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Breaking new ground in bowling and in professional sports history, the bowling industry revealed a “first look” at the historic outdoor lane design for the 2012 Bowling’s U.S. Women’s Open competition. During a press conference held Tuesday, March 6, at the Eldorado Hotel Casino Showroom, the City of Reno and the leading entities in the […]
Six Flags Over Georgia is opening its gates for the park’s 45th season on Saturday, March 17 to kick off the opening weekend, presented by Lowe’s. Guests who donate six or more non-perishable food items to MUST Ministries — a local food pantry — can receive a special admission price of only $19.67 per person, […]
Severn-Lamb, the UK based specialist transport engineering systems manufacturer, has announced the death of former Chairman and Chief Executive Michael Severn Lamb. Michael was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer at the end of November 2011, but sadly lost his battle with the disease on February 7, 2012, aged 63. A celebration of his […]
The Happiest Place on Earth will get even happier June 15, 2012, with the grand opening of Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and the Carthay Circle Theatre at Disney California Adventure park. The exciting, new additions will complete the five-year expansion of Disneyland Resort, a premier, multi-day vacation destination in Southern California with two theme […]
Morey’s Piers hosts both new and returning supervisors and managers on Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11 for a weekend of training and leadership. Held in the Morey’s Piers Training Room and throughout the piers, the Ride Operator Trainer Certification (ROTC) program teaches the critical components of safe ride operation and training facilitation. Morey’s […]
The 24th Annual Give Kids The World (GKTW) Black & White Gala has been scheduled for June 2, 2012 at the Grand Ballroom of the Peabody Hotel in Orlando. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. Tickets always go fast for this typically sold out event so GKTW officials suggest attendees […]
Project approval from the Orlando (Florida) City Commission was grated in early March for Fun Spot America to continue its $20 million expansion that will enlarge the Fun Spot Action Park from five acres to 15 acres just off International Drive in Orlnado. The highlights of the rendering shown here are: GCII wooden coaster, addition […]
With the rise of global competition and innovation, regulatory standards on safety and quality assurance play an increasingly significant role in international trade. On Wednesday, February 29th, Premier Rides President and ASTM Committee F24 Chairman Jim Seay testified before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. The hearing, […]
With the last section of track set into place this morning, SeaWorld’s launch coaster is closer to completion and “on track” to open May 26. SeaWorld broke ground in February of last year on this five-acre, mega-attraction that will feature SeaWorld San Diego’s first ever multi-media double-launch coaster, plus an aquarium complete with underwater views […]
On April 29, 1972 Kings Island opened its $30 million royal gates outside of Cincinnati, Ohio to a mere 7,000 curious guests. The slogan used to entice their visit was “C’mon Get Happy!” and admission to the park boasting 65 attractions was $6.00. It didn’t take long for word to get out, though. By the […]
