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Over 70 members of The Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain are about to embark on a mammoth 25th anniversary celebration tour visiting over 10 parks in 7 states and riding over 100 coasters. Between June 1–17 these coaster crazy Brits will visit, Six Flags Great America, Indiana Beach, Six Flags St Louis, Beech Bend, […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Amusement Today announces the update of GoldenTicketAwards.com, a website dedicated specifically to the Golden Ticket Awards. The site update features information about the 2013 Golden Ticket Awards. The Golden Ticket Awards event, to be held September 6, 7 and 8, 2013, is reserved exclusively for working professionals in the amusement industry. Representatives […]
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — In light of the recent tornadoes that occurred in Moore, Oklahoma, this past week, all Palace Entertainment parks will collect donations on behalf of the Red Cross for the Tornado Relief fund. Guests will be able to make donations at registers upon entering the park beginning Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Over Texas prepares to dominate the North Texas sky as the park’s newest thrill ride gets ready to open. The Texas SkyScreamer was previewed May 23, by media and VIP guests. The ride opens to the public on Saturday, May 25, 2013. At a staggering 400 feet, Texas SkyScreamer is […]
Tickets, Cabana, Memorabilia auctioned to raise funds for Oklahoma tornado victims SANTA CLAUS, IND. — An eclectic collection of park memorabilia is up for auction, as Holiday World raises funds for the Red Cross’s relief efforts for victims of yesterday’s tornado in Oklahoma. “We’ve put together an awesome package to appeal to fans of our […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Although not yet open to the general public, Six Flags Fiesta Texas debuted the new Iron Rattler roller coaster to the media and members of American Coaster Enthusiasts on Wednesday, May 15. Radio station promotion winners, top bidders in the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives and other charity fundraising events […]
American Coaster Enthusiasts to promote roller coaster preservation and enjoy modern steel and a Landmark wood coaster. DENVER, Colo. — 150 roller coaster enthusiasts from across the U.S. will trek to Elitch Gardens (May 17-18) and Lakeside Amusement Park (May 18-19) to celebrate these traditional amusement parks and recognize coaster preservation efforts. This three-day celebration […]
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A Pier Pressure Hurricane Concert will be held Sunday, May 19, at Hemingway’s Cafe, 612 Boulevard in Seaside Heights from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The concert will feature Fountain Boulevard, Love in Motion, Reverse Order, Deleasa and Before You Exit. This event has been planned by two Toms River teens, […]
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — Casino Pier, the cherished oceanfront amusement park whose boardwalk and pier was dismantled by October 2012’s Hurricane Sandy, has hired Weeks Marine to remove the Star Jet roller coaster from the Atlantic Ocean. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 will commence the first phase of the project — removal of the Star Jet […]
DOSWELL, Va.— Kings Dominion kicks the Peanuts-themed fun into high gear this summer with the first-ever “SnoopyCon, A Coaster Enthusiast Family and Friends Event.” Slated for Saturday, July 6, 2013, SnoopyCon is a park-sponsored event that will offer coaster enthusiasts and their families unequaled access to the park’s new record-breaking Planet Snoopy. SnoopyCon attendees will […]
