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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Six 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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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Today 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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Tags: 2011, anniversary, demolition, renovation, Six Flags over Texas, Texas Giant Posted in News
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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Tags: amphitheatre, beech bend, bowling green, kentucky, lazy river, Nashville, tea cup, water park, wave pool Posted in Industry Announcements, News
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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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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Tags: Gravity Group, Holiday World, Philadelphia Toboggan Company, Roller coaster, theme park, Timberliner, Voyage Posted in News
Wednesday, November 4th, 2009
An 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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Tags: expansion, gary story, kieran burke, marina, nashville shores, six flags, water park Posted in Industry Announcements, News
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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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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Tags: Cedar Fair, cedar point, Demon Drop, Knott's Berry Farm Posted in News
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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Tags: amusement park, carousel, Chicago, Kiddieland, merry-go-round, PTC Posted in News
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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Tags: 3D effects, Branson, Castle of Chaos, Haunted House Posted in News
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