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ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando’s animal rescue team returned Gibb the manatee to the waters near Boca Grande, on Florida’s southwest coast. Gibb was originally rescued by animal experts at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo on October 26, 2012 during one of the worst red tide blooms scientists had seen in over a decade. Gibb finished […]
FRANKSTON CITY, Australia — WhiteWater is pleased to announce the commission of a new and thrilling family slide complex to Australia’s newest multi-purpose aquatic centre, The Frankston Regional Aquatic Centre. Currently under construction and set to open in mid-2014, the centre will feature WhiteWater’s AquaSphere, a 79-metre long thrill slide, combined with a 114-metre long […]
American Coaster Enthusiasts to ride one of the nation’s highest ranked coasters and award Landmark Coaster status to a historic wood coaster. NEW ENGLAND — Nearly 400 roller coaster enthusiasts from across the U.S., three Canadian provinces, plus France and Australia will descend on Six Flags New England, Canobie Lake Park, Palace Playland and Funtown […]
SANTA CLAUS, Ind. — In 1946 Santa Claus Land was opened by Louis J. Koch after experiencing first hand his childrens’ disappointment when they discovered that there was no Santa Claus in Santa Claus, Ind. One of the first rides available at that park, later to be named Holiday World, was the Freedom Train. Now, […]
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — ASTM International has honored Greg B. Hale, P.E., chief safety officer and vice president of worldwide standards and auditing for Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Orlando, Fla., with the 2013 William T. Cavanaugh Memorial Award. Hale received the award for his extraordinary contributions to amusement park safety through the development, promotion, […]
TAMPA, Fla. — For more than five decades Busch Gardens Tampa has delivered some of the world’s most exciting thrills. Rides like Cheetah Hunt, SheiKra, Montu and Kumba have set the stage, and Busch Gardens is ready to drop big news. In spring 2014 Busch Gardens Tampa is taking guests’ experiences to new heights with […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced Cedar Fair Entertainment Company President and CEO Matt Ouimet will deliver the keynote address at the GM and Owners’ Breakfast, taking place in the IAAPA Theatre, presented by the Wanda Group, Wednesday, Nov. 20, during IAAPA Attractions Expo 2013 at the […]
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. — For the first time ever, a wooden roller coaster is being sent upside-down through a corkscrew loop using a traditional wood track. This happens on a ride called Hades 360. Hades 360 opened on Saturday, May 26 at Mt. Olympus Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, Wis. The ride features a corkscrew […]
TAMPA, Fla. — On June 3, Busch Gardens Tampa will bid farewell to a ride that has entertained guests for more than three decades, as the park prepares to drop big news for what lies ahead. Sunday, June 2 will be the last day Busch Gardens Tampa guests will be able to ride the Sandstorm. […]
BUENA PARK, Calif. — On Thursday May 30, Knott’s Berry Farm debuted its multi-million dollar Boardwalk expansion. The new area further enhances the feeling of strolling down a colorful California Boardwalk fun zone filled with amusements, games, and fun food offerings. The addition to the Boardwalk section was made possible by the removal of Perilous […]
