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.
- The apple doesn't fall far...and is well fertilized4 February 2012, 9:06 pm
You never forget your child's first job. Or his first day of work. Especially when he works where you work. When my John filled out his Holiday World job application, there was a place to list past employment. The instructions even encouraged writing down such career accelerators as mowing lawns and babysitting. So John listed his other job: Werne Dairy Farm. Truth be told, John's been a tremendous help to his dad this summer. And his position at this job? Assistant Manager. Me: John! Jo...
- An early Valentine's gift4 February 2012, 8:40 pm
(Originally posted 2/12/09) How many people receive emails from their boss with this message: Ain't they pretty? And this attached: Those big blue tanks are the filters for Pilgrims Plunge. And Will is happy. Who needs chocolates and flowers when there are ... filters? According to GM Mike (who is also happy), these tanks contain 90% sand and 10% gravel and will filter the water used at Pilgrims Plunge. And for this ... (wait for it) ... we give t'anks. Tags: Pilgrims PlungeWillG... - Overheard in a queue31 January 2012, 11:55 pm
Let's make one thing perfectly clear: I really don't try to listen in to other people's conversations. Especially when I'm at work, but not working. (You know what I mean!) Youngest son James and I were in line yesterday, waiting to take a spin in one of the Lewis & Clark cars. (I love yelling, "You're a maniac!" while he's driving. He howls with laughter. And I comfort myself in the knowledge that we have more than a decade to improve his skills.) While in ... - Lawdy, Miss Scarlett!31 January 2012, 11:41 pm
... we've been asked to add a "birthing room" to our park. Could you imagine? Free unlimited boiling water? Holidog to pant along as your breathing coach? A miniature height-measurement stick to get the official length of your tiny bundle? Would it be in the Labor Day section? We've come to the conclusion that the intended suggestion was a "nursing room," which, by the way, we have. It's right next to First Aid. When I was pregnant back in the summer of 1999, I al... - A purple puzzler30 January 2012, 11:26 pm
Earlier today we posted this rather interesting photo on our Facebook page and via Twitter. Didn't say what it was, of course. (What fun would that be?) Lots of clever guesses were posted. Several matched my initial reaction - it sort of looks like we're painting all of our keyboards purple! Other folks guessed we were painting our lockers, still others thought the boxes were napkin holders. Here's a before photo. Same items, all prepped and ready for a new coat of paint. Doe... - "Those people ... "30 January 2012, 6:19 pm
This story (from November, 2008) comes from Matt, our GM/Shared Services: Matt was in Orlando, attending the "What's New Theater," which is more or less the kick-off ceremony for the week-long IAAPA Expo industry trade show. It includes a great production involving, as the name implies, the new rides and technology to watch for in the industry throughout the coming year. As our animation for Pilgrims Plunge came on the huge screen, Matt heard someone sitting behind him mumble the f... - Site unseen28 January 2012, 10:38 pm
(Originally posted 9/15/05) An email like this always gives us pause. To know that a young fellow has been wanting to visit us for a decade (do the math -- this has been going on since he was five, and probably not nearly tall enough to ride The Raven) is rather amazing. Especially when you realize the kid's from Florida! Emails like this remind us that each family has a story. And that each family deserves the very best visit we can provide. Because for some, the journey has been long in mi... - CBS correspondent discovers 'fun' at The Raven27 January 2012, 11:17 pm
(Originally posted 8/25/05) I remember back when The Raven was under construction during the fall and winter of 1994-95. We took a magazine writer on a construction tour and some coaster enthusiasts came along (for color commentary, so I learned). I must admit to initially thinking those people were nuts. By just looking at the positioning of the footers and the beginnings of the structure, they already knew what kind of ride we were all in for the next spring. "Look at that!" one crie... - A catty email27 January 2012, 9:41 pm
We receive all kinds of emails. Most of them are remarkably nice. And thanks to IT Joe and our spamfilter, the majority are clean. But once in a while, there's a message that gives us pause. dffff Pardon me, what's that? Dffff? What does that mean? Is it code? Or some of that texting lingo? Happily, the sender quickly followed with a second email: Sorry about previous email - cat hit the send button. Yes, of course. Since there were no further instructions from the sender, I forwarded th...
- The Voyage and the Timberliners16 January 2012, 1:33 pm
You can now view the highly anticipated update on the Timberliners on the Voyage. Hop on over to Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s Holiblog for the full details and a descriptive video about work being done on the Voyage as well as news on the Timberliners.... - Gravity Group Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-1515 January 2012, 6:21 am
@@quassyamusement’s ‘Wooden Warrior’ Roller Coaster Named Attraction Of The Year #TGG http://t.co/HxI7ACKF #... - Gravity Group Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-01-088 January 2012, 6:21 am
Have you experienced a TGG exclusive fortune cookie from @IAAPAHQ 2011 or the GOCC party at @KingsIslandPR? Which fortune selected you? #TGG # Take a ride on Twister at Gröna Lund in Sweden! http://t.co/ARyPmDez #TGG #... - On the Roller Coaster Polar Express26 December 2011, 12:42 am
When we were chatting with Santa Claus the other day when he visited the office, he thanked us repeatedly for the we imparted on a movie that is near and dear to his heart. The Polar Express starred him after all. (Cue swirly time machine / dream effect) Back in 2003, before our first full [...]... - Gravity Group Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-2525 December 2011, 6:21 am
and the testing has begun at Happy Valley in Wuhan, China #TGG (photo courtesy M&V) http://t.co/QLxuy730 #... - ‘Twas the Last Day of Work Before Christmas23 December 2011, 10:17 pm
‘Twas the last day of work before Christmas, And all through the Gravity Group, Our employees were working, The entire troop. Then outside our office, There arose such a clatter. That I feared our front door Surely would shatter. And what to my Wondering eyes did I see? But Santa Claus Standing right there in [...]... - Get ready for the High Five!20 December 2011, 1:53 pm
The trains are now flying at OCTs’ Happy Valley in Wuhan, China. This photo was taken before the two sides, red and blue, were tested simultaneously. The word on the street is that this ride and the high-five element are awesome. Start planning your trip. More photos can be found on our Facebook gallery here. [...]... - Gravity Group Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-12-1818 December 2011, 6:21 am
Ride the Wooden Warrior @quassyamusement http://t.co/H6pPtuDV #TGG # We had a great time with the Great Ohio Coaster Club this weekend at their holiday party held at @KingsIslandPR. #TGG http://t.co/Z7BuAnpi #... - Ride the Wooden Warrior13 December 2011, 2:55 am
A new video of Wooden Warrior is now streaming from YouTube and Facebook. This splendid wooden roller coaster that we designed this past year at Quassy Amusement Park in Middlebury, Connecticut may be smaller in size, but it is bigger on thrills than most rides out there. If you have not been out to Connecticut to [...]...
- The Comet Gets Magnetized30 January 2012, 9:33 pm
... - Rainbow Gardens Events - Spring 201219 January 2012, 9:08 pm
... - What is That???12 January 2012, 7:09 pm
... - 2012 SEASON PASSES ON SALE!2 December 2011, 12:51 pm
... - The First Look at L. Ruth Express II21 November 2011, 8:28 pm
... - Waldameer Goes Cashless!18 October 2011, 1:59 pm
... - The Governor Comes to Town31 July 2011, 10:36 pm
... - Here, Here! The Grand Marshalls are Here!9 July 2011, 11:54 am
... - Thanks to our 2011 Season Pass Holders!8 June 2011, 5:55 pm
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- Schlitterbahn Announces New Year-Round Indoor Waterpark Hotel Located on South Padre Island, Texas!2 February 2012, 5:34 pm
... - Buy Your 2012 Season Pass Now and other updates31 January 2012, 10:42 pm
... - Toys & Thrills at Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark!9 December 2011, 10:06 pm
... - Shrimp Haus Restaurant on South Padre Island21 October 2011, 7:52 pm
... - Visit the #1 Indoor Waterpark in the World for FREE this Fall!17 October 2011, 7:53 pm
... - The Falls at Schlitterbahn New Braunfels10 October 2011, 1:38 pm
... - More Boogie Bahn Testing in KC21 September 2011, 10:01 pm
... - Testing Boogie Bahn & Mighty Mo in Kansas City Today!20 September 2011, 8:37 pm
... - King Kaw Sneak Preview in Kansas City5 September 2011, 1:02 am
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- Coasting for Kids7 July 2011, 6:00 pm
Hi Carowinds Fans!Summer is in full swing and here at Carowinds everyday is new and exciting! Our park has great things planned for the rest of summer!We are counting down the days to a great event! Coasting for Kids will be held on July 24 and we can’t wait! Coasting for Kids is a fundraising project that benefits the Give Kids The World Village in Central Florida. This amazing village is a place for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to enjoy a week-long, cost-free v... - Military Appreciation Days30 June 2011, 6:00 pm
Welcome back Carowinds Fans!July 4th is just days away! Carowinds has some big plans for the holiday; we hope you can join us!July 2- 4 Carowinds will be celebrating Military Appreciation Days! On these days Carowinds will give free admission to active and retired U.S. military personnel with valid ID. This is our special way of recognizing and thanking the special men and women that serve our country! At noon each day on July 2-4, the park will host a flag ceremony to recognize our service bran... - Carowinds for the Cure29 June 2011, 8:00 pm
Hi Carowinds fans!Today, I’d like to introduce you to a GREAT new program here at Carowinds! At the beginning of the year, Carowinds decided to team up with the Charlotte Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure™ to launch a fundraiser for this great organization, called Carowinds for the Cure. With the help of the Charlotte Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure™, Scott Clark’s Toyota City, Charlotte Radiology, and many other sponsors, we have developed a fantastic four week program d... - The Fun Doesn't Stop When the Sun Goes Down!28 June 2011, 4:00 pm
Welcome back fans!Summer has gotten off to a great start here at Carowinds! We have some exciting new things going on for the summer and we know you’ll love the new additions!This summer, for the first time ever, Carowinds will be open for extended hours! Each day from June 27th through August 7th Carowinds will be open from 10AM to 10PM. That’s even more time for you to enjoy everything Carowinds has to offer! We wanted to give our guests extra time in the park to spend time with friends an... - Beat the Heat with Water Rides!27 June 2011, 11:00 pm
Welcome back fans! I hope your weekend was fantastic!The temperatures are heating up, and everyone is looking to stay cool! Boomerang Bay is great place to cool down and chill out on a hot summer day, but it’s not the only way to cool down in the park! Carowinds has two other water rides outside of Boomerang Bay!Rip Roarin’ Rapids is designed as a white water rafting expedition taking you through curves, twists, waterfalls and soaks! You and five other passengers climb aboard a circular floa... - Giving Back to Great Communities26 June 2011, 1:20 pm
Welcome back fans!I hope you’re having a great weekend so far! I certainly am!Carowinds is extremely proud of the successful park that has been created over many years. We are so lucky to have great staff, a supportive community and extremely loyal guests. It is because of these things that Carowinds is able to give back to communities and charities across the southeast. Carowinds Cares is a donation program that allows Carowinds to donate to nonprofit, civic and school organizations. We love ... - Planet Snoopy is Ready for a Rockin' Party!25 June 2011, 1:00 pm
Welcome back fans! Planet Snoopy is one of guests’ favorite sections of the park here at Carowinds! This area is a great place for kids to play, explore and just be kids. Planet Snoopy is also home to our PEANUTS™ characters Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy and Sally! Here, the characters interact with kids and each other. Today marks the beginning of a great new attraction in Planet Snoopy, PEANUTS™ Rockin’ Party! Each day at 5 PM the whole gang of characters will come out to have a h... - Proud Past, Exciting Future24 June 2011, 9:00 pm
Hi fans!This week the Caro-Blogs have been about the history of Carowinds and the park’s founder, E. Pat Hall. I hope you have learned a few things! Carowinds has so much to be proud of, past, present and future! When I spoke to Jerry Helms, VP of Operations and long-time park employee, I asked him what he thought E. Pat Hall would think of the park today. He said that he believed that E. Pat Hall would be very proud of the park today. He imagined that Mr. Hall would stand below Intimidator™... - Thrilling Fun Facts23 June 2011, 3:00 pm
Hi fans!Today I thought I would share with you a few fun facts about Carowinds and E. Pat Hall, the park’s founder. He was an incredibly interesting man, who envisioned a great park! These are a few things I thought were neat, and some a bit strange. -The park opened for daily operation on June 2, 1973. A ceremony was held and governors from both North and South Carolina were here to celebrate!-The Palladium opened in 1976 and has hosted lots of incredible artists! Some of the great acts inclu...
- Goodbye!1 April 2010, 5:19 pm
... - Become a fan of Kings Island on Facebook; follow on Twitter17 March 2010, 6:41 pm
... - Snake alert!15 March 2010, 7:50 pm
... - Thanks!10 March 2010, 9:59 pm
... - New Planet Snoopy images added8 March 2010, 8:06 pm
... - Ice cream isn't the only thing blue in the all-new Planet Snoopy4 March 2010, 11:33 pm
... - Planet Snoopy taking shape2 March 2010, 11:22 pm
... - Painting the picture in Planet Snoopy1 March 2010, 7:35 pm
... - One year ago today ...26 February 2010, 2:52 pm
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- Behind the Scenes at a Commercial Shoot7 August 2011, 2:06 pm
Time for another edition of PointCast! This time, I'm taking you behind the scenes of our WindSeeker Commercial Shoot at Cedar Point.A LOT of hard work goes into a shoot like this - everyone from marketing, maintenance, ride operations, safety, park services and a few lucky Facebook Fans are involved in making the shoot successful!Thanks for watching!... - Setting World Records2 August 2011, 4:51 pm
At Cedar Point, we're notorious for breaking world records. Gemini, Magnum XL-200, Millennium Force and Top Thrill Dragster ALL broke records when they opened. Today, we partnered with Guinness World Records and set TWO different records with the help of our guests!The records are:"Greatest number of people applying sunscreen simultaneously at a single venue"and"Greatest number of people keeping beach balls in the air simultaneously at a single venue"I have to admit, I was skeptical. We needed a... - Cedar Point (And OnPoint) Give Back21 July 2011, 2:57 pm
A couple of weeks ago, I announced my participation in Coasting for Kids, a charity event at Cedar Point where participants marathon the Gemini and Magnum XL-200 roller coasters to raise money for Give Kids the World.Give Kids the World is a non-profit organization that gives memorable vacations to children with life threatening illnesses and their families. You can learn more on their website.While I'm only about halfway to my personal fundraising goal, I am honored to announce that so far, Ced... - PointCast - Winnebago Tours13 July 2011, 10:03 pm
Anyone remember the Western Cruise? Now, you can take a tour of the Sandusky Bay on the Winnebago, one of the original boats from the Western Cruise.The boat has been completely refurbished and operates daily from the Cedar Point Marina. Check out my PointCast to learn more!}... - Photo Blog - Fireworks and WindSeeker at Night!11 July 2011, 6:19 pm
In addition to blog writing, PointCast shooting and other daily activities, I also find the time to take photos at the park!I went out on the 3rd and 4th of July to capture images of the fireworks shows. Before these photos get sent into the Cedar Point archives, I wanted to share them with you!I also snapped some really cool night photos of WindSeeker! The light package is amazing! You could probably shoot photos all night long and never capture the same two images of the ride!Hope you enjoyed ... - Becca is Coasting for Kids!7 July 2011, 4:35 pm
As some of you may know, a few years ago we started an event called “Coasting for Kids”, a coaster marathon event to raise money for Give Kids the World Village.Give Kids the World Village is a nonprofit organization that fulfills the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses by providing them and their families a memorable, joyful, cost-free vacation.Last fall, I had the amazing opportunity to visit Give Kids the World Village and personally volunteer for the evening. It was an abs... - PointCast -What did YOU think about WindSeeker?25 June 2011, 7:10 pm
It's the moment you have all been waiting for. . . My next PointCast! Many people have been asking "What is WindSeeker like?". I thought, what better way to answer that question than by asking our guests as they get off the ride!I interviewed a few people to see what they had to say, check it out!... - Seeking the Perfect Shot17 June 2011, 7:27 pm
As soon as WindSeeker opened, I wanted to capture some fantastic images of the ride. I walked through the park to find some great angles, but I knew the best shots would be from the air.But where could I go to be eye level with WindSeeker? Space Spiral was no good because the windows are tinted and Millennium Force, Top Thrill Dragster and other tall rides are too far away to get good shots.Then, I had a brilliant idea! The best angles of the ride are from Lake Erie, and our friends at North Coa... - WindSeeker Now Open!15 June 2011, 4:12 pm
It's the moment you all have been waiting for. . . WindSeeker is now open!Guests in the park last night were surprised when the ride opened just a couple hours before the park closed. We hosted an impromptu ribbon cutting ceremony with Dick Kinzel, President and CEO of Cedar Fair, and John Hildebrandt, Vice President and General Manager of Cedar Point.Several committed fans waited outside the ride for HOURS to be the first guests on the ride. They were thrilled to get the first ride last night!...
- New Blog!21 May 2011, 6:06 pm
Good morning everyone! I'm excited to announce that this summer we have decided to re-theme our blog. This year the blog will be maintained and written by our awesome team of Marketing Interns (insert loud cheers of excitement here)! They'll give you the same behind-the-scenes look at Valleyfair that you're used to with the ValleyGirls, but they'll also give insight into what it's like working as a seasonal employee at the park. Their first blog will be coming soon. So be sure to check back!... - Meet Snoopy!19 January 2011, 4:09 pm
Last weekend, Snoopy made his first official appearance on behalf of Valleyfair at the Minnesota Zoo’s Animal, Books and Children weekend. Not wanting to miss this historic event, these ValleyGirls volunteered to help Snoopy in his endeavor. ValleyGirls with Snoopy Always an active member of the community, Snoopy was excited to share his love of reading and spread the word about his new home at Valleyfair! He spent Saturday, Sunday and Monday passing out bookmarks, meeting and greetin... - Winter Wonderland6 December 2010, 8:47 pm
Due to the high demand from our faithful blog followers and Facebook fans, we braved the freezing temperatures and blowing snow to bring you these in-park shots of a snow-covered Valleyfair. Our very own “winter wonderland” if you will. Entrance to Soak City Waterpark doesn’t look so welcoming today This picture of the first lift hill on Renegade could be on a Christmas card! The foot of snow makes for a tough walk down the pathway to the Wild Thing entrance Snow cove... - Haunt Jaunt6 October 2010, 9:55 pm
As Minnesotans, we learn to appreciate good weather when we get it. So having a 9-5 office job wasn’t about to stop these ValleyGirls from jaunting out into the park on this gooooooooorgeous day. :) Here is a collection of our favorite photos showcasing the spook-tacular Haunt additions throughout the park. Enjoy. The entrance to Mr. Cleaver’s Bloodshed looks innocent by day, but don’t be fooled because when night falls “bloodshed” is an understatement… ... - Retiring a Legend31 August 2010, 10:00 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, 6:05 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, 8:40 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, 6:27 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, 5:26 pm
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...
- Take 5: Disney Cruise Line Top Five Series4 February 2012, 4:01 pm
Disney Cruise Line is setting sail for another season to the beautiful state of Alaska. These seven-night Alaska cruises are jam-packed with endless activities aboard the ship, unforgettable excursions on land, and breathtaking natural beauty at each port. Having trouble deciding which destination is best fit for you and your family? To help you decide, take a look at a new video series on the Disney Parks Blog, the Disney Cruise Line Top Five.... - Let the Good Times Roll at Disneyland Park During New Orleans Bayou Bash!3 February 2012, 11:02 pm
We’re getting ready to party New Orleans-style here at Disneyland park. During February and early March, the streets of New Orleans Square will be filled with music, Disney characters, street performers and delicious food at New Orleans Bayou Bash!... - LEGO Store at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort Prepares for Changes3 February 2012, 9:15 pm
This month, the LEGO Store will move into a temporary location in the Downtown Disney District, while its permanent site gets a complete LEGO overhaul! Guests will enjoy a brand-new interactive outdoor play area, all-new play areas inside the store, and of course, new large-scale LEGO models located both inside and outside the re-imagined LEGO Store.... - Habit Heroes Exhibit Debuts at Innoventions at Epcot3 February 2012, 7:30 pm
A new interactive exhibit, Habit Heroes presented by Florida Blue, debuted at Innoventions at Epcot today. This new spot encourages children to learn healthy lifestyle habits and become more active. Guests can join forces with Habit Heroes Will Power and Callie Stenics to fight off villains like Sweet Tooth and The Snacker.... - Every Role a Starring Role – Disneyland Resort Chef3 February 2012, 6:00 pm
Next time you stop by the Jolly Holiday Bakery Café on Main Street, U.S.A., keep your eyes peeled for Chef Janine Ruozi (and the Matterhorn Macaroons). Chef Janine is the new bakery’s head chef and the latest star of our Every Role a Starring Role video series.... - Discover the Charm of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with Disney Cruise Line3 February 2012, 3:30 pm
Last year I had the chance to travel to our new Canadian ports to develop and choose Port Adventures for guests to enjoy this summer on our five-night voyages from New York City. These trips are a favorite part of my job and a great opportunity to experience first-hand the best these destinations have to offer!... - New Vinylmation Figures Arrive in Time for the Big Game at Disney Parks3 February 2012, 2:00 pm
Last November, I shared a first look at new Vinylmation figures featuring select National Football League teams. On the eve of one of the biggest sporting events of the year, I’m happy to report that the figures will be released at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort on Feb. 3. I caught up with Donald Ferro, product developer for Vinylmation, who shared some additional details about these new figures.... - What’s the ‘Attraction’ at the Disneyland Resort, You Ask?2 February 2012, 11:04 pm
Disney California Adventure park attraction posters, of course! I know that many of you have been eagerly waiting to find out when the attraction posters artwork would actually be ready for a sneak peek. Not only was I was able to get some details on when you can expect to see them, and which ones will be released first, but I also managed to snap a couple quick pics of some of the attraction poster-inspired products to share with all of you as well.... - La Brea Bakery Café to Expand at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort2 February 2012, 10:02 pm
Hi everyone! I’m Janet Knox, general manager of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. I have had many different roles during my 13 years at the Disneyland Resort, and having the opportunity to lead Downtown Disney District for the last two years has been my favorite. This position allows me to combine my experience in retail with my passion for discovering new and emerging trends. I’m excited to join the Disney Parks Blog team and share all of the great things in store for the D...
- Amazement Park28 July 2011, 10:00 pm
Hey Everyone!I hope everyone is doing well. Its still hot out there! When you're at the park, do you ever look around and say, 'hey, I woulda put that shop over there.' Or, 'sure wish we had a Intimidator at WOF!' Well, now you can, all from the comfort of your own home!Enter, Amazement Park, a new Facebook app that lets you take the reigns of Worlds of Fun, and eventually, all the Cedar Fair parks! Build new rides, add shops, hold concerts, and expand your property towards global domination! So... - MyPark11 July 2011, 10:00 pm
Hey Everyone!Tomorrow is a fun day as we have a new toy for you all to play with! MyPark, a completely interactive app covering every square inch of Worlds of Fun! Here are just a few things you can do with the app....- Pull ride information, including descriptions, photo galleries, height rating, and more- Build 'Your Trip' and update it throughout the day when you see a show or conquer a ride. You can even keep track of how many laps you do on a ride. Oh, and share your trip with your friends ... - Lots of Stuff!5 July 2011, 10:40 pm
Hey everyone!Sorry for the length between entries! We've been busy here and we post so much content on Facebook that sometimes the ol' blog is left behind. Don't worry, I'm back in the saddle and I have some cool stuff to show off! Today lets take a look at a few computer graphics I have to show. Its the famous water tower across the highway from us. The question is, what is it doing on your computer screen? Oh yes, thats Prowler all right! Have any thoughts of what this could all be for? I'll s... - Coaster Mayhem Results9 June 2011, 10:00 pm
Good evening!Hope everyone is well! Its warm outside, I was tempted today to run into the wavepool with my shirt and slacks. That would have been awesome. Maybe next time. I posted the Coaster Mayhem schedule today as well as the link to buy tickets. August will soon be here! We'll get the morning going with Patriot ERT and then finish off the evening with Prowler. Sounds awesome, eh? In between, we'll do a ton of fun stuff, and the amazing history display from last year will be back and bigger ... - Mayhem!1 June 2011, 9:15 pm
Hello everyone, happy Wednesday! Its time for Coaster Mayhem ERT voting! Ah, my favorite event of the year takes place August 13, 2011! We kick off the day with an hour long ERT session before the park opens, and end it that night with the same after the park closes. So, I always leave it up to blog readers to determine the ERT rides. You can pick from anything in the park, but its usually the coasters that win out! Leave your vote in the comments section below and I'll chart them all over the n... - Joplin, Mo23 May 2011, 10:45 pm
I'm sure you, like me, have been sitting jaw open as updates about the horrible Joplin tornado keep getting worse and worse. Absolutely heartbreaking. So, I just wanted to take a moment to pass along a couple of ways I saw we can help.Help by texting REDCROSS to 90999, or donating online at redcross.org.Plus, hug your little ones, family and friends!... - Sunday Sunday Sunday!!!23 May 2011, 2:00 pm
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday come on down to PLANET SNOOPY to experience the car crushin' smoke bellowin' dust throwin' monster trucks of Road Rally!... - A Beautiful Day17 May 2011, 10:48 pm
Hey everyone!I hope some of you have been able to sneak out to the park these last couple of days. The weather has been great! And if you haven't, cut out of work early and get some rides in! Thats right, I'm advocating skipping work. Not school, kids. Work! :)I hope you've been following the installation of The Grand Carrousel over on our Facebook page. Check out this fun shot just for you blog readers....You guys want some trivia to impress your friends? Well, the carousel has 1380 white led l... - Happy Monday!2 May 2011, 10:49 pm
Hey everyone!I hope you all had a great weekend and a chance to visit the park. We stayed dry all weekend! We don't know what to do with ourselves.Here are some updates for you....Planet Snoopy: Its coming along! I will have a construction video ready for you tomorrow. In the meantime, I can tell you that we'll for sure have Sally's Swing Set and Peanuts Playhouse available for this weekend, and there is a slight chance for even more. Just keep your eye on the Planet Snoopy site and Facebook for...