Archive For October, 2012
Netherlands based giant wheel manufacturer Dutch Wheels BV, a member of the Vekoma Rides Group of companies, will expand its presence in the USA and Canadian market. A new, direct approach has been taken to respond to the increased demand for giant wheels in prominent locations in major cities, on beaches and at tourist locations. […]
Help Wanted: Dream Job Requires Long Hours Of Fun, Play WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Legoland Florida is seeking qualified applicants for a new, in-house Master Model Builder to join its team. Essential job responsibilities include envisioning, designing and building unique Lego creations. “Master Model Builders are royalty here at the park,” said General Manager Adrian […]
One Legoland Theme Park and eight Legoland Discovery Centers across the globe are set to make Guinness World Record history as they bring together the largest number of people to build the same Lego model across the world at one time. The record will be attempted on Thursday, November 15 at noon (GMT), Guinness World […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jungle Jack Hanna, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and Franklin County officials recently broke ground with golden shovels for the new Safari Africa! The $30.4 million project will develop 43 acres of the zoo’s current 586-acre expanse and is scheduled to open in May of 2014. Tom Stalf, interim CEO and president […]
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park officials have announced today that they will add a water entertainment addition to the park’s attraction lineup for Summer 2013. The five-acre waterpark expansion will be situated on the west side of the property near the park’s signature Cannon Ball wooden roller coaster. Construction is slated begin this […]
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — Following one of the hottest summers on record, Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari is creating more ways for families to stay cool in 2013. That’s according to park president Dan Koch, who says the investment of $6.5 million provides everything from a new water-slide complex to misters throughout both parks. “We’re […]
BUENA PARK, Calif. — Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 23rd annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel […]
WICHITA, Kan. — Chance Rides has signed a long term license agreement with Bussink Design GmbH for the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the R80XL Giant Observation Wheel in North America. Chance Rides will market the R80XL under an affiliate company, Chance American Wheels. The R80XL Giant Observation Wheel is a non-stop revolving wheel […]
DALLAS, Texas — On Friday morning, October 19, during the final weekend of the State Fair of Texas, Big Tex, the 52-foot tall icon, went up in flames. Witnesses said smoke began to appear around the neck of Big Tex as he was talking, then soon afterward flames started to appear. Before long the fabric […]
Since 2006 Chance and Vekoma have worked together in North America and successfully delivered three Vekoma family coasters under license in the U.S. market. Another Suspended Family Coaster is currently under construction for Fun Spot Action Park in Orlando, FL that will open spring 2013. All of these joint U.S. projects were successfully delivered for […]
