress. The Lost City of Atlantis will erupt with the first AquaPlay Eruption in the Dells, surging water 100 feet (30 m) high into the air! The Eruption will surge from a custom made, fully themed “volcano”, before […]

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Alabama Adventure rebranding into Splash Adventure

By | April 5, 2012

                            Alabama Adventure officials have announced that Alabama Adventure Amusement Park will become a new waterpark adventure named Splash Adventure. The new park, Splash Adventure, is a result of plans to operate and expand the waterpark attraction with new water only oriented […]

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Sandcastle announces Dragon's Den for 2012

By | April 5, 2012

With summer just a few months away, Sandcastle Waterpark in West Homestead, Pa. announced Dragon’s Den as the newest addition to their family of water slides. Dragon’s Den is the biggest addition to Sandcastle in nearly ten years! “We want to try to keep things fun and exciting for our guests,” says Sandcastle’s General Manager […]

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Cedar Fair announces new partnership with Crave

By | April 3, 2012

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company announced April 3, a new multi-year partnership with Crave, an innovative chocolate milk product manufactured by Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Buffalo, New York. Crave will become the exclusive “flavored milk” at select Cedar Fair properties nationwide. “We are always looking at new products and services that we feel will enhance our guests’ […]

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Lake Compounce chosen as business of the year for Autism Day

By | April 3, 2012

Lake Compounce Theme Park, located in Bristol and Southington, Conn., has been chosen as the “Business of the Year” for Autism Day at the State Capitol, by State Representative Catherine Abercrombie, her staff, and the advocates for Autism. Jerry Brick, the park’s General Manager will be presented with the park’s award at 11 a.m on […]

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RMA creates volcanic themed environment for Magma thrill ride at Paultons Park

By | April 2, 2012

RMA Ltd, the one-stop creative design and build specialists for visitor attractions, has created a volcanic theme for the new thrill ride at Paultons Park, The New Forest, United Kingdom. The theme park unveiled its new drop tower ride on March 31st with the themed environment designed and built by RMA. Magma is a drop […]

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Carowinds opens WindSeeker

By | April 2, 2012

WindSeeker, a thirty-story-tall tower swing ride was ready to thrill guests when Carowinds opened for the 2012 season on March 31. Supplied by Mondial, the new $6.5 million attraction is located in the Carolina RFD section of the park adjacent to the Nighthawk and Carolina Goldrusher roller coasters. WindSeeker’s three minute ride begins when its […]

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