Archive For July, 2013
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex guests can enjoy viewing a dramatic nighttime launch when a United Launch Alliance Delta 4 rocket lifts off from SLC-37B at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Wednesday, Aug. 7. The launch window is from 8:29 p.m. to 9:18 p.m. Viewing the launch from the […]
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio — Behind the scenes tours of the legendary Beast roller coaster at Kings Island are available August 1-24 as part of the fourth annual Kings Island for the Cure campaign. Tickets for the 30-minute tour are just $25 when purchased in advance online at visitkingsisland.com. Beast tour tickets can also be purchased […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio—Cedar Fair has announced that H. John Hildebrandt, vice president and general manager of Cedar Point, will retire at the end of 2013. He will be succeeded by Jason McClure, vice president and general manager of Dorney Park. “I would like to thank John for his 40 years of service and extensive contributions to […]
The public is encouraged to celebrate historic Coney Island on Saturday August 10 from 1-6 p.m. by attending the third annual History Day presented by Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park and The Coney Island History Project. The event will be held at the new Dreamland Pedestrian Plaza at West 12th Street. History Day festivities will include […]
HOUSTON, Texas and LAS VEGAS , Nev.—Golden Nugget and Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc. recently announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Golden Nugget will acquire all of the equity interests of the entity that owns the Ameristar Casino Lake Charles development project. Under the terms of the agreement, Golden Nugget will pay […]
On Monday, Nov. 18, George Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort, will share leadership strategies and keys to his success at IAAPA’s Lunch and Learn event, taking place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, as part of IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013. The Expo, owned and produced by the International Association of […]
RUST, Germany—Representatives of Disney recently visited Europa-Park to exchange ideas, discuss the current situation of the theme park industry and see the latest developments of Germany’s largest theme park. Meg Crofton, President Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, U.S. and France; Philippe Gas, CEO Disney Paris; Joe Schott, COO Disney Paris; and Claire Bilby, VP […]
Carowinds is proud to team up with Susan G. Komen Charlotte for Carowinds for the Cure, a four-week fundraising initiative. This special program will be held at the park and online from July 22nd through August 18th. During Carowinds for the Cure, guests can purchase tickets to the park at a reduced price of $41.99. […]
The annual Special Olympics Power Pull fundraiser will take place Saturday, July 20, at 9:30 a.m. at California’s Great America, with $30,000 expected to be raised. The Power Pull will take place outside Great America’s front gate. Teams of 15, accompanied by one Special Olympics athlete, will attempt to pull a 38,000-pound Central Concrete truck […]
Separate-ticket ‘Mickey’s Halloween Party’ Offers Trick-or-Treating In Disneyland Park on 13 Special Nights in 2013, with Ticket Sales Beginning July 15 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Friday the 13th — Sept. 13, 2013 — will offer extra chills this year at the Disneyland Resort. On that day, The Happiest Place on Earth gets spookier as Halloween Time […]
