Archive For 2013
Tickets, Cabana, Memorabilia auctioned to raise funds for Oklahoma tornado victims SANTA CLAUS, IND. — An eclectic collection of park memorabilia is up for auction, as Holiday World raises funds for the Red Cross’s relief efforts for victims of yesterday’s tornado in Oklahoma. “We’ve put together an awesome package to appeal to fans of our […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Although not yet open to the general public, Six Flags Fiesta Texas debuted the new Iron Rattler roller coaster to the media and members of American Coaster Enthusiasts on Wednesday, May 15. Radio station promotion winners, top bidders in the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives and other charity fundraising events […]
American Coaster Enthusiasts to promote roller coaster preservation and enjoy modern steel and a Landmark wood coaster. DENVER, Colo. — 150 roller coaster enthusiasts from across the U.S. will trek to Elitch Gardens (May 17-18) and Lakeside Amusement Park (May 18-19) to celebrate these traditional amusement parks and recognize coaster preservation efforts. This three-day celebration […]
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A Pier Pressure Hurricane Concert will be held Sunday, May 19, at Hemingway’s Cafe, 612 Boulevard in Seaside Heights from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The concert will feature Fountain Boulevard, Love in Motion, Reverse Order, Deleasa and Before You Exit. This event has been planned by two Toms River teens, […]
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 […]
