Archive For July, 2012
Universal Parks & Resorts and Loews Hotels & Resorts will build a new hotel development at Universal Orlando that will add high-quality, high-value options for families wanting an affordable on-site experience. Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort will offer two distinct experiences within the development’s multiple buildings: 900 family suites, capable of sleeping six, that include […]
VALENCIA, Calif. — “Look, up in the sky!” continues to be a rallying cry for Six Flags Magic Mountain, thanks to its latest sky-scraping, technologically daring thrill contraption: the Superman villain-themed Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom. The record-setting vertical drop ride officially opened to the public July 7. Affixed to both sides of the iconic, […]
Eugene J. Cassidy became the seventh Chief Executive Officer of Eastern States Exposition (ESE) in its 95 year history on June 27. He joined ESE as Director of Finance in 1993 and was named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in March, 2011. He succeeded Wayne McCary who retired June 26 after 21 years […]
DEL MAR, Calif. – The San Diego County fair wrapped up the 24-day event with an all-time attendance record of 1,517,508 guests who enjoyed the “Out of This World” theme, attractions, shows, exhibits, food and rides. The previous attendance record 1,412,113 was set in 2011. The largest one-day attendance during the 2012 San Diego County […]
Vallejo, Calif. — In a significant sharpening of the Northern California thrill ride landscape, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, introduced Superman: Ultimate Flight to its patrons June 30. Featuring the tallest inversion west of the Mississippi, the 15-story-tall, one-of-a-kind launch coaster propels riders to a maximum […]
Amusement Today announces a change to the Golden Ticket balloting for 2012. As the revamped “panel of experts” begin receiving their ballots in the days ahead, those that have voted in previous years will find a different type of mailing this year. Instead of a printed multi-page ballot, voters instead will receive a postal card […]
Now open at Discovery Cove in Orlando is Freshwater Oasis, an allnew attraction featuring wading adventures and face-to-face encounters with playful otters and curious marmosets. Designed with a rainforest canopy above and sparkling-clear springs below, Freshwater Oasis is a natural fit within Discovery Cove’s tropical atmosphere. Guests can relax, explore and swim in the waterfilled […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust, has acquired Rapids Water Park. The 30-acre family water park, located in West Palm Beach, Fla., contains one of the largest and most diverse collections of water attractions in the United States including: 35 water slides and thrill rides, a 25,000-square-foot wave pool, […]
DOSWELL, VA. — Kings Dominion is the perfect place to celebrate America’s birthday! Starting on Tuesday, July 3rd and continuing until Wednesday, July 4th, the park will host Military Days, honoring our military heroes who serve and protect our country. The holiday activities will include a moment of silence each day, a 15-minute July 4th […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California Expo, home to the California State Fair, is hosting the 13th annual Sacramento Independence Pyrospectacular Celebration. The event, produced in collaboration with the City and County of Sacramento, is touted as being the largest-scale fireworks display in the area. This is the 13th annual July 4 fireworks celebration. Along with the […]
