Update: Keansburg Amusement Park Coaster Build

Construction is well underway at Keansburg Amusement Park on their new coaster.  This is the first Coaster Build for the park and they have flown engineers up from Florida to do the assembly.  Check out the construction photos below and visit the park's website for more information.

*All photos provided by Keansburg Amusement Park

Review of the News: Keansburg Amusement Park

The following is a press release issued by the park about their exciting new coaster:

Keansburg Amusement Park Begins Coaster Build

New Coaster Replaces "Wildcat" Coaster Lost to Hurricane Sandy 

Keansburg, NJ - January 12, 2014 - Keansburg Amusement Park began construction on their new roller coaster today.  The new Pinfari ZL42  will offer thrill seekers a loop, turns, drops and over the edge twists for the 2014 summer season.

Keansburg Amusement Park purchased the German made Pinfari roller coaster to replace the "Wildcat" roller coaster which was heavily damaged in Hurricane Sandy.  Keansburg Amusement Park dismantled the "Wildcat" in March of 2013 to make room for the Pinfari ZL42.  The Gehlhaus family chose the Pinfari based on the company's commitment to safety coupled with exhilaration.  

Photo provided by Keansburg Amusement Park

"Today marks the beginning of our installation of our new Pinfari looping coaster which will provide more safe thrills than any coaster we have ever had at Keansburg Amusement Park. Added to our new wave swinger and our re-themed spook house, we plan to be at 100% for the upcoming season which starts in March," says Bill Gehlhaus, co-owner of Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids.

Photo provided by Keansburg Amusement Park

In addition to the Pinfari ZL42, Keansburg Amusement Park plans to unveil a new Wave Swinger and rebuild their famous Spook House which was also heavily damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Keansburg Amusement Park will open for the 2014 Season beginning in March.

Owned by the Gehlhaus family, Keansburg Amusements and Runaway Rapids continues its 109 year tradition of offering family fun on the Jersey Shore.  Park attractions include rides, games, go carts, fishing pier, and food .  Visit Keansburg Amusement Park's website at  www.keansburgamusementpark.com for more information on admission and group outings.

Review of the News: Tuesday December 10, 2013

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SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, FL
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Review of the News: Keansburg Amusement Park

The following is a press release issued by the park about a special Holiday Sale they are having:

Double Your Fun With

Keansburg Amusement Park’s 2 for 1 Holiday Sale

November 19, 2013 - Keansburg, NJ - Give the gift of fun this holiday season with Keansburg Amusement Park’s 2 for 1 Holiday Sale.  Beginning Wednesday, November 20th and running through Sunday, December 15th, purchase one ticket book and receive a ticket book free.  The online special rate for a 200 Ticket Book is $89.95 and the 100 Ticket Book is $49.95 plus you’ll receive a free ticket book of the same value FREE! Keansburg Ticket books make the perfect gift because they never expire! To purchase your 2 for 1 Keansburg Amusement Park ticket books visit www.keansburgamusementpark.com.

Owned by the Gehlhaus family, Keansburg Amusements and Runaway Rapids continues its 109 year tradition of offering family fun on the Jersey Shore.  Park attractions include rides, games, go karts, fishing pier, and food .  Visit Keansburg Amusement Park’s website at www.keansburgamusementpark.com for more information on admission, birthday parties and group outings.

Review of the News: Wednesday November 6, 2013

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A former Busch Gardens employee was arrested last week, accused of giving away more than 100 parking passes while he worked at the amusement park.
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Cliff’s Amusement Park, Albuquerque, NM
For the first time ever, Cliff's Amusement Park is preparing to become a winter attraction opening up and transforming itself for the holidays.
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Review of the News: Wednesday October 30, 2013

Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville, KY
The partnership working to reopen Kentucky Kingdom amusement park next year received state approval Thursday for up to $150,000 tax incentives to expand its headquarters and hire 19 workers.
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Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ
Six Flags Great Adventure’s annual post-season wine festival and safari tour will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Jackson-based theme park.
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Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX
The family of a woman killed when she fell from the Texas Giant ride at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington has amended its lawsuit against the theme park company to include the maker of the ride.
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Review of the News: Tuesday October 29, 2013

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The pieces are coming together for Falcon's Fury, the 335-foot-drop attraction under construction at Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa.
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Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA
The Kings Dominion amusement park has decided to drop the “Miner’s Revenge” maze from its “Halloween Haunt” lineup after an outcry that it was insensitive to coal miners.
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The amusement park is changing the name and colors of the Flight Deck roller coaster to The Bat.
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Thorpe Park, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
A petition calling for a theme park to rename a Halloween attraction called The Asylum is to be delivered by campaigners dressed as zombies.
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