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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, […]
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. — Watch the night sky light up as a Falcon 9 rocket rises from the East Coast on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012. Launch viewing for the first SpaceX mission to resupply the International Space Station (ISS) will be available at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The night launch is scheduled for […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton announced that due to the decision by Gaylord stockholders on September 25 to sell the daily operation of its Opryland Resort and Convention Center to a third party, the Dollywood Company has ended its participation in the previously announced Nashville waterpark. “Gaylord makes decisions that they feel are good […]
AUSTIN, Texas — In honor of his outstanding contributions to the travel and tourism industry in Texas, Daniel J. Decker, Park President of SeaWorld San Antonio, was presented with the Tall in Texas Award by the Texas Travel Industry Association (TTIA). Decker received the award on September 24, 2012 during the association’s annual conference, the […]
LENEXA, Kan. — Redemption Plus, a leading provider of toys, tools and training for the amusement, educational, fundraising, and retail markets, has announced the acquisition of Aquabi Toy Company. Aquabi Toy was founded in January 2009, and specializes in the development of branded, open-market toys. Its target customer base includes small specialty retailers, as well as […]
