Imagine, you’re a real estate developer from Texas overlooking your (then) theme park. It’s August 5, 1961, the grand opening, and you’re finally realizing that your dreams are finally becoming a reality. That’s what Angus G. Wynne thought, but who...
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Wind Damages Under-Repair Scenic Railway
A historic Scenic Railway under restoration partially collapsed due to strong winds over the weekend, according to a report by BBC News. Originally opened in 1920, Dreamland’s (Margate, Kent, England) historic Scenic Railway operated until 2005, even after Dreamland closed...
Continue reading...A-Z Coaster of the Week: Zippin Pippin
Our last “A-Z Coaster of the Week” is one that is very special to me: the Zippin Pippin. Once located at Libertyland in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, a replica of the historic roller coaster now operates at Bay Beach...
Continue reading...Old Amusement Park Maps
Before Google Earth and other satellite imaging services, park maps were the only logistical way to see a “bird’s-eye view” of an amusement park. Park maps have differed in their appearance over the years, and we are compiling some of our...
Continue reading...Historic Vidámpark in Hungary to Close
Vidámpark in Budapest, Hungary, which has been in operation since 1896, will soon be closing its doors, a news story reports. © Vidámpark The park is home to Hullámvasút, a wooden roller coaster that has been in operation since 1922/1926...
Continue reading...Old Zippin Pippin Car Found
The original Zippin Pippin at the Libertyland amusement park in Memphis, Tennessee closed in 2005 and was subsequently sold at an auction for around $2,500 (yes, you read that correctly). The salvageable artifacts from the ride were sold to a...
Continue reading...Galveston Pleasure Pier Details Revealed
Developer and restauranteur Tilman Fertitt held a press conference today to reveal more details about the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier which is schedule to open Memorial Day weekend of 2012. Construction is progressing as scheduled on the 1,200-foot-long pier...
Continue reading...Blue Streak ride review
Forum member “FeelTheFORCE” took a ride on the newly-reopened Blue Streak roller coaster at Conneaut Lake Park and shared his thoughts about the ride with us on the forums: “I’d like to start with saying that there are NO SEAT...
Continue reading...Blue Streak is now open
The historic Blue Streak wooden coaster at Conneaut Lake Park has reopened for the Labor Day weekend! After so many closure announcements over the past few years, it’s great to hear that people have worked together to reopen such a...
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