Elvis Presley had the mansion called Graceland, Michael Jackson had the ranch called Neverland. Two Kings of pop culture had their castles, each with their ways to entertain their owner. Both met a relatively early demise through strikingly similar circumstances (as of this writing), and both live on through their music and through what they left behind.
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All stories for June, 2009A piece of Michael Jackson’s legacy lives onMonday, June 29th, 2009Rollercoaster game announced for iPod Touch and iPhoneSaturday, June 27th, 2009PC and mobile game maker Digital Chocolate has announced the release of 3D Rollercoaster Rush, an update to the original PC Flash and mobile phone-based Rollercoaster Rush game. Made specifically for iPhone and iPod touch users, it features 3D graphics and “life-like” coaster physics, it features 40 unique tracks located all over the world, and includes a race mode for each track. In addition, the game takes advantage of the iPhone/iPod Touch’s built-in accelerometer for its game play. Beech Bend pays tribute to Michael Jackson through former Neverland rideSaturday, June 27th, 2009Despite Michael Jackson’s controversial life and his recent passing, Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green, KY has decided to open its doors to Michael Jackson fans on Sunday, June 27 from 5-7pm (Central Time). During this time, complimentary rides on their Sea Dragon ride will be offered as a tribute to the King of Pop. Freestyle Music Park to host Jackson Memorial WeekendSaturday, June 27th, 2009
42 hospitalized after inhaling fumes at Holiday WorldFriday, June 26th, 2009
Lakeside’s Cyclone closed indefinitelyThursday, June 25th, 2009The Cyclone roller coaster at Lakeside Amusement Park in Denver has been closed, maybe for the rest of the summer. The park’s spokeswoman, Connie Moore, said the park tried to spruce up the ride for its 70th anniversary, but maintenance fell behind schedule, closing the ride. Son of Beast shut down amid investigationMonday, June 22nd, 2009Son of Beast at Kings Island has been shut down pending an investigation. The wooden roller coaster was closed after a woman on June 16 said she was hurt on the ride on May 31. It was reported as an alleged head injury. Kings Island reported it to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the agency that oversees amusement park inspections. Sentosa wins top award for 3rd consecutive year at Asian Attractions AwardsMonday, June 22nd, 2009For the third year running, Singapore’s Island Resort – Sentosa – has won the much coveted award for the Large Attraction category at the IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Asian Attractions Expo 2009 at a ceremony held in Seoul, Korea. Universal Studios Hollywood’s Studio Tour returns to studio’s famous ‘Courthouse Square’ locationFriday, June 19th, 2009A marching band, famous movie “characters,” and a champagne christening welcomed the re-opening of the famous Courthouse Square film location to Universal Studios Hollywood’s Studio Tour trams, which are now newly equipped as “mobile movie theaters” with hi-def video monitors, all-new video content and state-of-the art audio systems. Six Flags launches green initiativeFriday, June 19th, 2009Six Flags, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board: SIXF) announced a company-wide green initiative to reduce electricity, fuel use and waste while helping to protect the watersheds and ecosystems across theme park and water park locations. Already undertaking several innovative efforts to improve the energy performance of park operations, Six Flags is embarking on a groundbreaking pilot program at four parks. All vehicles and trains that operate on diesel fuel will instead be powered by used vegetable oil generated in Six Flags kitchens. Additional proactive savings in energy consumption will be achieved through the use of LED lamps and lights throughout each park resulting in reduced indirect green house gas emissions from electricity consumption. |
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This weekend, Friday June 26 to Sunday June 28, Freestyle Music Park in Myrtle Beach, SC will host a Michael Jackson Memorial Weekend to celebrate the life of the “King of Pop.”
Last Saturday, a pump filter malfunction sent 42 people from Holiday World in Southern Indiana to the hospital after resulting fumes created breathing problems.About Us - Terms of Use - Privacy Policy - Contact Us