All stories for April, 2007
Saturday, April 28th, 2007
Friday the 13th of April dawned cold and full of you might say, a little mystery in the air. I was on-hand for the official opening and media day for Dollywood’s latest $17.5-million dollar steel coaster “Mystery Mine”.
In true Dollywood tradition, Dolly Parton herself was on-hand to debut her park’s newest attraction. After the initial media interviews and preliminaries, the crowd that had gathered was ready to take on the mystery that is Mystery Mine.
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Posted in Special Features
Friday, April 27th, 2007
Euro Disney, the company which operates the Disneyland Resort Paris complex, has long been suffering financially. On Friday the company reported that it had still lost money in the period from October 1 of last year to March 31 of 2007, but less than it did during the same period in 2005-2006. (more…)
Posted in Finance
Friday, April 27th, 2007
The debate over a move to build 1,500 condos in the special resort district around the Disneyland Resort escalated this week when the Anaheim City Council voted 3-2 to approve a zoning change that would permit the condos to be built. On Thursday, Disney and a coalition of local business and politicians, including Anaheim’s mayor, announced a petition drive for a referendum to reverse the decision. (more…)
Posted in News
Friday, April 27th, 2007
To celebrate this remarkable milestone, a rededication of Hersheypark is planned for Saturday, May 5, the centerpiece of the Park’s Grand Opening Weekend, which is May 4 through 6.
The rededication festivities will begin Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and include a congratulatory speech by The Honorable Pedro A. Cortes, Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Former Hersheypark general managers will be introduced and representatives from a number of Hershey entities also will be in attendance to extend their congratulations.
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Posted in Industry Announcements
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
ORLANDO, Fla., and UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., April 24 /PRNewswire/ —
"Woo Hoo!" Universal’s theme parks add animated fun and excitement to their roster as FOX’s blockbuster hit series, The Simpsons, becomes the inspiration for the world’s most highly anticipated new theme park ride.
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Posted in Industry Announcements
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
There is no better way to learn than to apply educational concepts to real life. For almost 30 years, Six Flags Over Texas has provided a ride-related workbook for students to work through during their visit.
The workbook contains activities like data collection and analysis applicable to Math classes, as well as Physics concepts like Linear and
Rotational Kinematics.
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Posted in Industry Announcements
Friday, April 20th, 2007
Walt Disney World announced that it has named two new directors in the company’s public affairs division on April 17, 2007.
The company has announced Eugene Campbell as the new Director of Community Relations, replacing former director Diane Ledder. In turn, Nancy Gidusko will replace Campbell’s postion as Director of the Minority Business Development Department.
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Posted in News
Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
Via Press Release:
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., April 13 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock Park, the world’s first rock ‘n’ roll theme park, today announced one of the Park’s most anticipated attractions, Led Zeppelin – The Ride. Ascending over 150 feet into the sky, this iconic looping, steel roller coaster will feature a high fidelity on-board audio system that soars to Led Zeppelin’s hit single "Whole Lotta Love," creating an unprecedented sensory experience for riders.
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Posted in News
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007
Via Press Release:
Maggie Valley, NC – Ghost Town in the Sky, Western North Carolina’s mountain-top theme park has completed renovation on one of the most unique roller coasters in the United States.
Now known as “Cliff Hanger” (formerly Red Devil) the 56mph, O.D. Hopkins Associates, Inc.- built coaster has been completely sand blasted and has had each of its joints thoroughly tested and inspected. The Cliff Hanger will boast a new corn husk yellow track, chili red trains and a navy blue station. These colors will also be used throughout the park and mirror the park’s logo.
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Posted in News
Monday, April 16th, 2007
A Season Pass to Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom just got wetter and better! The popular amusement and waterpark has announced that it will be offering swim lessons this summer for its Season Passholders.
This summer, kids ages 3-10 who have a Geauga Lake & Wildwater Kingdom Season Pass will have the opportunity to learn how to swim from the park’s experienced lifeguard staff.
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