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SEATTLE, WASH. – The new Seattle Great Wheel provides a breathtaking view of Mt. Rainier, Seattle’s skyline, the Olympic Mountains, and Elliot Bay. The R60 Giant Wheel supplied by Chance Rides, Inc. stands at 175-feet (53 meters) and is located on the waterfront at Pier 57 and extends 40 feet over Elliot Bay. The R-60 […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Six Flags Over Texas is inviting guests to join in and say farewell to Texas Chute Out and Flashback over the Labor Day weekend. Texas Chute Out opened at the park in 1976 and was modeled after the old parachute drop at Coney Island. More than 29 million riders have traveled up […]
It’s almost here! The registration deadline for Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards is August 27, 2012. Register now for this “don’t miss” industry event hosted by Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on September 7 – 8, 2012. Registration is available at www.goldenticketawards.com, along with the itinerary and information on accommodations. Special behind-the-scenes tours, receptions, a […]
Doswell, Va. — Kings Dominion is teaming up with the Central Virginia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for Kings Dominion for the Cure 2012. Starting on Wednesday, August 1st, and continuing until Monday, September 3rd, guests can help Kings Dominion and Susan G. Komen for the Cure raise money that will assist in the effort […]
Birmingham, Alabama — The good times on Celebration Street got even better with the opening of the new Wipeout Adventure Course at Splash Adventure Waterpark July 28th. The first of its kind anywhere, this multi-level attraction allows thrill seekers of all ages to create their own wet and wild experience. The world’s first 360° interactive […]
KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – After a lengthy evaluation of all alternatives, Kings Island announced July 27 the decision has been made to remove the Son of Beast roller coaster to make room for future park expansion. The dismantling of the ride will begin later this summer. With a height of 218 feet, Son of Beast […]
Roanoke, Texas — July 18th marked the grand opening of the very first Double BowlsEye in the world at Hawaiian Falls Roanoke. The patent-pending Double BowlsEye is a contemporary twist on a high-speed family raft chase. At the towering 60 ft. launch platform, the family of four splits up into two 2-person rafts positioned back-to-back […]
Buena Park, Calif. — Expanding upon an existing partnership with California’s popular Knott’s Berry Farm, Smart Destinations announced that Knott’s Soak City would be available through both of their budget-friendly options in Los Angeles. “We’ve had a great relationship with Knott’s Berry Farm and it’s been consistently popular with our customers,” said Cecilia Dahl, Founder […]
Retired postman recognized for 20,000 hours of service to charity KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Give Kids The World (GKTW) volunteer Joseph “Joe” Koch has logged more than 20,000 service hours to help children with life-threatening illnesses and will be recognized for his contribution on the CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley. The story is scheduled to […]
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor becomes home to first King Cobra waterslide in the United States Jackson, N.J. — The King Cobra may not be native to the United States. But the king-sized snake-themed waterslide from Polin Waterparks and Pool Systems (Istanbul, Turkey) recently slithered into a new home there in New Jersey. On July 24, […]
