Archive For May, 2013
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Casino Pier, the cherished oceanfront amusement park whose boardwalk and pier was dismantled by October 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, has hired Weeks Marine to remove the Star Jet roller coaster from the Atlantic Ocean. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 will commence the first phase of the project — removal of the Star Jet […]
DOSWELL, Va.— Kings Dominion kicks the Peanuts-themed fun into high gear this summer with the first-ever “SnoopyCon, A Coaster Enthusiast Family and Friends Event.” Slated for Saturday, July 6, 2013, SnoopyCon is a park-sponsored event that will offer coaster enthusiasts and their families unequaled access to the park’s new record-breaking Planet Snoopy. SnoopyCon attendees will […]
Introducing a new roller coaster to a theme park isn’t out of the ordinary, particularly for Cedar Point, a land of giants in terms of record breaking coasters. However, GateKeeper, a new wing roller coaster manufactured by B&M, has done much more than just offer guests a new round of thrills. Visitors to the world […]
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — On Saturday, May 11, the world celebrates the sport of miniature golf. Palace Entertainment is inviting guests to join in on the fun by offering free mini golf, on National Miniature Golf Day, at its twenty-one family entertainment centers across the country. Palace Entertainment family entertainment centers include Boomers, Mountasia, Malibu […]
AGAWAM, Mass. — Six Flags New England, the region’s largest theme park, is educating young women with the all-new Science Adventure Program. On Saturday, May 11, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., over 500 Girl Scouts throughout the New England region will be participating in this educational day focusing on engineering and technology. Girls Scouts […]
Summer Adventures in Fair Park exploded onto the Dallas entertainment scene with its grand opening May 3, 2013. At its preview party before an enthusiastic crowd, Summer Adventures officials christened its new park and signature Top o’ Texas Tower ride with a pyrotechnics display unparalleled by the amusement park industry. The three-minute, custom-manufactured event was […]
Salem, N.H. — The NEAAPA Spring Supervisors Seminar will be held on Monday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Canobie Lake Park’s Tom Morrow Training Center. This year’s speaker, O. Lee Mincey, most recently spoke at IAAPA’s FEC Phoenix conference. He is a results-oriented HR Executive with in-depth knowledge of HR practices […]
Tampa, Fla. — Three endangered Malayan tiger cubs were born at Busch Gardens Tampa Sunday, March 31. The litter consists of two males and one female. Each cub weighs between six and seven pounds, and is currently being monitored around the clock by the park’s animal care team. These births are critical to help preserve […]
ELYSBURG, Pa. — Knoebels Amsusement Resort recently welcomed the first riders aboard the park’s newest thrill ride, StratosFear. The new drop tower ride debuted on April 27, opening day of Knoebels’ 2013 season. Standing 148 feet above the midway, StratosFear is the tallest ride at Knoebels as well as one of the tallest drop towers […]
