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ARLINGTON, Texas — In 1978, when Shock Wave debuted at Six Flags Over Texas it was the tallest steel coaster in the world, and the second coaster to feature back-to-back double loops. Situated at the edge of the park, the ride has become a familiar landmark to drivers passing by on Interstate 30. Soon it […]
The board of directors of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has elected John McReynolds third vice chairman. McReynolds is senior vice president — external affairs for Universal Parks and Resorts. He will move through the positions of third, second, and first vice chairmen before leading the association as its chairman of […]
Eastern States Exposition (ESE) and Greg Chiecko, ESE director of Sales, were presented with the Premier Tourism Attraction Award and the Larry D. Meehan Award, respectively, during the 25th Annual Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism held at The Big E Sept. 20, Massachusetts Day. The Larry D. Meehan Award, presented to Chiecko and 12 […]
LENEXA, Kansas — CORE Cashless LLC has announced that the company will exhibit their award-winning revenue management solutions at the 32nd annual World Waterpark Association Symposium and Trade Show, October 2 – 5 at the Paris Hotel and Conference Center, Las Vegas. In addition to meeting both existing and prospective clients at Booth #639, CORE’s […]
SALEM, N.H. — Canobie Lake Park is open each weekend during September and October. The Park’s newly-acquired Equinox ride is also targeted for an October opening to ramp up the thrills planned for this fall. Equinox, a KMG Tango, features a breathtaking flight of almost 75 feet into the air spinning in almost every direction […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Gene Patrick, a longtime Arlington City Council member and theme park creative director, died Sept. 8, 2012. He was 72. Patrick served as the at-large District 8 City Council representative from 2003 until November 2011 when he was forced to resign for health reasons. Patrick, who was born in Cleburne, moved with […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio — At 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, Cedar Point’s crews removed the Space Spiral to pave the way for the park’s new-for-2013 coaster, GateKeeper. Contractors first worked with park maintenance staff to cut into the base of the ride, weakening it. Then a shaped charge was attached to precise points, and approximately 10 […]
DOSWELL, Va.— Togetherness takes on a whole new meaning as Kings Dominion announces plans for a multi-million dollar addition to its children’s area, Planet Snoopy. This 7-acre expansion will make Planet Snoopy the world’s largest Peanuts themed children’s area when it debuts in the spring of 2013. A multimedia website detailing all of the new […]
