jedimaster1227

Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Attractiepark Kennywood Park, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Slagharen's Official Website Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! --Robb _____________________________________________________ 2010 March 10th, 2010 - Park announces dynamic pricing model, brings back pony rides and open 700 seat theater 2012 March 15th, 2012 - Parque Reunidos acquires Slagharen 2013 January 14th, 2013 - park adds 4 kiddie/family rides for 2013 2016 June 16th, 2016 - 2016 will be the last year for Thunder Loop September 8th, 2016 - Gold Rush coaster announced for 2017, Gerstlauer Infinity model --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.parkworld-online.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/1642/Pony_power!.html

http://www.smokymountainnews.com/issues/03_10/03_10_10/fr_gt_foreclosure.html

http://d23.disney.go.com/articles/031010_NF_FEAT_D23ExpoDestinationD.html The inaugural Destination D, whose theme is "Disneyland '55," will be held this September 24-25. Destination D: Disneyland '55 will take D23 Members on a journey through the design, creation, debut and magical history of the world's first Disney theme park. The first Destination D will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel. Tickets for the event will be available this summer.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/disney-premier-passport-unveiled/

http://toledoblade.com/article/20100309/BUSINESS03/100309723/-1/business05

http://www.tradingmarkets.com/news/stock-alert/dis_shanghai-disneyland-likely-to-take-5-6-years-to-build-mayor-831855.html

Magic Springs & Crystal Falls has sent us a press release regarding their water park's latest addition, the Boogie Blast. For more information visit the new addition's official website: http://magicsprings.com/boogieblast.aspx

^Apollo doesn't own Cedar Fair... And based on the current way that that vote is looking, they won't.

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_tourism_aviation/2010/03/seaworld-reconsiders-whether-to-return-killer-whale-that-drowned-trainer-to-live-shows.html

First ride of the year: Manta First new credit: Avalanche at the Florida Strawberry Festival First new park: Florida Strawberry Festival First Extended Magic Hours: Epcot First mistake: Bothering to ride Mission:Space after the preshow First food first: Strawberry Bread and Strawberry Onions (both were delicious)

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Trial-begins-on-Six-Flags-apf-1952312850.html?x=0&.v=2

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/lifestylenews/view/1042197/1/.html

Liseberg has sent us a press release about Paul Bocuse (of Bocuse D'or fame) adding his handprints to the Liseberg "Walk of Fame."

http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/police-charge-busch-gardens-cashier-in-theft-of-ticket-money/1078244

http://www.wesh.com/entertainment/22775768/detail.html

http://www.seaworldparksblog.com/explore/blog/statement-seaworld-and-family-dawn-brancheau

Today, my mom requested to visit the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City for her birthday. My parents used to visit before I was born, but hadn't been in many years, so with a beautiful day offering lots of sunshine and some nice breezes, we drove over to the surprisingly busy festival. I did a little bit of research about the event the night before, finding very little information about the event's Midway, which was the area I was most interested in. Despite a good amount of time on the official site, no mention of any real attractions beyond those in the newly expanded Kiddie Corral were found. With this in mind, I was amazed to see just how many rides really were in the Midway. Four credits including a Pinfari, a wacky worm, a miner mike and a Crazy Mouse spinning coaster (a clone of Primeval Whirl at Animal Kingdom) along with a huge number of flat rides, some of which I had never seen or rode before, made my experience one not easily forgotten. I only rode one of the four coasters (the Pinfari) because each took at least four tickets to ride, if not five, which was the equivalent of four to five dollars per ride. I may count my credits, but I've never been too worried about the kiddie credits if it meant going out of my way to get them. [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=IMGP1966_8gvm[/coastertube] After my Avalanche experience, I went over the bizarre looking "Experience" flat ride, which seems to be a combination of the Zamperla Power Surge and the Mondial Top Scan (both of which were also represented at the fair). The ride itself was incredibly intense yet really fun... Needless to say, I'd love to see one as a permanent installation here in Florida, though I think thats less than likely to happen. [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=IMGP1979_6s9w[/coastertube] I'll let my photos tell the rest of my visit's story. Enjoy! Welcome to all that is America! It seems we are approaching the Midway... Ten dollars worth of tickets should get me on one coaster plus two flats. I lubs me some tickets! Mini-Music Express is cool... The big one is down the row. This drop tower was huge, yet no one was interested in riding it. I'm sure you can guess where I'm heading with this one, right? I think he's got a future in this business... Just not riding the bull. A Disk-O and an Orbiter are always good rides to have in your Midway. Take note. Think about it. I see a Top Scan!!! They had one of these, but why are so many people staring? Lets just say these riders sat in this position for a good 20 minutes... I didn't want to be the next one to share the same punishment, so I skipped the credit. Its an old style UFO... This was my first Meteorite as well. Since I had done both of these kinds of rides before, I figured I could pass on the long lines that accompanied them... Though I wish I could have seen if this Gravitron had a Dance King like the one at Rye Playland. I smell a credit... I'm just not that sad. The "Experience" featured above in the video was a great ride and and even greater eXperience. I had never seen one of these before, but unfortunately, it wasn't operating. Here's my coaster! Apparently, I don't need functional arms or legs to enjoy this coaster... One for the index... The other reason why I'm here--food! I waited in line to finally face my fear of the Zipper, only to find out that since I didn't have a riding partner, I couldn't ride. Bummer or godsend? You decide. This looks like an E-Ticket, right? Avalanche doesn't look too bad for a portable coaster... Another interesting flat... Welcome to the Zone of Fun. That's all I've got for this one. Slab. I'M IN HEAVEN. I don't like Pop Tarts, but even this looks incredible! Maybe its just me but I don't get it. Another look at the "Experience!" Hiya Deep South pals! What's more sad here? 1. This is the first Strawberry-relevant thing I've seen in the Midway. 2. I immediately thought of the "TPR visits the Ghetto Fair" segments when I saw this. We bought some... For the elephants. Actually, we did buy some for our grill. We bought some of those too! Plant City... Fading back into the darkness of Florida until next March. That's all folks!

http://www.sierrasun.com/article/20100304/NEWS/100309948/1066&ParentProfile=1051

http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/gb-city-council-approves-coaster

The first official teaser video promoting King Kong's return to Universal Studios Hollywood is now online! [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=129221_ou9t[/coastertube]

Photos of Millenium Flyer trains sitting on Gwazi's transfer track have surfaced courtesy of BGTGuide. I have posted a sample of the photos, but visit the link below to view the entire report. http://bgtguide.com/bgt/gwazitrain More photos click this link: http://bgtguide.com/bgt/gwazitrain

http://sanantonio.bizjournals.com/sanantonio/stories/2010/03/01/daily39.html

Heide Park has sent us a press release (in German) about their latest charity benefit allowing guests to ride the new Big Loop train. I will attach the original press release as well as the translation so that those that can read German can try translating better than I could. Here is the English translation:

Then "Hornball" it shall be. Beware the Hungarian Hornball, A dragon as broad as it's tall. For when he flys by, He might poke out your eye, Which wouldn't be any fun a'tall. You are my idol Chuck... Just wanted to let you know!

Some new photos of the current state (as of February) of the former Six Flags New Orleans have surfaced. http://flickriver.com/photos/liquorhead/sets/72157622820507752/