Archive For February, 2013
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi residents turned out in force February 15, 2013, to celebrate the groundbreaking of Schlitterbahn’s newest Waterpark and Resort. The new 65-acre project will embody the best of Schlitterbahn — rivers, rides, slides, surf, and lodging — in a community that has been anxiously anticipating the new park. “We’ve been […]
San Antonio — Six Flags Fiesta Texas today announced on February 13, the completion of Iron Rattler’s thrilling Zero-G Barrel Roll that flips riders completely upside down. This amazing new ride element is the first of its’ kind to be featured on a hybrid coaster! “It’s so exciting to actually see such an iconic feature […]
Wildwood, N.J. — The Board of Commissioners of The City of Wildwood pulled the beach fee referendum and announced yesterday at the Wildwood Commissioners meeting that they will enter into serious discussions on the implementation of Shared Services with the municipalities of Wildwood Crest and North Wildwood as an alternative solution to beach fees. The […]
Athol, Idaho — Silverwood Theme Park has announced the addition of two new rides; the first a thrilling new 104’ tall giant thrill ride exhibiting 3.5 Gs. The second a family-fun ride named Barnstormer. Both rides are expected to open this spring and will be operating for the 2013 season. Recently purchased from Italian manufacturer […]
New Live Show Debuts at Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld San Diego in 2013 Orlando, Fla. — SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment announced it will premiere “Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation,” an original live musical show featuring the characters from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc.’s beloved Madagascar franchise, at two of the company’s parks this summer. Celebrating the […]
Middlebury, Conn. — Needless to say, Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, Conn., is closed today after more than two feet of snow was dumped on New England in a blizzard that was “one for the record books.” The park is in the midst of several projects before opening in late April for its 105th year. […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev, — S&S Sansei has confirmed that the Utah-based ride manufacturer will supply one of its El Loco steel roller coasters for the Adventuredome at Circus Circus. The new coaster will replace one of the park’s original rides, the Rim Runner (Arrow Dynamics Shoot-the-Cute), which closed to the public on Feb. 3, 2013. […]
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company, and Roadrunner Records, prominent international rock record label, a member of the Warner Music Group family of labels, today announced a new partnership, including the release of an original song created for a Six Flags roller coaster. The Full Throttle […]
Registration is now open for the IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers to be held March 11–13, 2013, at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Anaheim, California. Act now — space is limited! IAAPA’s premier professional development program, will give your team the skills, knowledge, and insight into managing today’s sophisticated attractions. Hundreds of attractions managers […]
