Archive For 2013
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — ASTM International has honored Greg B. Hale, P.E., chief safety officer and vice president of worldwide standards and auditing for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Orlando, Fla., with the 2013 William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. Hale received the award for his extraordinary contributions to amusement park safety through the development, promotion, […]
TAMPA, Fla. — For more than five decades Busch Gardens Tampa has delivered some of the world’s most exciting thrills. Rides like Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, Montu and Kumba have set the stage, and Busch Gardens is ready to drop big news. In spring 2014 Busch Gardens Tampa is taking guests’ experiences to new heights with […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced Cedar Fair Entertainment Company President and CEO Matt Ouimet will deliver the keynote address at the GM and Owners’ Breakfast, taking place in the IAAPA Theatre, presented by the Wanda Group, Wednesday, Nov. 20, during IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013 at the […]
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — For the first time ever, a wooden roller coaster is being sent upside-down through a corkscrew loop using a traditional wood track. This happens on a ride called Hades 360. Hades 360 opened on Saturday, May 26 at Mt. Olympus Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. The ride features a corkscrew […]
TAMPA, Fla. — On June 3, Busch Gardens Tampa will bid farewell to a ride that has entertained guests for more than three decades, as the park prepares to drop big news for what lies ahead. Sunday, June 2 will be the last day Busch Gardens Tampa guests will be able to ride the Sandstorm. […]
BUENA PARK, Calif. — On Thursday May 30, Knott’s Berry Farm debuted its multi-million dollar Boardwalk expansion. The new area further enhances the feeling of strolling down a colorful California Boardwalk fun zone filled with amusements, games, and fun food offerings. The addition to the Boardwalk section was made possible by the removal of Perilous […]
Over 70 members of The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain are about to embark on a mammoth 25th anniversary celebration tour visiting over 10 parks in 7 states and riding over 100 coasters. Between June 1–17 these coaster crazy Brits will visit, Six Flags Great America, Indiana Beach, Six Flags St Louis, Beech Bend, […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Amusement Today announces the update of GoldenTicketAwards.com, a website dedicated specifically to the Golden Ticket Awards. The site update features information about the 2013 Golden Ticket Awards. The Golden Ticket Awards event, to be held September 6, 7 and 8, 2013, is reserved exclusively for working professionals in the amusement industry. Representatives […]
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — In light of the recent tornadoes that occurred in Moore, Oklahoma, this past week, all Palace Entertainment parks will collect donations on behalf of the Red Cross for the Tornado Relief fund. Guests will be able to make donations at registers upon entering the park beginning Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Over Texas prepares to dominate the North Texas sky as the park’s newest thrill ride gets ready to open. The Texas SkyScreamer was previewed May 23, by media and VIP guests. The ride opens to the public on Saturday, May 25, 2013. At a staggering 400 feet, Texas SkyScreamer is […]
