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ATLANTIC CITY, N,J. — Registration is in progress for the 2014 IAAPA Tools of the Trade for Midway Games educational event to be held June 24-25 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Directors, managers, or supervisors in midway games, will find this is the best opportunity to network and learn with experienced games operations professionals. Attendees […]
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon made good this past weekend on what was termed a “high roller wager” – literally – with Quassy Amusement & Waterpark, Middlebury, Conn. Beech Bend Park flew a University of Connecticut 2014 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Men’s Basketball Champions flag atop its “Kentucky Rumbler” […]
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — The new Winged Warrior started flying at Frontier City on Saturday, May 10, just in time for Mother’s Day weekend. The eight-vehicle Flying Scooters takes the place of the removed drop tower and is located between the Starlight Amphitheater gate and the private catering area, just across from the Nightmare building […]
KEMAH, Texas – Kemah Boardwalk is pleased to announce that it opened its newest thrill ride, the Flare looping coaster on Friday, May 9. The 75-foot tall ride, which is opening just in time for summer, will offer a unique experience for Texas Coast thrill seekers. Flare is the only ride of its size in […]
BEECHMONT, Ky. – Darren Clay Jones, 42, of Beechmont, died Monday, May 5, 2014 at 12:22 a.m. at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Clay was born March 9, 1972 in Muhlenberg County, Ky. He was owner of Clay Jones Trucking and DC Transport, vice-president of Clay’s Trucking, vice-president of Beech Bend Raceway and Beech Bend Park. […]
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the crowning jewel of New Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom, will officially open to Walt Disney World guests on May 28, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs announced today at a media preview of the attraction. Staggs made the announcement during a dedication of […]
MIDDLEBURY, Conn. — Quassy Amusement Park’s George Frantzis packs up a UConn Huskies’ Championship Flag on April 29 in his Middlebury office. The flag is going to Beech Bend Park & Splash Lagoon in Bowling Green, Ky., to make good on a friendly wager. The deal between the two family-owned amusement parks: The winner (park) […]
Military members receive special rates from $69 for a poolside room ORLANDO, Florida, — CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort – Orlando is offering active and retired members of the U.S. Military a special discounted rate from $69 per night for a poolside room in honor of Memorial Day. Offer available April 21, 2014 through […]
SOMERS POINT, N.J. — James Roy Gillian, “Jimmy”, 57, of Somers Point, NJ passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at his home. He was born August 28, 1956 in Somers Point to Jean (nee Young) and Roy Gillian. Jimmy was a graduate of Ocean City High School class of 1974. He was the former owner […]
MASON, Ohio — Kings Island introduced Banshee, the world’s longest inverted coaster, during a media preview today. Banshee screams onto the scene as the park’s 15th roller coaster. With a price tag of $24 million, it is the largest investment in Kings Island’s history. “The ride has been designed with the thrill-seeker in mind. It’s […]
