Archive For March 5th, 2012
Project approval from the Orlando (Florida) City Commission was grated in early March for Fun Spot America to continue its $20 million expansion that will enlarge the Fun Spot Action Park from five acres to 15 acres just off International Drive in Orlnado. The highlights of the rendering shown here are: GCII wooden coaster, addition […]
With the rise of global competition and innovation, regulatory standards on safety and quality assurance play an increasingly significant role in international trade. On Wednesday, February 29th, Premier Rides President and ASTM Committee F24 Chairman Jim Seay testified before the U.S. House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation. The hearing, […]
With the last section of track set into place this morning, SeaWorld’s launch coaster is closer to completion and “on track” to open May 26. SeaWorld broke ground in February of last year on this five-acre, mega-attraction that will feature SeaWorld San Diego’s first ever multi-media double-launch coaster, plus an aquarium complete with underwater views […]
On April 29, 1972 Kings Island opened its $30 million royal gates outside of Cincinnati, Ohio to a mere 7,000 curious guests. The slogan used to entice their visit was “C’mon Get Happy!” and admission to the park boasting 65 attractions was $6.00. It didn’t take long for word to get out, though. By the […]
During the New England Assoc. of Amusement Parks & Attractions Feb. 16, 2012 Board of Directors Meeting, it was decided that the meeting schedule for Thursday, March 8, 2012 would be cancelled. The next scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors will be at the Annual Meeting on March 27, 2012 at the Sheraton Portsmouth […]
