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August 2008

Mamba Roller Coaster's 10th Birthday at Worlds of Fun
Celebrate the 10th birthday of the Mamba roller coaster this weekend with cake and rollback prices.
| Read More | 08/07/2008

Kings Island Building $22 Million Diamondback Roller Coaster For '09
Mile-long B&M hypercoaster to become the Ohio theme park's tallest, fastest and meanest ride.
| Read More | 08/06/2008

Fireworks To Blast Off Saturdays At California's Great America
Northern California theme park will present a spectacular fireworks display every Saturday in August.
| Read More | 08/01/2008

Photo: Brendan Fraser Rides Revenge of The Mummy The Ride
Star of The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor takes a ride on Universal Studios Hollywood roller coaster.
| Read More | 08/01/2008

July 2008

Gerstlauer Celebrates 10th Anniversary Of Their Wooden Coaster Trains
German manufacturer celebrates a decade of having their wood roller coaster trains running on rides around the world.
| Read More | 07/29/2008

Polar Express 4-D Joins Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
New 4-D attraction to become part of the 19th annual Christmas event at Dollywood starting November 8th.
| Read More | 07/29/2008

Indiana Beach Extends Season In Response To Record Attendance
New roller coaster, fireworks and promotions draw record crowds to the amusement park despite economic concerns.
| Read More | 07/28/2008

New England's Largest Scariest Halloween Event Begins October 3rd
America's oldest theme park Lake Compounce has spine-chilling thrills planned for The Haunted Graveyard.
| Read More | 07/28/2008

85-Year Old Myrtle Beach Carousel Spins For National Carousel Day
Family Kingdom Amusement Park celebrates the famed amusement ride by featuring their classic Carousel from 1923.
| Read More | 07/26/2008

Mummy Star Brendan Fraser To Appear At Universal Studios Hollywood
Star of Universal Picture's The Mummy franchise to greet park guests and take a spin on The Mummy roller coaster.
| Read More | 07/22/2008

Disneyland Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough To Reopen
This classic Disneyland attraction will reopen for the holiday season in advance of the animated film's 50th anniversary.
| Read More | 07/17/2008

Six Flags Parks Maintain Guest Satisfaction Ratings
Survey scores from tweleve Six Flags parks still at their all-time high for guest satisfaction.
| Read More | 07/17/2008

One-Millionth Rider Boards The Simpsons Ride at Universal Orlando
The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Florida has become the most popular ride ever at the Orlando theme park.
| Read More | 07/15/2008

Cedar Fair Park Attendance On Par With Last Year
Despite the slow economy Cedar Fair says its attendance and in-park revenues are comparable to last year.
| Read More | 07/15/2008

Cypress Gardens' Baby Albino Wallaby Named "Mahina"
Winter Haven resident submitted winning name that was chosen out of more than 400 entries.
| Read More | 07/04/2008

June 2008

Teen Killed By Roller Coaster At Six Flags Over Georgia
Teen decapitated after jumping two fences into restricted area under Batman The Ride roller coaster.
| Read More | 06/28/2008

Crowds Line Up For Opening Of La Ronde Skycoaster
Montreal theme park debuts Catapulte a 53-meter Skycoaster that is the world's best-selling extreme ride.
| Read More | 06/27/2008

Six Flags America Offers Buy One, Get One Free Admission
While the price of food and gasoline rise, Six Flags America is offering a lower price for its brand of family fun.
| Read More | 06/26/2008

'Kaptain' Robbie Knievel To Jump At Six Flags St. Louis
America's greatest daredevil to jump record 25 cars at St. Louis theme park.
| Read More | 06/26/2008

Cypress Gardens Opens Cirque Acrobat Show
Cirque show presented Thursday to Sunday in the park's Royal Palm Theater now through Labor Day.
| Read More | 06/25/2008

Evel Knievel Roller Coaster Jumps Into Action At Six Flags St. Louis
Six Flags St. Louis debuts new wooden coaster themed after America's legendary daredevil, Evel Knievel.
| Read More | 06/20/2008

Gemini Double-Racing Coaster Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Thirty years ago Cedar Point in Sandusky was making headline news around the world with this record-breaking roller coaster.
| Read More | 06/17/2008

Hard Rock Turns On Maximum RPM Roller Coaster
Myrtle Beach family takes the first spin on one of the most anticipated new roller coasters at Hard Rock Park.
| Read More | 06/16/2008

Encore For Cirque Dreams At Six Flags Over Texas
Award-winning Coobrila returns to the Texas Six Flags theme park with all new gravity-defying acts.
| Read More | 06/13/2008

PARC Management Purchases Magic Springs & Crystal Falls
Arkansas theme park and water park purchased by Jacksonville, Florida based park operator.
| Read More | 06/11/2008

Cedar Fair Entertainment Reports Early Season Attendance Trends
Cedar Fair reports attendance and revenue at its amusement parks and water parks is relatively unchanged.
| Read More | 06/10/2008

Thomas The Tank Engine Arrives At Six Flags Magic Mountain
All-new Thomas Town children's area based on Thomas & Friends brand debuts at Southern California theme park.
| Read More | 06/06/2008

Dollywood Hosts 'Thrills in the Hills' Event This Weekend
Rollercoaster enthusiasts from around the country expected to attend this first-time event at Dollywood.
| Read More | 06/06/2008

Cedar Point to Host Coaster Enthusiasts From Around The World
CoasterMania '08 takes place June 6 and the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain will visit Cedar Point on June 13.
| Read More | 06/06/2008

May 2008

SeaWorld Orlando Building Manta Ray-Themed Flying Roller Coaster
Manta roller coaster coming to SeaWorld Orlando marine animal theme park summer 2009.
| Read More | 05/30/2008

Regal Entertaiment Group To Show Kung Fu Panda At 18 IMAX Locations
Advance tickets on sale now for Kung Fu Panda: The IMAX Experience opening at IMAX Theatres Friday, June 6.
| Read More | 05/29/2008

Worlds of Fun Voted "Favorite Attraction" By Voters In Poll
Amusement park honored by voters in a poll conducted by the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association.
| Read More | 05/27/2008

World's First Rock 'n' Roll Theme Park Officially Opens
Myrtle Beach's Hard Rock Park opens their gates for what they're calling the next revolution in rock 'n' roll history.
| Read More | 05/14/2008

Allergen-Free Menu Introduced at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
Allergen free food items now being offered at several of the theme park and water park food locations.
| Read More | 05/14/2008

Sesame Street Characters Return To SeaWorld Orlando
Children's television characters coming back to SeaWorld this spring and summer for breakfast, new live show and more.
| Read More | 05/11/2008

Waldameer's Ravine Flyer II Roller Coaster To Open May 17
Auction being held for first seats on the largest wood coaster built in the US this year.
| Read More | 05/10/2008

Dollywood Lazy River Float-A-Thon To Benefit Ronald McDonald House
Sixth annual fund-raiser at Dollywood's Splash Country water park set for Saturday, May 31st.
| Read More | 05/10/2008

Cedar Fair Parks Ready For Upcoming 2008 Summer Season
The company introduces $88 million in improvements at its amusement parks this summer including five roller coasters.
| Read More | 05/09/2008

Students Visit Worlds of Fun During Thrill U. Week
Schools move their classrooms to the amusement park to learn how science, math, physics and more related to thrill rides.
| Read More | 05/09/2008

Kings Dominion Auctions First Seats on Dominator Roller Coaster
Proceeds from the first rider auction for the park's new floorless, looping steel coaster to benefit local charity.
| Read More | 05/07/2008

Cypress Gardens Revamps Theme Park Web Site
Theme park's Internet site CypressGardens.com has new look with new interactive features and updated information.
| Read More | 05/01/2008

Last Chance To Be First To Ride Thunderhawk Roller Coaster
Online auction to be the first to ride the new roller coaster at Michigan's Adventure ends May 7.
| Read More | 05/01/2008

April 2008

Darien Lake Pairs With Chopper Firm To Name Roller Coaster
New motorcycle themed launch coaster to be named after famed Orange County Choppers business.
| Read More | 04/29/2008

Regal Entertainment To Offer Speed Racer On IMAX Screens
Speed Racer: The IMAX Experience to open May 9 at 18 Regal Entertainment Group IMAX theatres.
| Read More | 04/28/2008

Schlitterbahn's Dragon's Revenge TV Spot Shown On You Tube
Television ad for Schlitterbahn New Braunfels shows off the waterpark's new special effects filled family raft ride.
| Read More | 04/25/2008

Cedar Fair Declares First Quarter Cash Distribution
The latest payment to shareholders represents Cedar Fair's 84th consecutive quarterly cash distribution.
| Read More | 04/24/2008

Celebration City's New Roaring Falls Water Ride Debuts
Branson's largest new water ride opens with a five-story drop followed by an enormous splash.
| Read More | 04/22/2008

Three-Fourths of Exhibitor Space Sold For 2008 IAAPA Attraction Expo
Record number of exhibitors already assigned floor space for the November attractions expo in Orlando.
| Read More | 04/21/2008

Seats Auctioned for First Run of Behemoth Roller Coaster
Auction proceeds from the inaugural ride on Canada's tallest, fastest roller coaster going to charity.
| Read More | 04/18/2008

Effects Filled, Family Thrill Ride Coming To Schlitterbahn Waterpark
Dragon's Revenge themed raft ride to feature roller coaster like experience with uphill blasts and two-story freefall.
| Read More | 04/18/2008

Medieval Themed Flying Skooters To Debut At Castle Park
New family thrill ride slated to open at the Riverside, California amusement park Memorial Day weekend.
| Read More | 04/08/2008

Pirate Ship, Family Slide New Attractions At Quassy Amusement Park
Connecticut amusement park to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2008 with two new family rides.
| Read More | 04/08/2008

Historic Dreamland Scenic Railway Destroyed By Fire
Great Britain roller coaster was the third oldest roller coaster of its kind still in operation.
| Read More | 04/07/2008

Suspended Roller Coaster Announced For Frontier City
To celebrate the park's 50th anniversary Frontier City is adding Oklahoma's first suspended coaster.
| Read More | 04/07/2008

Hard Rock Park "Sound Check" Soft Opening Begins April 15
Three-week rehearsal offers visitors chance to check out the attractions at the new Myrtle Beach rock 'n' roll theme park.
| Read More | 04/03/2008

SeaWorld To Combine Roller Coaster With Animals For New Attraction
Combo thrill ride and animal exhibit to be the most ambitious and costliest attraction ever at SeaWorld Orlando.
| Read More | 04/03/2008

Universal Orlando Building Hollywood Themed Roller Coaster
Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit will be the most technologically advanced roller coaster in the world.
| Read More | 04/02/2008

Knott's Berry Farm Celebrates Fiesta Mexicana In April
Southern California Knott's theme park to host authentic Mexican Fiesta on April 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27.
| Read More | 04/01/2008

Hard Rock Park Auctioning First Rides On Led Zeppelin Roller Coaster
Support charity and be one of the first to ride the new Led Zeppelin themed roller coaster at the new Hard Rock Park.
| Read More | 04/01/2008

March 2008

Six Flags Forming First-Ever Theme Park Cheerleading Team
Professional Six Flags Thrilleaders to make their public debut at the theme parks for the 2008 season.
| Read More | 03/28/2008

Myrtle Beach's Family Kingdom Amusement Park To Open March 21
Family Kingdom in Myrtle Beach delivers family-friendly fun and great value.
| Read More | 03/19/2008

Eagles Themed Roller Coaster Coming To Hard Rock Park
Hard Rock Park unveils theme for the longest roller coaster in the Myrtle Beach theme park.
| Read More | 03/18/2008

Free Season Parking Offered With Worlds of Fun Gold Pass
New Gold Pass cuts travel costs of attending the Kansas City amusement park and water park.
| Read More | 03/07/2008

February 2008

Family Kingdom Named Finalist In Customer Service Awards
Myrtle Beach amusement park and water park announced as a finalist in the Impeccable Customer Service Awards.
| Read More | 02/21/2008

Indiana Beach Amusement Park Sold
Family owned Morgan RV Resorts announced the acquisition of the Indiana amusement park and its resort operations.
| Read More | 02/20/2008

Silverwood To Erect Giant Inverted Boomerang Roller Coaster
New inverted, looping roller coaster to become the theme park's largest and most expensive thrill ride ever.
| Read More | 02/11/2008

'American Idol' Coming Attraction At Walt Disney World
Television and pop culture show to become a live audience participation show at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park.
| Read More | 02/11/2008

Hard Rock Park Names New General Manager
Senior VP and General Manager of Canada's Wonderland chosen to lead the debut of the world's first rock 'n' roll theme park.
| Read More | 02/07/2008

January 2008

Six Flags Plans To Cut Operating Costs This Year
Theme park operator hopes to boost attendance while reducing its operating costs for the coming year.
| Read More | 01/16/2008

Revamped Clementon Park & Splash World To Open Memorial Day Weekend
New owners of South Jersey family attraction announce makeover and the biggest water park expansion ever.
| Read More | 01/15/2008

Prototype MotoCoaster To Open at Darien Lake
World's first Zamperla MotoCoaster roller coaster set to open at the New York theme park in May.
| Read More | 01/12/2008

Planet Snoopy Children's Area Coming To Cedar Point
Seven kids rides will be part of this new one-acre Peanuts themed area at Cedar Point amusement park.
| Read More | 01/11/2008

Cedar Fair Attendance More Than 22 Million In 2007
Regional amusement park operator reports increase in attendance and in-park per cap spending at its parks.
| Read More | 01/10/2008

December 2007

Six Flags Discounts 2008 Season Passes For One Day
Six Flags one day sale offers 25% discount on 2008 theme park season passes for both new and renewing passholders.
| Read More | 12/16/2007

Seattle Amusement Park To Close Earlier Than Planned
City officials approved an agreement to lower Fun Forest's annual lease payment in exchange for an early termination.
| Read More | 12/14/2007

Kennywood To Sell Amusement Parks To Overseas Operator
Kennywood Entertainment entered into agreement to sell its amusement parks to Madrid, Spain based Parques Reunidos.
| Read More | 12/11/2007

Ghostwood Estate Interactive Dark Ride Coming To Kennywood
New eight room haunted house and state-of-the-art dark ride replaces a retired Kennywood amusement park ride.
| Read More | 12/10/2007

Morey's Piers Updating Great Nor'Easter Suspended Coaster
Suspended roller coaster to get new restraints, updated look and possibly a new name for the 2008 season.
| Read More | 12/10/2007

Senator Asks Cedar Fair To Save Historic Roller Coaster
A letter addressed to Cedar Fair CEO asks that the company save or relocate the historic Geauga Lake wooden roller coaster.
| Read More | 12/06/2007

National Media Outlets Focus Attention On Holiday World
Holiday World Splashin' Safari featured in national magazine and on a major network television show.
| Read More | 12/04/2007

New Thrill Ride, Expanded Attractions For Wild Adventures
Under new ownership the Valdosta theme park will offer a new ride, more animals and expanded festivals for 2008.
| Read More | 12/01/2007

November 2007

Steel Hawg Roller Coaster To Debut At Indiana Beach In 2008
New inverting family roller coaster designed and built SS will be the first of its kind to operate in a US amusement park.
| Read More | 11/28/2007

Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival Returns To Dollywood
The 18th annual event at the Tennessee theme park features 3.5 million lights, all-new Santa's Workshop, holiday shows, roller coasters and more.
| Read More | 11/09/2007

Play Pass Promo Offered Again At Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags offers a year of family fun at the Los Angeles theme park for one low price with the 2008 Play Pass promotion.
| Read More | 11/08/2007

Pony Express To Arrive At Knott's Berry Farm Next Summer
Riding horseback passengers will be launched to 38 mph on this first of its kind roller coaster for a United States theme park.
| Read More | 11/07/2007

Myrtle Beach Family Kingdom Named Best Family Amusement Venue
In the annual poll conducted by The Sun News readers voted Family Kingdom Amusement Park the best family amusement venue.
| Read More | 11/04/2007

X2 and Thomas & Friends Coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain
Six Flags to upgrade their X roller coaster and create a new children's play area with Thomas themed train ride.
| Read More | 11/02/2007

Busch Gardens Europe Continues Fun Card Promo For Virginia Residents
For the same price as a single-day admission residents received unlimited visits to Busch Gardens through September 1.
| Read More | 11/01/2007

October 2007

Gigantic Christmas Tree Coming To Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
World's largest Christmas tree to be part of the Northern California theme park's first Holiday in the Park event.
| Read More | 10/27/2007

Back To The Future The Ride Sweepstakes Winner Drives Away In Delorean
Universal Studios Hollywood handed over the keys to the winner of the classic 1981 Delorean chosen from over 50,000 sweepstakes entries.
| Read More | 10/26/2007

New Wood Roller Coaster and New Attractions For Santa Clara Theme Park
The park will start next season with a brand new name California's Great America and a new thrill ride.
| Read More | 10/26/2007

Dollywood's Splash Country Adding SwiftWater Run Ride
Brand new $1 million inner tube bowl slide to open at the Pigeon Forge water park in May 2008.
| Read More | 10/25/2007

B&M Floorless Roller Coaster Planned For Kings Dominion
Virginia theme park will introduce the world's longest floorless roller coaster Dominator in late spring 2008.
| Read More | 10/23/2007

Suspended Roller Coaster Coming To Michigan's Adventure
Michigan's first suspended looping coaster will give thrill-seekers another reason to visit the Muskegon amusement park next summer.
| Read More | 10/02/2007

September 2007

Hersheypark 'Heats Up' 2008 Season With New Roller Coaster
After hosting a record-breaking Centennial season this year Hersheypark announces a $12 million new attraction for next season.
| Read More | 09/28/2007

Evel Knievel Coaster Coming To Six Flags St. Louis
Great Coasters International to build $7 million wooden roller coaster at the St. Louis theme park.
| Read More | 09/28/2007

Discovery Kingdom To Add Spinning Roller Coaster In 2008
Six Flags to expand the Vallejo theme park with the addition Tony Hawk's Big Spin roller coaster.
| Read More | 09/27/2007

Las Vegas Roller Coaster Moving To California Amusement Park
Family steel tracked roller coaster to resume operation next year at the The Forest at Granite amusement park in Fresno.
| Read More | 09/24/2007

Historic Geauga Lake Amusement Park Closing Forever
Cedar Fair is closing the 119-year-old northeast Ohio amusement park, but continue to operate the Splashwater Kingdom water park.
| Read More | 09/22/2007

Disney's HalloweenTime Event Returns To Disneyland Resort Theme Parks
Both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure, characters and attractions are transformed for the Autumn holiday season.
| Read More | 09/21/2007

Kima Bay Waterpark Attraction Part Of $6 Million Expansion At Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
New $1.7 million interactive water play structure tops list of improvements at Indiana theme and water park.
| Read More | 09/20/2007

Holiday World To Announce New Attraction Tomorrow
Park officials will announce their expansion plans for the 2008 season that will include a new attraction tomorrow.
| Read More | 09/19/2007

Disneyland Resort Begins Grand Californian Hotel Expansion
Construction commences on 200 new hotel rooms and the first Disney Vacation Club villas at the Anaheim Disney resort.
| Read More | 09/19/2007

Kennywood To Serve Up Free Food During Phantom Fright Nights Preview
Guests may to chow down for free at Kennywood's concession stands during the preview night for this year's Halloween event.
| Read More | 09/19/2007

Crane Lands On Roller Coaster At Hard Rock Theme Park
Pothole or mud patch may have caused a crane to topple over at the construction site for the Hard Rock Park in Myrtle Beach.
| Read More | 09/14/2007

Boardwalk Bullet Roller Coaster Blasts Into Kemah Boardwalk
Texas Gulf Coast's only roller coaster features a 92-foot plunge and more than 3,200 feet of wood track.
| Read More | 09/06/2007

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