Archive For 2016
AMARILLO, Texas — Alethea Roads passed away on Tuesday, July 26, at a hospice in Amarillo, Texas. She was 100 years old. Alethea & her husband, Paul Roads, founded what was originally Kiddie Land in August 1951 at Amarillo’s Thompson Park. Kiddie Land opened with three rides — a kiddie car ride (built by Paul […]
The Outdoor Amusement Business Association Political Action Committee (OABA-PAC) donations to federal legislators helps develop strong relationships with legislators that help to get favorable regulations to protect your seasonal, guest workers in the H-2B visa program. Because OABA’s Board and OABA-PAC Committee strongly understand the importance of a reliable and dedicated staff for your operations, […]
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — Funtown Pier, the amusement park pier that was heavily damaged by Superstorm Sandy then subsequently destroyed in a 2013 fire, will not be rebuilt. An attorney representing the former owner said restrictions placed on the park by the borough’s zoning board would not allow the park to be profitable. Plans for […]
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey — Premier Parks, LLC, an operator of multiple theme and waterparks across the United States, has acquired Wild Water Kingdom. The 100 acre water park and entertainment facility, which has not operated since 2014, is located in Brampton, Ontario, in the Greater Toronto Area. Premier Parks is led by Kieran Burke, former […]
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Uremet would like to thank all those individuals for the outpouring of thoughts and prayers we have received in regard to the passing of our beloved company President, Mark Moore. Plans for a memorial service have not yet been arranged. The family expects to make an announcement in the next few […]
KOCAELI, Turkey — Dear All, This note has one purpose: To deliver our endless thanks to you. Most days, our team works on creating experiences that we hope make YOU – and your guests – smile. But, over the last few days, it was YOU working to make US smile. And, for that, we are […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers (AIMS) association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safety throughout the amusement industry, has created a new award to recognize a person or organization that has made a significant impact or contribution in improving safety. The AIMS International Safety Award is presented annually to the individual […]
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Mark Moore, founder and president of the Uremet Corporation, passed away tragically on July 10 at the age of 64. Mark, a true pioneer in the amusement industry, founded Uremet in 1982. Through his tireless commitment to polyurethane wheel development and the amusement industry, Mark will always be known for his far reaching […]
MONTICELLO, Indiana — Attendance and annual pass sales at Indiana Beach in Monticello have gone up from last year since it reopened in May under Apex Parks Group, its new owner. Apex Parks invested millions of dollars in renovations across the park, including refreshing its iconic Chance Rides Giant wheel, updating signage, repainting rides and […]
Worldwide singular Star Trek licensed roller coaster will be second highest structure in Park BOTTROP-KIRCHHELLEN, Germany — Thrill ride and science fiction fans are in for some first-of-its-kind fun next year when Movie Park Germany introduces a new, unique launch roller coaster carrying a “Star Trek” theme. The attraction, called Star Trek: Operation Enterprise and […]
