Archive For September, 2012

Cedar Point demolishes Space Spiral

By | September 13, 2012

SANDUSKY, Ohio — At 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, Cedar Point’s crews removed the Space Spiral to pave the way for the park’s new-for-2013 coaster, GateKeeper. Contractors first worked with park maintenance staff to cut into the base of the ride, weakening it. Then a shaped charge was attached to precise points, and approximately 10 […]

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Kings Dominion plans multi-million dollar expansion of Planet Snoopy

By | September 12, 2012

DOSWELL, Va.— Togetherness takes on a whole new meaning as Kings Dominion announces plans for a multi-million dollar addition to its children’s area, Planet Snoopy. This 7-acre expansion will make Planet Snoopy the world’s largest Peanuts themed children’s area when it debuts in the spring of 2013. A multimedia website detailing all of the new […]

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White Swan Park founder Roy C. Todd dies at 95

By | September 10, 2012

Roy C. Todd, founder and builder of the former White Swan Park near Moon, Pa., died Sept. 2 at his daughter’s home in Mesa, Ariz. He was 95. Born on Nov. 14, 1916, Todd grew up in North Fayette, Pa. At 17, he found employment in area coal mines and worked the coal veins for […]

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Kings Island's K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad surpasses 50-million rider mark

By | September 10, 2012

KINGS ISLAND, Ohio – The K.I. & Miami Valley Railroad attraction at Kings Island has surpassed the 50-million mark in rides given since opening with the park in 1972, the second-most in park history behind the Racer roller coaster which has given more than 97 million rides. Kings Island ’s locomotives are scale replicas of […]

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Amusement Today announces winners of Golden Ticket Awards at industry event hosted by Dollywood

By | September 8, 2012

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2012 – In an awards show hosted today by Dollywood, Amusement Today announced the winners of its prestigious 2012 Golden Ticket Awards, which are presented to the “Best of the Best” in the amusement industry. Calculated from an international poll conducted by Amusement Today, the Golden Ticket Awards are the […]

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The National Roller Coaster Museum obtains the "holy grail of artifacts"

By | September 8, 2012

Disneyland donates Matterhorn Bobsled cars and materials to museum. ARLINGTON, Texas — More than 53 years after opening the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster, Disneyland is donating two vehicles from the iconic Matterhorn Bobsled ride at Disneyland to the National Roller Coaster Museum and Archives. First open in 1959, the 1/100th replica of the […]

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Dolly Parton to attend Golden Ticket Awards at Dollywood

By | September 7, 2012

The best of the best in the theme and amusement park industry converge on Dollywood for the 15th annual Golden Ticket Awards this weekend. The annual awards honoring the best of the industry include park representatives, industry officials and manufacturers from across the country and around the world. Dolly Parton herself will attend to represent […]

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Golden Ticket Awards ceremony to take place Saturday, September 8

By | September 5, 2012

The 15th annual Golden Ticket Awards Ceremony will be held at Dollywood’s Celebrity Theater on Saturday, September 8, 2012. The ceremony will stream live from the Celebrity Theater beginning at 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Check back with this website or GoldenTicketAwards.com for the link to the live stream. The event may also be viewed […]

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Santa's Land closes, auction set

By | September 5, 2012

PUTNEY, Vt. — Following 58 years of continuous operation, Santa’s Land is turning out the lights. All the rides and related equipment will be sold at auction on Oct. 14, 2012. The proceedings will be handled by Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers & Auctioneers, Inc. A partial listing of the park being offered for […]

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