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ProSlide’s newest HydroMagnetic Coaster, a HydroMagnetic Rocket dubbed The Mile High Flyer, has opened at Water World in Denver, Colo. As the first such ride in the western U.S. the 1000-foot-long water coaster is the largest single investment in Water World’s entire history. The Flyer begins with an ascent up the conveyor equipped with sound effects […]
Despite rising ticket prices at other major Central Florida attractions, LEGOLAND® Florida today announced it will keep its prices steady through the summer at $75 for adults and $65 for children under 12. A family of four visiting the park will save between $40 and $56 a day compared to a visit to a competing […]
ARLINGTON, Texas — Amusement Today announces the update of GoldenTicketAwards.com, a website dedicated specifically to the Golden Ticket Awards. The new site features an easy-to-use navigation bar and updated graphics and information. The Golden Ticket Awards event, to be held September 7 & 8, 2012, is reserved exclusively for working professionals in the amusement industry. […]
The World Waterpark Association’s Board of Directors has created two new awards to give park operators an opportunity to recognize outstanding work by seasonal front-line staff. Waterparks, aquatic centers and pools employ thousands of young adults each season and throughout the year. Many of these individuals are serving in their first work positions and take […]
Universal Parks & Resorts and Loews Hotels & Resorts will build a new hotel development at Universal Orlando that will add high-quality, high-value options for families wanting an affordable on-site experience. Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort will offer two distinct experiences within the development’s multiple buildings: 900 family suites, capable of sleeping six, that include […]
VALENCIA, Calif. — “Look, up in the sky!” continues to be a rallying cry for Six Flags Magic Mountain, thanks to its latest sky-scraping, technologically daring thrill contraption: the Superman villain-themed Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom. The record-setting vertical drop ride officially opened to the public July 7. Affixed to both sides of the iconic, […]
Eugene J. Cassidy became the seventh Chief Executive Officer of Eastern States Exposition (ESE) in its 95 year history on June 27. He joined ESE as Director of Finance in 1993 and was named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in March, 2011. He succeeded Wayne McCary who retired June 26 after 21 years […]
DEL MAR, Calif. – The San Diego County fair wrapped up the 24-day event with an all-time attendance record of 1,517,508 guests who enjoyed the “Out of This World” theme, attractions, shows, exhibits, food and rides. The previous attendance record 1,412,113 was set in 2011. The largest one-day attendance during the 2012 San Diego County […]
Vallejo, Calif. — In a significant sharpening of the Northern California thrill ride landscape, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, introduced Superman: Ultimate Flight to its patrons June 30. Featuring the tallest inversion west of the Mississippi, the 15-story-tall, one-of-a-kind launch coaster propels riders to a maximum […]
Amusement Today announces a change to the Golden Ticket balloting for 2012. As the revamped “panel of experts” begin receiving their ballots in the days ahead, those that have voted in previous years will find a different type of mailing this year. Instead of a printed multi-page ballot, voters instead will receive a postal card […]
