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WICHITA, Kan. — Chance Rides has signed a long term license agreement with Bussink Design GmbH for the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell the R80XL Giant Observation Wheel in North America. Chance Rides will market the R80XL under an affiliate company, Chance American Wheels. The R80XL Giant Observation Wheel is a non-stop revolving wheel […]
DALLAS, Texas — On Friday morning, October 19, during the final weekend of the State Fair of Texas, Big Tex, the 52-foot tall icon, went up in flames. Witnesses said smoke began to appear around the neck of Big Tex as he was talking, then soon afterward flames started to appear. Before long the fabric […]
Since 2006 Chance and Vekoma have worked together in North America and successfully delivered three Vekoma family coasters under license in the U.S. market. Another Suspended Family Coaster is currently under construction for Fun Spot Action Park in Orlando, FL that will open spring 2013. All of these joint U.S. projects were successfully delivered for […]
MADISON Wis. – Great Wolf Resorts, North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts, announced the promotion of Timothy D. Black to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Black has an unparalleled career in theme park and waterpark operations. Most recently, he has served as Executive Vice President, overseeing the operations of all […]
Thanks to perfect weather for 11 days, the Georgia National Fair attendance rose to 445,395. That’s an increase of 1.2 percent or 5,464 more people than last year. “The 23rd Georgia National Fair was the second best Fair in our history,” said Randy Moore, executive director. “It was a very strong Fair” he added. Once […]
AUSTELL, Ga. — Six Flags Over Georgia will say goodbye to a classic thrill ride in 2012 as it makes room for the new-for-2013 SkyScreamer. Wheelie, a Schwarzkopf Enterprise ride that spins passengers as it raises to a vertical position, will be retired at the end of the 2012 season. Wheelie was introduced at Six […]
A controlled explosion toppled an iconic Arlington Landmark in less than 25 seconds. Texas Chute Out, the first modern-day parachute drop, stood as a Six Flags Over Texas Landmark for 37 seasons. It had given 28,943,258 rides during its time at the park. The 200 foot tower was built in Belgium and brokered by Intamin […]
DALLAS, Texas — Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc., (“Dave & Buster’s”) announced that it has chosen not to proceed with its planned initial public offering. Dave & Buster’s intends to withdraw its registration statement on Form S-1 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. “While we received significant interest from potential investors, current market […]
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The world’s most iconic water park brand, Wet ’n’ Wild, is coming back to Las Vegas with the amazing new $50 million Wet ‘n’ Wild Las Vegas set to open in May 2013. Located in the entertainment capital of the world, this world class water park will be fun for the […]
A record number of visitors attended The Big E, in West Springfield, Mass., breaking the fair’s all-time high attendance figure, with a final tally of 1,365,896. The previous record, set in 2009 of 1,260,487, was actually surpassed by 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. The Fair ended its 17-day run Sunday, Sept. 30. Eugene J. Cassidy, […]
