Some amusement parks undergo a dazzling transformation after the sun sets. Strung lights illuminate the midways, large lightbulbs attached the lifthills of roller coasters turn a black sky into a glowing array of light designs. The below amusement parks transform...
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Backyard Zipline by Disney
Who wouldn’t want a zipline in their own backyard, complete with a splash pool finale? In this episode of HGTV’s My Yard Goes Disney show, the Krantz family’s backyard receives an Animal Kingdom-inspired makeover with a zipline coaster centerpiece. I’m...
Continue reading...Google Office Themed to Kennywood
Google has always appeared to be a great place to work, but the recently-expanded Pittsburgh office might appeal even more to amusement park enthusiasts. The office is themed to Kennywood, the local Pittsburgh amusement park which is known for its...
Continue reading...Greezed Lightnin’ Moving to New Mexico
The Greezed Lightnin’ coaster which originally opened in 1978 at the former Six Flags Astroworld will find a new home at Cliff’s Amusement Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico after sitting in pieces for years at Joyland Amusement Park in Texas. Amusement...
Continue reading...Alex East’s Mission: Reopen Joyland
Often after the announcement of the closure of an amusement park, it’s normal for some backlash from the community, perhaps even a grassroots effort to reopen said amusement park. However, it’s not common for a high school student to head...
Continue reading...I finally finished my RCT3 Six Flags park
Six Flags South Carolina is finally complete. My RCT3 park that I shared with various RCT3 forums is now complete after over two years of building. I crafted a story around the park, of which you can read about below....
Continue reading...Lady Gaga… theme park?
I’m not so sure what to think of this, but I guess someone as successful as Lady Gaga can do just about anything she desires, including opening her own themepark: “She’s scared a fair few punters in her time –...
Continue reading...Pleasure Pier for Galveston coming soon
Landry’s Seafood, the group that operates Kemah Boardwalk, is looking to open an amusement park on a pier in Galveston. According to Galveston.com: “With the demolition of the Flagship Hotel well underway, we thought you’d like to see a few...
Continue reading...Help rebuild the Starliner in Panama City
The Pepsi Refresh project is supporting another effort to rebuild a classic wooden rollercoaster. This time it’s the Starliner which was originally built in Panama City at the Miracle Strip Amusement Park. The coaster was moved to Cypress Gardens and...
Continue reading...Libertyland: Abandoned Amusement Park
With the news surrounding Libertyland lately and my professor asking me for an observational essay, I pictured Libertyland being the perfect place to visit. As usual, I would walk the perimeter of the park as I usually did. But this trip...
Continue reading...Astroworld 1971 Photos
Before there was Six Flags Astroworld, there was just Astroworld. The park opened in 1968 and sadly closed in 2005. These pictures are from 1971. Several characters would roam the parks making for several photo ops. I’m guessing this...
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