Archive For 2012
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – After a lengthy evaluation of all alternatives, Kings Island announced July 27 the decision has been made to remove the Son of Beast roller coaster to make room for future park expansion. The dismantling of the ride will begin later this summer. With a height of 218 feet, Son of Beast […]
Roanoke, Texas — July 18th marked the grand opening of the very first Double BowlsEye in the world at Hawaiian Falls Roanoke. The patent-pending Double BowlsEye is a contemporary twist on a high-speed family raft chase. At the towering 60 ft. launch platform, the family of four splits up into two 2-person rafts positioned back-to-back […]
Buena Park, Calif. — Expanding upon an existing partnership with California’s popular Knott’s Berry Farm, Smart Destinations announced that Knott’s Soak City would be available through both of their budget-friendly options in Los Angeles. “We’ve had a great relationship with Knott’s Berry Farm and it’s been consistently popular with our customers,” said Cecilia Dahl, Founder […]
Retired postman recognized for 20,000 hours of service to charity KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Give Kids The World (GKTW) volunteer Joseph “Joe” Koch has logged more than 20,000 service hours to help children with life-threatening illnesses and will be recognized for his contribution on the CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. The story is scheduled to […]
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor becomes home to first King Cobra waterslide in the United States Jackson, N.J. — The King Cobra may not be native to the United States. But the king-sized snake-themed waterslide from Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems (Istanbul, Turkey) recently slithered into a new home there in New Jersey. On July 24, […]
ProSlide’s newest HydroMagnetic Coaster, a HydroMagnetic Rocket dubbed The Mile High Flyer, has opened at Water World in Denver, Colo. As the first such ride in the western U.S. the 1000-foot-long water coaster is the largest single investment in Water World’s entire history. The Flyer begins with an ascent up the conveyor equipped with sound effects […]
Despite rising ticket prices at other major Central Florida attractions, LEGOLAND® Florida today announced it will keep its prices steady through the summer at $75 for adults and $65 for children under 12. A family of four visiting the park will save between $40 and $56 a day compared to a visit to a competing […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Amusement Today announces the update of GoldenTicketAwards.com, a website dedicated specifically to the Golden Ticket Awards. The new site features an easy-to-use navigation bar and updated graphics and information. The Golden Ticket Awards event, to be held September 7 & 8, 2012, is reserved exclusively for working professionals in the amusement industry. […]
The World Waterpark Association’s Board of Directors has created two new awards to give park operators an opportunity to recognize outstanding work by seasonal front-line staff. Waterparks, aquatic centers and pools employ thousands of young adults each season and throughout the year. Many of these individuals are serving in their first work positions and take […]
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 […]
