The first is from Loudoun Castle Theme Park in Ayrshire, Scotland (source):
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Friday, September 28, 2012
Abandoned Parks
In the last week we've come across two videos of abandoned amusement parks. We thought you might enjoy seeing them.
The first is from Loudoun Castle Theme Park in Ayrshire, Scotland (source):
The first is from Loudoun Castle Theme Park in Ayrshire, Scotland (source):
Review of the News: Thursday September 27, 2012
Legoland California,
Carlsbad, CA
Opening the summer of 2013, Legoland hotel is now accepting reservations for guests wanting to be among the first to book a stay at the 250 room hotel.
Carlsbad Patch
Opening the summer of 2013, Legoland hotel is now accepting reservations for guests wanting to be among the first to book a stay at the 250 room hotel.
Carlsbad Patch
Universal Studios,
Studio City, CA
The Los Angeles Planning Commission on Thursday approved a $1.6-billion makeover of Universal Studios that supporters say will boost tourism, entertainment business and bring tens of thousands of jobs to the San Fernando Valley.
Pasadena Star News
The Los Angeles Planning Commission on Thursday approved a $1.6-billion makeover of Universal Studios that supporters say will boost tourism, entertainment business and bring tens of thousands of jobs to the San Fernando Valley.
Pasadena Star News
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Review of the News: Monday September 24, 2012
Thorpe Park,
Surrey, United Kingdom
Theme park managers are taking the drastic measure of breath testing students, after too many have vomited on rollercoasters while drunk or hungover during the first week of university.
Daily Mail
Theme park managers are taking the drastic measure of breath testing students, after too many have vomited on rollercoasters while drunk or hungover during the first week of university.
Daily Mail
Tivoli Gardens,
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens and the world’s largest fur auction house, Kopenhagen Fur, have entered into an agreement making Kopenhagen Fur the official partner of the amusement park’s ‘Christmas in Tivoli’ celebration for the next three years.
The Copenhagen Post
Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens and the world’s largest fur auction house, Kopenhagen Fur, have entered into an agreement making Kopenhagen Fur the official partner of the amusement park’s ‘Christmas in Tivoli’ celebration for the next three years.
The Copenhagen Post
Monday, September 24, 2012
Review of the News: Sunday September 23, 2012
Marineland,
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
In a media release on its website, The Niagara Falls Humane Society says it sent inspectors into Marineland yesterday.
News Talk 610 CKTB
In a media release on its website, The Niagara Falls Humane Society says it sent inspectors into Marineland yesterday.
News Talk 610 CKTB
Pleasure Island, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Forget about Old MacDonald ... half a million pounds is being spent to bring a petting farm and tractor ride to Pleasure Island.
This Is Grimsby
Forget about Old MacDonald ... half a million pounds is being spent to bring a petting farm and tractor ride to Pleasure Island.
This Is Grimsby
SeaWorld,
Orlando, FL
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's long-running war with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration isn't over.
Orlando Sentinel
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment's long-running war with the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration isn't over.
Orlando Sentinel
Waldameer, Erie,
PA
Waldameer Park & Water World, which introduces a new attraction nearly every year, is adding something just as big this fall: more than 7 acres of land and buildings, including the Inn at Presque Isle, at Peninsula Drive and West Sixth Street.
GoErie.com
Waldameer Park & Water World, which introduces a new attraction nearly every year, is adding something just as big this fall: more than 7 acres of land and buildings, including the Inn at Presque Isle, at Peninsula Drive and West Sixth Street.
GoErie.com
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Review of the News: Wednesday September 19, 2012
Disney California
Adventure, Anaheim, CA
The theme park has gotten rid of Luigi's Flying Tires' beach balls.
Los Angeles Times
The theme park has gotten rid of Luigi's Flying Tires' beach balls.
Los Angeles Times
Knott’s Berry Farm,
Buena Park, CA
Twenty riders expecting a short thrill were left dangling at 300 feet for nearly four hours when the Windseeker ride at Southern California's Knott's Berry Farm amusement park stalled.
Ventura County Star
Twenty riders expecting a short thrill were left dangling at 300 feet for nearly four hours when the Windseeker ride at Southern California's Knott's Berry Farm amusement park stalled.
Ventura County Star
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Review of the News: Monday September 17, 2012
Kentucky Kingdom,
Louisville, KY
The Kentucky State Fair Board is expected to hold a walk-through for prospective bidders Tuesday morning.
WLKY
The Kentucky State Fair Board is expected to hold a walk-through for prospective bidders Tuesday morning.
WLKY
Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL
The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida is about to begin serving alcohol for the first time.
ABC 7 Chicago
The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida is about to begin serving alcohol for the first time.
ABC 7 Chicago
Marineland, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
The man who has become the face of the opposition to the treatment of animals at Marineland delivered 76,000 signatures to Queen's Park Monday.
Niagara Falls Review
The man who has become the face of the opposition to the treatment of animals at Marineland delivered 76,000 signatures to Queen's Park Monday.
Niagara Falls Review
SeaWorld, San
Diego, CA
SeaWorld's mega investment in its new Manta roller coaster ride appears to be paying off in mega numbers of riders, which surpassed 1 million this month, the San Diego park reported.
U~T San Diego
SeaWorld's mega investment in its new Manta roller coaster ride appears to be paying off in mega numbers of riders, which surpassed 1 million this month, the San Diego park reported.
U~T San Diego
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Review of the News: Wednesday September 12, 2012
Cedar Point,
Sandusky, OH
Cedar Fair LP (NYSE:FUN) on Wednesday took down a ride that has stood at its Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky since 1965 as it prepares for a new winged roller coaster that will open next year, the Dayton Daily News reports.
Columbus Business First
Cedar Fair LP (NYSE:FUN) on Wednesday took down a ride that has stood at its Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky since 1965 as it prepares for a new winged roller coaster that will open next year, the Dayton Daily News reports.
Columbus Business First
Kentucky Kingdom,
Louisville, KY
The bidding process for investors wanting to reopen the former Kentucky Kingdom amusement park is being launched this week.
WFPL
The bidding process for investors wanting to reopen the former Kentucky Kingdom amusement park is being launched this week.
WFPL
Kings Dominion,
Doswell, VA
Plans call for a multimillion-dollar addition that includes doubling the size of Planet Snoopy to a total of 14 acres with at least 12 new or re-themed attractions based on the comic strip.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Plans call for a multimillion-dollar addition that includes doubling the size of Planet Snoopy to a total of 14 acres with at least 12 new or re-themed attractions based on the comic strip.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
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