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Six Flags White Water Wiggles into 2010

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

wiggleswaterSix Flags White Water Atlanta, announced plans for 2010 that will include North America’s first Wiggles Water World, themed to The Wiggles,  the world’s #1 preschool entertainers.

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Renovation of The Texas Giant begins with demolition

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Texas Giant LogoToday the demolition of the Texas Giant at Six Flags over Texas began, a process to start the year long renovation of the ride that is.

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Beech Bend announces, breaks ground on historic park expansion

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, Ky. announced its historic 2010 plans and held a ground breaking ceremony on Friday.

The plans, which include adding two amusement rides, three water park attractions, and an entertainment venue, were highlighted at Friday’s ceremony, and is expected to have an immediate impact to the Bowling Green area with he creation of additional jobs for the park as well as the use of local workers for the projects.

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Nickelodeon ends license agreement with Southern Star

Saturday, November 14th, 2009

After less than three months since announcing their partnership with Southern Star Amusements, Nickelodeon has ended their licensing agreement with the Louisiana based company.  Southern Star was hoping to redevelop Six Flags New Orleans after the devastating affects of Hurricane Katrina left the park all but abandoned.

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Voyage getting new trains in 2010

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Holiday World announced it is putting Timberliner trains on Voyage next season.

The trains are made by The Gravity Group, the same company that made Voyage. The park says the trains will make Voyage “feel faster and a lot smoother.” Park President Will Koch says the trains “will help a lot” year after year.

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Former Six Flags execs buy Nashville Shores

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

nashville shoresAn investor group led by former Six Flags chairman/CEO Kieran Burke and former president/COO Gary Story have announced the purchase of Nashville Shores water park and marina and announced intentions to add major attractions for the 2010 season.

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Wizarding World of Harry Potter Constuction Video

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Take a look at the construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando Florida. See how the progress of Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade Village and more is coming along. Video was shot by Orlando Attractions Magazine. Video is a little grainy but you can see some neat details emerging in the design of the area. Video after the break.

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Knott’s getting Cedar Point’s Demon Drop

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Knott’s Berry Farm will get Demon Drop next season.

The ride, which opened at Cedar Point in 1983, will open Memorial Day weekend.  Demon Drop will have the same name, paint scheme and theme. Cedar Point put the ride for sale in 2005 but did not find a buyer.

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Kiddieland rides to be auctioned

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

The rides at Kiddieland in Melrose, Ill., will be auctioned in November.

The sale of the park and rides as a whole fell through. Notable items in the sale will be the 1950 Herbert Schmeck wooden coaster Little Dipper and the PTC carousel. Individual items will be sold at auction Nov. 24.

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Branson has a new 5D attraction called Castle of Chaos

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

If you are in the Branson, MO area and want to check out the newest attraction called Castle of Chaos. The world’s first 5D attraction haunted house incorporates many sounds and features within the house to get anyone that likes a good fright a very different time that you will have anywhere else.

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