Official Park Blogs
Theme parks use blogs to promote their latest updates, interact with fans, and give them insight into a day-in-the-life of working at a theme park. Below, you’ll find the latest headlines from several official theme park blogs.
- Are YOU our #1 Fan?1 September 2010, 2:57 pm
Whether it's on Facebook, by email, or in person, we hear it over and over, "I'm your #1 fan!" That's always great to hear. Fans are certainly a good thing to have (especially during this summer's heat wave!). More... <!--break--> Do you consider yourself our #1 Fan? Lots of folks claim to be ... here's a way to prove it, and maybe even win tickets or 2011 season passes! Here are the Rules: 1. Make a video (60 seconds or less) telling us why you’re our #1 Fan. 2. Post your vi... - The Holiday World Song17 August 2010, 3:35 pm
Who *are* these guys? We didn't catch their names, but are sure glad Tyler from our Training & Development department captured this street performance on video for us. ... - Santa's leaky boot14 August 2010, 4:43 pm
Mrs. Koch really got a kick out of this. In Kringle's Kafe, there are quite a few depictions of The Man in Red. One in particular took a tumble recently. Ouch! But Santa kept his head held high ... ...along with his sense of humor! ... - Let's pause and remember...11 August 2010, 11:05 am
...what it was like just six months ago. Please remember to stay hydrated on these hot days!... - A few moments with Dan16 July 2010, 11:27 am
Dan Koch is the "middle child" of the Koch family; he's president and CEO of Holiday World & Splashin' Safari. Dan and his mom reminisce a bit and talk about the future of the park. ... - Dancing in the park15 July 2010, 4:20 pm
It's so fun when park guests tap their toes, bop their heads or even sing along to our musical shows. These young ladies enjoyed the Beachcombers so much, they just had to get up and dance. The Beachcombers perform daily (except Wednesdays) in Splashin' Safari....
- Gravity Group Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-2929 August 2010, 5:21 pm
Ground breaks on Zippin Pippin! http://bit.ly/cPGQyg It looks like we'll be able to watch the progress on http://www.zippinpippin.org. #TGG # New Quassy foundation photos! http://bit.ly/c5BxFw #TGG #... - Quassy’s new coaster to have Timberliner train23 August 2010, 8:21 am
Quassy Amusement Park’s new wooden roller coaster, scheduled to debut in 2011, will feature a state-of-the-art Timberliner train of cars from Gravitykraft Corp., the sister company to The Gravity Group – designers of the Quassy ride. Park officials made the announcement today. “This new generation of coaster cars is an ideal fit for our ride,” said [...]... - Gravity Group Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-1515 August 2010, 5:21 pm
Photos are being added nearly daily to our Facebook (and Quassy's) page showing the progress of the wooden coaster @quassyamusement # @Twilliamson15 email us and we might be able to set something up with you later this fall. in reply to Twilliamson15 # Today is our 8-year anniversary! Thank you to all of our clients [...]... - Gravity Group Twists Next Summer Across the Pond9 August 2010, 10:46 pm
A new Gravity Group woodie is coming to Gröna Lund in downtown Stockholm, Sweden for 2011. This retro styled and named wooden roller coaster, dubbed Twister, intertwines with a number coasters and rides and anchors the park’s boardwalk area. Akin to our crazy coaster designs at Indiana Beach that intertwine with other coasters and flat [...]... - Gravity Group Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-088 August 2010, 5:21 pm
New Quassy construction photos posted on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/thegravitygroup #TGG #... - Gravity Group Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-088 August 2010, 5:21 pm
New Quassy construction photos posted on our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/thegravitygroup #TGG #...
- Mid-Summer Scream a Success24 August 2010, 9:13 am
... - Great Britain Strikes Again!19 August 2010, 2:49 pm
... - ACE Coaster Con XXXIII Flies By7 July 2010, 7:08 pm
... - Internationals Enjoy Flight on the Ravine Flyer II18 June 2010, 4:14 pm
... - A Scary Birthday Celebration!27 May 2010, 10:21 am
... - Countdown to New and Exciting Things for 201024 April 2010, 2:32 pm
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- Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort on the Travel Channel Tonight!28 July 2010, 12:43 pm
... - A Historic Day At Schlitterbahn Kansas City25 July 2010, 3:05 pm
... - Schlitterbahn Kansas City's 1st Anniversary!20 July 2010, 7:20 pm
... - Torrent River--You Have To See It To Believe It!10 July 2010, 2:00 pm
... - Another Type of Wave27 June 2010, 8:55 am
... - Storm Clean Up Is Done - Park Fully Open & Fully Fun!18 June 2010, 3:06 pm
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- It's That Time of Year Again...13 August 2010, 3:34 pm
Hello everyone,Breaking News Alert! On Friday, August 27, 2010, Carowinds will be making a special announcement. For all you fans of fun out there, do we have a puzzle for you! Go to our Facebook fan page as I’ll be posting a new “clue” each day. Use each piece of the puzzle to figure out what the special announcement will be! Think our social media puzzle is a neat idea? You’re not alone. The Rock Hill Herald thought it was a pretty cool concept too. Check out their story at: http://www... - A message from our guest blogger, Wormy!3 August 2010, 12:16 pm
Hey there thrill seekers,I hope you are all having a great summer! Can you believe it’s almost over? Soon we’ll be trading in our swimsuits for sinister costumes. Are you coming to the 2010 Halloween Haunt? This year marks the tenth anniversary of SCarowinds, and it’s promising to be scarier and more malevolent than ever! This is my first SCarowinds and to be honest, I’m getting a little freaked out about it. All of my co-workers here in marketing are making it sound pretty scary, and ev... - Time Flies When You're Having Fun15 July 2010, 12:18 pm
Dear Fellow Thrill Seekers,Where is the summer going? How can it be the middle of July already? Have you been to Carowinds yet this summer? If so, what was the best thing about your visit? Was it the coasters, the food, the water park? I want to know.We have so much going on this year! Between Intimidator, PEANUTS Party in the Plaza, and Rock Band Live, this place is always hopping. Speaking of Rock Band Live, did you see the Fox Charlotte live broadcast with the cast? Check it out!http://www.fo... - It's officially summer!23 June 2010, 2:31 pm
Hey Thrill Seekers,It’s officially summer, and you know what that means? It’s time to grab your swimsuit and your friends and head to Boomerang Bay! Every morning there are dozens (really, dozens) of people waiting at the gate, looking to snag the best chaise lounge in the park! Have you checked out our really “cool” water park yet? You may just see me soaking up the sun! If you do, don’t hesitate to come out and say, hello!In the next few weeks, there are several really awesome events... - Behind the scenes of Intimidator!3 June 2010, 11:05 am
Hello all you Carowinds fans,Wow, it’s been a month since our Intimidator commercial! Can you believe it?Starting on May 31 Carowinds went to full time operation! It’s strange to be walking around the park on a Tuesday and see Boomerang Bay full of people. It makes me want to throw on my swimsuit and bask in the sun! Some of you may not know about some of the cool changes we made to our water park this year, including some pretty awesome upgrades in the cabanas! Now, not only can you cool of... - Can you believe I've been here a month already?3 May 2010, 11:25 am
Greetings Fellow Fans of Fun,My first month here at Carowinds has flown by! Between media day, opening day, and learning my way around the park (I’ve only gotten lost twice…ok, three times!) we’ve been pretty busy!One of my favorite things in the park (besides the new Intimidator®) is Planet Snoopy! But Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts gang don’t stay in Carowinds-they’re on the road a lot! This past month I had the chance to escort Snoopy in the Earth Day Parade in Gastonia. Check ...
- Goodbye!1 April 2010, 11:19 am
... - Become a fan of Kings Island on Facebook; follow on Twitter17 March 2010, 12:41 pm
... - Snake alert!15 March 2010, 1:50 pm
... - Thanks!10 March 2010, 2:59 pm
... - New Planet Snoopy images added8 March 2010, 1:06 pm
... - Ice cream isn't the only thing blue in the all-new Planet Snoopy4 March 2010, 4:33 pm
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- A Special Message31 August 2010, 3:47 pm
Friends,It's time for a transition. And before I go any further, let me be clear that this is NOT an April Fool's joke (you know, since we pulled a fast one on you back in April).I've announced my departure from America's Roller Coast to pursue another life adventure. Not an easy decision, but I'm excited at the opportunities ahead.I want to say thank you for being so supportive, intrigued and genuinely interested in Cedar Point and in the industry as a whole. You've really made this job fun and... - Whoops!23 August 2010, 11:58 am
Ok, so I'll admit it's been awhile since we've been back here to blog. But trust me, it's for a very good reason.We've been working hard on something we'll be announcing in a little more than 24 hours. But in the meantime, here's a piece of the work:We announce our 2011 news tomorrow at 2 p.m. on our Facebook page. Be there, or be round. Yes, round.... - Madness10 August 2010, 8:37 am
Can I just tell you how crazy it is here sometimes? Not only is the park open and we have to handle the business on a daily basis, but we're planning for the future, keeping the park in order AND handling whatever comes up, whenever it comes up.Take the past few days for example. We had two well-known guests at the park. First, actress & singer Miley Cyrus spent some time at the park on Friday, riding rides and taking a break from filming her new movie, "LOL: Laughing Out Loud." Here, she's seen... - Etch A Coaster31 July 2010, 2:45 pm
On most days, our employees are attending to their daily duties - cleaning midways, running rides, serving food and helping guests pick the perfect souvenir.But many of our employees have hidden talents. Take Jane for example. Jane worked as a sweep up until this past week. Jane's a bit of an artist and is studying at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. What is she studying exactly?Etch A Sketch art. Yes. Etch A Sketch. The fun, sandy art pads with the white knobs that most of us played with... - Gone Fishin'25 July 2010, 9:37 am
You may or may not know this, but we now offer fishing trips to guests at the park! They depart daily from the Cedar Point Marina and you get to spend 2 hours out on the waters around the park. I recently attempted to fish. I say "attempted" because that's exactly what I did.To read more info about the trips, click here.To watch me make a fool out of myself, enjoy this video:... - Meet Dale Earnhardt, Jr.22 July 2010, 9:26 am
How would you like to meet Dale Earnhardt, Jr. AND help a good cause?You can!But wait - there's more...How about a 30-minute ride above the Cedar Point Peninsula in this big blue and silver snazzy beauty?And, to top it all off, we'll throw in front-of-the-line boarding on Top Thrill Dragster!A special auction has just kicked off to benefit the Red Cross. Bids start at $1,000 and there are only 5 winners. It's a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience an unforgettable day at Cedar Point.Visit the...
- Retiring a Legend31 August 2010, 4:00 pm
As many of you know by now, this season will be Colonel Ohoompapa’s last as the Valleyfair mascot. After 35 years as the owner and face of Valleyfair, Colonel John Philips Ohoompapa has announced his retirement and is saying his “good-byes.” Several characters and mascots have made their appearance at Valleyfair throughout the years; The Berenstein Bears, Pink Panther, Chocolate Mouse, and even a Mosquito, a Loon and a Pint of Milk have been mascots for Valleyfair (can you re... - Parades!27 July 2010, 12:05 pm
Greetings loyal ValleyGirls readers! Sorry for the prolonged absence; this summer has been craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazzzy busy! We finally were able to steal a few minutes to put together a new blog post. One thing keeping us particularly busy this summer has been our demanding parade schedule. From Earl Brown Days in Brooklyn Center to Pan-o-Prag Days in Lakeville, we’ve covered all corners of the metro with our parade crew. Valleyfair’s parade crew consists of our marketing/group sales i... - Guest Blogger: Matt Wagner9 July 2010, 2:40 pm
Hey everyone! My name is Matt Wagner and I’m a self-acclaimed Valleyfair addict. I have been going to the park since I turned six years old, and 11 years later, I have gone to Valleyfair more times than I can count. I’ve been on just about every ride at the park, including many of the older rides that have now been removed from the park. The first time I went to Valleyfair (1998), I rode Wild Rails which was located in the area where Mad Mouse is today, and I also got the chance to... - Chew on This29 June 2010, 12:27 pm
We enjoy writing all of our blogs, but once in a while, we get to blog about something extra special. Usually these blogs involve the ValleyGirls getting the opportunity to do something that the typical Valleyfair employee doesn’t get to do…in our own mind’s eye, we’re kind of a big deal. :) In this case, we were invited to do an exclusive taste testing of all the new foods in the park for the 2010 season. Little did we know the taste testing would last TWO hours and in... - Chris Kluwe Day!22 June 2010, 11:26 am
What up ValleyGirl blog readers? Here’s a quick Rock Band®, Live update…it totally rocks! After five awesome days of adrenaline pumping performances, the verdict is in: Rock Band®, Live is a hit! Word has spread so fast that it has attracted the attention of one of the nation’s greatest Rock Band players. Nationally ranked Rock Band player Chris Kluwe will be joining the cast of Rock Band®, Live on Thursday, June 24th. …oh yeah, did we mention that Chri... - Get Your Game Face On!15 June 2010, 12:22 pm
It was a typical Sunday afternoon in the office. ValleyGirl Kim was going through all the things in her “To Do” file that hadn’t been done during the week and ValleyGirl Alison was busy returning guest emails and phone calls… same old, same old. Suddenly, as if simultaneously struck by the same thought they both jumped up and rushed toward the other’s cubical. Meeting halfway they exclaimed in unison, “We work at an amusement park, lets go have some fun!...
- Boo! Hard to Believe, but it’s Almost Halloween Time Again at Disneyland Resort2 September 2010, 12:47 pm
As summer winds down and kids head back to school, it won’t be long before they start thinking about trick-or-treating, Halloween parties and costumes. The Halloween Time celebration kicks off at Disneyland Resort September 17, with more tricks, treats and family fun....
- Running a Marathon Just Got Easier at Disney2 September 2010, 11:39 am
Runners who have experienced Disney’s marathon and half marathon events know how the whimsy and friendliness of the parks appeal to first-timers, but now there’s an added incentive to get up and go.... - Designer Dogs and Foodie Factoids from Walt Disney World2 September 2010, 9:30 am
Designer hot dogs are the ultimate indulgence. Vacation food. The Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom has added three to the menu – on-the-go eating (and, yes, the calories still count). The taco hot dog is topped with ground beef, lettuce, salsa and sour cream. There are two versions of the reuben hot dog: one with beef, onions, peppers and melted cheese, another with more traditional corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing. We’ve heard that scre... - Disney Trading: It’s Game Time!2 September 2010, 7:30 am
I love fall. It is one of my favorite seasons. The fall signifies I’m another year older, but more import it is the start of college football season. I was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, so growing up the fall was always filled with tradition. For the past several years, we have released a series of pins celebrating these football traditions called “Rivalry Weekends.” Gosh, there are some classic rivalries!... - Luxury Pet Resort Opens at Walt Disney World Resort1 September 2010, 4:57 pm
Our new luxury pet resort officially opened its doors today and the first guests are already enjoying the VIP suites and special extras like story time with staff. Earlier this summer, we told you about the one-of-a-kind Best Friends Pet Care facility located across from Disney’s Port Orleans Resort -Riverside. Now, we have a first look around.... - Disney’s Night of Joy Band Profile – MercyMe1 September 2010, 1:00 pm
Today’s Night of Joy Blog Post spotlights a band who is no stranger to Night of Joy, MercyMe. 2010’s event will be the fifth time MercyMe has graced the Night of Joy stages with their talent and testimony. The group is probably best known for one of the most iconic songs in Christian Music, “I Can Only Imagine,” the first Christian song to ever have been digitally downloaded one million times. MercyMe’s latest project, The Generous Mr. Lovewell, gave the band the highest chart debut of...
- Photo Contest Winner27 August 2010, 2:57 pm
Hello, Happy Friday. We are open tonight, 6-11 pm! Come hang out! A couple of weeks ago we had a photo contest for Coaster Mayhem! The winner is Keith Kastelic for his photo titled 'Reflections of a Smiling Dragon.' Nice job Keith, $100 coming your way! In other news, can I borrow $100 from someone to pay this guy? Also, if you've been surfing worldsoffun.com, and I know you have, you might have seen some of our Halloween Haunt materials coming to life. Its not all done yet, but things ar... - Stalk Me!24 August 2010, 4:18 pm
Like my jokes, this blog entry is corny. Thats it. Good thing these are free.... - Photo Contest20 August 2010, 10:39 am
Hey! Just a friendly reminder, if you went to Coaster Mayhem and want to enter the $100 photo contest, I need your photo by end of day today to be considered! Thanks! I'll feature the winner here next week. Also, don't forget, tomorrow is Royals FanFest and if you are in the park already it doesn't cost any additional money to score some autographs. The lineup of Billy Butler, Dusty Hughes, Mike Aviles, and Mitch Maier will be here from 11 - Noon in front of All Stars. Plus, big Public Saf... - Help Needed...Commercial Shoot!12 August 2010, 5:01 pm
Help Needed! Want to be featured in some of our commercials and other advertising? This Sunday we are having a video shoot on some of our rides, and I need riders! Here are the details.... Sunday, August 15 Shift One – 11 am – 5 pm Shift Two – 5 pm – 10 pm Open to everyone, bring your family! • Each person will receive a return Worlds of Fun ticket for their effort. • The day doesn't cost anything (you won't need a ticket)...but there are no guarantees... - Coasting for Kids Wrapup and More Hints!2 August 2010, 3:12 pm
Happy Monday! Last Thursday, as you may know, we hosted Coasting for Kids, where a few riders marathoned Mamba for Give Kids The World Village. Our top fundraiser was Randal, who was nice enough to send me a couple of photos (because our camera was on the fritz). This is Randal. He raised $515 in limited time. Awesome job! Here he is getting ready for one of many runs of the day. He did 37 total! Here is a good chunk of the group, we have Daniel, Kira, Randal, Chris, Tony, and James. Not... - Happy Friday!30 July 2010, 8:59 am
Good morning! How about a couple more hints for our 2011 announcement! Remember, August 8 you can find out whats in store! Plus, if you want to make a day of it, we have a special character breakfast on the 8th. Check out the homepage for details. Here is the list so far... 1. Snoopy is the star (as you might have guessed with the present) 2. Its pretty cool 3. Its going in close proximity to where the present is 4. Not a roller coaster but there is tracks 5. Tower 6. Six 7. Rockin' 8. 40 f...
