Enthusiast Blogs
Theme Park Enthusiast Blogs add a personal touch to the latest news and they offer first-person accounts & tips. Below, you’ll find the latest headlines from the top theme park enthusiast blogs.
- Texas Giant Goes Steel: Abomination or Giant Improvement?9 March 2010, 10:59 am
Six Flags’ Texas Giant Gets a Steel Makeover for 2011 For months we’ve known that Texas Giant was closed and would not be open until the 2011 season. It was pretty clear that Six Flags was going to give the 24 year old woodie some needed rehab and/or re-tracking. But recently it was announced that Rocky [...]...
- Sky Rocket Construction Photos & Kennywood in the Snow7 March 2010, 1:02 pm
Longtime reader Judy sent in these great shots of Kennywood. There are a number of cool images of the Pittsburgh area park after a recent snow storm. She also sent a few images that show the construction site for the park’s 2010 roller coaster, Sky Rocket. Although, it doesn’t appear like too much actual construction [...]... - Black Mamba | Most Wanted Roller Coasters5 March 2010, 9:12 am
This Bolliger & Mabillard low flying inverted coaster looks like a fun ride. Located at Phantasialand in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, the African-themed coaster dives below the ground a number of times. It’s subterranean sections are reminiscent of Montu’s Egyptian-themed trenches and Nemesis’s low flight path. It appears to spend even more time underground than those [...]... - Stuff Coaster Enthusiasts Like | Theme Park Website Spotlight3 March 2010, 5:10 am
Normally I wouldn’t showcase a defunct website, but the eight posts on this short-lived blog are awesome. Stuff Coaster Enthusiasts Like is based on the popular blog Stuff White People Like that has inspired other sites and even books like Stuff Christians Like. They’re often written from a standpoint akin to a sociologist or someone studying [...]... - Gravity Group’s Timberliner Trains Could Be a Game Changer28 February 2010, 2:44 am
I’ll start by admitting that this is not a breaking story, but it does deserve a post. The Gravity Group is a wooden roller coaster design company. They’re a fairly young company, but they’ve churned out some amazing coasters in the past five years including Hades, Ravine Flyer II, Fireball (China’s first wooden coaster, and [...]... - Kings Dominion’s Intimidator 305 Construction27 February 2010, 5:55 am
Intimidator 305: Intimidating Indeed King’s Dominion’s massive Giga coaster is nearing completion. Images on the official mini site (Intimidator 305 Kings Dominion.com) show the red steel track reaching 305 feet into the sky. Even with all of the images in photo gallery, it’s hard to conceive just how tall 300 feet is. I saw Intimidator at [...]...
- Keep Arms, Legs, and...Um, Other Stuff Inside the Vehicles9 March 2010, 11:20 pm
Those wacky Brits are at it again. In what is becoming a semi-regular stunt, UK coaster fans boarded a roller coaster in the buff. Naked. Not even any bloomers fer cryin' out loud. According to the Telegraph, 33 riders braved the elements, all in the name of charity, on the Nemesis roller coaster at Alton Towers in North Staffordshire, England. Just curious: How would YOU feel about sliding into one of the coaster's seats after some naked dude finished his ride? Roller Coaster Ride Guide 2010 W... - Gentlemen, Start Your (Coaster) Engines9 March 2010, 5:34 am
Things have slowed down a bit at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. After hinting that the indoor theme park might open in the first three months of 2010, a spokesperson is now saying that the checkered flags will come down in the second half of the year. Still, at least the project is moving forward, unlike most of the United Arab Emirates parks that once promised to supplant Orlando as the theme park capital of the world. The pace at Ferrari World promises to pick up considerably once it opens. Among th... - Universal Going Ape for Kong8 March 2010, 10:58 am
Did you see the ad for the new King Kong attraction coming to Universal Studios Hollywood that debuted during last night's Oscars telecast? I didn't. Maybe it only played west of the Mississippi. Or maybe it was one of the many times I zoned out during the loooooong broadcast. (Although the hilarious duo of Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin did jolt me back to attention whenever they were onscreen.) The old Kong perished in the fire that swept through the California studio and theme park in 2008. T... - A Transporting Experience at Potter Land5 March 2010, 9:02 am
Universal released an image of the Hogwarts Express train that will stand near the entrance of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter land at Islands of Adventure. While the impressive-looking, life-size locomotive will billow steam, it will remain a stationary prop (although a ride aboard the train to Hogsmeade would be a cool feature). There is still no official word about the nature of the E-ticket ride, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, which is sequestered inside the park's Hogwarts Cast... - The Coaster is Clear5 March 2010, 4:46 am
OK park fans, you can come out of hiding now. After a long and often brutal (in many parts of the US anyhow) winter, it's finally--FINALLY!--time for some seasonal amusement parks to open. While we still may officially be in winter's grip, some parks are celebrating spring break by opening their turnstiles tomorrow (Saturday, March 6). Among the parks revving up the flywheels on their coasters' lift hill chains are Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, Six Flags Over Georgia, Wild Adventures, Six Flags O... - Robots from Mars Save Universe! (Many Times Daily in Texas.)4 March 2010, 11:02 am
Six Flags has announced more attractions and shows coming to its parks this season, including a new motion simulator ride, Robots from Mars, set to debut at Six Flags Over Texas. Guests will be able to join Sparky the Robot and his buddies as they defeat the evil Supervisor of Mars (there's a name sure to strike fear, eh theme park fans?) and save the universe. See what else is on its way at the updated Six Flags Ride Guide 2010. El Toro- A review of the incredible Six Flags coaster. Six Flags ...
- Nemesis 360 Starts Making the Rounds8 March 2010, 12:04 pm
The first KMG Inversion in the US hits the fair circuit... - No Limits Coaster: 6 Man Bobsled21 February 2010, 8:27 pm
Welcome to the DoD3 Sliding Centre...... - Video: Krazy Kars at Dorney Park18 February 2010, 6:50 pm
Krazy Kars, a hovercraft type bumper car ride.... - Ride Review: Rolling Thunder4 February 2010, 9:28 am
Whee! It feels like the train is riding down a cobblestone street in an earthquake with square wheels!... - Ride Review: Steel Force20 January 2010, 1:38 pm
One of Dorney Park's biggest additions back in the day, does it still hold up to today's monsters?... - Lynx Full of Win Vol. 18 January 2010, 12:34 pm
Parkour on a coaster, WT Carny Rides and a backyard coaster are all win....
- Harry Potter World Update On Amusement Insider8 January 2010, 3:23 pm
Amusement Insider has posted a great Harry Potter World update, and I would highly recommend you guys check it out! So far it is looking really impressive and I can’t wait to check it out. View the update right here. ... - LOST Attraction In The Works?8 January 2010, 3:16 pm
Movieline.com has reported that Disney is workshopping a new attraction themed to J.J Abrams’ “LOST” television show. The show’s last season premiers on the 2nd of February. The attraction is said to be utilizing the Kuka arm technology used in the “Knight’s Tournament” attraction at Legoland and the “Sum of All Thrills” which just opened at Epcot. Not only that as I’m sure some of you are aware, this technology is being used on the... - Theme Park Review’s West Coast Bash Tickets Available!5 January 2010, 10:12 pm
I thought I would give you all a heads up about my most anticipated enthusiast event of 2010, West Coast Bash. Sponsered by Ride World and Theme Park Review, West Coast Bash is now taking place at Six Flags Magic Mountain AND Knott’s Berry Farm. So for those of you bummed about the lack of Winter Coaster Solace going on this year, this is a great (if not better) alternative! More information can be found from the links below, but I hope you all take advantage of this really neat opportunit... - Guess Who’s Knott Excited About The Cedar Fair Purchase?2 January 2010, 11:57 pm
In an article in the Sandusky Register, the Knott family made it known that they are not pleased with the potential take over of Cedar Fair by Apollo Management. Stephen Knott, the grandson of the founder of the park, Walter Knott, said “I hate to just think of having a small pot of money and nothing else.” – which makes sense, to a degree. However, if any of you have been to Knott’s since Cedar Fair took over you know as well as I do that the charm of the ... ... - 2009, A Year In Review – Sort Of31 December 2009, 12:25 pm
I don’t know about you guys, but I have become weary of all these “best of the year” “top ten of the decade” “year in review” lists and I think it’s my job to give you something just a tad more interesting. Well, unless you really dig those top ten lists, because then you’ll most likely be disappointed. So I’m going to give you my absolute favorite new additions of the year. Favorite ride and show. Perhaps favorite isn’t the best ... - Christmas With The Castle: Disneyland Update28 December 2009, 6:00 pm
Let me first of all wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, or Holiday Season if that’s what you prefer. I hope it has been filled with family, friends, and all that jazz. I spent my Christmas with my family at Disneyland. Previously I had thought a trip to a theme park on a major holiday is a death wish. However, I am always impressed by how well Disney handles large crowd sizes. It was crowded, with the park hitting capacity for an hour at around 3 P.M I am ... ...
- $5 day returns to Orlando Science Center — this Sunday9 March 2010, 11:18 pm
Great news! The next “Walmart Foundation $5 Day” at the Orlando Science Center will be Sunday, March 14. Thanks to the generous support of the Walmart Foundation, all guests to the Orlando Science Center on that day will enjoy exhibits, films and live programs for the significantly discounted price of $5. General admission fees are [...]... - How did you tell your kids they were going on a Disney cruise?9 March 2010, 9:04 am
My family is embarking on a Disney experience we haven’t yet tried — yes, there still are a few of those! — and I’m the most excited. At least for now. We just booked a three-night Disney cruise to the Bahamas after being enticed by Florida resident rates. We are waiting to tell the kids about [...]... - Princess half-marathon, 5K at Disney videos8 March 2010, 9:14 pm
Check out this cute video, provided by Theme Park Ranger reader Don, of this weekends 5K at Epcot, themed to “The Princess & the Frog.” I love the froggy hats on the volunteers. The video’s here. Don also sent along his video of the longer Princess half-marathon. Though it’s “Princess-designated,” Disney provided a lot of guys [...]... - Still time for free Disney annual-passholder’s ride-along at Walt Disney World Speedway7 March 2010, 9:56 pm
I’m not obsessed with speed … well, at least I wasn’t. But my free ride-along at Walt Disney World Speedway on Saturday may have changed my mind. Remember, annual passholders, you have to try your free ride by March 31. Read about my heart-pounding ride and get the details here.... - Picture it: Hogwarts Express revealed at Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter5 March 2010, 1:39 pm
Universal Orlando has just-this-second released a photo of Hogwarts Express, the iconic train that will greet visitors at the edge of Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Islands of Adventure when it opens sometime this spring. This is the end of WizWoHaPo that connects with the arcade game area of Lost Continent. (Photo by Kevin [...]... - A look at the cities of Legoland5 March 2010, 1:26 pm
Thanks to John Thatcher of Kenosha, Wis., who e-mailed some photos from a family trip to Legoland in California a few years ago. It’s a tiny bit of preview of what we might expect from Legoland Florida, set to open next year at the old Cypress Gardens site in Winter Haven. Legoland features kid-friendly rides and [...]...
- Topiary construction8 March 2010, 6:34 pm
Ever wonder what goes into putting those topiaries up in Epcot? Wonder no more, here’s a time lapse video of them being set up overnight.... - Intimidator 305 shaping up nicely2 March 2010, 7:15 am
The coast critic has posted a short article about Intimidator 305 at Kings Dominion. I’m really looking forward to this one since it’s essentially Millenium Force without having to drive all the way to Ohio. That, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg is near that too, so I can hit multiple parks in one relatively short [...]... - Intimidator now running with riders28 February 2010, 8:00 pm
Carowinds connection has posted a photo of Intimidator running with people riding it. This is a good sign that the testing with water dummies went well. Also… Carowinds.com was updated this week with an all new design. I haven’t really browsed it much, but it looks cleaner than the old one and the rides seem organized [...]... - Believe show returns to SeaWorld Orlando27 February 2010, 10:00 am
Seaworld Orlando had their first Believe show since Trainer Dawn Brancheau was killed by the orca Tilikum. None of the people were allowed into the water with the whales as SeaWorld is still reviewing their policies and procedures related to the handling of the whales. The females all had their hair pulled up into buns, [...]... - Animal Trainer killed at SeaWorld24 February 2010, 1:15 pm
Park officials haven’t released any information yet, but a witness said they saw the whale thrash the trainer from a view area.... - Carowinds intimitador first test run6 February 2010, 4:03 pm
Intimidator gets it’s first trial run. Video courtesy of youtube user Wormy2010...
- Things to Look Forward To9 March 2010, 9:48 pm
Yes, I know it’s been a month. No, I don’t have another full entry done. Why? Because everything likes to happen at once. But anyway, here’s some stuff to look forward to being posted here in the coming weeks - China’s coaster boom: what’s happened recently - Six Flags over Georgia: the good and the bad - Intimidator at Carowinds: Full [...]... - The Little Park That Couldn’t7 February 2010, 8:03 pm
Last week we got word that Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom would be shutting down for good. While not entirely surprising, it did happen a few years earlier then I thought it might. If you missed it, here’s the press release: Six Flags announced today that as it nears the scheduled end of its restructuring process, it [...]... - Is Harry Potter really that fantastic?3 February 2010, 3:51 pm
So for some reason or another, I decided to add another project to my ever growing list of school stuff and personal stuff. A friend and I are entering the Disney Imaginations competition, which is essentially a month to design something for Disney. The cool (and potentially crazy) part about the competition is that you [...]... - It’s Better the Second Time Around30 January 2010, 1:38 pm
Tonight’s post is going to be a bit of a short one while I’m still going hard on the database project. Before we get to the article, I wanted to highlight some of the things I’ve found so far. While building this huge tree of connected parks through relocations, it seems there’s always a few [...]... - Mixed Bag27 January 2010, 8:17 pm
Maybe it’s a mixed box instead of a bag. Who knows? Today’s entry is a little bit scattered, but I wanted to get something posted tonight. A pretty major update is on the By the Numbers front. There’s not much to say just yet, but I’ve moved away from Excel and into Access. Essentially, I’m creating [...]... - Busch Gardens Africa: What’s on the Way?24 January 2010, 1:32 pm
Way back in 2007, there were already the first rumors of the next Busch Gardens coaster. SheiKra had been recently converted to floorless and the speculation was already running wild. Prevailing theories had a B&M hypercoaster pegged for the park. In March of 07, screamscape.com wrote: “If the latest rumors are true, Busch Gardens Tampa may [...]...
- Maybe It Should Have Been Named Intimidator9 March 2010, 5:37 pm
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- Free Disney tickets for volunteers program wraps up9 March 2010, 5:38 pm
By Robert Niles: The Give-a-Day, Get-a-Day promotion that Disney was running for its theme parks has ended. Disney announced today that's it has reached its cap of 1 million volunteers getting a free one-day ticket to Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks, so there will be no more sign-ups.The announcement means that you can no longer sign up for a volunteer activity to get a free ticket (though, of course, volunteer agencies are almost always happy to accept your help anyway). If you're a... - What's new on the discussion board: Orlando vacation trip planning, cheap eats and 4D9 March 2010, 2:59 pm
By Robert Niles: Here are the top new threads from the past week on the Theme Park Insider Discussion Board:Sandro Giometti delurks to ask about theme park crowds and trip planning for visiting Orlando in April.Don Neal crunched the numbers on his family's theme park vacation for this year, then explains How Disney seduced me away from Universal...Anthony Murphy asks about your favorite Cheap Eats at Disney World.And if you're looking for an even cheaper alternative for lunch and dinner, we've a... - First look at new Ferrari World roller coaster9 March 2010, 12:06 pm
By Robert Niles: Just got my first look (via an e-mailed photo) of the GT Racing Coaster at the new Ferrari World theme park that's opening in Abu Dhabi in the back half of 2010.Here's the background on the coaster, e-mailed by my source:The GT rollercoaster is a racing coaster, which will send two competing rollercoaster carriages sprinting along twisting parallel tracks on a race to the finish line. Each coaster car is a replica of a Ferrari F430 Spider. This is one of twenty rides and attract... - 2010 Best Theme Park Attraction nominee: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios9 March 2010, 11:03 am
By Robert Niles: Theme Park Insider readers have voted The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios into the 2010 Best Theme Park Attraction Tournament as the second seed in the Best Themed Ride bracket.Tower of Terror opened in 1994 and won the inaugural Best Ride in America Tournament in 2008. It continues Disney's tradition of reimagining traditional amusement park ride systems as the basis for an immersive storytelling experience. (Other versions, with a different ride sys... - Universal Studios Hollywood gears up for the return of King Kong8 March 2010, 7:39 pm
By Robert Niles: Last night during the Oscars telecast, I saw the first promo commercials for the return of King Kong to the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood.Take a look, if you missed it:The previous Kong attraction was destroyed during the backlot fire at Universal in 2008. Here's what Universal says about the new version, which will open in "late June/early July" according to the latest estimate from the park:Guests will don special glasses as they enter a darkened soundstage aboard... - What are your favorite, 'perfect,' theme park attraction moments?8 March 2010, 11:51 am
By Robert Niles: I've been waiting for Impressions de France's spotlight day so that I could start a discussion I've been wanting to get into.Part of the reason why I love Impressions de France so much is that it contains one of those rare, "perfect moments" for me as a theme park fan: When we see the Eiffel Tower and the theme from Saint-Saens' Organ Concerto begins. That rousing finale, culminating with the timpani blasts as the curtain closes and the host strides toward the Eiffel Tower in mi...
- Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights6 September 2009, 6:02 am
Universal Orlando has released two photos from their Halloween Horror Nights event this fall. Here is what they have to say: For the first time ever, guests will be able to experience the physical and psychological horror of “SAW’s” maniacal killer Jigsaw firsthand at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights: Ripped from the Silver Screen. Guests will find themselves inside the terrifying labyrinth that they have only witnessed on the silver screen – until now. Universal Orlando... - New scare-zone for Terror Tram6 September 2009, 5:21 am
Universal Studios Hollywood has released the above image from the all new Containment Zone, a new scare-zone that is apart of the Terror Tram: Live or Die. The Terror Tram is a unique experience to Universal Studios Hollywood where guests ride the studio tour trams down to the studio's back lot. There, guests walk sets ranging from the Bates Motel to the War of the Worlds. According to the park, the Containment Zone is, "...an elaborately themed, zombie-ridden scare zone, bringing scenes from an... - Shoot the Rapids at Cedar Point5 September 2009, 4:49 am
After an elaborate teaser campaign, Cedar Point has announced that their new for 2010 ride will be Shoot the Rapids. The Intamin water ride will feature two drops (85 ft. 49 ft.), 2,100 feet of flume, and will have a ride time of approximately three minutes. Shoot the Rapids will use ten passenger boats with over the shoulder lap bars that were seen this year on Holiday World’s Pilgrim’s Plunge.According to the Cedar Point website, the $10.5 million ride will be based around a feuding fami... - Universal Studios Hollywood releases maze details1 September 2009, 2:28 pm
Universal Studios Hollywood is ramping up for this year's Halloween Horror Nights! The park is unveiling details for the brand-new, "Saw: Game Over" maze that will debut this Halloween season. Here is what the park has to say about the new maze: “Saw: Game Over” is one of four fearsome new "live" maze experiences and six new "scare zones" to be featured at the all-new "Halloween Horror Nights" for 2009 at Universal Studios Hollywood (SM). In addition to the “Saw” attraction, new “liv... - Travel Channel features The Voyage1 September 2009, 2:21 pm
The Travel Channel is back in action with new theme park related shows. On Wednesday evening, The Voyage at Holiday World will be featured as one of the rides. "Extreme Terror Rides" will air at 8 PM Eastern and Pacific. Holiday World has also said that Pilgrim's Plunge will be featured on an episode of "Extreme" in the fall.... - Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood30 August 2009, 1:54 pm
As work moves forward on the new Theme Park Village, our coverage continues with Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights! The event this year will feature four new mazes, four new scare zones, a re-imagined Terror Tram, a new Bill Ted’s, and a Rocky Horror Picture Show. For more information, read the press release here. (index.php/Press-Releases/USH-Halloween-Horror-Nights-2009.html) We will have more information and coverage of Halloween Horror Nights soon!...
- Boogie Blast, Making a Splash this Summer at Magic Springs9 March 2010, 5:51 pm
Magic Springs just announced they will be adding a wave simulator to Crystal Falls, the park’s free with admission water park. Guests will be able to hang ten in the middle of Arkansas with Boogie Blast, a White Water Wests FlowRider. Water park goers will grab a boogie board and then jump into the man [...]... - California’s Great America Snoopy-fied8 March 2010, 8:48 pm
California’s Great America continues to transform Nickelodeon Centeral into the new for 2010, Camp Snoopy area. The park’s Facebook page has a batch of new photos that show off the construction under way to turn a modern Nick themed area into a nostalgic Planet Snoopy. With painting, resurfacing, and much more construction happening during the [...]... - Universal Studios Hollywood Releases King Kong 3D Teaser7 March 2010, 10:31 am
Shortly after part of the Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot burned down in 2008, the park announced they would be rebuilding the King Kong portion of the Studio Tram Tour. Universal Studios says that it will utilize 3D technology to make guests feel like they are in the movie with King Kong. It is said to [...]... - Poll Results: Should Six Flags be sued for closing Kentucky Kingdom?6 March 2010, 8:42 pm
This week, we asked our readers to contribute your thoughts on the topic of Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. Six Flags may be sued for shutting down Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in the near future. It is a questionable topic since Six Flags is in rough times right now, so to improve the other parks, they [...]... - Talon – The Grip of Fear6 March 2010, 3:54 pm
If I were to make a list of underrated parks, Dorney Park would be somewhere near the top of that list. Located in an area chock-full of top notch amusement parks, including Hersheypark and Great Adventure, it is often overlooked because of its lack of themed areas and lower quantity of rides. However, all of [...]... - The Fun and Only, Kings Island5 March 2010, 12:00 pm
Look what King’s Island just posted to their YouTube Channel. Looks like some lucky Ohio residents will start to hear this catchy tune in commericals, radio ads, and more with this new Kings Island anthem. “The Fun and Only” may be a marketing success with the new Planet Snoopy area opening up and him being [...]...
- Night light fight: Knott’s Berry Farm vs. Disney’s California Adventure5 March 2010, 4:50 pm
This summer, Southern California’s theme-park titans will wage a nightly megawatt battle of the lights — all in hopes of winning your hearts and wallets. On May 29, Knott’s Berry Farm will unveil “Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular” in an effort to fend off this summer’s most-anticipated theme park attraction: the “World of Color” water show coming to [...]... - First look: Rock Band Live tour coming to Knott’s Berry Farm and California’s Great America5 March 2010, 10:01 am
Concept art for Rock Band Live reveals the characters and hints at a storyline for the new musical show coming this summer to Knott’s Berry Farm and California’s Great America. The “concert-like” show — touring U.S. theme parks beginning in May — features live singers performing karaoke-style to songs from Rock Band video games. > Read complete [...]... - Rock Band Live coming to Knott’s Berry Farm and California’s Great America3 March 2010, 2:14 pm
A new musical show based on the Rock Band video games will make tour stops this summer at theme parks across the U.S., with dates planned for Knott’s Berry Farm and California’s Great America. The “concert-like” show features live singers performing karaoke-style to songs from Rock Band video games. Prior to each 30-minute performance, theme park [...]... - Photo: Cute baby gorilla born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom2 March 2010, 10:01 am
Visitors to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida may spot a new arrival on the Pangani Forest Exploration Trail: a baby gorilla born Feb. 19. Born to mother Kashata and father Gino, the endangered western lowland gorilla joins a family that includes females Benga and Hope. The new baby is the third gorilla born at the Walt Disney [...]... - Michael Jackson returns to Disneyland in ‘Captain EO Tribute’ [Corrected]19 February 2010, 2:49 pm
Eight months after Michael Jackson’s death, Disneyland on Tuesday will unveil “Captain EO Tribute,” a revamped and restored music video from the height of the pop star’s fame. [Corrected at 2:47 p.m. Feb.19: An earlier version of this post incorrectly said that Tuesday would be nine months after Jackson's death.] Following the success of the “This Is [...]... - Poll results: Fans pick favorite wooden and steel roller coasters17 February 2010, 12:34 pm
The votes are in, and the fans have spoken. A few weeks ago, we posted our twin lists of the top 10 wooden and steel roller coasters in the U.S, as judged by our panel of experts. Photo galleries: View the top 10 wooden and steel roller coasters. Then we invited readers to pick their favorites. The response [...]...
- Theater Review: When the Rain Stops Falling - Theater and Musical Production Reviews9 March 2010, 6:56 pm
Andrew Bovell's screenplay for the 2001 film "Lantana," based on his play "Speaking in Tongues," revealed the Australian writer's facility for probing psychological complexity and intricately layered mystery. So the meticulous time-release storytelling of "When the Rain Stops Falling" should come as no surprise, yet this shattering new play creeps up on you. Its characters are weighted down by cancerous fragments of their past that metastasize across generations to ... - Fitzgerald, Scott, Baker to Williamstown - Entertainment News, Legit News, Media - Variety9 March 2010, 6:54 pm
Christopher Fitzgerald, Dylan Baker, Campbell Scott and Jessica Hecht are among the thesps lined up for the 2010 Williamstown Theater Festival season, which includes "Our Town," "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" and three new works. Fitzgerald ("Finian's Rainbow," "Young Frankenstein") will play the lead in "Forum" (June 30-July 11), the 1962 Stephen Sondheim-Burt Shevelove-Larry Gelbart tuner that centers on a slave who must help ... - JellyNYC and IHEARTCOMIX present 3-day SXSW party featuring The Walkmen, GZA, carnival rides9 March 2010, 6:38 pm
ellyNYC and IHEARTCOMIX are a SXSW force to be reckoned with, and while their parties can be a little hit or miss, one thing is for sure--they're never small. Two years ago they rented out the entire giant parking garage and pool area of a newly constructed condo building and had crazy good bands like Matt&Kim, Santogold, Deer Tick, and Le Tigre whip thousands of Austinites into a free booze and food infused swim party. It was amazing. Last year, they rented out the old Salvation Army wareho... - Minneapolis News - Minneapolis skyway can be yours for just $50,000 cash - page 19 March 2010, 6:37 pm
Well, you don't see this every day: a slice of Minneapolis skyway for sale on Craigslist. A cozy 1,380 square feet of glass, steel, and concrete, it's being offered for $49,500 as is, cash only. Oh, and the buyer is responsible for all moving logistics and costs. But then what? What would you do with your very own piece of Minneapolis skyway? Convert it to a cabin on the lake? via www.citypages.com... - Kansas State Fair Grandstand Acts Announced - KWCH - Kansas News and Weather -9 March 2010, 6:36 pm
Classic rock group Foreigner and comedian Terry Fator have been confirmed to perform at the 2010 Kansas State Fair. Foreigner will perform Saturday, September 11th at 7:00pm. Terry Fator will take the state on Monday, September 13th, at 7:30pm The Kansas State Fair runs from September 11th to 19th. Tickets go on sale on May 8th, and can be purchased by calling the Kansas State Fair ticket office at 1-800-362-3241. via www.kwch.com... - Electrical options spark talks at Fair Board meeting - Journal Advocate9 March 2010, 6:33 pm
The theme for the Logan County Fair Parade was selected by Fair Board members at their regular meeting last week. Suggestions for the theme were made by members of the third grade in Logan County schools and Sophia Niccoli of the Fleming Elementary School submitted the winning theme: “Celebrating 100 Years of 4-H.” Sophia will receive an arm band for the carnival, a “Logan” Bear and get to ride on the float in the parade. In other business, the board heard from Tom Keil of Better Electri...
- Coastin’ by the ocean10 July 2010, 11:00 am
Morey’s Piers has invited DAFE to there 2010 event on July 10 and 11. A $10 food voucher! Saturday Night Luau at Rendezvous Beach Picnic Pavilion! Registration includes a Splash-n-Ride wristband for both Saturday & Sunday! Exclusive gifts and surprises! “On The Drawing Board” with Will & Jack! Behind the scenes tour! ERT on 24 attractions All for only $45 Download the flyer Share/Save... - Happy Birthday Whacky Shack!22 May 2010, 9:00 am
Waldameer's Whacky Shack is turning 40 this year! Join DAFE and party with us including a special "Lights-on" walkthrough of the Whacky Shack and Pirate's Cove, ERT (exclusive ride time), and an "All you can eat" two hour XScream lunch! Saturday May 22, 2010.... - NAPHA Mountain Madness II30 April 2010, 9:00 am
DAFE members are invited to join NAPHA to celebrate Dollywood’s 25th anniversary, including behind the scenes tours (including Blazing Fury) and ENRT (Exclusive NAPHA Ride Time) on Mystery Mine and Thunderhead. Also included are visits to Mysterious Mansion (lights on and off), and Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo, home to the one & only, [...]... - Morey’s Piers Discounts!21 February 2010, 12:40 pm
Morey's Piers and Beachfront Waterparks have extended DAFE members a generous discount to their parks for 2010. Tickets must be purchased online prior to your visit. If you are interested, please email DAFEinfo@dafe.org and include your name and membership number.... - West View Park Haunted House/Fright Zone Looking for Investors2 February 2010, 2:20 pm
Park Restoration is looking for investors to help partner in bringing back the West View Park Haunted House/Fright Zone back into operation. No construction help is needed, only investors who would share in the gross proceeds from ride operation....
