Archive For April, 2016
WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — Just two years after opening, the city of White Settlement sent a notice to Harvest Family Entertainment Texas LP (HFE) that it was terminating the land lease it had to operate a Hawaiian Falls water park on city property. Hawaiian Falls White Settlement, opened in 2014 as the first North Texas […]
CHICAGO, Illinois — The Showmen’s League of America has created the Mike Chance Memorial Scholarship to honor the Chance Family. The fund will help deserving college students for years to come. Donations to the fund can be made by contacting Cindy Herring at 312-733-9533. The Showmen’s League has granted up to $40,000 a year in […]
WICHITA, Kansas — Michael (Mike) Dean Chance, 42, Wichita, Kansas, joined his loved ones in heaven Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Mike was born May 26, 1973, in Wichita, Kansas, to Richard (Dick) and Penny (Pruter) Chance. He made many long-lasting friends at his alma maters, Wichita Northwest High School (1991) and Kansas State University (1995). […]
WICHITA, Kan. — The Chance family has announced that funeral service service for Michael Chance have been set for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27 at the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kan. A reception will follow at the Wichita Country Club. An online register for comments to the family is in the […]
WICHITA, Kan. — In a prepared statement to the amusement industry, Chance Rides, Inc. has announced that company President Mike Chance lost his battle with depression on April 19 at the age of 42. “Yesterday our family and company suffered a tremendous loss. Our son and company president Mike Chance lost his long‐term and well‐fought […]
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- 19 April 2016: Miral and Warner Bros. officially announced that a Warner Bros. themed destination is set to open in Abu Dhabi. Situated on Yas Island, one of the world’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations, the development will include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel alongside the immersive theme […]
ORLANDO, Florida — Mako made its debut run along its 4,760-foot steel track at SeaWorld Orlando in April. During its inaugural test ride, Mako plunged 200-feet down from its initial lift hill, surged through nine air-time hills and reached topped speeds of 73 mph. Mako’s tight turns and speed are inspired by reality. Mako sharks […]
GALVESTON, Texas — In anticipation of the opening of the world’s tallest water coaster, MASSIV, park officials at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island released a computer generated ride video and teaser video. The ride video, which is based on detailed CAD drawings of the actual ride as well as photos of the Galveston park, provides a guest’s […]
Monticello, IN – April 12, 2016 Indiana Beach, Indiana’s Favorite Boardwalk Resort, will kick off its upcoming 90th Anniversary season with the addition of a looping-reversing coaster called Zero G. Manufactured by Texas-based Larson International, the single loop coaster stands 5 stories high and can accommodate 20 riders at one time. Zero G will be […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — Water Safety USA has been established by a consortium of national governmental and nongovernmental organizations concerned with water safety and drowning prevention. Water Safety USA aims to empower people with resources, information, and tools to more safely enjoy and benefit from our nation’s aquatic environments. Water Safety USA will work to […]
