Archive For 2012
BRANSON, Mo. — Thrill ride enthusiasts around the world will mark a first-of-its-kind ride debut at Silver Dollar City in Spring 2013 when the theme park makes history with the opening of Outlaw Run, the world’s most daring wood coaster. The new $10 million ride sends passengers soaring through the Ozark Mountains on a ground-breaking […]
FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Weather played into a lighter than normal midway for the first weekend of the Williamson County Fair, which runs Aug. 3–11, but James Graybeal, general manager, Drew Expositions, said crowds picked up when weather cooperated. Fair and carnival officials had to move everyone on the grounds into the main arena building Saturday […]
Calling all amusement industry professionals! Representatives from parks and attractions, manufacturers, suppliers and consultants are invited to attend Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7–8. This year’s event is hosted by the beautiful Dollywood Theme Park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. To check out the itinerary for the Golden Ticket Awards, […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Amusement Today wants to remind voters in the 2012 Golden Ticket Awards that the deadline for online voting is Monday, August 6. After midnight the survey website will become inactive and tallying of the results will begin. All tabulated results of the Golden Ticket Awards will be announced live at Dollywood on […]
130 roller coaster enthusiasts from across the U.S. will traverse between Illinois and Wisconsin to recognize three parks for their acts of coaster preservation. The three-day celebration is the annual preservation conference of American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE), which will be held August 10–12 at Six Flags Great America, Little Amerricka and Bay Beach Park. A […]
SEATTLE, WASH. – The new Seattle Great Wheel provides a breathtaking view of Mt. Rainier, Seattle’s skyline, the Olympic Mountains, and Elliot Bay. The R60 Giant Wheel supplied by Chance Rides, Inc. stands at 175-feet (53 meters) and is located on the waterfront at Pier 57 and extends 40 feet over Elliot Bay. The R-60 […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Over Texas is inviting guests to join in and say farewell to Texas Chute Out and Flashback over the Labor Day weekend. Texas Chute Out opened at the park in 1976 and was modeled after the old parachute drop at Coney Island. More than 29 million riders have traveled up […]
It’s almost here! The registration deadline for Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards is August 27, 2012. Register now for this “don’t miss” industry event hosted by Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on September 7 – 8, 2012. Registration is available at www.goldenticketawards.com, along with the itinerary and information on accommodations. Special behind-the-scenes tours, receptions, a […]
Doswell, Va. — Kings Dominion is teaming up with the Central Virginia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for Kings Dominion for the Cure 2012. Starting on Wednesday, August 1st, and continuing until Monday, September 3rd, guests can help Kings Dominion and Susan G. Komen for the Cure raise money that will assist in the effort […]
Birmingham, Alabama — The good times on Celebration Street got even better with the opening of the new Wipeout Adventure Course at Splash Adventure Waterpark July 28th. The first of its kind anywhere, this multi-level attraction allows thrill seekers of all ages to create their own wet and wild experience. The world’s first 360° interactive […]
