‘Press Releases’ Archives
WindSeeker to Debut at Kings Island in 2011 »
WindSeeker to debut at Kings Island in 2011 301-foot-tall swing ride to send adventure seekers soaring KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – If you think riding Drop Tower at Kings Island is a thrill (and it is – riders enjoy a breathtaking view of the region as they ascend toward the sky, then take a 26-story freefall at 64 mph), wait until next [...]
Viper Named Top 10 Best Coaster by USA Today »
Viper Named Top 10 Best Coaster Classic Wooden Coaster at Six Flags Great America Named One of the Best Coasters by USA Today DESCRIPTION: A cyclone-style wooden coaster LOCATION: Southwest Territory at Six Flags Great America BUILT: Opened in 1995 SPEED: 50mph LENGTH: 3458 feet HEIGHT: 100 feet tall RIDE TIME: 2 minutes, 35 [...]
LEGOLAND® Florida Selects PCL as Design-Builder »
POLK COUNTY, FL (Aug. 5, 2010) – Following a rigorous search, LEGOLAND Florida has chosen PCL Construction Services, Inc. (PCL) as the builders for Florida’s newest family theme park. LEGOLAND® Florida opens in fall 2011 and will be a 145-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. With [...]
New Offer Lets Guests Play & Dine All Day at »
TAMPA, FL (July 3, 2010) -- An all-new offer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay lets guests eat and drink all day long. And, it’s free with the purchase of a single-day admission. "Play & Dine All Day" is an online exclusive available now through September 6, 2010. It's a great way to play all day at the new Sesame Street Safari of Fun or spend [...]
SeaWorld Orlando’s New After 3 P.M. Twilight Ticket »
ORLANDO, FL (July 2, 2010) -- At SeaWorld Orlando, the nights are cooler and the atmosphere is hotter as AfterDark transforms daytime favorites into nighttime spectacles. With the all-new Twilight Ticket, guests can experience SeaWorld’s thrilling rides, up-close animal encounters and awesome shows at night for only $39.95, adult or child. [...]
Kidzpalooza and Kaptain Robbie Knievel Featured This »
Valdosta, GA – A summer full of discoveries awaits families at Wild Adventures Theme Park (WA) when the park starts its daily park operations on Thursday, May 20 including new shows, family-friendly concerts and the area’s largest water park, Splash Island Water Park. The park’s kid-centered special event, Kidzpalooza, starts a limited time [...]
The Great Escape Announces Exciting Additions for 2010 »
All Aboard the Storytown Train The Great Escape invites guests to take a trip down memory lane LAKE GEORGE, N.Y., (April 14, 2010) – The Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom announced today exciting new additions for the upcoming 2010 season. Beginning Saturday, May 8, guests will experience a piece of history with the newly [...]
Six Flags Great America & Goodwill Team Up for »
Six Flags Great America Goes BOGO for Opening Weekend WHAT: Six Flags Great America opens for the 2010 season offering BOGO admission with a Goodwill donation WHEN: Opening Weekend, April 24 and 25 TIME: Operating Hours (Sat: 10am-8pm, Sun: 10am-7pm) Best Visual (April 24 [...]
New Roller Coaster EDNÖR – L’attaque to Open at »
A themed rollercoaster featuring a pre-ride show and onboard special effects “EDNÖR – L’attaque” – a first at La Ronde – ushers in a new era Montréal, Thursday, April 15, 2010 – The launch of “EDNÖR – L’attaque” is a grand premiere for La Ronde and signals, according to management, the start of a new era as [...]
Photo of Little Dipper Roller Coaster Construction »
PHOTO ADVISORY: Little Dipper Roller Coaster Construction Underway WHAT: The Little Dipper, a vintage wooden coaster formerly of Kiddieland Amusement Park VISUALS: Construction on the historic 60-year-old coaster being rebuilt at Six Flags Great America WHERE: Six Flags Great America 542 N. Route 21 Gurnee, IL 60031 Employee [...]