9 Historic Facts on Six Flags Over Texas’ Firsts
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...
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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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